Upcoming Sponsored Events
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10th Annual NY Celebrity Golf Challenge June 16, 2008 The Tenth Annual NY Celebrity Golf Challenge will celebrate its ten year anniversary on June 16, 2008 at the prestigious Winged Foot Golf Club in Mamaroneck, N.Y., home of the 2006 U.S. Open. This much anticipated annual event will continue to build on its impressive fundraising record which garnered $1,200,000 in 2007 for the mission of Autism Speaks. The golf tournament offers participants the opportunity to play on the Winged Foot Golf Club's two legendary, championship courses alongside a famed celebrity player. Past celebrity golfers have included luminaries from the worlds of sports, entertainment and media. This event is a truly wonderful day for the autism community and you won't want to miss a great day of challenging golf at one of golf's U.S. Open cornerstones! The tournament also includes fantastic contests, including a shootout for a million dollars, all in the company of a truly great crowd. The lively dinner reception, attended by celebrities, players and their guests, includes a silent auction and a thrilling live auction offering guests the chance to bid on exclusive access opportunities, fabulous getaways as well as many luxury items. Don't miss your chance to partake in an exciting day of golf and goodwill and take your place on the leader board of Autism Speaks supporters! To reserve, please contact Cindy Brown at (914) 935-1462 x 11 or via e-mail at cbrown@autismspeaks.org or click here to register online. Read more and view photos from last year's event here. |
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ING DIRECT Ride Now Seattle June 21, 2008 Hundreds of bikers -- including families, friends and supporters who are impacted by autism - will fill the streets in a parade of leather and chrome as they ride to raise much-needed funds for autism research and awareness at the Autism Speaks 2008 ING DIRECT Ride Now Seattle, on Saturday, June 21, from The Christian Faith Center, Federal Way to Downtown Harley Davidson, Tukwila. Over the years, Ride Now events have raised more than $750,000 and attracted more than 6,000 participants, with all proceeds benefiting Autism Speaks. For more information and to register, visit www.autismspeaks.org/ridenow/sea or contact bhan@autismspeaks.org. |
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3rd Annual Athletes Against Autism Golf Tournament - United States June 22-23, 2008 Join Athletes Against Autism as current and former professional athletes from around the sports world come together with sponsors, donors, volunteers and supporters for a spectacular fundraising event. Hosted on the coast of California in Santa Barbara, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to interact and golf with athletes from across North America while raising funds in support of the autism community. Sunday evening, June 22nd, Bacara Resort & Spa is host to a Gala Dinner & Silent Auction featuring sports memorabilia, fabulous vacation and entertainment industry packages and much more. Bacara Resort & Spa is an exclusive resort located on the water in Santa Barbara and features a first-class spa, three pools, tennis courts, horseback riding, beach access and much more. On Monday, June 23rd, golfers will be partnered with a current or former professional athlete for a round of golf at the spectacular Sandpiper Golf Club. This oceanside course is often referred to as "little Pebble Beach" and is one of the most challenging public courses in California. The day's festivities are highlighted by a number of contests, including Hole-in-One, lunch on the course and a BBQ Dinner & Awards Reception following play. Athletes who have attended in previous years include Athletes Against Autism co-founders Byron Dafoe, Olie Kolzig and Scott Mellanby, as well as member athletes and/or supporters Stu Barnes, Sinjin Smith, Jim Gott, Eric Karros, Fred "The Hammer" Williamson, Campy Russell, Fred Brown and many more. To learn more about sponsorship and golfer opportunities, please click here or contact Sam Levitt at (323) 549-0500 or slevitt@autismspeaks.org. |
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Autism Speaks' 8th Annual Potomac 5K Run/1 mile Walk July 4, 2008 Autism Speaks' Potomac 5K Run/1 mile Walk has raised more than $1 million over the past seven years. With the help of Race Director and event founder, Susan Pereles, this event has become a part of July 4th tradition in Potomac with fundraising dollars and attendance growing each year. Last year's event raised more than $200,000 with the largest attendance since its inception. Everyone is welcome, from families who want to walk to professional and novice runners, to take part in a race that is great way to start your July 4th holiday and show your support for the local autism community. For more information, please visit www.autismspeaks.org/potomac5k or contact Susan Pereles at sdpereles@verizon.net. |
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Inaugural Athletes Against Autism Golf Tournament - Canada August 10-11, 2008 Join Athletes Against Autism for our inaugural fundraising event in Canada. Current and former professional athletes from around the sports world will join with sponsors, donors, volunteers and supporters for a wonderful fundraising event. Hosted in the heart of wine country in Kelowna, British Columbia, this signature yearly event hosted by Athletes Against Autism will feature many current and former NHL stars. The Grand Okanagan Resort will host a Gala Dinner & Silent Auction on Sunday, August 10th. The evening will include a cocktail hour and silent auction featuring exclusive sports memorabilia, fabulous vacation and entertainment industry packages and much more, followed by a wonderful dinner and program about Athletes Against Autism and the work of its parent organization, Autism Speaks. On Monday, August 11th, golfers will be partnered with a current or former professional athlete for a round of golf at the spectacular Harvest Lake Golf Club. The festivities are highlighted by a number of contests, including Hole-in-One, lunch on the course and a BBQ Dinner & Awards Reception following play. To learn more about sponsorship and golfer opportunities, please click here or contact Sam Levitt at (323) 549-0500 or slevitt@autismspeaks.org. |
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2nd Annual Autism Speaks DC Golf Classic August 18, 2008 The second Autism Speaks DC Golf Classic will be held on August 18, 2008 at the Lowes Island Club in Potomac Falls, Va. This exciting golf tournament will be hosted once more by Gary Williams, Head Coach of Men's Basketball at the University of Maryland. Golfers will enjoy a thrilling day of golf alongside celebrity players all of whom are supporting the important work of Autism Speaks. Last year's celebrity players included former Broncos player Shawn Moore, former NFL player Renaldo Nehemiah and former Baltimore Orioles player BJ Surhoff, among others. The day begins with a round of golf that includes a putting competition as well as numerous course contests and concludes with an evening program features dinner and a live and silent auction. Johnny Holliday, the Maryland Terrapins' play-by-play announcer, will serve as the evening's auctioneer. This event, Autism Speaks' only golf event in the DC area, will look to build on its inaugural success of raising over $150,000 for our organization. The event committee includes David Burruss, Bob Bodell, Ann Gibbons, Johnny Holliday and Coach Gary Williams. To reserve, please contact Beth Irving at (914) 935-1462 x 13 or via e-mail at eirving@autismspeaks.org. Click here to view the photo gallery from the 2007 DC Golf Classic. |
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