FANTASTIC EVENTS benefiting St. Jude Children's Hospital

The Eric Trump Foundation (yes...that Trump)  is holding it's annual golf tournament on September 14th.  Following the golf outing there is a gala reception and auction.  This event is attended by celebrities and the Donald himself.  The auction includes items donated by the biggest names in sports, movies, TV and music and lots of other AMAZING things.  The event schedule is ...

6:30...Cocktails, Awards & Silent Auction

7:30...Dinner, Live Auction, Entertainment, Fireworks!

The cost is $100 per ticket (opportunities for VIP seating are also available) but considering what you get for your money... AND... that the proceeds go to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital...AND...the fact that September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month...it's an AMAZING bargain!   If you are available and in the Westchester / NYC area then you really have no excuse to NOT take advantage of this opportunity to help St. Jude Hospital help kids with cancer and their families.  Reserve tickets at www.erictrumpfoundation.com

 Chili's "Create a Pepper" and "The Big Day"

Chili's Restaurants have announced this years "Create a Pepper" & "The Big Day" annual events.

from the St. Jude website...

It’s time to grab the crayons and express yourself while supporting the fight against childhood cancer and other catastrophic diseases.
The seventh annual Create-A-Pepper to Fight Childhood Cancer campaign begins this week at more than 1,500 Chili's^® Grill & Bar locations across the country and in Puerto Rico. During the month-long campaign, which coincides with National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, guests at Chili's locations can contribute to the lifesaving work of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in a variety of ways:

• Make a donation to St. Jude and receive a Create-A-Pepper chili pepper coloring sheet. The decorated sheets are displayed in participating restaurants throughout September.
  
• Use a mobile phone to text HOPE to 90999 to make a $5 donation (Visit www.createapepper.com for more details)
  
• Purchase a Create-A-Pepper customizable T-shirt or key.
  
• Buy a packet of Create-A-Pepper wrist bands. The flexible rubber bracelets are in the shape of a chili pepper.
  
• Dine at Chili's on The Big Day - Monday, September 27. On that day, Chili’s will donate all profits from participating restaurant sales to St. Jude.
  
• Go to www.createapepper.com to make an online donation or to create a pepper to post to your Facebook wall to show your support for St. Jude.
  
• Become a fan and donate on Facebook through the specialized Create-A-Pepper tab on Chili's Facebook page or create your own e-card at www.createapepper.com to e-mail friends and family.

"Each year since the 2003 inception of the Create-A-Pepper campaign, Chili's team members search for new ways to raise awareness and funds for St. Jude," said Wyman Roberts, president of Chili's Grill & Bar. "This year, with the addition of digital donation components, we've found yet another unique and interactive way to give back to St. Jude."
"Chili's Create-A-Pepper campaign has raised millions of dollars for childhood cancer research, and we are so thankful to have such generous and passionate partners in our mission," said Richard C. Shadyac Jr., chief executive officer of ALSAC, the fundraising organization of St. Jude. "We are grateful for the amazing support from Chili's guests. Their contributions help St. Jude provide care and find cures for our patients and their families."
Chili's has been a national corporate partner with St. Jude since 2004. Chili's has committed to raise $50 million in 10 years to help fund construction of the Chili's Care Center at St. Jude. This seven-floor, 340,000-square foot facility, which opened in November 2007, combines 21st century imaging and treatment technology with St. Jude's proven approach to medical research of putting patients and scientists in the same building to fast-track the translation of new knowledge into better care for children around the world.
To date, Chili's has raised more than $30 million. Once completed, the donation will be the largest donation from a single partner campaign in St. Jude history.
So show your support for St. Jude by creating your pepper today and help children in the fight against cancer.

  St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is internationally recognized for its pioneering work in finding cures and saving children with cancer and other catastrophic diseases. St. Jude is the first and only pediatric cancer center to be designated as a Comprehensive Cancer Center by the National Cancer Institute. Founded by late entertainer Danny Thomas and based in Memphis, Tenn., St. Jude freely shares its discoveries with scientific and medical communities around the world. St. Jude is the only pediatric cancer research center where families never pay for treatment not covered by insurance. No child is ever denied treatment because of the family's inability to pay. St. Jude is financially supported by ALSAC, its fundraising organization.

Oh yeah and I will be running the Philadelphia Rock-n-Roll Half Marathon on September 19th as the first event in 4 for Zak!  I would love to hear from you and if you are in the Philly area come on down for all the post race events.  The concert is free and there will be tons to see and do!  Please consider supporting my cause if you haven't already done so.  Just visit 4forZak on the St. Jude Heroes website by CLICKING HERE.  Honestly though if you attend the above events or you support 4 for Zak it really doesn't matter which....your support for St. Jude DOES make a difference so....THANK YOU!