Planners hope to turn event into annual drive to help cure
breast cancer
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. - Sept. 11, 2009 - A feast for the senses is
planned at a new home entertainment venue in Scottsdale that will
raise funds for TGen breast cancer research during October's
National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Sight, Sound & Taste for a Cure is planned by the Marilyn B.
Gula Mountains of Hope Foundation from 6-9 p.m. Oct. 23 at the LMC
Home Entertainment Ltd. showroom, 15507 N. Scottsdale Road, Suite
135, which will open to the public in late September.
All funds from the event will go to advanced breast cancer research
at the non-profit Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen).
Tickets ($100 by Oct. 18; $125 at the door) are available at the
Mountains of Hope Foundation web site:
www.MountainsOfHopeFoundation.org.
"Our hope is that this will become an annual event that will be
fun, enjoyable and kick off the start of good weather and good
times in the Valley, while at the same time raising significant
funding for the very important cancer research done by TGen,'' said
Allen J. Gula Jr., whose late wife Marilyn fought breast cancer for
more than a decade.
Renowned Valley chef Eddie Matney of Eddie's House will provide
culinary delights, along with wines from Su Vino Winery, pink
martinis from Belvedere Vodka, and premium cigars from Ambassador
Fine Cigars.
Sight, Sound & Taste for a Cure will conduct a wine tasting,
raffle prizes, and a silent auction that will include:
65" Panasonic Premiere series plasma flat screen TV and McIntosh
stereo amplifier from LMC Home Entertainment Ltd.
Humidor and cigars from Ambassador Fine Cigars.
Four custom shirt package from Moda Georgio Custom Tailors.
Complete detail gift certificate from European Detail Specialists,
including engine cleaning, full interior cleaning and leather
conditioning, four-step exterior cleaning process and paint
protection.
Light detail gift certificate from European Detail Specialists,
including engine cleaning, interior cleaning and leather
conditioning, three-step exterior cleaning process and paint
protection.
Signature timepiece from Molina Fine Jewelers.
Barrett-Jackson 2010 Collector Car Event VIP all-access package for
two, including VIP passes to the opening night gala, designer
fashion show, VIP party, reserved parking, hosted bar and access to
bidder seating area.
Gift certificate from White House Design Studio.
In addition, LMC Home Entertainment will donate 5 percent of gross
sales on all purchases from event attendees for 30 days following
the event.
Sponsors include: LMC Home Entertainment; chef Eddie Matney of
Eddie's House; GM Hunt Builders; Su Vino Winery; Ambassador Fine
Cigars; Oliver & Kelly Hundelt of Realty Executives; Moda
Georgio Custom Tailors; European Detail Specialists Inc.; RSVP
Sedan Service; Longevity Personal Training; White House Design
Studio; Barrett-Jackson; and Molina Fine Jewelers.
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About National Breast Cancer Awareness Month
National Breast Cancer Awareness Month celebrates 25 years of
empowerment and education. Learn more at www.nbcam.org.
About The Marilyn B. Gula Mountains of Hope Foundation
The Marilyn B. Gula Mountains of Hope Foundation was established in
2003 by Marilyn B. Gula who lost her decade-long battle with breast
cancer in 2006. Spearheaded by her husband, Allen J. Gula Jr., the
Foundation's creed is that every woman with advanced breast cancer
deserves a fighting chance. The Foundation raises funds and invests
them in the latest research into advanced breast cancers, their
prevention and treatment. Fully, 100 percent of all monies raised
by the 501(c)(3) nonprofit are invested into research facilities
across the nation. The Phoenix-based TGen Foundation has so far
been the beneficiary of $250,000 to advance TGen's cancer research.
Visit www.MountainsOfHopeFoundation.org.
About TGen
The Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen) is a Phoenix,
Arizona-based non-profit organization dedicated to conducting
groundbreaking research with life changing results. Research at
TGen is focused on helping patients with diseases such as cancer,
neurological disorders and diabetes. TGen is on the cutting edge of
translational research where investigators are able to unravel the
genetic components of common and complex diseases. Working with
collaborators in the scientific and medical communities, TGen
believes it can make a substantial contribution to the efficiency
and effectiveness of the translational process. TGen is affiliated
with the Van Andel Research Institute in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Visit: www.tgen.org.
Press Contact:
Steve Yozwiak
TGen Senior Science Writer
602-343-8704
[email protected]
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