Upcoming Fundraisers

SFA Fundraisers

If you are interested in holding a fundraiser, please contact SFA Fundraising Director, Norine Spencer at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or 301-253-8687.  She can help you get started and answer any questions you may have.  The SFA has tools for you to use such as our Fundraising Handbook, website assistance and online donations, marketing assistance, and additional tools and suggestions to make the most of your fundraising activities.

Because of the grassroots nature of the SFA, we are relying on your local ingenuity to develop ideas for fundraising for sarcoma research. Rest assured that we will help facilitate your efforts so that you can have a successful event!  Possible fundraising ideas include a cocktail reception, happy hour, wine tasting, bowling tournament, lemonade stand, garage sale, car wash, local run/walk, hosting of a dinner at home, or a larger event like a golf tournament or Gala.

Below is a list of current SFA fundraisers happening throughout the U.S. to help raise funds for sarcoma research. Please get involved!

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Buds Run 5K

Jun 23, 2012 • Illinois

The 9th Annual Bud's Run is eagerly being planned. Bud's Run is a 5K Run/Walk that remembers and honors Bud Swanson and those that have "moved on" as a result of sarcoma. Bud loved to run and to race and he loved coaching runners. Bud's Run is a joyous gathering of runners, friends of runners, and those who understand that life is precious and deserves celebration every day.

For more information, please visit http://www.budsrun.org

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Ronny Gras Event

Jun 29, 2012 • Illinois

Come Fight Cancer at
Ronny Gras!

7pm - Midnight

115 Bourbon Street
3359 115th Street
Merrionette Park, IL

Open Bar, Food, Raffle, Silent Auction, Live Music, and More!


Tickets = $50 ($30 of each ticket is not tax deductible) Click here to purchase tickets and/or donate to the event

If you have any questions, please contact us at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).


More about Ron Giampaolo

In honor of our dad, Ron Giampaolo, and on behalf of everyone who has been touched by cancer we are proud to bring you Ronny Gras! A Mardi Gras themed fundraiser with 100% of the proceeds going to the Sarcoma Foundation of America. Join us on 6-29-12 at 115 Bourbon Street for an open bar, food, a live performance by The Lady Upstairs, raffles, a silent auction and much more. Please click on the link above to purchase your tickets now. If you would like to make a donation to our silent auction/raffle please contact us by email at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address). FIGHT LIKE HELL!
-- The Giampaolo family

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2nd Annual Pittsburgh Cure Sarcoma 5k Run/Walk

Jul 14, 2012 • Pennsylvania

We are pleased to announce the 2nd Annual Pittsburgh Cure Sarcoma 5K Run / Walk held on Saturday, July 14, 2012 at the North Park Boat House in Allison Park, PA.  The goal is to raise both awareness and resources for sarcoma research through the Sarcoma Foundation of America (SFA) and the University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute (UPCI) Sarcoma Research Fund. The success of this effort depends on contributions from both organizations and concerned individuals.

Special Event Attractions!
Charlie Lustman, sarcoma survivor and international entertainer, Plus: sarcoma candle memorial ceremony, 5K runner awards and trophies, basket raffle, door prizes, ‘Act 80’ live band, 50/50 drawing, post race food, race team displays and festivities.

All runners will be ‘Champion Chip’ timed by Runners High Timing Company.

For more information, please visit:  www.pittsburghcuresarcoma.org

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1st Annual Car Show for a Cure

Jul 21, 2012 • New Jersey

Saturday, July 21, 2012 (Rain Date: Sunday, July 22nd)

Vendor Set-up: 8am to 10am

Cars please arrive by 9:30am. Day of event registration subject to space availability.

Show Opens: 10am to 5pm

Washington Township High School Sewell, NJ (corner of Ganttown Rd. and Hurfville-Cross Keys Rd.)

Vehicle Pre-registration (April 1 to July 7) = $10 Donation
Day of Event = $15 Donation (Cash Only)

• Click Here for a printable registration form.

• Click Here for a printable vendor form.

• Click Here to register online or make a donation.

For more information or vendor space availability, email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or call: 856-262-4352



Live Music by HEADSTRONG, Raffles, Crafts, Food, and Much More...

Spectator Admission is Free; however, Donations Encouraged

OFFICIAL NSRA APPRECIATION DAY

Derek Schnapp to Defeat Sarcoma

Proceeds benefit the Sarcoma Foundation of America

No Alcoholic Beverages Permitted

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5k Run/Walk for a Sarcoma Cure

Oct 21, 2012 • Florida

The 5th Annual 5k Run/Walk for a Sarcoma Cure will be held on October 21, 2012 at Central Park, Plantation, FL. 

More information will be announced soon. 

If you would like to volunteer, please contact Mike Mandell at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or Amy Kropp at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).

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