2012 the sport of giving digital program

2012 Annual Event E-Program

Host Venues — VolleyFest Bears Best / Edinburgh

Hamilton Mill

St. Ives

The River Club

TPC Sugarloaf

Host Venues — SwingFest Bears Best / Edinburgh

The River Club

TPC Sugarloaf

Host Venue — WineFest Bears Best / Edinburgh

Host Venue — RunFest Lake Lanier Islands

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This year we play “In Honor” of :

Sharon Weeks, Kathy Barker, Dorothy Robinson, Julie

Shrake, Brenda Ingram, Kristi Adams, Rita Kennedy, Kristen

Hollinsworth, Doty Sims, Eleanor Laughlin, Joan Ramos,

Clair Wolverton, Winkie Bright, Jeana Shumate, Pat Hum-

phreys, Annita Cassah, Deborah Hartman, &ancy Buford,

Courtney Beach Thompson, Katharine Beach Hegidio, Kelly

Beach Price

Kristi Adams, Julie Hipple, Fay Moore, Daisy Watson, Gloria

Watson, Melissa Traylor

Alison Cape, Dan Boserup, Diana Cierski, Diana Konkle,

Doris Dodd, Gloria Dorsett, Kathy Blevins, Kristi Adams,

Linda Polner, Margaret Braswell, Michael Martin, Pam

Byers, Pat Shealy, Patty Dailey, Peggy Scott, Reta Fox, San-

dra Jernigam, Suzanne Egan

Please check the website for all previous years dedications

at www.thesportofgiving.org

Click on “Dedications”

This year we play “In Memory” of :

Jane K. Wetzel, Elizabeth Jones, Roxie Goodlett, Lori Van

Matre, Jan Dennis, Linda Kimmons, Claudia Carrington,

Mammie VanStekelenburg, Virginia Grimes, Pat Adamson,

PK Anand, &ora Scanlan, Doreen Delaney, Harriet Haro,

Sylvia Shy, Denea Woodard, Simone Mighty, Margaret Gilbert

Marla Bectrim, Christina Bowker, Anna Blocker Boynton,

Daphne Gillis, Charlene Kerry, TJ Kim, Jean Miles, Cheryl

Reed, Joan Glover

Carol Zuratt, Dick Davis, Donna Applebee, Dot Dykes, Gary

Knutson, Ina Cullen, Joy Jacobson, Julia Bargman, Lesli

Smith, Renee Russo, Roberta Byce, Sherry Boone

Please check the website for all previous years dedications

at www.thesportofgiving.org

Click on “Dedications”

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Wow! The Sport of Giving just completed another year of successful events! We have made a lot happen over the last twelve years. As our mission expanded from supporting breast cancer to all women’s cancer initiatives, our grassroots support has grown, too. The term “grassroots” is used to denote an effort that derives its power and reason for being from the local community, from common ordinary people. As a grassroots non-profit organiza-tion, The Sport of Giving uses a wide variety of fundraising events and venues. In 2012 we staged tennis, golf, and running events. We hosted shopping events and wine tastings. We celebrated at Pink Parties and participated in the Gwinnett Gladiator’s ice hockey fundraiser. If we could find a way to marry a sport to fundraising, we did it! That is the value of a grassroots organization. To make our community a healthier place to live takes all of us. We have an in-dependence that allows us to select where our money will go and keep expenses to a minimum. Our goal is to invite as many people as possible to join us, hoping they too, will find a passion to make a difference in a manner that they can see and feel. We all know someone impacted by cancer. When we make sure every woman has access to the very best medical care and preven-tion, we are no longer powerless. Together, we make it happen. The Sport of Giving operates under the direction of a board of directors that live and work in our community. Visit our website thesportofgiving.org to get acquainted with them. These dedicated members not only act as ambassadors for our mission, but oversee our day-to-day op-erations. They thoroughly research and meet every beneficiary to validate the impact our hard earned funds make. We encourage you to do the same. Stop by the screening centers at Gwin-nett Medical and you will see The Sport of Giving credited and be greeted warmly by a dedi-cated and appreciative staff. YOU made it happen. Visit the Breast Care Center at the North-side Forsyth Hospital and you find a plaque of appreciation to The Sport of Giving. YOU made that happen. Call Jennifer Beck, the Patient Navigator and ask her what our funds mean to this American Cancer Society program. She will tell you that YOU make a difference in someone’s cancer journey every day. Stop at TurningPoint Women’s Healthcare and they will gladly give you a tour to explain how your dollars are helping overcome the physical limitations of women on the path to breast cancer recovery. YOU make that happen. As you read through our annual digital program, appreciate the cumulative efforts of our friends, participants and sponsors. We have accomplished so much. Thank YOU for your end-less support and belief in our mission. It really does take all of us. We encourage you to join us on Facebook and bookmark our website to keep current with our news and events. This organization belongs to all of us. Cancer never takes a break, so neither will we! Watch out 2013—The Sport of Giving is going to give cancer a black eye. Together, let’s make it happen! God Bless, Kristen, Lynn and Sheila


2012 Schedule of Events

March 2,3 & 4��Gwinnett Gladiators “Pink in the Rink”

Spring Season��..Marist Aces for the Cure

April 27 ��.Edinburgh hosts its 3rd annual SwingFest

April 27 & May 2��...The River Club hosts it’s 1st Mens Golf Challenge

April 29��...The River Club hosts its 7th annual VolleyFest

May 2��.The River Club hosts its 5th annual Ladies SwingFest

May ��...Hamilton Mill hosts its 3rd annual Pink Party at Dos Copas

May 14 & 15��Hamilton Mill hosts its 7th annual Ladies VolleyFest

May 15 & 16��...St. Ives hosts its 8th annual Ladies VolleyFest

September 15��..1st Annual RunFest at Lake Lanier Islands

September 17 ��Edinburgh hosts its 4th annual Ladies VolleyFest

Sept 25��.TPC Sugarloaf hosts its 4th annual Ladies Invitational SwingFest

October 1—31��...Shula’s “Pink-tini” promotion

October 25��.Edinburgh hosts its 3rd annual WineFest

Oct 29 & 31��...TPC Sugarloaf hosts its 12th annual Ladies VolleyFest


Doing Good is Athletic,

Fashionable & Of Course,

Fun


USTA recognizes The Sport of Giving’s

VolleyFest with 2012 Award

Serving Winners 2012 organizational award recipient is The Sport of Giving. They were selected for their dedication and commitment to women and tennis through VolleyFest, their grassroots effort in the fight against breast cancer. “Among their various charitable sporting events, VolleyFest showcases how tennis is more than just a sport,” said Lacy Barnes, Serving Winners Event Chair. “They make a positive impact on our community and em-power participants to make a difference.” The Sport of Giving holds VolleyFest events around the city and has raised over $1.6 million dollars thus far for cancer care and prevention in and around Atlanta. Serving Winners is the primary fundraising event for the Atlanta Youth Tennis & Education Foundation. The AYTEF provides afterschool pro-grams for 2,500 youth at 25 sites in metro Atlanta.

Lynn, Sheila, and Kristen receiving the award from Matt Olson, USTA Atlanta Executive Director


Where did our dollars go?

Each venue got to choose their own deserving

beneficiary this year

Meet this years Beneficiaries

1. GWI77ETT MEDICAL CE7TER FOU7DATIO7

Gwinnett Medical Center’s mission is to offer a full range of preventative, diagnostic,

treatment and rehabilitative services in a holistic manner. GMC focuses on patients by

delivering innovative services of superior quality at the best value, by fostering continu-

ous improvement in everything they do. The Sport of Giving has been an integral part of

this. Our donation will go toward funding in full (and/or partially) the following items

that will benefit patients and family members of Gwinnett Medical Center community:

Breast Tomosynthesis X Ray Technology

Ovarian Cancer Fund

Breast Cancer Treatment Handbooks

Breast Cancer Support Partner Handbook

The Breast Cancer Treatment Handbooks are provided, at no charge, for all breast can-

cer patients and their families at Gwinnett Medical Center. “Your Breast Cancer Hand-

book” is a wonderful reference for women diagnosed with breast cancer by helping un-

derstand the disease, treatments, emotions and recovery process.

Bears Best/Edinburgh, Hamilton Mill, St. Ives, River Club and

TPC Sugarloaf chose GMCF to receive all or a portion on their raised funds.


2. 7ORTHSIDE HOSPITAL-FORSYTH

The funds donated to 7H-Forsyth will help provide the latest, state-of-the-art technol-

ogy, and equipment and patient education/support services to enhance Breast Care

Center services at 7orthside Hospital-Forsyth.

Our funds will help with the replacement of a Bone Density Machine. The 7orthside

Forsyth’s Breast Care Center performs 2,644 bone density exams annually. Physi-cians commonly order screening mammography and bone densitometry ex-ams in the same visit and therefore patients often schedule those exams on the same date in the same facility. The existing bone density equipment at the Forsyth Breast Care Center is approximately 10 years old. Replacing the existing

equipment will allow for the installation of a new state-of-the art Hologic Discovery

Bone Density machine.

Our funds will also supply Breast Cancer Treatment Handbooks that are provided, at

no charge, for all breast cancer patients and their families at 7orthside Hospital-

Forsyth. “Your Breast Cancer Handbook” is a wonderful reference for women diag-

nosed with breast cancer by helping understand the disease, treatments, emotions and

recovery process.

Marist Aces for a Cure and the TSOG Board chose 7orthside Hospital —

Forsyth Campus to receive the funds raised by their events

Each Venue was able to choose their own beneficiary!

Passionate people make big things happen!

3. AMERICA7 CA7CER SOCIETY PATIE7T

7AVIGATOR PROGRAM

The funds donated to ACS’s Patient 7avigator Program will be utilized to help fund the

annual commitment for the position of the ACS Patient 7avigator at Gwinnett Medical

Center who works with cancer patients at the moment of diagnoses as they begin their

cancer journey. The program is a newly designed and implemented proactive strategy to

reach out to and help cancer patients, family members and caregivers in the hospital set-

ting and beyond. The navigator seeks out patients who need and want assistance rather

than hoping they will contact them.

The objectives are to help cancer patients, family members and caregivers navigate the

various systems and demands encountered during the cancer experience. They include:

Providing valuable information on cancer and links to needed programs and resources

Generating demand for ACS services among those patients not typically reached

Improving medical outcomes and enhancing the quality of life

for those reached and assisted.

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Did you know that very few hospitals around the coun-

try have a patient navigator program? The only way a

hospital can support this program is to have it under-

written by people like you!

TPC Sugarloaf and River Club chose to fund the American Cancer Society Patient 7avi-

gator Program for Gwinnett Medical Center as their beneficiary.

for those reached and assisted.


5.TUR7I7GPOI7T WOME7’S HEALTHCARE

TurningPoint improves quality of life for women with breast cancer by pro-

viding, promoting and advocating evidence-based, specialized rehabilitation.

Women face staggering physical and psychosocial challenges during and af-

ter breast cancer treatment.

TurningPoint provides comprehensive breast cancer rehabilitation, including

physical therapy, exercise, massage therapy, and nutritional counseling.

Awareness of these issues is increased through TurningPoint's breast cancer

survivorship education programs that reach thousands of community mem-

bers and healthcare providers each year.

Our funds will help assist the TurningPoint organization to serve as many

women as possible, and help break the barriers to care for these patients by

providing financial assistance to uninsured and underinsured women. Turn-

ingPoint Women's Healthcare walks beside women on their breast cancer

journey and is an integral part of their return to full quality of life.

TurningPoint Women’s Healthcare provides care for

over 300 new women with breast cancer each year.

47% of them need financial assistance for their care.

We are honored to be able to

supply funds for their care.

TSOG Board chose to donate to the Turning Point organization


The Sport of Giving along with ALL of our beneficiaries

would like to say a big “Thank You” to all participants, spon-

sors and volunteers that helped make each and every event

successful!

$125,225.00 — 2012 DO7ATIO7 TOTAL

A heartfelt thank you from:

Gwinnett Medical Center FoundationGwinnett Medical Center FoundationGwinnett Medical Center FoundationGwinnett Medical Center Foundation

Northside Medical Center Northside Medical Center Northside Medical Center Northside Medical Center ———— Forsyth County Forsyth County Forsyth County Forsyth County

American Cancer Society American Cancer Society American Cancer Society American Cancer Society ———— Patient Navigator Program Patient Navigator Program Patient Navigator Program Patient Navigator Program

TurningPoint Women’s HealthcareTurningPoint Women’s HealthcareTurningPoint Women’s HealthcareTurningPoint Women’s Healthcare


A Special Thanks to

The Sport of Giving, Inc

Board of Directors

For Continued Guidance & Compassion

Executive Board:

Sheila Stevens Sheila Stevens Sheila Stevens Sheila Stevens ———— Founder/President Founder/President Founder/President Founder/President

Lynn Roberts Lynn Roberts Lynn Roberts Lynn Roberts ———— Vice President /Treasurer Vice President /Treasurer Vice President /Treasurer Vice President /Treasurer

Kristen Sapp Kristen Sapp Kristen Sapp Kristen Sapp ———— Secretary Secretary Secretary Secretary

Board Members:

Allison Cape Allison Cape Allison Cape Allison Cape ———— Survivor and Advocate Survivor and Advocate Survivor and Advocate Survivor and Advocate

Mark Edelstein Mark Edelstein Mark Edelstein Mark Edelstein ———— Vice President, Relay Health Vice President, Relay Health Vice President, Relay Health Vice President, Relay Health

Karyn Greer Karyn Greer Karyn Greer Karyn Greer ———— 11 Alive Morning Anchor 11 Alive Morning Anchor 11 Alive Morning Anchor 11 Alive Morning Anchor

Tracey McElveen Tracey McElveen Tracey McElveen Tracey McElveen ———— M.D. Radiation Oncologist, RCOG M.D. Radiation Oncologist, RCOG M.D. Radiation Oncologist, RCOG M.D. Radiation Oncologist, RCOG

Jeff Nowlin Jeff Nowlin Jeff Nowlin Jeff Nowlin ———— Executive Vice President Executive Vice President Executive Vice President Executive Vice President Gwinnett Medical CenterGwinnett Medical CenterGwinnett Medical CenterGwinnett Medical Center

Jody Pierce Jody Pierce Jody Pierce Jody Pierce ———— Survivor and Marketing Survivor and Marketing Survivor and Marketing Survivor and Marketing

Lynne Mays Lynne Mays Lynne Mays Lynne Mays ———— Gwinnett Co. Solicitor’s Office Gwinnett Co. Solicitor’s Office Gwinnett Co. Solicitor’s Office Gwinnett Co. Solicitor’s Office

Dr. David Whiteman Dr. David Whiteman Dr. David Whiteman Dr. David Whiteman ———— Southern Plastic Surgery Southern Plastic Surgery Southern Plastic Surgery Southern Plastic Surgery


Another Special Thanks to

VolleyFest, SwingFest and RunFest

Venue Chairs

For their continued time, talent and passion

Bears Best / Edinburgh

Sherry Hudson

Pink in the Rink

Melissa Nygun Lynn Roberts

Hamilton Mill

Edie Atkinson Amy Kostel Cheryl Hahn Tricia Turner

RunFest — Lake Lanier Islands

Joel Crosby Kristen Sapp

St. Ives Country Club

Craig Matteison

The River Club

Joe & Andrea Carroll Sheila Stevens Francene Goldblatt Darlene Conley

TPC Sugarloaf

Jan McPheeley Lynn Roberts

All the venues would like to thank their supportive facility staffs.

All the tennis/golf directors, shop managers, cart boys, court maintenance

and luncheon staff.


REGIONAL SPONSORS

FAMILY ORTHODONTICS

GWINNETT GLADIATORS HOCKEY

AREA SPONSORS

Enterprise Holdings

Marine Max

Marist Aces To Cure

Southern Plastic Surgery

Stewart and Lisa Cink

The Gordon Flournoy Trust


VOLLEYFEST COURT AND SWINGFEST HOLE SPONSORS

Ability Services Network

Andy and Jane Adams

Blue Fern Spa

Brad and Susan Williams

Brian and Jan McPheeley

Buffy Jubard— Stella and Dot Jewelry Rep

CWC — Paul and Darlene Conley

Dos Copas — Paul Dalrymple

Gary and Marianne Foote

Georgia Construction Products

Georgia Facial & Oral Surgery — Dr. Grant Hogan

Georgia Emergency Physicians — Roy and Francene Goldblatt

Hennessy Lexus of Gwinnett

International Ink Co.

Jamie Wood

Jax Fine Wines

Joe LaMotte and Jane Haro

Jim and Jane Maran

Joe and Andrea Carroll

Kenneth Indof

Lake Lanier Islands

Lawrenceville Family Practice

Mark and Janeen Traylor

McKesson Foundation — Mark Edelstein

Merrill Lynch — Cecil “BJ” and Karen Loyd

Mike Reynolds — Lanier Dermatology

Monica Ambrose

North Metro Radiology Assoc.

Outrageous Interiors


VOLLEYFEST COURT AND SWINGFEST HOLE SPONSORS CON’T

Pat and Melinda Hague

Rick and Sheila Stevens

Serious Tennis

Sugar Creek Animal Hospital

Sugarloaf Eyecare

Sue & Jerry Brown

The Beaded Eagle

The Coca Cola Company

The Swan Center

Unitorq Actuators & Controls

Zubin Meshginpoosh

TOURNAMENT FRIENDS

124 Group — Salon 124 and Genesis Salon

American Hole in 1 — John and Beth McPherson

Andersen Tate & Carr, P.C.

Bank of America Matching Gifts

Ben and JoAnn Shanley

Bob and Jan Stonikas

Boy Meets Girl Creative

Charles and Debra Ogelsby

Costco Wholesale

David and Elaina Mullininx

Eye First Vision & Laser Center

Festivity

Mac and Janet Baker

Mr. GA DUI — Mickey Roberts

Neptune Pools

Preferred Women’s Healthcare

St. Ives Country Club and Tennis — Craig Mattieson

Steve and Jane Denton

Tone Zone Fitness — Tony Kyler

Viality Method Studios

EVENT PATRON

141 Trattoria

4 Seasons Heating & Air

Champions Car Wash

Christelle Alves

Cindy Gaines Interiors

Classic Design Services

Cosmedic Dental Solutions

Dr. Bruce Carter, DMD

Fairway Carwash

Gwinnett Place Honda

Hamilton Mill Chiropractors

Healthy Body and Soul

Honesty Jewelry

Iron Wok

Jarrod Sanders

John Hancock Financial Services

Karin Egan

Keyworth Bank

Kiss My Tiara Home Décor

Kurz Dentistry

La Ti Da

Laser Lights

Main Street Photography

North Atlanta Center for Cosmetic & Implant Dentistry — Dr. Ashley Currington, DMD

Pampas Steakhouse

Pediatric and Adolescent Dentistry — Dr. Rhonda c Hogan, DMD. P.C.

Quieti Apparel

Ray Engineering

Reagan Medical Center

Rick and Janice O’Dell

Silverleaf Resorts

Spooner & Associates

The Old Edwards Club

TPC Sugarloaf Golf — Mike Lipnick

TPC Sugarloaf Tennis


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Bear’s Best / Edinburgh hosts a

Ladies VolleyFest, Co-Ed SwingFest

and WineFest

2012 was a great year for The Sport of Giving at Edinburgh. The third annual SwingFest

kicked off our events in April. Forty-three participants (guys, gals, and kids!) joined to-

gether on a Friday afternoon in April at Bear’s Best. The weather was very cooperative

with the sun showing itself until the last ball was shot! Dinner in Bear’s Best Masters

Room, along with raffle and silent auction items provided the perfect start to our events

and the perfect ending to our day.

Fall events resumed in September with the fourth annual two-day women’s VolleyFest. Riv-

erside Pizza provided lunch for the gals gathered poolside after completing round one. The

second day’s rainy weather provided the opportunity to spend time at the Residents club-

house getting to know all the players and making new friends. Ippolitos graciously pro-

vided the venue for the Finale Luncheon. While the staff with excellent service and amaz-

ing food spoiled us our guest speaker, Jeff Duggard, from Gwinnett Medical Center enter-

tained us with his comedic side. He offered answers to all of our questions and inspired us

to continue our mission to provide cancer care and support to the women of our commu-

nity. It is important to see where our dollars go and the impact we make!

Back by popular demand, the third annual WineFest was held in 7ovember. Guests at

Jack’s Place at Bear’s Best sampled wine, beer, and spirits donated by Eagle Rock Distribu-

tors. An amazing staff and light appetizers set the stage for an incredible night of fun, com-

petitive bidding wars for the Silent Auction. The Silent Auction is always great entertain-

ment where everyone is a winner.

Edinburgh feels very blessed to donate the net proceeds from our events to Gwinnett Medi-

cal Center for a new Breast Tomosynthesis machine (x-ray imaging technology) Edin-

burgh’s total donation was over $11,000. That is 11,000 reasons to say thank you to all of

our participants, volunteers and sponsors continued support of Edinburgh’s The Sport of

Giving events! THA7K YOU!!


Gwinnett Gladiators

Pink in the Rink

The Sport of Giving joined with the Gwinnett Gladiators for the fifth time

for the annual PI7K I7 THE RI7K weekend to raise money and awareness

for cancer. Melissa 7guyen, Event Coordinator, rallied TSOG venues, past

beneficiaries, sponsors, board members, neighbors and friends to buy ticket

vouchers to see The Gladiators compete on pink ice over three days in

March.

645 ticket vouchers were sold that included several groups whose names ap-

peared in honor or in memory on the Gladiator video board. The Sport of

Giving was the #1 selling charity organization earning the highest percent-

age of additional funds from The Gladiators Commemorative Jersey &

Stick Auction and 50/50 Raffle held during the three games played.

Funds raised during this great event allowed The Sport of Giving donate

over $9,000 directly to women’s cancer initiatives in our community where

we can see the difference—providing cancer care and prevention. The

Sport of Giving is grateful for our wonderful community of support that en-

abled such success!

Mark your calendar for this year’s Pink in the Rink event to be held Febru-

ary 15, 16, and 17! There is a voucher with your name on it!


Hamilton Mill hosts a

Pink Party and Ladies VolleyFest

This spring we hosted our 7th annual Volleyfest Tournament. Once again this year, our kick-off "Pink Party" was held at Dos Copas - Hamilton Mill and was our largest kick-off event to date. A special thanks to Paul Dalrymple and his staff for making this event such a success! The actual tournament was held over two days in May -- we hosted forty play-ers and some dedicated spectators. We had lots of volunteers on hand to man-age our raffle ticket and mulligan ("do-over") bracelet sales. Thanks to our very generous sponsors, our players and vol-unteers were treated to wonderful break-fasts on both days, a courtside lunch on day one and a very emotional closing banquet lunch on day two. Our speaker was a three-time survivor who brought us all to tears with her story of her amaz-ing journey, the support she received from friends and family and her uplifting message about the lessons she has learned. We chose as our benefactor Gwinnett Medical Center Foundation's Breast To-mosynthesis technology goal. Gwinnett Medical Center has been our benefactor since year one and we are so excited to continue to be able to contribute to their ongoing research and treatment of a dis-ease that has touched so many of us. This year we were able to donate over $20,000 to this wonderful cause!! The financial success of our event would not be possible without our players, do-nors, sponsors, and volunteers. We thank each of you and hope to see you again in 2013!!


Marist Girls Tennis Team

Aces for a Cure

Twelve members of the Marist Girl’s Tennis Team raised funds to benefit

7orthside-Forsyth Hospital during their 2012 season. During twelve regional

and state playoff matches the girls counted their aces.

They sought pledges or donations based on the number of aces. Some

counted their own individual aces and other counted the total team num-

ber. Inspired tennis brought the team total number to 184! Their passion for

fundraising carried over to a shopping event at Festivity (located in the Fo-

rum in 7orcross) to earn a percentage of sales.

California Pizza Kitchen also sponsored a day where the team’s friends, fam-

ily and guests dined for a percentage of sales to be donated to their Aces

Event. The Marist Girl’s Tennis Team was happy to donate over $3,000 to

7orthside Forsyth’s for breast cancer patient education materials and a new

bone density machine. Congratulations to our next generation of breast can-

cer activists!

St. Ives hosts a

Ladies VolleyFest

May 15-16 brought thirty women to the courts of St Ives for their

annual VolleyFest two-day women’s tennis tournament. Direc-

tor of St Ives Tennis, Creig Mathieson announced the winners:

Team FAITH Kelli Lufferty & Lisa Levengood, Team COUR-

AGE: Kate Joseph, Team HOPE: Amy Little.

Breast Cancer survivor, Bobbie Meneg shared her cancer jour-

ney at the finale luncheon sponsored by Hennessy Lexus and re-

minded every woman to schedule their annual screening.

All funds raised were donated to Gwinnett Medical Center Foun-

dation to support the purchase of x-ray imaging technology to

help in the diagnosis of breast cancer. Two days that really made

a difference in our community. A special thank you to Janet

Cross, past Event Chair that established VolleyFest as an event

not to be missed at St Ives. A special

thank you to all the sponsors and par-

ticipants. Together we raised our rac-

quets and made an impact!



The River Club hosts a

Ladies SwingFest, & Mixed VolleyFest

On Sunday afternoon, April 29, 2012, the tennis community of The River Club held it’s annual Volleyfest event

with a mixed doubles format with 38 men and women participating. The players received an awesome player bag

then enjoyed a round robin format which resulted in a championship round at the end of regulation play. They

squared off against the top scoring male and second highest scoring female. The remaining participants cheered,

"coached" and "encouraged" from the sidelines, all in good fun! The prevailing champions were Radka Winwood

and Grant Hogan. Following the matches, all participants were treated to a delicious barbecue dinner generously

provided by the Bowen Family. During the dinner, the guest of honor, Allison Bowen Cape, a breast cancer survi-

vor, shared her personal story of her journey with cancer and healing. Karen Young, a Silpada Designs Jewelry

sales rep, was on hand with her beautiful line of jewelry, donating a portion of her sales. To round out the after-

noon and evening events, all participants were eligible for a drawing of fantastic door prizes. It was a wonderful

way to spend a Sunday afternoon with friends and neighbors in good spirited competition for an amazing cause.

This past spring the “Sport of Giving” held the Fourth Annual “Swing Fest” golf fund raising event for women’s

cancer at The River Club Golf Course in Suwanee, Georgia. The event began with an opening ceremony which

included inspirational speeches from Kelly Greer of “Gwinnette Magazine”, and two honored guests who are can-

cer survivors who shared their heartwarming stories of their journey. 7ext, 7orma Schwartz, sponsored the re-

leasing of white doves, which is generally a symbol of peace, love, and the message that “ there is hope and healing

from this devastating disease.” It was magnificent to behold and all were blessed by the sight. At the completion

of golf drinks & appetizers served along with a closing ceremony and awards event was held to finish the day.

The winning foursome was Lisa Lynch, Donna Lynch, Shannon Aisquith, and Ayna Hagerty. Vendors were also

present giving support to the event by giving a percentage of their sales as a donation.

The men got involved this year with a Challenge Match against TPC Sugarloaf where they filled teams of 16 each

and played a day at each course. GM Doug Meredith was the leader for River Club and GM Vic Alparando was

the leader for Sugarloaf. After 2 days of fun-filled golf and competition, River Club Men prevailed this year.

They can’t wait for 2013’s match!

The River Club hosted a player/sponsor party for everyone after the events at the Clubhouse complete with silent

auction, food, drinks and music from The Steven Lee Band.


TPC Sugarloaf hosts a

Ladies VolleyFest, Ladies SwingFest

TPC Sugarloaf ‘s Sport of Giving events began with the 4th annual “Colors of Hope” SwingFest Ladies

18 Hole Invitational golf tournament on September 26. The tournament theme features awareness col-

ors of Pink for Breast Cancer, Teal for Ovarian Cancer and Lavender the all-cancer color. 48 ladies,

sporting their colors, enjoyed the perfect weather, the fun and fellowship of the sport and, afterwards;

the Finale Luncheon. This is a special time where we come together as a group: eating lunch in a re-

splendent setting, handing out awards, gifts, raffle prizes and we hear first hand experiences from can-

cer survivors. This year’s breast cancer survivor drove from Alabama to share her story - a coura-

geous, young, 30-something mother who wants to help others by promoting the awareness of paying

attention to your own body’s signals and acting on it when something is just not right.

The 12th Annual TPC VolleyFest began on October 28th at our Pairings Party. “Peace Love Hope” was

the theme for this fall event, and the creative decorating committee showcased lava lamps, peace signs,

disco balls and a 60s menu – do pigs in a blanket ring a bell?, We were treated to an exhibition by the

Georgia State Women’s tennis team and also watched our pros take the courts in mixed doubles. We

also found out who our teammates would be for our two-day event. 36 participants played over two

windy, autumn days (but no rain!) on October 29st and 31st. During the event, players could purchase

raffle tickets for a chance to win many exciting items. There were also silent auction items, which in-

cluded beautiful baskets donated by TPC Sugarloaf tennis teams. We concluded with a lovely luncheon

and inspiring speaker who brought with her the message that women should be vigilant about breast

self exams, and they should talk to their doctors about receiving mammograms beginning at age 40.

We are very proud to have raised almost $29,000 for the American Cancer Society Patient 7avigator

Program at Gwinnett Medical Center/Lawrenceville, and earmarked funds to Gwinnett Hospital Foun-

dation for new Breast Tomothesis X Ray technology. Thank you to all players, committee members

and sponsors for supporting VolleyFest and SwingFest and The Sport of Giving – we DO make a differ-

ence!!


RunFest at Lake Lanier Islands

Saturday, September 15, brought almost 200

runners and rock stars out for ROC’7 RunFest,

a 5K Run/Walk benefitting Gwinnett Medical

Center’s Ovarian Cancer patient care services.

The rock bank, A Rose for Emily, played at the

start/finish line with awards given to winners in

each age division. Competition was tough with

Joan Jett, 7icki Minaj, Lady GaGa & Kiss vy-

ing for the “Best Rock Star” prize, but Judy

Malley aka Katy Perry was the unanimous

choice complete with cupcakes! Elvis made a

special appearance for photo ops and sang with

the band at the start line.

Joel Crosby, owner of Vitality Method Studios &

Race Director stated, What better way to Re-

member Ovarian Cancer than to enjoy the

beauty of the Lake Lanier Islands course while

making your community a healthier place to

live?” Plans are already underway to ROC it

again in 2013. Many thanks to our terrific pre-

senting sponsors, Vitality Method Studios and

Marine Max.


Just a few of the Faces of Difference Makers

Here’s to raising over $100,000 for our Beneficiaries

CO7GRATULATIO7S!!


Special Fundraising Events and Awareness Initiatives

were held throughout the year. We urge everyone to

find their niche and hold an event to raise awareness

and funds to fight women’s cancers!


Gwinnett Gladiators

Hockey

Special Thanks to our Regional Sponsors

Marist Aces to Cure

2012 the sport of giving digital program

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