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NOVEMBER IS LUNG CANCER AWARENESS MONTH!
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THE RANDY CAPPIELLO FOUNDATION 1ST ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT
Thursday, October 9, 2008
Sterling Farms Golf Course
Stamford, CT
7:45am
Please come join us for a morning of golf, prizes, food and fun! The Randy Cappiello Foundation, formed in loving memory of Randy Cappiello who lost her battle to lung cancer, is hosting a golf tournament to support research for the the prevention, detection and treatment of lung cancer. Breakfast begins at 7am, followed by registration and a shotgun start at 7:45am. The tournament will be in the form of a best ball scramble and prizes will be awarded at the luncheon for the winning male team, female team and mixed team, as well as the longest drive and closest to the pin. For more information on registration and sponsorships please contact Keri Cappiello.
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TWIN CITIES WALK TO LIVE AND BREATHE
Sunday, October 12, 2008
Lake Normandale
Bloomington, MN
9:00am
Come out to support lung cancer survivors and their families. Proceeds from this 1.1 mile fun walk will benefit the LUNGevity Foundation. For more information and to register, please visit the Twin Cities Walk to Live and Breathe webpage.
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ZUMBA CELEBRATION FOR LCA
Sunday, October 12, 2008
Latrobe Skating Center
Latrobe, PA
6:00-8:00pm
Come learn to "Zumba" for a great cause! Zumba (Columbian for "to move fast and have fun"!) is a fitness dance party infused with Latin and other world music. Enjoy a free introductory class with a suggested donation of $10. Enter the free Zumba raffle to win additional Zumba fitness classes, restaurant gift certificates, a 30 minute helicopter ride and more! For more information, contact Hope Bray, Zumba Instructor at 724-216-8660 or email zumbawithhope@yahoo.com.
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2ND ANNUAL LUNGSTRONG 15K RUN & 5K RUN WALK
Saturday, October 18, 2008
Raceworld USA
Cornelius, NC
8:00am
Help kick off National Lung Cancer Awareness Month and join us in the fight against lung cancer by participating in the 2nd Annual LungStrong 15K/5K at Darrel Waltrip's Raceworld USA in Cornelius, NC.
The event features Live Music, a Wall of Honor, Massages, Prizes, Inflatables for the kids and much, much more. All proceeds will benefit the LUNGevity Foundation. For more information and to register for this event, please visit us at www.lungstrong.com
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SCUCCIFEST 2008
Saturday, October 25, 2008
American Legion Post 354
Midlothian, VA
1:00pm - 8:00pm
Come join Amy Pascucci and the Michael Pascucci Lung Cancer Association to celebrate the life of her husband, Michael, with a day of music, food and fun! Scuccifest will feature a bbq dinner courtesy of Perrins Bar-Be-Que Express and live music by the DJ Williams Project, Jackass Flats and the James Brown tribute group, The Big Payback. Tickets are $40 for adults (14+) and $10 for children (6-13) withl all proceeds going to support lung cancer research. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.largerthanlifeformike.org.
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3RD ANNUAL BOSTON AREA LUNG CANCER WALK/FUN RUN
Saturday, November 1, 2008
Castle Island
South Boston, MA
9:00am
Please help us bring awareness, education and reserach dollars to lung cancer! All proceeds from this event will benefit the LUNGevity Foundation. The Boston Area lung Cancer walk consists of a committee of individuals who have been affected by this disease in someway. For those who can not travel to Boston for the event the Boston Walk welcomes anyone who wishes to become a Satellite Walker. For more information and to register for this event, please visit us at www.bostonlungcancerwalk.com.
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DFW Walk for LUNGevity
Saturday, November 1, 2008
River Legacy Park
Arlington, Texas
9:00am
The DFW Walk for LUNGevity is a family fun event benefiting lung cancer research. Please come out and show your support! The Walk/Fun Run, refreshments, family day events and information tables will be designed to raise awareness and honor those affected by lung cancer. All proceeds will benefit the LUNGevity Foundation. To register online visit www.lungevity.org/dfwwalk and for the event website visit www.lcwalk.com
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6TH ANNUAL LUNG CANCER WALK AND RALLY
Saturday, November1, 2008
Naperville Riverwalk, Grand Pavilion
Naperville, IL
Registration: 10:00am, Walk Begins: 11:00am
The 6th Annual Naperville Lung Cancer Walk and Run to benefit LUNGevity is here! Join hundreds of others during Lung Cancer Awareness Month to help rally support for lung cancer patients and survivors with a fun and easy .75 mile walk sponsored by Midwest Center for Advanced Imaging. All participants will receive a free t-shirt and goody bag, music and entertainment by 101.9 The Mix and a free family health screening. For more information, or to register, donate or volunteer contact LUNGevity at www.lungevity.org/.
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CANCER CARE 6TH ANNUAL LUNG CANCER WALK
Sunday, November 2, 2008
Town of Oyster Bay Golf Course
Woodbury, NY
Registration/Check-in: 8:00am, Walk Begins: 9:30am
Round up your family and friends, grab your walking shoes and join us for the CancerCare 6th Annual Lung Cancer Walk. By registering you are taking the first step in helping conquer this disease that affects hundreds of thousands of people each year by supporting the work of CancerCare. In joining the crusade against lung cancer, you are honoring those that are survivors, rembering those that lost their battle with lung cancer, and celebrating those who are living with the disease today. For more information or to register, donate or volunteer, visit www.cancercare.org/lungcancerwalk or call 1-800-813-HOPE (4673) ext. 6165.
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TOGETHER, FACING LUNG CANCER
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
4th Floor Penn Tower, Gates Conference Room
Philadelphia, PA
5:00pm - 7:00pm
Join Together, Facing Lung Cancer for a free program to help you and your family get information and support about lung cancer diagnosis and treatment. Corey Langer, MD; Tracey Evans, MD; and James Stevenson, MD from the Abramson Cancer Center will speak about their work with lung cancer patients and lung cancer research. To register or for more information, call 800-789-7366 or visit www.oncolink.org/conference/lung
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LISA'S 2ND ANNUAL LUNG CANCER AWARENESS 5K/RUN AND WALK
Sunday, November 16, 2008
JJ Boomers
Lowell, MA
11:00am - 12:00pm
Join Diane LeBlanc and her family and friends in celebrating the life of Diane's sister, Lisa Boivin with a 5K fun run and walk. Last year Diane organized the first fun run/walk in memory of her younger sister with a specific goal: to help inform other families about lung cancer and to help raise awareness. Advance entry fee is $17 per runner or $15 per walker with a $20 fee to join on race day, with all proceeds going to benefit Lung Cancer Alliance. The first 200 entries will receive a free t-shirt to commemorate the event. For more information, contact Diane LeBlanc at PurpleGrape425@comcast.net.
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JOAN'S LEGACY ANNUAL STROLLING SUPPER WITH BLUES & NEWS
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Frederick P. Rose Hall
New York City, NY
6:30pm
The Strolling Supper with Blues & News is a unique opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking lung cancer research by supporting the funding efforts and unique mission of Joan's Legacy: The Joan Scarangello Foundation to Conquer Lung Cancer. This year's supper will feature an original performance by Grammy-winning blues great Delbert McClinton and a silent auction to fund awareness efforts across the country and support brilliant researchers at top cancer centers. For tickets, sponsorhip opportunities and to donate to the silent auction, please contact events@joanslegacy.org or call 212-627-5500.
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BRITTANY'S ANNUAL ANGEL GALA
Sunday, November 23, 2008
1705 Prime
Raleigh, NC
Join Brittany's Battle for an afternoon of wonderful food, live music and guest speakers in memory of Brittany Coppedge and the many others claimed by lung cancer. Brittany's Annual Angel Gala will be hosting a silent auction and onsite raffle, as well as, a live online auction with unique items such as a signed UNC football, UNC basketball tickets, gift certificates to Maggiano's restaurant and many others. Proceeds will benefit lung cancer awareness and the University of North Carolina Lineberger Cancer Center and Patient/Family Resource Center. For more information or to order tickets, please contact info@brittanysbattle.org
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