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2009 Calendar of Events



Grand Finale Gala
Saturday, June 13, 2009
6pm-12am
The Ritz-Carlton
1150 22nd Street, NW
Washington, DC 20037

 

Thanks You Party & Bus Unveiling

September

Date and Location TBD

(Please invite a guest and integral team members/supporters.)

 


 

2009 CANDIDATE EVENTS

 

More Drinks 4 a Cure - To Benefit LLS

Candidate Name: MaryJo Robinson

Date: Monday, June 1, 2009

Time: 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Name of Venue & Address: Original Steakhouse - Ashburn

43150 Broadlands Ctr Plz # 103, Broadlands, VA

Details:  OSH will give $1 to LLS for every drink sold (alcholic and non-alcholic drinks included).  Come and enjoy Happy Hour or dinner to support LLS!

Who to contact with questions: MaryJo Robinson, maryjorobinson@gmail.com  

 

Moms For A Cure presents Fondue Away With Cancer
Candidate Name: Ari Hausfeld Jones, Moms For A Cure

Date: Tuesday, June 2, 2009

Time: 5 PM

Name of Venue & Address: 7 area Melting Pot locations

Cost  of  Tickets: 20% of sales will benefit Moms For A Cure. This event is co-sponsored by Our Kids DC and I Am Modern Magazine for Northern VA Moms. To make reservations, call: Reston (703) 264-0900, Gaithersburg (301) 519-3638, Arlington (703) 243-4490, D.C. (202) 857-0777, Annapolis (410) 266-8004, Towson (410) 821-6358 and Columbia (410) 740-9988

An Evening at Luxe Studio

Candidate Name: Lindsey Scott

Date: Wednesday, June 3, 2009

Time: 6 PM - 9 PM

Name of Venue & Address: LUXE Studio, Washington Design Center

300 D Street

Washington, DC 20024

Cost of Tickets: $40 in advance; $50 at the door

Phone number for the public to call with questions: Lindsey Scott, 703-989-7110

Urban Burger Company LLS Fundraiser

Candidate Name: Hap Peden

Date: Wednesday, June 3, 2009

Time: 5 PM - 8 PM

Name of Venue & Address: Urban Burger Company (in the Rock Creek Village Shopping Center)

5566 Norbeck Road

Rockville, MD 20853

How to Purchase Tickets: Urban Burger will donate 15% of all sales (dine in or carry out) to the LLS. 

Who to contact with questions: Hap Peden, hpeden@yahoo.com

More Bounce 4 A Cure - Fighting 4 A Cure

Candidate Name: MaryJo Robinson

Date: Wednesday, June 3, 2009

Time:   5:30 pm - 7:00pm

Name of Venue & Address:    Sport Bounce of Loudoun

44710 Cape Court #116

Ashburn, VA 20147

Cost:  $8 per bouncer

Details:  Ages 18 months and up are invited to come and bounce.  All jumpers (adults included) must be wearing socks to enter moonbounces! No food allowed.  Drinks and raffle sales will benefit LLS.

Who to contact with questions:  info@fighting4acure.com


Mr. Knick Knack Sing Along (Children's Entertainment)
Candidate Name: Bob Holmes
Date: Thursday, June 4, 2009
Time: 4 - 5:15 PM
Name of Venue & Address: Trinity United Methodist Church, New Fellowship Hall 1205 Dolly Madison Blvd.
McLean, VA 22101
Cost of Tickets: $10 per person (children under 1 are free)
How to Purchase Tickets: At the Door
Phone number for the public to call with questions: Lizzy Conroy - lizzy@emeryann.com or (703) 288-9504

Ladies Night & Happy Hour at Nationals Park

Candidate Name: Kelly Tant

Date: Thursday. June 4, 2009

Time: 4:30 PM - 10 PM

Name of Venue & Address: Nationals Park, Rooftop Party Deck (Garage B)

Street: 1500 S. Capitol St, SE

City/Town: Washington, DC

Cost of Tickets: Game & Happy Hour package just $30 ($100+ value).  Can't make it to Happy Hour, join us for the game only for just $20.

Details: 4:30 -7:00 PM: Home Run Happy Hour on the Rooftop Party Deck ocated on the roof of Garage B -www.nationals.com/waytogo for directions and parking information.  Be sure to bring your Happy Hour voucher to get in!  Game starts at 7:05 PM.  Men are welcome!

How to Purchase Tickets: Space is limited, TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW AT www.nationals.com/ladiesnight or by phone by contacting Katherine Mitchell at 202-640-7649, katherine.mitchell@nationals.com or Bree Parker at 202-640-7646 or bree.parker@nationals.com.

Red Carpet Cocktail Party Fundraiser

Candidate Name: Lindsey Scott

Date: Thursday, June 4, 2009

Time: 7 PM - 11 PM; register from 6-7 PM 

Name of Venue & Address: Aloft Hotel, Ashburn, VA

Cost of Tickets: $30 in advance; $45 at the door

Phone number for the public to call with questions: Lindsey Scott, 703-989-7110

Law Happy Hour
Candidate Name: Sarah Milligan

Date: Friday, June 5, 2009

Time: Details to Come

Name of Venue & Address: Details to Come

Cost of Tickets: Details to Come

How to Purchase Tickets: At the door

Who to contact with questions: Sarah Milligan, SMilligan@nab.com 

Happy Hour at Bobby Lew's Saloon

Candidate Name: Bob Holmes

Date: Friday, June 5, 2009

Time: 6 PM - 10 PM

Name of Venue & Address: Bobby Lew's Saloon

2006 18th Street, NW

Washington, DC 20009

(202) 234-LEWS

Cost of Tickets: $20 (all you can drink domestic bottles)

How to Purchase Tickets: At the door

Who to contact with questions: Bob Holmes - bobholmes4@aol.com or (202) 256-6566

The C&A Classic - Benefiting The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Candidate Name: MaryJo Robinson

Date: Saturday, June 6, 2009  

Time:   Registration at 12:30; Tee off at 1:30

Name of Venue & Address: Pleasant Valley Golf Club

4715 Pleasant Valley Rd

Chantilly, VA, 20151-1801

Cost:   $125 for individuals; $450 for groups

Details:   Please see this website: 

http://www.golfdigestplanner.com/11386-TheTourney2009/index.html

Who to contact with questions:  thecandaclassic@gmail.com
 

Indoor Triathalon

Candidate Name: Bob Holmes

Date: Sunday, June 7, 2009

Time: 9 AM - 12:00 PM (end time dependent on number of participants)

Indoor Triathlon - 15 minute swim (15 minute transition), 35 minute bike (10 minute transition), 20 minute run (waves)

Name of Venue & Address: EQUINOX Fitness

8065 Leesburg Pike (the Old Tyson's movie theater near On the Border and Chili's)

Vienna, VA 22182      

Cost of Tickets: $50 participatory contribution
RSVP to: Bob Holmes - bobholmes4@aol.com or (202) 256-6566

Barbourville Wine Tasking Party with the Johnny Esquire Band

Candidate Name: Bob Holmes 

Date: Sunday, June 7, 2009  

Time:   6:30 PM - 9 PM

Name of Venue & Address: Washington Golf & Country Club

3107 North Glebe Road

Arlington, VA 22207

Cost:   $100/person 

 Who to contact with questions: Heather Ricks - heather.ricks@alimaxenterprises.com or 301-651-6970, Lizzy Conroy  - lizzy@emeryann.com   or (703) 288-9504

 

Ray's the Steaks Fundraising Dinner

Candidate Name: Dani Greene

Date: Sunday, June 7, 2009

Time: 5 PM - Close

Name of Venue & Address: Ray's the Steaks Restaurant

2300 Wilson Blvd

Arlington, VA, 22201

Cost of Tickets: Dinner is priced fix - $20, $25, or $30 menu options

How to Purchase Tickets: Show up night of event and get reservation

Who to contact with questions: Please contact the restaurant directly at 703-841-7297

 

Masquerade Party  

Candidate Name: Hap Peden

Date: Sunday, June 7, 2009

Time: Details to Come

Name of Venue & Address: Details to Come

Cost of Tickets: Details to Come

How to Purchase Tickets: Details to Come

Who to contact with questions: Tatiana Tchamouroff (tatiana23@msn.com)

Ridin for A Cure - Motorcycle Poker Run to Benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society - Sponsored by Hooters

Candidate Name: MaryJo Robinson

Date: Sunday, June 7, 2009

Time: Registration 10:30 am  / Ride 11:30 am

Name of Venue & Address: Start- Patriot Harley-Davidson

9739 Fairfax Blvd

Fairfax, VA 22031

Details:  Ride will stop at several Hooters restaurants for some fun and the ride will end at the Manassas Hooters for a Hooters buffet lunch, awards, and raffles.  Drink specials will be available. Come join the fun and help Fight for A Cure. 

Cost:   $20 per driver in advance / $25 per driver day-of

$10 for passenger

Donation:   100% of donation goes to LLS

Please see: http://www.fighting4acure.com 

Who to contact with questions: info@fighting4acure.com 

 

Team Tom Tournament - Benefiting LLS

Candidate Name: Jennifer Keating 

Date: Monday, June 8, 2009

Time: Start 8:30 am

Name of Venue & Address:  Stoneleigh Golf Club

35271 Prestwick Ct, Round Hill, VA 20141

Cost of Tickets:  $125 per person, or $400 for a foursome. 

How to Purchase Tickets:  Contact Jennifer Keating

Who to contact with questions: Jennifer Keating, Jennifer.keating@cdwq.com

Cover Your Mug Party

Candidate Name: Luis Mendoza 

Date: Tuesday. June 9, 2009

Time: 5 PM - 7 PM 

Name of Venue & Address: The Palm - Tysons 

1750 Galleria at Tysons II

McLean, VA 22102

Details: The highest bidder will get the chance to choose a Palm cartoon and cover it up for one month....all in the name of a great charitable cause!

Who to contact with questions: Ingrid Mendoza, Ingrid.Mendoza@AmericanSystems.com

More Drinks 4 A Cure - To Benefit LLS

Candidate Name: MaryJo Robinson

Date: Tuesday, June 9, 2009

Time: 4:30 PM - 10 PM

Name of Venue & Address: Clyde's of Tysons

8332 Leesburg Pike Vienna, VA 22182

Cost of Tickets: $10 suggested donation - appetizers and raffles throughout the night Who to contact with questions: MaryJo Robinson, maryjorobinson@gmail.com


ONGOING OPPORTUNITIES

 

Bark for a Cure - Gourmet Dog Treat Sales

Candidate Name: MaryJo Robinson

Date: Wednesday April 1 - Saturday, June 13, 2009

Name of Venue & Address: fighting4acure.com or e-mail maryjorobinson@gmail.com subject: Bark for a Cure

Details: $10-$20 Gourmet Dog Treat packages - 100% of donation goes to LLS.

Who to contact with questions: MaryJo Robinson, maryjorobinson@gmail.com

 

Cooking up a Cure - Cookbook Sales

Candidate Name: MaryJo Robinson

Date: Wednesday, April 1 - Saturday, June 13, 2009

Name of Venue & Address: Visit fighting4acure.com for more details or e-mail maryjorobinson@gmail.com subject: Cooking up a Cure

Cost of Cookbook: $20 per book, 100% of proceeds benefit LLS.

Who to contact with questions: MaryJo Robinson, maryjorobinson@gmail.com

 

Let's Dish!

Candidate Name: Dani Greene

Date: Tuesday, April 7 - Sunday, May 31, 2009

Name of Venue: At your local Let's Dish!

Details: Let's Dish! is an easy and fun way to get healthy, homemade dinners on your table - and raise funds for a great cause. If you sign up for any session at Let's Dish!, they will donate 10% of the proceeds back to The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, you'll get 4, 8, or 12 delicious meals to serve to your family. First, go to www.letsdish.com and select the location nearest you. Then select an in-store session, Dish-n-dash or Dish Delivery. After that, choose a date and time that work for you and select 4, 8, or 12 meals from their monthly menu. Next, enter promotional code F7-PROMISE on the page with your billing information (this will indicate to Let's Dish! that you are part of our fundraiser).

Who to contact with questions: Scott Greene, 703-731-5090

 

 

 






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