Annual Christian E. Frechette Foundation Golf Tournament for the prevention of childhood drowning

We hope you can join us for the Annual Christian E. Frechette Foundation Golf Tournament for the prevention of childhood drowning. The tournament will take place at Pine Ridge CC in North Oxford, MA on September 15, 2012.  On July 13, 2007, 4-year-old Christian Frechette drown at a Sturbridge town run camp. His parents have started a non Profit organization in the loving memory of their son to provide life jackets to all children at all camps, lakes, beaches and pools across the state of Massachusetts as well as Christians Law. All proceeds from the tournament will benefit the CEF Foundation PLEASE HELP: NOT ONE MORE CHILD NEEDS TO BE LOST TO DROWNING. We are a tax-exempt entity and asking for your support! Please Contact us if you would like to play or sponsor a hole or anything you can do at:

• 781-835-5071 or 781-439-4067
• Derek@ceffoundation.org
• Or visit: ceffoundation.org to register or for more information.

Donations can be made to:
Christian E. Frechette Memorial Fund
P.O. Box 189
Fiskdale, MA 01518
 

The Tri-State Trek

The Tri-State Trek raises money and brings attention to the work ALS TDI is doing to find an effective treatment for a horrific disease.

The Trek began in 2003, when 16 cyclists pedaled from Boston to New York and raised about $30k for ALS research. The event has since grown to 260 riders, raising over 2.64 million dollars. People ride to see changes in medical science, and the spectators who cheer them on with cowbells let them know they're not alone on their bikes.

Click here for more info and to get involved.
 

Young Faces of ALS-2nd Annual YFALS National Corntoss Day

Young Faces of ALS seeks to be a community and forum for young people diagnosed with ALS, led by 9 ambassadors who are also ALS patients. YFALS is a branch of ALS TDI, all proceeds go directly to research for a cure. A non-profit biotech, ALS TDI was started when 29yo Stephen Heywood was diagnosed with ALS. The organization has always retained its commitment to young people living with this disease and through the Young Faces of ALS campaign hopes to empower them through advocacy and fundraising activities that will one day lead to a future where ALS can be stopped.
 
Registration for the 2nd Annual YFALS National Corntoss Day is open! Sign up for your local tournament today! For more info or to sign up, click here.

The Tri-State Trek is a 3 day, 270 mile bike ride from Boston to New York from July 20th thru the 22nd that raises money and brings attention to the work ALS TDI is doing.  For more info or to sign up, click here.

Pan-Mass Challenge - August 4 and 5, 2012

The Pan-Massachusetts Challenge is an annual bike-a-thon and a pioneer of the athletic fundraising industry that today raises more money for charity than any other single event in the country.
 

It is fully supported bike-a-thon — with 11 routes that range from 50 to 190 miles over one or two days, food and water stops, mechanical and medical assistance, luggage transportation, and lodging — that runs through 46 towns across Massachusetts. Approximately 5,500 cyclists from 36 states and 8 countries will ride in the event with the goal of raising $36 million for cancer research. The 33nd annual PMC is Aug. 4 and 5, 2012
 
The organization was founded in 1980 and has since raised $338 million for cancer research and treatment at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute through its Jimmy Fund. The PMC is a model of fundraising efficiency. The PMC donates 100 percent of every rider-raised dollar directly to the cause. The PMC generates 60 percent of the Jimmy Fund’s annual revenue and is Dana-Farber’s single largest contributor. Nearly 300 riders are cancer survivors or current patients. Some PMC cyclists are weekend warriors, others are trained triathletes. Most PMC participants ride in honor of a family member or friend fighting the disease.  For more information about the PMC, visit www.pmc.org or click here.

Massachusetts Designated Driver Program "Good to Drive?"

Every year alcohol-related motor vehicle crashes in Massachusetts kill nearly 200 people and seriously injure thousands more. Many of these deaths and injuries could be prevented through the greater use of designated drivers. The program is designed to promote the use of designated drivers and reduce drunk-driving related deaths and injuries in Massachusetts. The program was launched in Boston and Worcester in June and is now being rolled out to additional communities. In conjunction with the extended roll-out, the Lieutenant Governor has recorded a PSA about the program. To learn more about the program, log onto www.mass.gov/goodtodrive.

Running the Race Against Cancer

Running the Race Against Cancer is a program in which you can run in any race, of any distance, in any city around the globe, while supporting the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and the Jimmy Fund's mission to conquer cancer. All you need to do is go to www.jimmyfund.org and click the drop down and go to "Running the Race Against Cancer" for your online application. You can also join the official Dana-Farber teams in the Falmouth Road Race, New York City Marathon, or the Chicago Marathon. For more information, contact Dana-Farber Marathon and Running Programs at (617) 632-1970 or email dfrunners@dfci.harvard.edu.

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