Tuesday, May 31, 2011

What's Up, June!?

If you live near Northwest Arkansas we hope you will put some big gold stars on your calendar on June 23-25th. Those are the dates of the annual Cancer Challenge events, and we know you'll find something that you will enjoy going to support their mission.

Check out this great line-up of activities:

06/23    

5:00 pm     Trap Shoot Practice & Social

06/24        Adult Tennis Tourney
                 Golf Tourney
                 Trap Shoot 

6:00 pm     Social Event & Auction

06/25     
8:00 am     Run Walk
                 Adult Tennis Tourney
                 Golf Tourney

See? We told you there was something for everyone! 

The Cancer Challenge is an organization that raises money in Northwest Arkansas to support other organizations that provide cancer support and education services in our area. Well, let's just let them tell you in their own words...
MISSION:
We are passionate, visionary and tenacious volunteers dedicated to the Cancer Challenge mission; to advocate and support world-class cancer care in Northwest Arkansas.  We are committed to cancer prevention & education; early detection & treatment, navigation and support; and survivorship initiatives.  We are a non-profit organization who has been caring for the community of Northwest Arkansas for over 18 years.

Our Vision:  A community that ... provides world-class cancer care for all people; believes in prevention and promotes healthy lifestyles; supports research in the hope for a cure; and offers cancer survivors encouragement and support.

The Cancer Challenge was founded in 1994 and in its first year raised $100,000. Since then the event has grown in size and impact on Northwest Arkansas and strives to raise $750,000 in 2011. To date, over $8.3 million dollars have been gifted back to our community to support much needed cancer services and programs.
Even if you can't make it to one of the sporting events (of if you're just not feeling terribly athletic this month) you can still join us for the gala and auction. The Cancer Challenge silent auction is unbelievable, and they're bringing the Evasons back this year to entertain. Hope to see you there!

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