2008 Upcoming Events

CLICK HERE for a chronological listing of 2008 Foundation events.

FUNDRAISERS & SPECIAL EVENTS

  • A TASTE FOR LIFE!
    A month long event in May where you can dine at participating area restaurants AND help local cancer patients!
    Learn more     * Read the Press Release.
    "Dine and Donate" at A Taste for Life participating restaurant until June 7.
        Boomer T's * Chappy's Deli * Cool Beans * Crockmiers *
        Down the Street * Dawson's at Rose Hill * Derk's Filet & Vine *
        Flipp's * Farmer's Market * Lek's * Lundee's * Michael's Table *
        Marchelle's (Prattville) * Nancy Patterson's Bistro * Noble's *
        Shashy's * Silver Spoon * Sinclairs * The Olive Room

    A Taste for Life Grand Finale Event!     Street Party with dinner, drinks and entertainment by The Sweet Young'uns!
    Court Square Fountain- Downtown Montgomery     Saturday, June 21

    This is no brown bag lunch affair! Be among the first ever to dine in style around the Fountain at this one-of-a-kind gala!

    FINALE TICKETS: $50 each.
    To purchase, call 334-273-2279 or visit Chappy's Deli, The Olive Room, Noble's, Down the Street, Cool Beans, Crockmiers. Sinclairs, the Eastdale Mall Information Desk or the Montgomery Cancer Center.

    A Taste for Life is proudly sponsored by:
        GOODWIN BROS, SYSCO, US FOODSERVICE,
        MONTGOMERY CANCER CENTER, MONTGOMERY
        COCA-COLA BOTTLING CO., THE RENAISSANCE
        MONTGOMERY HOTEL & SPA at the CONVENTION
        CENTER and SERVISFIRST BANK.
        Special thanks to the City of Montgomery and Mayor Bobby Bright     for helping make this event possible!

  • 6TH ANNUAL SKIPPY MEMORIAL GOLF TOURNAMENT
    In its 6th year, Skippy has become one of the most fun charity golf events in the area! Skippy tournaments have raised over $100,000 for local cancer patients!
    The fun begins Wednesday, June 4 with Texas Hold'em at Flanagan's Pub and continues on Friday night with Calcutta bidding. The festivities culminate with golf and prizes on Saturday morning and the post tournament party at Flanagan's on Saturday evening.
    Click here to find out how to be a part of this year's event!
    Cottonwood Golf Club Saturday, June 7

  • DR. DAVE WELCH MEMORIAL EVENT
    Wynlakes Country Club Saturday, August 16

  • MGM TOURNAMENT OF HOPE
    "Hold 'em and Help 'em" at the annual Texas Hold 'Em Poker Tournament.     Click for more information or to DOWNLOAD a registration form.
    The Tavern at Wynlakes Country Club Thursday, October 16

  • BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH
    "When Life Doesn't Turn Out the Way You Planned"
    October

    ANNUAL JEWELRY SHOW
    Great fashion jewelry, accessory and gift items for $6 & $12.  

    NEW LOCATION! Bigger space in the Montgomery Cancer Center! SECOND FLOOR-MAIN ONCOLOGY BUILDING at 4145 Carmichael Road.
    2008 Show: March 20-21

    Coming Soon... SHOP ONLINE AND HELP LOCAL CANCER PATIENTS! Simply check out with the code MCF550 and the Foundation gets a portion of the proceeds from your purchase!

    Shop online at www.thrillzgifts.com

    BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETINGS
    Montgomery Cancer Center Conference Room, 12:00 pm
    Second Tuesday of February, April, June, August, September, October and December

    2008 CANCER CONFERENCES
    Educational programs for medical professionals and the community.
    Montgomery Cancer Center Educational Conference Room, 12:00 pm
    CME and CEU credits available; lunch provided.

    • January 9: Advances in the Surgical Management of Colorectal Cancer-Dr. Marty Heslin (UAB-GI Oncology Surgery)
    • March 12: A Review and Update of Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria-Dr. Drew White (MCC Medical Oncology)
    • May 14: Imaging of Cancer in 2008 and Beyond-Dr. Pat Rucker (MCC-Radiology)
    • July 9: The Evolving Role of Bone Marrow Transplantation-Dr. Richard Lopez (UAB BMT)
    • September 10: Advances in the Surgical Management of GU Malignancies-Dr. Christopher Amling (UAB GU Surgery)
    • November 12: Emerging Therapies for Multiple Myeloma-Dr. Paul Richardson (Dana Farber/Harvard Medical Oncology)

    ALSO ON THE CALENDAR...

    • Women of Hope Breast Cancer Support Groups -- click here for a meeting schedule

    • Products in Oncology -- April 8 and September 23
      Manufacturers of pharmaceuticals and oncology products meet with medical professionals and the public during this educational event at the Montgomery Cancer Center.

    • A Celebration of the Healing Arts -- Summer, 2008

    • Volunteer Appreciation Week -- September 15-19

    • Spirit Day -- November 21
      Auburn vs. Alabama day at the Montgomery Cancer Center. Employees and patients will show their support for their favorite team.

    • "Books Are Fun" Book Fair -- December 15-16
      Sale featuring children's books and more in the Radiation Building on the MCC campus. Proceeds help local cancer patients.


    2007 Event Recap


    Dr. Dave Welch Memorial Foundation Charity Event
    On August 25th, more than 250 people enjoyed entertainment, drinks, hors d'oeuvres and a silent auction at Wynlakes Country Club. The 7th annual gala raised money to help local cancer patients.

    Oncology on Canvas and "The Healing Project"
    Eli Lilly & Co.'s showcase of artworks from around the world depicting the cancer experience returned to Montgomery. The July exhibition at Stonehenge Gallery in Old Cloverdale was enhanced with works by local artists and the unveiling of a collaborative tile mural called "The Healing Project" at a special reception.

    View "The Healing Project" tile mural here or see it on display at the Montgomery Cancer Center.

    SHOOT FOR LIFE Event Results in a New World Record!
    Matt Bostic broke his previous world record for 3 point shots at this community basketball event to raise cancer awareness on June 30. He sunk 6343 shots in a 24 hour period.

    5th Annual Skippy Golf Tournament
    This fun June 9th event involved than 100 golfers and a full weekend of avtivity and entertainment. More than $30,000 was raised in memory of Nannette "Skippy" Lanier. Click here for a recap.

    MGM Tournament of Hope
    Poker enthusiasts enjoyed an evening of cards, hors d'oerves, wines and a silent auction on October 18 to raise more than $20,000 to assist local cancer patients.


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