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Friends of Winship Annual Meeting
Buffalo's Cafe Raises $40,000 for Winship
SAVE THE DATE: 2012 Winship 5K Walk/Run
Support Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University
Friends of Winship Annual Meeting
The November annual meeting of the Friends of Winship marked the group’s first anniversary as part of the Winship family. Now 250 members strong, Friends was formed to create greater community awareness for Winship and to raise research funds. At the meeting, chair Marietta Petters gave a wrap up of the year’s accomplishments, and Kathy Bowman previewed exciting plans for 2012.
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Members Susan Simpson, Kathy Bowman, and Marietta Petters organized the Friends of Winship Lunch Cancer Breakfast in March as part of the group's educational mission |
The highlight of the November meeting was member and cancer survivor Bob Falkenberg’s entertaining and inspiring account of his 1,700-mile Lifeblood Ride, a 29-day bike trip from Boston to Key West that raised $18,500 for cancer research. Dr. Walter J. Curran, Winship’s executive director, gratefully accepted the presentation check and closed the program with information on the institution’s NCI designation status and an overview of key research currently underway. After the program, still-enthusiastic attendees enjoyed a cocktail reception.
To learn more about Friends of Winship and how to join, call Tiffany Siegel at 404-778-1769.
Buffalo's Cafe Raises $40,000 for Winship
Buffalo’s Cafe employees have a passion for finding a cure for cancer. Under the banner of “The Fight Takes Flight,” the Marietta-based restaurant chain adopted Winship as its charity partner in 2010 and raised $30,000. In 2011, Buffalo’s franchises raised $40,000 through their ‘fun-raiser,’ created in honor of staff, family members, and patrons who have valiantly fought, and in many cases, won the battle with cancer.
They got creative serving pink tortilla chips and even dyeing their hair pink, all to raise funds for Winship during Breast Cancer Awareness Month last October.
“The support and involvement from the community was outstanding,” said Shaun Curtis, Buffalo’s COO. As he received the donation check, Winship executive director Dr. Curran said, “The total commitment that Buffalo’s employees put behind this effort, to raise awareness for Winship and cancer research is exceptional.”
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The employees at Buffalo's Cafe presented Dr. Curran, Winship executive director, with $40,000 they raised for Winshp during Breast Cancer Awareness month last October. |
SAVE THE DATE: 2012 Winship 5K Walk/Run
OCTOBER 13, 2012
The first annual Winship “Win the Fight” 5KWalk/Run was a big success last October, raising more than $200,000 for cancer research at Winship. Over 1,700 participants—including many cancer survivors— ran or walked the scenic course through the Emory campus and the Druid Hills neighborhood. The enthusiasm, energy, and success of the inaugural run make the Winship 5K destined to become a popular annual event. Mark your calendar now so you won’t miss it—October 13, 2012.
Why not register now, too? Join a team or create your own with friends and family members. Enjoy the high spirits, camaraderie, and fun at this family friendly event while you make a difference in the fight against cancer. Visit
http://winshipcancer.emory.edu/5K and sign up today!
Support Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University
To make a gift through the annual giving program, establish a named fund, make a bequest, or learn about other ways to give, please contact the development office at 404.778.5175. You also can learn more by visiting our website at http://winshipcancer.emory.edu/support.
