Fight against brain cancer hits the greens and raises paddles for a cure
Published September 8th, 2009
Brain cancer is the second leading cancer of people under the age of 20. 500 terminal cases of brain cancer will be diagnosed in the Seattle-Metro area alone this year. Funding is desperately needed for research and patient support services.
When: Friday, October 2, 2009
Golf Classic – Shot Gun Start, 10:30 am
Gala & Auction – 5:30 pm
What: Two Events, One Day! 8th Annual Chris Elliott Golf Classic & Gray Ribbon Gala at The Golf Club at Newcastle benefitting brain cancer research, awareness and patient support programs.
Golf Classic – China Creek – 10:30 am shotgun start. All participants receive entry for SuperTicket drawing for 2 tickets to the Seahawks 12/20 game against the Tampa Bay Bucs game and exclusive pre-game sideline tour, two mulligans, lunch, goodie bags and more! Great prizes for the winners! Foursome $1600, Individuals $400. First 50 golfers to register receive (1) free ticket to gala auction.
Gray Ribbon Gala – St. Andrews Ballroom – 5:30 pm – exciting auction items – exclusive Seahawks VIP training camp and boating experience, tickets to Oprah Winfrey, SWAT Team ride along, gift certificate to Medi-Spa at Virginia Mason, summer sailing trip through the San Juans, Matador Tequila Sampling and appetizers for eight, and much more. Tickets $125-$300. First 50 gala guests registered are automatically entered into a drawing for a free golf foursome at Newcastle.
Both events have sponsorship opportunities at various levels. All proceeds benefit The Chris Elliott Fund for Glioblastoma Brain Research.
Tickets and info at http://www.chriselliottfund.org
Who: John Curley, the ironman of auctioneers. He will do more than 90 auctions this year and will help raise 1.7 million dollars a month for worthy causes; Jenni Hogan, KIRO 7 News, Mistress of Ceremonies; John Brace, miraculous 7-year brain cancer survivor from Bellevue, advocate, dad, and friend; Ronald A. DePinho, MD, Medical Oncology, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston; Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School; Gregory Foltz, MD, Director, Advanced Center for Brain Tumor Treatment, Swedish Neuroscience Institute, Seattle; Dellann Elliott, CEO/President, Chris Elliott Fund, Spirit of Sammamish Award Winner.
About Chris Elliott Fund
The Chris Elliott Fund for Glioblastoma Research (CEF) is a non-profit organization that raises awareness and funds specifically aimed at taking on brain cancer. To date, CEF has raised more than $1 million for brain cancer research across the country and provides countless resources, information and support to people living with the disease. http://www.ChrisElliottFund.org
