Asian themed cultural performances will take place prior to the game and during half time. Cultural exhibits will also be on display in the arena. Attendees who purchase the special Asian Heritage Night tickets will receive a free commemorative Asian Heritage Night T-shirt.
"I'm excited to have the Warriors on board in our fight against Hep B and encourage the entire community to come to the game!" ব্যক্ত Assemblywoman Fiona Ma (D-San Francisco).
Hepatitis B causes up to 80 percent of all liver cancers, and disproportionately affects 1 in 10 Asian and Pacific Islanders. A নিরাপদ and effective vaccine prevents infection and liver cancer caused দ্বারা hepatitis B. The most important step towards eliminating hepatitis B disease is দ্বারা being tested for infection in your doctor's office.
"We look অগ্রবর্তী to Asian Heritage Night at Oracle Arena and the excitement that is generated দ্বারা this terrific event on an annual basis," ব্যক্ত Warriors President Robert Rowell. "We've been fortunate to host similar events the পূর্ববর্তি four years and each one has been a resounding success from an entertainment standpoint. The unparalleled excitement of Warriors বাস্কেটবল is unique and a great way to spend time together with family, বন্ধু and associates in a fun atmosphere. We’re thrilled that Asian Heritage Night has become a tradition and part of that electricity at Oracle Arena."
Community supporters for the event include Asian Americans for Community Outreach, Asian American Literary Review, Asian American Theater Company, Asian Firefighters Association, Asian Law Caucus, Asian Liver Center at Stanford, Asian and Pacific Islander Wellness Center, Asian Peace Officers Association, AsianWeek Foundation, Association of Asian Pacific Community Health Organizations, California Dragon নৌকা Association, Cathay Post #384 Chinese American Veterans, Chinese Real Estate Association of America, Center for Lao Studies, Filipino American Arts Exposition, Hyphen Magazine, Indonesian Professionals Association, Laotian American National Alliance, Kearny রাস্তা Workshop, Nakayoshi Young Professionals, National Association of Asian American Professionals, Organization of Chinese Americans- San Francisco, Wells Fargo Asian Connection, Young Filipino Professionals Association, and ViveSF.com.
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Groups of 15+ can contact Troy Corti for additional savings and Scoreboard Recognition at 510-986-5408 অথবা tacorti@gs-warriors.com
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ABOUT Hepatitis B
Asian and Pacific Islanders (APIs) are disproportionately impacted দ্বারা Hepatitis B. It is a disease of the liver caused দ্বারা HBV, a virus often called a "silent killer" because it can cause liver cancer, cirrhosis অথবা liver failure without producing symptoms. San Francisco has the highest liver cancer rate in the nation, and 80% of liver cancer in APIs is caused দ্বারা HBV. But it's preventable with a simple vaccine.
ABOUT San Francisco Hep B Free
www.sfhepbfree.org
San Francisco Hep B Free is a first-of-its-kind collaboration between city government, private healthcare and community organizations. The program's goal is to make San Francisco a hepatitis B-free city দ্বারা (1) creating public and healthcare provider awareness about the importance of testing & vaccinating APIs for hepatitis B; (2) promoting routine HBV screenings and vaccinations within the primary care medical community; and (3) facilitating access to treatment for chronically infected individuals. The campaign's theme is "B a Hero. See a doctor who tests for Hepatitis B."
