Team in Training Fundraiser Dinner on December 11, 2011
2 December, 2011
Jack and Abe McGowan are hosting a fundraising dinner to support the Leukemia Lymphoma Society. In April 2012, Abrahm McGowan and his father, Jack, will be completing an olympic length triathlon to raise funds and awareness for research leading to a cure for leukemia and related cancers. Over the next 4 months they will be swimming, biking and pounding the pavement, in an effort to raise funds to find a cure for this disease that claims nearly 1,200 victims a week. They are completing this triathlon in honor of Charles McGowan and in memory of all those who have lost their lives to cancer.
Leukemia is a malignancy of the blood-forming tissues – bone marrow, lymph nodes and spleen. It appears as uncontrolled multiplication of abnormal blood cells. It is estimated that leukemia and its related cancers will strike over 100,000 Americans this year. The cause of leukemia remains unknown. However, the effectiveness of recently developed treatment methods and steady advances in research bring us closer every day to finding the cause and probable cure of leukemia and related cancers.
Their goal is to raise $11,200 for the Leukemia and Lymphoma society, as well as to finish the race. 75% of every dollar raised will directly support research for a cure and provide financial assistance to families in our country struggling with the financial burden of treatment..
WHERE
Silverdale Community Center
9729 Silverdale Way NW, Silverdale, WA, 98383
WHEN
WHEN
Sunday December, 11th, 2011
4-6 p.m.
DETAILS
The dinner will include a, salad, bread, spaghetti, iced tea or coffee. Dessert and soft drinks will be available. Recommended donation of $8.00 for adults, $4.00 for Children under 12 and 20.00 for families.
Contact information
Jack McGowan 360-697-5029, mcgowan401@gmail.com,
Web: Jackintraining.blogspot.com
Twitter: @jackintraining
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