2012 the sport of giving digital program
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Annual Digital E-Program for The Sport of GivingTRANSCRIPT
2012 Annual Event E-Program
Host Venues — VolleyFest Bears Best / Edinburgh
Hamilton Mill
St. Ives
The River Club
TPC Sugarloaf
Host Venues — SwingFest Bears Best / Edinburgh
The River Club
TPC Sugarloaf
Host Venue — WineFest Bears Best / Edinburgh
Host Venue — RunFest Lake Lanier Islands
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This year we play “In Honor” of :
Sharon Weeks, Kathy Barker, Dorothy Robinson, Julie
Shrake, Brenda Ingram, Kristi Adams, Rita Kennedy, Kristen
Hollinsworth, Doty Sims, Eleanor Laughlin, Joan Ramos,
Clair Wolverton, Winkie Bright, Jeana Shumate, Pat Hum-
phreys, Annita Cassah, Deborah Hartman, &ancy Buford,
Courtney Beach Thompson, Katharine Beach Hegidio, Kelly
Beach Price
Kristi Adams, Julie Hipple, Fay Moore, Daisy Watson, Gloria
Watson, Melissa Traylor
Alison Cape, Dan Boserup, Diana Cierski, Diana Konkle,
Doris Dodd, Gloria Dorsett, Kathy Blevins, Kristi Adams,
Linda Polner, Margaret Braswell, Michael Martin, Pam
Byers, Pat Shealy, Patty Dailey, Peggy Scott, Reta Fox, San-
dra Jernigam, Suzanne Egan
Please check the website for all previous years dedications
at www.thesportofgiving.org
Click on “Dedications”
This year we play “In Memory” of :
Jane K. Wetzel, Elizabeth Jones, Roxie Goodlett, Lori Van
Matre, Jan Dennis, Linda Kimmons, Claudia Carrington,
Mammie VanStekelenburg, Virginia Grimes, Pat Adamson,
PK Anand, &ora Scanlan, Doreen Delaney, Harriet Haro,
Sylvia Shy, Denea Woodard, Simone Mighty, Margaret Gilbert
Marla Bectrim, Christina Bowker, Anna Blocker Boynton,
Daphne Gillis, Charlene Kerry, TJ Kim, Jean Miles, Cheryl
Reed, Joan Glover
Carol Zuratt, Dick Davis, Donna Applebee, Dot Dykes, Gary
Knutson, Ina Cullen, Joy Jacobson, Julia Bargman, Lesli
Smith, Renee Russo, Roberta Byce, Sherry Boone
Please check the website for all previous years dedications
at www.thesportofgiving.org
Click on “Dedications”
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Wow! The Sport of Giving just completed another year of successful events! We have made a lot happen over the last twelve years. As our mission expanded from supporting breast cancer to all women’s cancer initiatives, our grassroots support has grown, too. The term “grassroots” is used to denote an effort that derives its power and reason for being from the local community, from common ordinary people. As a grassroots non-profit organiza-tion, The Sport of Giving uses a wide variety of fundraising events and venues. In 2012 we staged tennis, golf, and running events. We hosted shopping events and wine tastings. We celebrated at Pink Parties and participated in the Gwinnett Gladiator’s ice hockey fundraiser. If we could find a way to marry a sport to fundraising, we did it! That is the value of a grassroots organization. To make our community a healthier place to live takes all of us. We have an in-dependence that allows us to select where our money will go and keep expenses to a minimum. Our goal is to invite as many people as possible to join us, hoping they too, will find a passion to make a difference in a manner that they can see and feel. We all know someone impacted by cancer. When we make sure every woman has access to the very best medical care and preven-tion, we are no longer powerless. Together, we make it happen. The Sport of Giving operates under the direction of a board of directors that live and work in our community. Visit our website thesportofgiving.org to get acquainted with them. These dedicated members not only act as ambassadors for our mission, but oversee our day-to-day op-erations. They thoroughly research and meet every beneficiary to validate the impact our hard earned funds make. We encourage you to do the same. Stop by the screening centers at Gwin-nett Medical and you will see The Sport of Giving credited and be greeted warmly by a dedi-cated and appreciative staff. YOU made it happen. Visit the Breast Care Center at the North-side Forsyth Hospital and you find a plaque of appreciation to The Sport of Giving. YOU made that happen. Call Jennifer Beck, the Patient Navigator and ask her what our funds mean to this American Cancer Society program. She will tell you that YOU make a difference in someone’s cancer journey every day. Stop at TurningPoint Women’s Healthcare and they will gladly give you a tour to explain how your dollars are helping overcome the physical limitations of women on the path to breast cancer recovery. YOU make that happen. As you read through our annual digital program, appreciate the cumulative efforts of our friends, participants and sponsors. We have accomplished so much. Thank YOU for your end-less support and belief in our mission. It really does take all of us. We encourage you to join us on Facebook and bookmark our website to keep current with our news and events. This organization belongs to all of us. Cancer never takes a break, so neither will we! Watch out 2013—The Sport of Giving is going to give cancer a black eye. Together, let’s make it happen! God Bless, Kristen, Lynn and Sheila
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2012 Schedule of Events
March 2,3 & 4�����Gwinnett Gladiators “Pink in the Rink”
Spring Season�����..Marist Aces for the Cure
April 27 �������.Edinburgh hosts its 3rd annual SwingFest
April 27 & May 2�����...The River Club hosts it’s 1st Mens Golf Challenge
April 29������...The River Club hosts its 7th annual VolleyFest
May 2������.The River Club hosts its 5th annual Ladies SwingFest
May �����...Hamilton Mill hosts its 3rd annual Pink Party at Dos Copas
May 14 & 15����Hamilton Mill hosts its 7th annual Ladies VolleyFest
May 15 & 16������...St. Ives hosts its 8th annual Ladies VolleyFest
September 15����..1st Annual RunFest at Lake Lanier Islands
September 17 ����Edinburgh hosts its 4th annual Ladies VolleyFest
Sept 25������.TPC Sugarloaf hosts its 4th annual Ladies Invitational SwingFest
October 1—31�����...Shula’s “Pink-tini” promotion
October 25������.Edinburgh hosts its 3rd annual WineFest
Oct 29 & 31����...TPC Sugarloaf hosts its 12th annual Ladies VolleyFest
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Doing Good is Athletic,
Fashionable & Of Course,
Fun
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USTA recognizes The Sport of Giving’s
VolleyFest with 2012 Award
Serving Winners 2012 organizational award recipient is The Sport of Giving. They were selected for their dedication and commitment to women and tennis through VolleyFest, their grassroots effort in the fight against breast cancer. “Among their various charitable sporting events, VolleyFest showcases how tennis is more than just a sport,” said Lacy Barnes, Serving Winners Event Chair. “They make a positive impact on our community and em-power participants to make a difference.” The Sport of Giving holds VolleyFest events around the city and has raised over $1.6 million dollars thus far for cancer care and prevention in and around Atlanta. Serving Winners is the primary fundraising event for the Atlanta Youth Tennis & Education Foundation. The AYTEF provides afterschool pro-grams for 2,500 youth at 25 sites in metro Atlanta.
Lynn, Sheila, and Kristen receiving the award from Matt Olson, USTA Atlanta Executive Director
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Where did our dollars go?
Each venue got to choose their own deserving
beneficiary this year
Meet this years Beneficiaries
1. GWI77ETT MEDICAL CE7TER FOU7DATIO7
Gwinnett Medical Center’s mission is to offer a full range of preventative, diagnostic,
treatment and rehabilitative services in a holistic manner. GMC focuses on patients by
delivering innovative services of superior quality at the best value, by fostering continu-
ous improvement in everything they do. The Sport of Giving has been an integral part of
this. Our donation will go toward funding in full (and/or partially) the following items
that will benefit patients and family members of Gwinnett Medical Center community:
Breast Tomosynthesis X Ray Technology
Ovarian Cancer Fund
Breast Cancer Treatment Handbooks
Breast Cancer Support Partner Handbook
The Breast Cancer Treatment Handbooks are provided, at no charge, for all breast can-
cer patients and their families at Gwinnett Medical Center. “Your Breast Cancer Hand-
book” is a wonderful reference for women diagnosed with breast cancer by helping un-
derstand the disease, treatments, emotions and recovery process.
Bears Best/Edinburgh, Hamilton Mill, St. Ives, River Club and
TPC Sugarloaf chose GMCF to receive all or a portion on their raised funds.
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2. 7ORTHSIDE HOSPITAL-FORSYTH
The funds donated to 7H-Forsyth will help provide the latest, state-of-the-art technol-
ogy, and equipment and patient education/support services to enhance Breast Care
Center services at 7orthside Hospital-Forsyth.
Our funds will help with the replacement of a Bone Density Machine. The 7orthside
Forsyth’s Breast Care Center performs 2,644 bone density exams annually. Physi-cians commonly order screening mammography and bone densitometry ex-ams in the same visit and therefore patients often schedule those exams on the same date in the same facility. The existing bone density equipment at the Forsyth Breast Care Center is approximately 10 years old. Replacing the existing
equipment will allow for the installation of a new state-of-the art Hologic Discovery
Bone Density machine.
Our funds will also supply Breast Cancer Treatment Handbooks that are provided, at
no charge, for all breast cancer patients and their families at 7orthside Hospital-
Forsyth. “Your Breast Cancer Handbook” is a wonderful reference for women diag-
nosed with breast cancer by helping understand the disease, treatments, emotions and
recovery process.
Marist Aces for a Cure and the TSOG Board chose 7orthside Hospital —
Forsyth Campus to receive the funds raised by their events
Each Venue was able to choose their own beneficiary!
Passionate people make big things happen!
3. AMERICA7 CA7CER SOCIETY PATIE7T
7AVIGATOR PROGRAM
The funds donated to ACS’s Patient 7avigator Program will be utilized to help fund the
annual commitment for the position of the ACS Patient 7avigator at Gwinnett Medical
Center who works with cancer patients at the moment of diagnoses as they begin their
cancer journey. The program is a newly designed and implemented proactive strategy to
reach out to and help cancer patients, family members and caregivers in the hospital set-
ting and beyond. The navigator seeks out patients who need and want assistance rather
than hoping they will contact them.
The objectives are to help cancer patients, family members and caregivers navigate the
various systems and demands encountered during the cancer experience. They include:
Providing valuable information on cancer and links to needed programs and resources
Generating demand for ACS services among those patients not typically reached
Improving medical outcomes and enhancing the quality of life
for those reached and assisted.
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Did you know that very few hospitals around the coun-
try have a patient navigator program? The only way a
hospital can support this program is to have it under-
written by people like you!
TPC Sugarloaf and River Club chose to fund the American Cancer Society Patient 7avi-
gator Program for Gwinnett Medical Center as their beneficiary.
for those reached and assisted.
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5.TUR7I7GPOI7T WOME7’S HEALTHCARE
TurningPoint improves quality of life for women with breast cancer by pro-
viding, promoting and advocating evidence-based, specialized rehabilitation.
Women face staggering physical and psychosocial challenges during and af-
ter breast cancer treatment.
TurningPoint provides comprehensive breast cancer rehabilitation, including
physical therapy, exercise, massage therapy, and nutritional counseling.
Awareness of these issues is increased through TurningPoint's breast cancer
survivorship education programs that reach thousands of community mem-
bers and healthcare providers each year.
Our funds will help assist the TurningPoint organization to serve as many
women as possible, and help break the barriers to care for these patients by
providing financial assistance to uninsured and underinsured women. Turn-
ingPoint Women's Healthcare walks beside women on their breast cancer
journey and is an integral part of their return to full quality of life.
TurningPoint Women’s Healthcare provides care for
over 300 new women with breast cancer each year.
47% of them need financial assistance for their care.
We are honored to be able to
supply funds for their care.
TSOG Board chose to donate to the Turning Point organization
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The Sport of Giving along with ALL of our beneficiaries
would like to say a big “Thank You” to all participants, spon-
sors and volunteers that helped make each and every event
successful!
$125,225.00 — 2012 DO7ATIO7 TOTAL
A heartfelt thank you from:
Gwinnett Medical Center FoundationGwinnett Medical Center FoundationGwinnett Medical Center FoundationGwinnett Medical Center Foundation
Northside Medical Center Northside Medical Center Northside Medical Center Northside Medical Center ———— Forsyth County Forsyth County Forsyth County Forsyth County
American Cancer Society American Cancer Society American Cancer Society American Cancer Society ———— Patient Navigator Program Patient Navigator Program Patient Navigator Program Patient Navigator Program
TurningPoint Women’s HealthcareTurningPoint Women’s HealthcareTurningPoint Women’s HealthcareTurningPoint Women’s Healthcare
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A Special Thanks to
The Sport of Giving, Inc
Board of Directors
For Continued Guidance & Compassion
Executive Board:
Sheila Stevens Sheila Stevens Sheila Stevens Sheila Stevens ———— Founder/President Founder/President Founder/President Founder/President
Lynn Roberts Lynn Roberts Lynn Roberts Lynn Roberts ———— Vice President /Treasurer Vice President /Treasurer Vice President /Treasurer Vice President /Treasurer
Kristen Sapp Kristen Sapp Kristen Sapp Kristen Sapp ———— Secretary Secretary Secretary Secretary
Board Members:
Allison Cape Allison Cape Allison Cape Allison Cape ———— Survivor and Advocate Survivor and Advocate Survivor and Advocate Survivor and Advocate
Mark Edelstein Mark Edelstein Mark Edelstein Mark Edelstein ———— Vice President, Relay Health Vice President, Relay Health Vice President, Relay Health Vice President, Relay Health
Karyn Greer Karyn Greer Karyn Greer Karyn Greer ———— 11 Alive Morning Anchor 11 Alive Morning Anchor 11 Alive Morning Anchor 11 Alive Morning Anchor
Tracey McElveen Tracey McElveen Tracey McElveen Tracey McElveen ———— M.D. Radiation Oncologist, RCOG M.D. Radiation Oncologist, RCOG M.D. Radiation Oncologist, RCOG M.D. Radiation Oncologist, RCOG
Jeff Nowlin Jeff Nowlin Jeff Nowlin Jeff Nowlin ———— Executive Vice President Executive Vice President Executive Vice President Executive Vice President Gwinnett Medical CenterGwinnett Medical CenterGwinnett Medical CenterGwinnett Medical Center
Jody Pierce Jody Pierce Jody Pierce Jody Pierce ———— Survivor and Marketing Survivor and Marketing Survivor and Marketing Survivor and Marketing
Lynne Mays Lynne Mays Lynne Mays Lynne Mays ———— Gwinnett Co. Solicitor’s Office Gwinnett Co. Solicitor’s Office Gwinnett Co. Solicitor’s Office Gwinnett Co. Solicitor’s Office
Dr. David Whiteman Dr. David Whiteman Dr. David Whiteman Dr. David Whiteman ———— Southern Plastic Surgery Southern Plastic Surgery Southern Plastic Surgery Southern Plastic Surgery
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Another Special Thanks to
VolleyFest, SwingFest and RunFest
Venue Chairs
For their continued time, talent and passion
Bears Best / Edinburgh
Sherry Hudson
Pink in the Rink
Melissa Nygun Lynn Roberts
Hamilton Mill
Edie Atkinson Amy Kostel Cheryl Hahn Tricia Turner
RunFest — Lake Lanier Islands
Joel Crosby Kristen Sapp
St. Ives Country Club
Craig Matteison
The River Club
Joe & Andrea Carroll Sheila Stevens Francene Goldblatt Darlene Conley
TPC Sugarloaf
Jan McPheeley Lynn Roberts
All the venues would like to thank their supportive facility staffs.
All the tennis/golf directors, shop managers, cart boys, court maintenance
and luncheon staff.
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REGIONAL SPONSORS
FAMILY ORTHODONTICS
GWINNETT GLADIATORS HOCKEY
AREA SPONSORS
Enterprise Holdings
Marine Max
Marist Aces To Cure
Southern Plastic Surgery
Stewart and Lisa Cink
The Gordon Flournoy Trust
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VOLLEYFEST COURT AND SWINGFEST HOLE SPONSORS
Ability Services Network
Andy and Jane Adams
Blue Fern Spa
Brad and Susan Williams
Brian and Jan McPheeley
Buffy Jubard— Stella and Dot Jewelry Rep
CWC — Paul and Darlene Conley
Dos Copas — Paul Dalrymple
Gary and Marianne Foote
Georgia Construction Products
Georgia Facial & Oral Surgery — Dr. Grant Hogan
Georgia Emergency Physicians — Roy and Francene Goldblatt
Hennessy Lexus of Gwinnett
International Ink Co.
Jamie Wood
Jax Fine Wines
Joe LaMotte and Jane Haro
Jim and Jane Maran
Joe and Andrea Carroll
Kenneth Indof
Lake Lanier Islands
Lawrenceville Family Practice
Mark and Janeen Traylor
McKesson Foundation — Mark Edelstein
Merrill Lynch — Cecil “BJ” and Karen Loyd
Mike Reynolds — Lanier Dermatology
Monica Ambrose
North Metro Radiology Assoc.
Outrageous Interiors
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VOLLEYFEST COURT AND SWINGFEST HOLE SPONSORS CON’T
Pat and Melinda Hague
Rick and Sheila Stevens
Serious Tennis
Sugar Creek Animal Hospital
Sugarloaf Eyecare
Sue & Jerry Brown
The Beaded Eagle
The Coca Cola Company
The Swan Center
Unitorq Actuators & Controls
Zubin Meshginpoosh
TOURNAMENT FRIENDS
124 Group — Salon 124 and Genesis Salon
American Hole in 1 — John and Beth McPherson
Andersen Tate & Carr, P.C.
Bank of America Matching Gifts
Ben and JoAnn Shanley
Bob and Jan Stonikas
Boy Meets Girl Creative
Charles and Debra Ogelsby
Costco Wholesale
David and Elaina Mullininx
Eye First Vision & Laser Center
Festivity
Mac and Janet Baker
Mr. GA DUI — Mickey Roberts
Neptune Pools
Preferred Women’s Healthcare
St. Ives Country Club and Tennis — Craig Mattieson
Steve and Jane Denton
Tone Zone Fitness — Tony Kyler
Viality Method Studios
EVENT PATRON
141 Trattoria
4 Seasons Heating & Air
Champions Car Wash
Christelle Alves
Cindy Gaines Interiors
Classic Design Services
Cosmedic Dental Solutions
Dr. Bruce Carter, DMD
Fairway Carwash
Gwinnett Place Honda
Hamilton Mill Chiropractors
Healthy Body and Soul
Honesty Jewelry
Iron Wok
Jarrod Sanders
John Hancock Financial Services
Karin Egan
Keyworth Bank
Kiss My Tiara Home Décor
Kurz Dentistry
La Ti Da
Laser Lights
Main Street Photography
North Atlanta Center for Cosmetic & Implant Dentistry — Dr. Ashley Currington, DMD
Pampas Steakhouse
Pediatric and Adolescent Dentistry — Dr. Rhonda c Hogan, DMD. P.C.
Quieti Apparel
Ray Engineering
Reagan Medical Center
Rick and Janice O’Dell
Silverleaf Resorts
Spooner & Associates
The Old Edwards Club
TPC Sugarloaf Golf — Mike Lipnick
TPC Sugarloaf Tennis
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Bear’s Best / Edinburgh hosts a
Ladies VolleyFest, Co-Ed SwingFest
and WineFest
2012 was a great year for The Sport of Giving at Edinburgh. The third annual SwingFest
kicked off our events in April. Forty-three participants (guys, gals, and kids!) joined to-
gether on a Friday afternoon in April at Bear’s Best. The weather was very cooperative
with the sun showing itself until the last ball was shot! Dinner in Bear’s Best Masters
Room, along with raffle and silent auction items provided the perfect start to our events
and the perfect ending to our day.
Fall events resumed in September with the fourth annual two-day women’s VolleyFest. Riv-
erside Pizza provided lunch for the gals gathered poolside after completing round one. The
second day’s rainy weather provided the opportunity to spend time at the Residents club-
house getting to know all the players and making new friends. Ippolitos graciously pro-
vided the venue for the Finale Luncheon. While the staff with excellent service and amaz-
ing food spoiled us our guest speaker, Jeff Duggard, from Gwinnett Medical Center enter-
tained us with his comedic side. He offered answers to all of our questions and inspired us
to continue our mission to provide cancer care and support to the women of our commu-
nity. It is important to see where our dollars go and the impact we make!
Back by popular demand, the third annual WineFest was held in 7ovember. Guests at
Jack’s Place at Bear’s Best sampled wine, beer, and spirits donated by Eagle Rock Distribu-
tors. An amazing staff and light appetizers set the stage for an incredible night of fun, com-
petitive bidding wars for the Silent Auction. The Silent Auction is always great entertain-
ment where everyone is a winner.
Edinburgh feels very blessed to donate the net proceeds from our events to Gwinnett Medi-
cal Center for a new Breast Tomosynthesis machine (x-ray imaging technology) Edin-
burgh’s total donation was over $11,000. That is 11,000 reasons to say thank you to all of
our participants, volunteers and sponsors continued support of Edinburgh’s The Sport of
Giving events! THA7K YOU!!
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Gwinnett Gladiators
Pink in the Rink
The Sport of Giving joined with the Gwinnett Gladiators for the fifth time
for the annual PI7K I7 THE RI7K weekend to raise money and awareness
for cancer. Melissa 7guyen, Event Coordinator, rallied TSOG venues, past
beneficiaries, sponsors, board members, neighbors and friends to buy ticket
vouchers to see The Gladiators compete on pink ice over three days in
March.
645 ticket vouchers were sold that included several groups whose names ap-
peared in honor or in memory on the Gladiator video board. The Sport of
Giving was the #1 selling charity organization earning the highest percent-
age of additional funds from The Gladiators Commemorative Jersey &
Stick Auction and 50/50 Raffle held during the three games played.
Funds raised during this great event allowed The Sport of Giving donate
over $9,000 directly to women’s cancer initiatives in our community where
we can see the difference—providing cancer care and prevention. The
Sport of Giving is grateful for our wonderful community of support that en-
abled such success!
Mark your calendar for this year’s Pink in the Rink event to be held Febru-
ary 15, 16, and 17! There is a voucher with your name on it!
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Hamilton Mill hosts a
Pink Party and Ladies VolleyFest
This spring we hosted our 7th annual Volleyfest Tournament. Once again this year, our kick-off "Pink Party" was held at Dos Copas - Hamilton Mill and was our largest kick-off event to date. A special thanks to Paul Dalrymple and his staff for making this event such a success! The actual tournament was held over two days in May -- we hosted forty play-ers and some dedicated spectators. We had lots of volunteers on hand to man-age our raffle ticket and mulligan ("do-over") bracelet sales. Thanks to our very generous sponsors, our players and vol-unteers were treated to wonderful break-fasts on both days, a courtside lunch on day one and a very emotional closing banquet lunch on day two. Our speaker was a three-time survivor who brought us all to tears with her story of her amaz-ing journey, the support she received from friends and family and her uplifting message about the lessons she has learned. We chose as our benefactor Gwinnett Medical Center Foundation's Breast To-mosynthesis technology goal. Gwinnett Medical Center has been our benefactor since year one and we are so excited to continue to be able to contribute to their ongoing research and treatment of a dis-ease that has touched so many of us. This year we were able to donate over $20,000 to this wonderful cause!! The financial success of our event would not be possible without our players, do-nors, sponsors, and volunteers. We thank each of you and hope to see you again in 2013!!
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Marist Girls Tennis Team
Aces for a Cure
Twelve members of the Marist Girl’s Tennis Team raised funds to benefit
7orthside-Forsyth Hospital during their 2012 season. During twelve regional
and state playoff matches the girls counted their aces.
They sought pledges or donations based on the number of aces. Some
counted their own individual aces and other counted the total team num-
ber. Inspired tennis brought the team total number to 184! Their passion for
fundraising carried over to a shopping event at Festivity (located in the Fo-
rum in 7orcross) to earn a percentage of sales.
California Pizza Kitchen also sponsored a day where the team’s friends, fam-
ily and guests dined for a percentage of sales to be donated to their Aces
Event. The Marist Girl’s Tennis Team was happy to donate over $3,000 to
7orthside Forsyth’s for breast cancer patient education materials and a new
bone density machine. Congratulations to our next generation of breast can-
cer activists!
St. Ives hosts a
Ladies VolleyFest
May 15-16 brought thirty women to the courts of St Ives for their
annual VolleyFest two-day women’s tennis tournament. Direc-
tor of St Ives Tennis, Creig Mathieson announced the winners:
Team FAITH Kelli Lufferty & Lisa Levengood, Team COUR-
AGE: Kate Joseph, Team HOPE: Amy Little.
Breast Cancer survivor, Bobbie Meneg shared her cancer jour-
ney at the finale luncheon sponsored by Hennessy Lexus and re-
minded every woman to schedule their annual screening.
All funds raised were donated to Gwinnett Medical Center Foun-
dation to support the purchase of x-ray imaging technology to
help in the diagnosis of breast cancer. Two days that really made
a difference in our community. A special thank you to Janet
Cross, past Event Chair that established VolleyFest as an event
not to be missed at St Ives. A special
thank you to all the sponsors and par-
ticipants. Together we raised our rac-
quets and made an impact!
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The River Club hosts a
Ladies SwingFest, & Mixed VolleyFest
On Sunday afternoon, April 29, 2012, the tennis community of The River Club held it’s annual Volleyfest event
with a mixed doubles format with 38 men and women participating. The players received an awesome player bag
then enjoyed a round robin format which resulted in a championship round at the end of regulation play. They
squared off against the top scoring male and second highest scoring female. The remaining participants cheered,
"coached" and "encouraged" from the sidelines, all in good fun! The prevailing champions were Radka Winwood
and Grant Hogan. Following the matches, all participants were treated to a delicious barbecue dinner generously
provided by the Bowen Family. During the dinner, the guest of honor, Allison Bowen Cape, a breast cancer survi-
vor, shared her personal story of her journey with cancer and healing. Karen Young, a Silpada Designs Jewelry
sales rep, was on hand with her beautiful line of jewelry, donating a portion of her sales. To round out the after-
noon and evening events, all participants were eligible for a drawing of fantastic door prizes. It was a wonderful
way to spend a Sunday afternoon with friends and neighbors in good spirited competition for an amazing cause.
This past spring the “Sport of Giving” held the Fourth Annual “Swing Fest” golf fund raising event for women’s
cancer at The River Club Golf Course in Suwanee, Georgia. The event began with an opening ceremony which
included inspirational speeches from Kelly Greer of “Gwinnette Magazine”, and two honored guests who are can-
cer survivors who shared their heartwarming stories of their journey. 7ext, 7orma Schwartz, sponsored the re-
leasing of white doves, which is generally a symbol of peace, love, and the message that “ there is hope and healing
from this devastating disease.” It was magnificent to behold and all were blessed by the sight. At the completion
of golf drinks & appetizers served along with a closing ceremony and awards event was held to finish the day.
The winning foursome was Lisa Lynch, Donna Lynch, Shannon Aisquith, and Ayna Hagerty. Vendors were also
present giving support to the event by giving a percentage of their sales as a donation.
The men got involved this year with a Challenge Match against TPC Sugarloaf where they filled teams of 16 each
and played a day at each course. GM Doug Meredith was the leader for River Club and GM Vic Alparando was
the leader for Sugarloaf. After 2 days of fun-filled golf and competition, River Club Men prevailed this year.
They can’t wait for 2013’s match!
The River Club hosted a player/sponsor party for everyone after the events at the Clubhouse complete with silent
auction, food, drinks and music from The Steven Lee Band.
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TPC Sugarloaf hosts a
Ladies VolleyFest, Ladies SwingFest
TPC Sugarloaf ‘s Sport of Giving events began with the 4th annual “Colors of Hope” SwingFest Ladies
18 Hole Invitational golf tournament on September 26. The tournament theme features awareness col-
ors of Pink for Breast Cancer, Teal for Ovarian Cancer and Lavender the all-cancer color. 48 ladies,
sporting their colors, enjoyed the perfect weather, the fun and fellowship of the sport and, afterwards;
the Finale Luncheon. This is a special time where we come together as a group: eating lunch in a re-
splendent setting, handing out awards, gifts, raffle prizes and we hear first hand experiences from can-
cer survivors. This year’s breast cancer survivor drove from Alabama to share her story - a coura-
geous, young, 30-something mother who wants to help others by promoting the awareness of paying
attention to your own body’s signals and acting on it when something is just not right.
The 12th Annual TPC VolleyFest began on October 28th at our Pairings Party. “Peace Love Hope” was
the theme for this fall event, and the creative decorating committee showcased lava lamps, peace signs,
disco balls and a 60s menu – do pigs in a blanket ring a bell?, We were treated to an exhibition by the
Georgia State Women’s tennis team and also watched our pros take the courts in mixed doubles. We
also found out who our teammates would be for our two-day event. 36 participants played over two
windy, autumn days (but no rain!) on October 29st and 31st. During the event, players could purchase
raffle tickets for a chance to win many exciting items. There were also silent auction items, which in-
cluded beautiful baskets donated by TPC Sugarloaf tennis teams. We concluded with a lovely luncheon
and inspiring speaker who brought with her the message that women should be vigilant about breast
self exams, and they should talk to their doctors about receiving mammograms beginning at age 40.
We are very proud to have raised almost $29,000 for the American Cancer Society Patient 7avigator
Program at Gwinnett Medical Center/Lawrenceville, and earmarked funds to Gwinnett Hospital Foun-
dation for new Breast Tomothesis X Ray technology. Thank you to all players, committee members
and sponsors for supporting VolleyFest and SwingFest and The Sport of Giving – we DO make a differ-
ence!!
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RunFest at Lake Lanier Islands
Saturday, September 15, brought almost 200
runners and rock stars out for ROC’7 RunFest,
a 5K Run/Walk benefitting Gwinnett Medical
Center’s Ovarian Cancer patient care services.
The rock bank, A Rose for Emily, played at the
start/finish line with awards given to winners in
each age division. Competition was tough with
Joan Jett, 7icki Minaj, Lady GaGa & Kiss vy-
ing for the “Best Rock Star” prize, but Judy
Malley aka Katy Perry was the unanimous
choice complete with cupcakes! Elvis made a
special appearance for photo ops and sang with
the band at the start line.
Joel Crosby, owner of Vitality Method Studios &
Race Director stated, What better way to Re-
member Ovarian Cancer than to enjoy the
beauty of the Lake Lanier Islands course while
making your community a healthier place to
live?” Plans are already underway to ROC it
again in 2013. Many thanks to our terrific pre-
senting sponsors, Vitality Method Studios and
Marine Max.
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Just a few of the Faces of Difference Makers
Here’s to raising over $100,000 for our Beneficiaries
CO7GRATULATIO7S!!
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Special Fundraising Events and Awareness Initiatives
were held throughout the year. We urge everyone to
find their niche and hold an event to raise awareness
and funds to fight women’s cancers!
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Gwinnett Gladiators
Hockey
Special Thanks to our Regional Sponsors
Marist Aces to Cure