PORTSMOUTH, R.I., July 26, 2010 – The Newport Fire Fighters Local 1080 will be holding its 34th Annual Charity Golf Scramble to benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) on Friday, August 13, 2010.
The tournament will take place at Green Valley Country Club, located on Union Street in Portsmouth, R.I. The event will tee off with a shotgun start at noon. Golfers should arrive no later than 11:30 a.m.
Registration for one golfer costs $125 and registration for a foursome costs $500. Golfers can register as a single, twosome, threesome, or foursome. Teams with less than four players will be filled with Newport Fire Fighters. Registration includes a cookout lunch, ribs and chicken dinner, golf, cart, beer, soda, a gift bag, MDA donations and cash prizes! Prizes will be awarded to the Top Six Finishers, Closest to the Pins, Closest to the Line, Longest Putt, and Worst Team. This event raised over $5,200 during the past two years and this year’s goal is to raise $3,000. For registration information, call Firefighter Allan Gray at (401) 846-2700 or (401) 692-1527.
The Newport Fire Fighters Local 1080 is part of the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF). This is the IAFF’s 56th year dedicating their time and efforts to MDA. Since 1954 they have raised nearly $275 million for the organization. They are the largest national sponsor of MDA and pride themselves on their devotion to the cause.
MDA is the nonprofit health agency dedicated to curing muscular dystrophy, ALS and related diseases by funding worldwide research. The Association also provides comprehensive health care and support services, advocacy and education. MDA combats neuromuscular diseases through programs of worldwide research, comprehensive medical and support services, and far-reaching professional and public health education.
For more information on this event please contact Brooke Eder at (203) 288-3500 or beder@mdausa.org or Steve Matos at (401) 732-1910 or smatos@mdausa.org.
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Monday, July 26, 2010
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
G.H. Berlin Oil Company to Hold 14th Annual Golf Classic to Benefit MDA
MANCHESTER, Conn., July 20, 2010 – G.H. Berlin Oil Company will be holding their 14th annual Golf Classic to benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) on Tuesday, July 27, 2010.
The tournament will take place at Manchester Country Club, located at 305 South Main Street in Manchester, Conn. The event will tee off at 1 p.m. and run until 5:30 p.m. The tournament consists of an 18-hole round and will be followed by dinner, a silent auction and Chinese raffle. Since its inception, the tournament has raised an excess of $250,000. G.H. Berlin has set a goal to raise over $25,000 for MDA at this year’s tournament.
This year, the tournament will be held in memory of Rick Booth, one of the co-owners of G.H. Berlin who passed away last winter. The annual tournament will be renamed the “Rick Booth Memorial Golf Classic” in his honor.
MDA is the nonprofit health agency dedicated to curing muscular dystrophy, ALS and related diseases by funding worldwide research. The Association also provides comprehensive health care and support services, advocacy, and education.
For more information about the event please contact Dan Marquis at (860) 633-4466 or at dmarquis@mdausa.org or Brooke Eder at (203) 288-3500 or beder@mdausa.org.
The tournament will take place at Manchester Country Club, located at 305 South Main Street in Manchester, Conn. The event will tee off at 1 p.m. and run until 5:30 p.m. The tournament consists of an 18-hole round and will be followed by dinner, a silent auction and Chinese raffle. Since its inception, the tournament has raised an excess of $250,000. G.H. Berlin has set a goal to raise over $25,000 for MDA at this year’s tournament.
This year, the tournament will be held in memory of Rick Booth, one of the co-owners of G.H. Berlin who passed away last winter. The annual tournament will be renamed the “Rick Booth Memorial Golf Classic” in his honor.
MDA is the nonprofit health agency dedicated to curing muscular dystrophy, ALS and related diseases by funding worldwide research. The Association also provides comprehensive health care and support services, advocacy, and education.
For more information about the event please contact Dan Marquis at (860) 633-4466 or at dmarquis@mdausa.org or Brooke Eder at (203) 288-3500 or beder@mdausa.org.
Monday, July 19, 2010
A&P Charity Golf Classic Raises a Record-Breaking $425,000 for MDA
Far Hills, N.J., July 19, 2010 – Almost 450 golfers participated in The A&P Family of Supermarkets’ 15th Annual Charity Golf Classic, held at Fiddler’s Elbow Country Club in Far Hills, NJ, to benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) on Monday, July 12, 2010.
This year’s A&P Golf Classic raised a record breaking $425,000 for the fight against neuromuscular disease. Considered the largest golf tournament in the country to benefit MDA, the A&P Charity Golf Classic has raised over $4 million in the past fifteen years. A&P also hosts a day of activities at MDA Summer Camp in Spring Valley, N.Y. A&P believes that the best way to be a good neighbor is to give back to the communities they serve. Jayson Torres, A&P Goodwill Ambassador for MDA, came to the tournament to show his support.
“The A&P Charity Golf Classic is the single largest MDA golf outing in the country and a source of pride for many, including myself,” said Tod Van Kirk, MDA Regional Director and a coordinator for the A&P Golf Classic, “This tournament is a great event, a fun day, and a chance for everyone to join in the fight against neuromuscular disease.”
MDA is the nonprofit health agency dedicated to curing muscular dystrophy, ALS and related diseases by funding worldwide research. The Association also provides comprehensive health care and support services, advocacy and education. The majority of contributions to MDA come from individual donors.
For more information about this event, please contact Tod Van Kirk at (203) 288-3500 or tvankirk@mdausa.org.
This year’s A&P Golf Classic raised a record breaking $425,000 for the fight against neuromuscular disease. Considered the largest golf tournament in the country to benefit MDA, the A&P Charity Golf Classic has raised over $4 million in the past fifteen years. A&P also hosts a day of activities at MDA Summer Camp in Spring Valley, N.Y. A&P believes that the best way to be a good neighbor is to give back to the communities they serve. Jayson Torres, A&P Goodwill Ambassador for MDA, came to the tournament to show his support.
“The A&P Charity Golf Classic is the single largest MDA golf outing in the country and a source of pride for many, including myself,” said Tod Van Kirk, MDA Regional Director and a coordinator for the A&P Golf Classic, “This tournament is a great event, a fun day, and a chance for everyone to join in the fight against neuromuscular disease.”
MDA is the nonprofit health agency dedicated to curing muscular dystrophy, ALS and related diseases by funding worldwide research. The Association also provides comprehensive health care and support services, advocacy and education. The majority of contributions to MDA come from individual donors.
For more information about this event, please contact Tod Van Kirk at (203) 288-3500 or tvankirk@mdausa.org.
Thursday, July 1, 2010
A&P Family of Supermarkets to Host 15th Annual Golf Classic to Benefit MDA
FAR HILLS, N.J., July 1, 2010 – On Monday, July 12, 2010, the A&P Family of Supermarkets will be hosting the 15th Annual Charity Golf Classic to benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA). The event will take place from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the beautiful golf course of Fiddler’s Elbow Country Club in Far Hills, N.J.
Considered the largest golf tournament in the country to benefit MDA, the A&P Charity Golf Classic has raised over $4 million in the past fifteen years. Through the generosity of the many friends of A&P, the event was able to donate nearly $505,000 in 2009 for MDA’s research and services. A&P also hosts a day of activities at MDA Summer Camp in Spring Valley, N.Y. A&P believes that the best way to be a good neighbor is to give back to the communities they serve. Jayson Torres, A&P Goodwill Ambassador for MDA, will be at the tournament to show his support.
“The A&P Charity Golf Classic is the single largest MDA golf outing in the country and a source of pride for many, including myself,” said Tod Van Kirk, MDA Regional Director and a coordinator for the A&P Golf Classic, “This tournament is a great event, a fun day, and a chance for everyone to join in the fight against neuromuscular disease.”
Breakfast and registration for the tournament will be at 7 a.m. with tee off at 9 a.m. Before the tournament, golfers can participate in a putting contest at 7:30 a.m. After the tournament there will be a silent auction with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres followed by a live auction and an awards dinner.
MDA is the nonprofit health agency dedicated to curing muscular dystrophy, ALS and related diseases by funding worldwide research. The Association also provides comprehensive health care and support services, advocacy and education. MDA also supports nearly 330 research projects around the world and sponsors 200 hospital-affiliated clinics.
For more information about this event please contact Brooke Eder at (203) 288-3500 or beder@mdausa.org.
Considered the largest golf tournament in the country to benefit MDA, the A&P Charity Golf Classic has raised over $4 million in the past fifteen years. Through the generosity of the many friends of A&P, the event was able to donate nearly $505,000 in 2009 for MDA’s research and services. A&P also hosts a day of activities at MDA Summer Camp in Spring Valley, N.Y. A&P believes that the best way to be a good neighbor is to give back to the communities they serve. Jayson Torres, A&P Goodwill Ambassador for MDA, will be at the tournament to show his support.
“The A&P Charity Golf Classic is the single largest MDA golf outing in the country and a source of pride for many, including myself,” said Tod Van Kirk, MDA Regional Director and a coordinator for the A&P Golf Classic, “This tournament is a great event, a fun day, and a chance for everyone to join in the fight against neuromuscular disease.”
Breakfast and registration for the tournament will be at 7 a.m. with tee off at 9 a.m. Before the tournament, golfers can participate in a putting contest at 7:30 a.m. After the tournament there will be a silent auction with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres followed by a live auction and an awards dinner.
MDA is the nonprofit health agency dedicated to curing muscular dystrophy, ALS and related diseases by funding worldwide research. The Association also provides comprehensive health care and support services, advocacy and education. MDA also supports nearly 330 research projects around the world and sponsors 200 hospital-affiliated clinics.
For more information about this event please contact Brooke Eder at (203) 288-3500 or beder@mdausa.org.
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
West Point Local F-7 To Hold First Ever Golf Tournament for MDA
West Point, N.Y., June 29, 2010 – The West Point Fire Department Local F-7 will be holding their first ever golf tournament to benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) on Monday, July 19, 2010.
The tournament will take place at West Point Golf Club, located on Route 9 West in West Point, N.Y. The event will tee off at 9 a.m. and run until 7 p.m. The tournament will be followed by dinner and an award ceremony.
Registration for one golfer costs $110 and registration for a foursome costs $440. Proceeds benefit numerous local families in the tri-state area who are served by MDA. The West Point Local F-7 has set a goal to raise $5,000 at this event.
The West Point Fire Department Local F-7 is part of the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF). This is the IAFF’s 56th year dedicating their time and efforts to MDA. Since 1954 they have raised nearly $275 million for the organization. They are the largest national sponsor of MDA and pride themselves on their devotion to the cause.
MDA is the nonprofit health agency dedicated to curing muscular dystrophy, ALS and related diseases by funding worldwide research. The Association also provides comprehensive health care and support services, advocacy and education. MDA combats neuromuscular diseases through programs of worldwide research, comprehensive medical and support services, and far-reaching professional and public health education.
For more information on this event or to register please contact Brooke Eder at (203) 288-3500 or beder@mdausa.org or Amanda Cann at (914) 345-5062 or acann@mdausa.org.
The tournament will take place at West Point Golf Club, located on Route 9 West in West Point, N.Y. The event will tee off at 9 a.m. and run until 7 p.m. The tournament will be followed by dinner and an award ceremony.
Registration for one golfer costs $110 and registration for a foursome costs $440. Proceeds benefit numerous local families in the tri-state area who are served by MDA. The West Point Local F-7 has set a goal to raise $5,000 at this event.
The West Point Fire Department Local F-7 is part of the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF). This is the IAFF’s 56th year dedicating their time and efforts to MDA. Since 1954 they have raised nearly $275 million for the organization. They are the largest national sponsor of MDA and pride themselves on their devotion to the cause.
MDA is the nonprofit health agency dedicated to curing muscular dystrophy, ALS and related diseases by funding worldwide research. The Association also provides comprehensive health care and support services, advocacy and education. MDA combats neuromuscular diseases through programs of worldwide research, comprehensive medical and support services, and far-reaching professional and public health education.
For more information on this event or to register please contact Brooke Eder at (203) 288-3500 or beder@mdausa.org or Amanda Cann at (914) 345-5062 or acann@mdausa.org.
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