Fund-Raisers
Cape Coral
Trash Cancer Slam
A brand new fishing tournament is coming to the waterways. “Trash Cancer Slam: Putting the Slam on Cancer” will benefit the American Cancer Society.
Traditional “Junk Fish” of Lady Fish, Jack, and Catfish will be caught (and released) during this first-ever tournament. Rick Townes, event coordinator owns and operates Fisheye Graphics. He is hoping that all weekend warriors will register for the event, and not just the “professional” tournament entrants.
The event registration is $200, and there is no limit on the number anglers per vessel. There will be cash prizes for the biggest fish, the smallest fish, the oldest angler, and the youngest angler. Sponsors are being sought, as well as raffle items.
“I don’t want to ask businesses for money. I want to ask them for what they can give to me that will help give back to them,” Townes said.
The event will be at Tarpon Point Marina on March 14. Weigh in is 2:30 p.m. The Captain’s Meeting is scheduled for March 13 at 5:30 p.m. at the empty lot owned by Chris Berardi between the Cape Coral Chamber of Commerce and the Cape Coral Development Association.
There will be a raffle that is open to the public, and all proceeds of the raffle will also benefit the American Cancer Society. Raffle tickets will be $20 for 30 tickets. The goal is to raise as close to $20,000 as possible from the two-day event.
For more information call Rick at 239-243-4511 or e-mail him at: rick@gotfisheye.com.
Fort Myers
Relay for Life
Teams, sponsors, and volunteers are needed for Downtown Relay For Life on Friday, May 1 and Saturday, May 2 at Centennial Park.
Relay For Life is the American Cancer Society’s signature fund raising activity, and offers everyone in the community an opportunity to participate in the fight against cancer.
Downtown Relay For Life begins its 18-hour celebration at 6 p.m. on Friday, May 1 with the Survivors’ Lap. Individuals and teams will camp overnight in Centennial Park and take turns walking a path along the Caloosahatchee. Other activities include the Luminaria Ceremony at 9 p.m., games, music, food and fun. Ample parking will be available.
For more information about how you can help the American Cancer Society and Downtown Relay for Life, contact Beth Hayes at the American Cancer Society at 936-1113 ext. 113 or beth.hayes@cancer.org or go to www.relayforlife.org
Poker Run
On March 8, the Collier-Lee Chapter of the Florida Surveying and Mapping Society will be holding a Poker Run to benefit the Harry Chapin Food Bank of Southwest Florida. All money raised will go directly to the food bank to help overcome hunger in our community.
Help is needed in reaching the goal of $15,000 by sponsoring a stop along the run. Your donation of $100 will list you as an event sponsor at one of the stop locations.
A donation of $300 or more will list you at all five locations and give you the opportunity to place your company flyer or business cards at the stop of your choice.
Don Stouten and Rick Ritz, (239) 281-0410; (239) 898-0026 don@stoutenandassociates.comrritz@bankseng.com
Make checks payable to “Harry Chapin Food Bank of Southwest Florida”. All checks must be received by March 6. Please provideus with your logo as you would like it displayed. Feel free to contact us with any question or to pick up your check.
Sanibel
Benefit for ACT
On March 7 will be an afternoon full of excitement for Abuse Counseling and Treatment, Inc. a non-profit agency that has been serving victims of domestic violence and their children and survivors of sexual assault in Lee, Hendry and Glades Counties for the past 31 years.
Give Twice. Donate gently used clothing by dropping it off at Chico’s at Periwinkle Place on Sanibel Island and shop. When you shop at Chico’s during the hours of 1 p.m. and 5 p.m., Chico’s will donate 10 percent of the sales during this time.
Join ACT and Chico’s to “shop” and help us raise the money needed to provide 24-hour hotline, shelter, counseling, children’s program and rape crisis center.
Chico’s at Periwinkle Place on Saturday, March 7th are 1:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. Their phone number is 472-0202.
Estero
StarStruck 2009
Mark your calendars NOW for StarStruck 2009, a spectacular dance competition and gala to benefit the programs and services of the American Red Cross of Lee County.
The evening includes a silent auction, dinner, wine, open dancing, along with unique “Dancing with the Stars” competition and entertainment.
Aki’s Dance Studio and other professionals will be paired with our Lee County celebrities. One can buy a dance with a professional dancer.
A Dance Competition and Gala event March 7 from 6 to 11 p.m. at 10800 Corkscrew Rd, Estero. Tickets are $150
For more information, including sponsorship opportunities, visit: www.arclcc.org or call Director of Development Kari Hennagin at 278-3401.