Posted 07/02/2009
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Watch the Tour and Help Fight Cancer
Portland, Ore. - Laurelwood Brewing Company's owner is doing something special for 2009's Tour de France. Not only will he be showing the race at three of his establishments, he will also be stepping up and joining the global fight against cancer by donating part of his company's profits to the Lance Armstrong Foundation per every customer who comes into one of his establishments during the month of July.
Tour fans can now watch the tour, have lunch/dinner, a beer and help fight cancer.
Where to go:
- Laurelwood Public House - NE 51st & Sandy, Portland, Ore.
- Laurelwood Pizza Co - NE 4th & Sandy, Portland, Ore.
- Laurelwood NW Public House on NW 23rd & Kearney in Portland.
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