13th ANNUAL "WADE BOWEN CLASSIC" RAISES RECORD AMOUNT FOR POSTPARTUM SUPPORT INTERNATIONAL

NASHVILLE, TENN (May 26, 2011) ? Country star Wade Bowen raised over $127,500 for Postpartum Support International (PSI) in his 13th annual "Wade Bowen Classic" celebrity concert and golf tournament in Waco, TX on May 15,16. The successful two-day event saw a record turnout and raised more money than any year previous. Over the last three years, the "Bowen Classic" has raised approximately $350,000.00 for PSI.

Bowen, with the help of friends Cody Canada & The Departed, Randy Rogers, Casey Donahew Band, Stoney LaRue, Kyle Park, Roger Creager, Ryan Beaver, Walt Wilkins, Ben Danaher, Willy Braun, Micky Braun, Gary Braun, No Justice, Josh Grider, Rich O?Toole and Angaleena Presley played to a crowd of over 2000 at Hog Creek Ice House in Waco, TX. The following day 193 golfers joined him at beautiful Cottonwood Creek Golf Course for a round of golf and dinner to cap off the record-breaking event.

Bowen says, "I am blessed with great friends and a supportive hometown. Amazing things happen when the music community comes together to help those in need ? music truly heals."

Postpartum Support International (PSI) is a non-profit organization devoted to promoting awareness, prevention and treatment of mental health issues related to childbearing. PSI works tirelessly to support, educate, research and advocate for women who experience emotional changes and mental illness during pregnancy and postpartum.

13TH ANNUAL BOWEN CLASSIC
BROUGHT TO YOU BY ROCKER B LAND & CATTLE COMPANY
Benefiting Postpartum Support International
EVENT DATES: May 15TH (Concert) & 16TH (Tournament)

WADE BOWEN & FRIENDS CONCERT May 15th TICKET INFORMATION
Tickets available April 9th at 10pm
$20 in advance and $25 day of show.
PURCHASE

The concert will feature Wade Bowen, Casey Donahew Band, Cody Canada & The Departed, Stoney LaRue, Randy Rogers, Willy and Cody Braun from Reckless Kelly, Micky & Gary Braun from Micky and the Motorcars, Bleu Edmondson, Kyle Park, Ryan Beaver, Ben Danaher, Josh Grider, Walt Wilkins, Bobby Duncan, Angaleena Presley of Pistol Annies, Roger Creager & more announced soon! Go to www.galleywinter.com to vote to the artist you'd like to see join Wade on May 15th.

GOLF TOURNAMENT REGISTRATION: download form
The tournament, on May 16th will be a 2 man scramble and the entry fee will be $150.00 per player. The fee will include prizes, goodie bags including event baseball cap & t-shirt, food, drinks, and 2 concert tickets to the pre-party concert the night before on Sunday, May 15th at Hog Creek Icehouse. While admission to the concert will be included in the price of the entry fee for all golfers, the show will also be open to the public with all proceeds from the concert going to PSI as well.

Event Information

When: Concert is Sunday May 15th & Golf Tournament is Monday May 16th
Where: Hog Creek Icehouse & Cottonwood Golf Course in Waco, TX
What: A 2 - 3 hour ‘Jam Session’ concert on Sunday evening & Celebrity Golf Tournament on Monday
Why: Wade & his wife Shelby have chosen to continue their support of PSI- Postpartum Support International. In the past two years the Bowen Classic has raised over $194,000 for PSI. These funds are being used to provide support & education to Dad’s dealing with effects of postpartum. Wade & Shelby not only want to continue to raise money for this organization they also want to create awareness of Postpartum Depression and the support PSI offers to those who suffer from it.
Bands: Wade, Casey Donahew Band, Cody Canada & The Departed, Stoney LaRue, Randy Rogers, Willy and Cody Braun from Reckless Kelly, Micky & Gary Braun from Micky and the Motorcars, Bleu Edmondson, Kyle Park, Ryan Beaver, Ben Danaher, Josh Grider, Walt Wilkins, Bobby Duncan, Angaleena Presley (of Pistol Annies) & more announced soon! Go to www.galleywinter.com to vote to the artist you?d like to see join Wade on May 15th.

Ticket Information

Golf Tournament – Limited spots available!!!! (Last year’s golf tournament sold out w/ over 180 golfers and this year we are limiting it to the normal tournament size of 144 golfers. So we encourage you to please register for the golf tournament early due to the full field that is anticipated.)

Public Registration starts Monday March 7th by printing registration form & following the instructions on the form.
Tournament ticket $150 per player includes:

Grab/go lunch for 1
18 holes with cart
3 beer tickets
Event Baseball Cap & t-shirt
Dinner for 1 at Awards Ceremony
Fun-filled day with Wade & Friends
2 concert tickets to pre show on May 15th at Hog Creek Icehouse

Concert Tickets - OPEN TO PUBLIC

Purchase tickets at www.frontgatetickets.com or any Frontgate Tickets outlet

Event Timeline

Sunday May 15, 2011 - Concert
Doors 1:30pm
Show starts at 2:30pm
Hog Creek Icehouse
170 Branson Trail
Waco, TX 76712
(254) 848-5335

Monday May 16, 2011 – Golf Tournament
Cottonwood Creek Golf Course
5201 Bagby
Waco, TX 76711

Noon – 1:30pm golfers register
1:30pm Shotgun
Awards & dinner immediately following tournament

rocking This year the Hampton Inn & Suites is the official “Bowen Classic” hotel, which is walking distance to the golf course. They have a room block and a special rate for standard king or queen rooms for $99 with other discounts available on suites. You must mention you are part of the Bowen Classic to receive these rates.

Hampton Inn & Suites
2501 Marketplace Drive
Waco, Texas 76711
Ph: 254-662-9500

Perinatal Mood Disorders

FACT SHEET

Among women, the leading cause of disease-related disability is depression (Gaynes et. al, 2005).
Perinatal Mood Disorders have been identified in women of every culture, age, income level and race. (The term “Perinatal” refers to the period of pregnancy and the first year after a baby is born.)
Research shows that Perinatal Mood Disorders can appear days or even months after childbirth. (Kendell, 1987).
Although the term “Postpartum Depression” is often used to describe Perinatal Mood Disorders, there is actually a spectrum of disorders that can affect mothers during pregnancy and postpartum. These include:

Depression/ Anxiety in Pregnancy: It is estimated that 8.5- 11% (Gaynes et. al, 2005) of pregnant women will experience moderate to severe symptoms of depression and/or anxiety
Postpartum Depression: Approximately 6.5-12.9 % (Gaynes et. al, 2005) of women experience major or minor depression following childbirth. Symptoms differ for everyone, and may include: feelings of anger, fear and/or guilt, lack of interest in the baby, appetite and sleep disturbance, difficulty concentrating/ making decisions, and possible thoughts of harming the baby or oneself.
Postpartum Panic Disorder: This is a form of anxiety that occurs in up to 11% of new mothers. Symptoms include: feeling very nervous, recurring panic attacks (shortness of breath, chest pain, heart palpitations), many worries or fears (Wisner, Peindl & Hanusa, 1996)
Postpartum Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: This is the most misunderstood and misdiagnosed of the perinatal disorders. It is estimated that as many as 3-5% of new mothers will experience the following symptoms: Obsessions (persistent thoughts or mental images related to the baby), Compulsions (doing things over and over to reduce the fears and obsessions), a sense of horror about the obsessions. These mothers know their thoughts are bizarre and are very unlikely to ever act on them (Brandes et al, 2004).
Postpartum Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: An estimated 1-6% (Beck, 2004) of women experience PTSD following childbirth. Symptoms typically include: Traumatic childbirth experience with a re-experiencing of the trauma (dreams, thoughts, etc.), avoidance of stimuli associated with the event (thoughts, feelings, people, places, details of event, etc.), and persistent increased arousal (irritability, difficulty sleeping, hypervigilance, exaggerated startle response)
Postpartum Psychosis: occurs in approximately 1.1 –4 of every 1,000 deliveries (Gaynes et. al, 2005). The onset is usually sudden with symptoms including: delusions (strange beliefs) and/or hallucinations, feeling very irritated, hyperactive, and unable to sleep, and significant mood changes with poor decision-making. There is a 10% infanticide/suicide rate associated with Psychosis and thus immediate treatment is imperative.

Without appropriate intervention, maternal depression can have long term and adverse implications for both the mother and the child.
A mother’s mood / anxiety symptoms have a direct impact on her partner as well. Her partner may feel overwhelmed, confused, angry, and afraid she will never be well. This may place a strain on the couple’s relationship.
Screening and early intervention can protect the welfare of the mother, baby and entire family.
Scientific evidence is available on the effectiveness of a variety of treatment options.
Mothers with a perinatal mood disorder need to know: “You are not alone. You are not to blame. With help, you will be well.”

PSI Helpline: (800) 944-4PPD (4773) www.postpartum.net

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