2010 Activities And Fundraisers To Date
Pink Shopping at Saks Oct 21-24, 2010
Saks Fifth Avenue's charity shopping weekend will take place October 21 - 24. The Saks located at the Florida Mall will donate 2% of sales during these dates (up to $500,000) to WPFT to benefit M. D. Anderson - Orlando. Saks Fifth Avenue will also make a donation of $375,000 to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Look for more information soon on Saks.com/Orlando.
Lake Nona Golf Event - October 18-19, 2010
The date for this year's event has been moved up by one week, so check your calendars! There are still a few spots available to play WPFT's two day signature golf tournament - The Lake Nona Event. If you are interested, please contact Lynda Canatay for more information.
Dragon Boat Festival - October 16, 2010
It's amazing! We've had more than 20 local teams sign up paddlein the Orlando International Dragon Boat Festival at Walt Disney World. But we have room for more! If you or you rcompany would like to put a team together, it's easy and no prior experience is required! WPFT is the charitable partner for this festival and a portion of registration fees from local teams will benefit WPFT. Contact Lynda Canatay for more details. Gear up andget ready to paddle!
Keene's Pointe Golf Event - October 11, 2010
There are still a few spots left, but not many! Keene's Pointe -Golden Bear Club is hosting its Inaugural Golfing For T.I.M.E Tournament with all proceeds benefiting Women Playing For T.I.M.E. The tournament will be held on Monday, October 11, 2010 and is open to both men and women. Thank you for your support Keene's Pointe!
Bloomingdale's Walk is October 10, 2010
Mark your calendars! Helping us to kick off Pink October, is our valued partner Bloomingdale's. The Bloomingdale's Walk For T.I.M.E., now in its third year, is scheduled for Sunday, October 10th at the Mall of Millenia. Please invite your family and friends to be part of this wonderful event! Registration opens at 7:30a by the food court entrance. The walk is from 8a-10a.
EWGA Golf Tournament - October 9, 2010
The Orlando Chapter of the Executive Women's Golf Association will host agolf tournament on Saturday, October 9, 2010 at Reunion (Palmer course) in support of breast cancer awareness. The EWGA have generously designated Women Playing For T.I.M.E. as their charitable beneficiary. Register online now! This tournament is open to both men and women golfers.
Hope Hike - October 8, 2010
Always scheduled as one of the early events in October, the Hope Hike brings together passionate city officials, brilliant minds from M. D. Anderson Cancer Center Orlando, cancer survivors and the strength of the community. Please join us on Friday, October 8,2010 from 10a – 11a, for a one mile pink hike from Orlando City Hall to the top of the stairs at M. D. Anderson Cancer Center Orlando. Refreshments will be provided.
KaDe Haircuts Benefit WPFT - October 3, 2010
On Sunday, October 3rd, from 12p-4p, KaDe Hair Designers will offer wet cuts for $10. Proceeds will go to WPFT and M. D. Anderson Cancer Center Orlando. KaDe's is located in the new Westwood Village - LakeMary/Sanford.
Panera Bread Goes Pink on October 1, 2010
Not only can you get a freshly made Pink Ribbon Bagel at Panera Bread but also hope for a cure! Please stop by any Panera in Central Florida on October 1st, as that day only, 100% of the proceeds benefit M.D. Anderson Cancer Center Orlando. During the remainder of the month of October a portion of Pink Ribbon Bagel proceeds will be donated.
Breast Cancer Seminar-September 30, 2010
M. D. Anderson Cancer Center Orlando is hosting a Breast Cancer Awareness, Prevention and Treatment educational seminar on Thursday, September 30, 2010 from 5:00p-8:00p. The complimentary evening of information, education, healthy living tips and food will feature the Breast Cancer Specialty Team and a Breast Cancer Art Exhibit. Register online today.
Tennis For T.I.M.E.- What's Booked To Date in 2010
We are pleased to confirm that the following clubs and courts have set their October WPFT tennis dates - October 8: Bay Hill Club & Lodge, Ft Gatlin Tennis Center, Lake Cane Tennis Center,Keene's Pointe Country Club, and Isleworth Country Club. October11th- Heathrow Country Club. In Deland, new teams include the Brandywine Tennis & Fiitness Center and the Deland Tennis Center.Please contact Lynda Canatay.
WPFT Fall Committee Meeting - Sept. 20, 2010
WPFT Co-Founder Elaine Lustig, will host the annual WPFT Fall committee meeting on September 20, 2010 at the Orlando Health Foundation from 10a-12p. The guest speaker is Dr. Nikita Shaw,who will speak on "The Myths On Breast Cancer".
Pink Heals Tour - September 17, 2010
Guardians of the Ribbon are a group of firefighters, police officers and leaders in the community whose purpose is to raise awareness and funding for the fight against cancer for women throughout the country. The group is driving the truck cross-country in support of cancer victims,survivors and their families. The bright pink fire truck will be pulling into Orlando to support WPFT on September 17, 2010. Watch for more details coming soon!
Altamonte Christian School
On May 6, 2010, WPFT was the recipient of a check for $325.50 from Altamonte Christian School for the proceeds raised from their Pink Day Fundraiser. The students raised these funds by making a donation to WPFT and in return, they were entitled to wear a pink shirt to school instead of their regular uniform.
The WPFT Spring Social
On April 21, 2010, WPFT volunteer Kalani Meffe hosted a Spring Social at her beautiful home in Windermere. Guests enjoyed a selection of wines, "pink" cosmos, and fabulous hors d’oeuvres. The Spring Social provided an opportunity for established volunteers to meet new volunteers and for committee members to mix and mingle. A Salsa dancing demonstration was provided by WPFT Events Manager Lynda Canatay and her partner Soreyrith Um. WPFT volunteer Setsi Day and her partner, Shawn Swaithe, performed a West Coast Swing dance for everyone's entertainment and enjoyment.
The Corporate 5K Run
WPFT was present at this new, annual event at Lake Eola in Central Florida, that hosted more than 12, 000 people on April 15, 2010. WPFT had a table-top display and provided cancer prevention and resources along with materials about the new Dragon Boat Sporting program at the Orlando Rowing Club.
The Dragon Boat Launch Celebration
On April 8, 2010, the Orlando community welcomed the arrival of its first Dragon Boat, purchased by Women Playing For T.I.M.E. through a grant provided by Harriett Lake, a local philanthropist. A new Dragon Boat Sporting Program has been created by the Orlando Rowing Club at Lake Fairview, which serves as the home for the WPFT Dragon Boat.
The Tavistock Cup
For the fifth year in a row, Women Playing For T.I.M.E. provided the volunteers to operate the beverage carts during the prestigious Tavistock Cup Tournament held at Isleworth Country Club on March 22- 23, 2010. This two-day exclusive tournament between the PGA players who reside at Isleworth Country Club and Lake Nona Golf & Country Club, donates all of the tips generated by the beverage carts to WPFT and M. D. Anderson – Orlando for breast cancer research. This year, WPFT volunteers raised $7,292 for the cause.
OARS Regatta
The Orlando Area Rowing Society held the OARS Masters Invitational Regatta on March 13-14, 2010 and named Women Playing For T.I.M.E. as their charitable beneficiary. Following the event, a check for $1,000.00 was presented to WPFT.