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Clearwater Countryside Centre Shops Participate TAMPA, FL – July 17, 2006 – The holiday season starts today as the shops at the Clearwater Countryside Centre, 27001 US Highway 19 North, team up for “Christmas In July” to benefit the Pediatric Cancer Foundation (PCF) and fund research and hope for children with cancer. From today, July 17 through Tuesday, July 25, 2006, participating stores will donate a portion of their sales, as well as items to be raffled off throughout the week. All participating stores will provide drop-off boxes for monetary contributions and The Wine Shop & Wine Bar will serve as the headquarters for non-monetary gift donations. Shoppers can also help support the Foundation while enjoying incredible six-course wine dinners throughout the holiday celebration. Tonight, July 17, shoppers can take a break from the crowds and enjoy six courses of fine wine and food at Catch Twenty Three. Tickets are $75, plus tax and gratuity, and all proceeds directly benefit PCF. Space is limited and those interested should call Catch Twenty Three at 727-723-0045 to make their reservations. The food and fun continue on Wednesday, July 19 at GrillSmith Restaurant where they will serve six courses that have been chosen to compliment wines from different regions throughout the world. For $75, plus tax and gratuity, guests will enjoy a delightful meal to benefit PCF. To reserve a table, guests can contact GrillSmith at 727-726-6061. In between the fine dining, folks can come out on Saturday, July 22 from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. to enjoy special food, entertainment and fun for the kids. Attendees will enjoy a host of activities including Christmas caroling; face painting; appearances by area mascots; and pictures with "Summer Santa." Although the holiday celebration will be over, food and wine aficionados can head back to Catch Twenty Three on Wednesday, July 26 for a full dinner featuring six wines from Wild Horse Winery of Central Coast, Calif. Attendees will enjoy the company of the owner of Wild Horse Winery, who will guide guests through a flavorful tour of his wines of unbridled passion. Those interested should reserve their seats today for $100, plus tax and gratuity, by calling Catch Twenty Three at 727-723-0045. Wines served at all wine dinners are available for purchase through The Wine Shop & Wine Bar. One hundred percent of proceeds from the sale of these wines will be donated to PCF. Participating retailers include: The Wine Shop & Wine Bar, Catch Twenty Three Restaurant, GrillSmith Restaurant, Oshun Café, Scrub Tropics Uniforms, Monograms Plus, Complete Garage, Subway, Minuteman Press, Tiger Schulmann’s Karate, Washington Mutual, Tropical Smoothie Café, Art Galore, Shoe Carnival, Bells & Whistles Home Decor & Gifts, Joto's Japanese Restaurant & Sushi Bar, and Leather Express Too. The Pediatric Cancer Foundation is a non-profit, Tampa-based charity, dedicated to funding research to eliminate childhood cancer worldwide. The Foundation has granted more than $2.4 million to researchers at St. Joseph's Children's Hospital in Tampa, All Children's Research Institute in St. Petersburg, the University of Florida in Gainesville, the University of Miami, School of Medicine, and H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute. |
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TAMPA, FL – July 11, 2006 – The Pediatric Cancer Foundation (PCF) recently awarded $225,000 in annual seed grants to help fund research to find a cure for pediatric cancer. PCF announced the H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute, University of Florida in Gainesville, and All Children’s Research Institute in St. Petersburg as the recipients of the grants, awarded to pediatric oncology researchers focusing their work on finding a cure. “This is the most exciting and rewarding time of year at the Foundation. All year long we work to raise funds, and in June we take those dollars and put them to good use in the search for a cure.” said Barbara Rebold, PCF executive director. PCF has raised its total to more than $2.4 million in seed grants awarded in hopes of eliminating pediatric cancer worldwide. Seed grants fund research projects at their start and help scientific investigators to begin exploring and proving their theories. In addition to funding seed grants, this year the Foundation launched The Sunshine Project, a novel collaborative research initiative that has brought together researchers from around the country to work together in fast-tracking new treatments to increase the survival rate for children battling cancer. The Foundation has made a commitment to spearhead this project over the next three years. Through its collaborative research infrastructure, The Sunshine Project changes the way pediatric cancer research is conducted in this country. “By funding these initiatives, the Foundation is helping to fill a significant void in pediatric oncology research,” said Rebold. The principal investigators from each institution awarded with a seed grant are:
The Pediatric Cancer Foundation is a non-profit, Tampa-based charity, dedicated to funding research to eliminate childhood cancer worldwide. The Foundation has granted more than $2.4 million to researchers at St. Joseph's Children's Hospital in Tampa, All Children's Research Institute in St. Petersburg, the University of Florida in Gainesville, the University of Miami, School of Medicine, and H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute. |
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November’s Mercury Grand Slam Celebrity Fishing Tourney Hosted by Hall of Famer Wade Boggs to Benefit Pediatric Cancer Research ST. PETERSBURG, FL – July 6, 2006 – Anglers and celebrities will pair up this November in another first class pro-am fishing tournament in Tampa Bay, to raise money for the Pediatric Cancer Foundation (PCF). The Ninth Annual Mercury Grand Slam Celebrity Fishing Tournament, presented by Updegraff Vision, will take place November 10-12, 2006 from the Renaissance Vinoy Resort Hotel in St. Petersburg, Fla. Baseball Hall of Famer Wade Boggs will host this year’s tournament. He will be joined by other celebrities and avid fishermen in their quest to hit a grand slam for snook, redfish and trout, while raising money to help "Reel In The Cure" for childhood cancer. Event highlights include Friday morning and afternoon’s Steve Yerrid Kid's Fishing Derby at the Vinoy Basin, in which children with cancer and their families learn to fish, share lunch with tournament celebrities and then have the opportunity to put their lines in the water in search of the ultimate catch. Friday evening is the Fishermen's Ball presented by Mercedes-Benz USA. It’s a tropical fiesta, complete with dinner, drinks, and impressive live and silent auctions, held at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg. An array of some of Tampa’s finest restaurants including Salt Rock Grill, Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse and many more will feature their delicious delicacies throughout the evening. Tickets for The Fishermen’s Ball are $150 for individuals or $1,400 for a Table of Hope, which seats 10. For more information, call Lindsay Whitney at the Pediatric Cancer Foundation at 813-269-0955. On Saturday, a field of 50 boats is expected to participate in the inshore division of the two day tournament, departing from the Vinoy Yacht Basin, with fishing taking place in Tampa Bay tributaries for redfish, snook and trout. Each inshore boat will carry a pair of anglers who will fish along with a celebrity and professional fishing guide. Sponsorship and angler entries for the tournament are still available by contacting the Pediatric Cancer Foundation at 813-269-0955. Coastal Conservation Association officials will provide scoring, and their organization will partially benefit from event proceeds. The Offshore Angler Division is exclusively for fishermen who would like to explore the waters west of the beach. Beginning at 12:00 a.m. on November 11, anglers in the offshore division will be able to leave their personal ports. For 36 hours, the offshore anglers may fish the Gulf for a wide variety of species that will be brought in for weigh-in on Sunday. The weigh-in will start at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 13, and all registered offshore boats will need to return to the Vinoy dock by 3:00 p.m. that day. Offshore fish caught during the tournament will be filleted and donated to Metropolitan Ministries to feed the hungry. Ninth Annual Mercury Grand Slam Celebrity Fishing Tournament Friday, November 10, 2006 Saturday, November 11, 2006 Sunday, November 12, 2006 The Pediatric Cancer Foundation is a nonprofit, Tampa-based charity, dedicated to funding research to eliminate childhood cancer worldwide. It was formed in 1991, when two Tampa mothers met while their infant daughters were undergoing cancer treatments. Their children beat the odds and are healthy young women today. The Foundation has granted more than $2.4 million to researchers at St. Joseph's Children's Hospital in Tampa, All Children's Research Institute in St. Petersburg, the University of Florida in Gainesville, the University of Miami, School of Medicine, and H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute. For more information on the Ninth Annual Mercury Grand Slam Celebrity Fishing Tournament, presented by Updegraff Vision, contact the Pediatric Cancer Foundation at 813-269-0955 or visit www.pcfusa.org. |
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3rd Annual "Fashion Funds the Cure" Event at Saks Fifth Avenue in Tampa TAMPA, FL – April 3, 2006 – Tomorrow, April 4, 2006, local celebrities including NFL wide receiver Michael Clayton and NFL General Manager Bruce Allen will escort some of Tampa’s finest models in the third annual "Fashion Funds the Cure," benefiting the Pediatric Cancer Foundation (PCF). From 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Saks Fifth Avenue at WestShore Plaza, 258 Westshore Plaza in Tampa, will close for a private evening of shopping and an exclusive fashion show premiering some of spring’s hottest styles. Ten percent of all in-store purchases for the evening will be donated to PCF. The girls featured in the fashion show’s finale will model much more than clothing. Each of the finale models has battled pediatric cancer – some are still undergoing treatments and some are celebrating remission. “This event is all about these amazing children; it is a celebration of them,” said Barbara Rebold, executive director of PCF. “When the girls walk down the runway, their beauty in indescribable.” Additionally, the evening’s live and silent auction will feature fabulous trips, pampering spa treatments, jewelry, art and more. One of the featured items in the event’s live auction will be a progressive evening in Tampa’s Channelside District that will include dinner at TinaTapa’s, bowling at Splitsville, drinks at Howl at the Moon and Stumps Supper Club, and a one-night stay at the Marriott Waterside Hotel. Another featured item will be the Primetime Emmy Package that will include two tickets to the 2006 Primetime Emmy Awards on August 27, 2006; two round-trip airline tickets compliments of AirTran; and a two-night stay in Los Angeles, Calif. Other celebrities that will be present include J.P. Peterson of News Channel 8; Chadd Thomas of the New Magic 94.9 FM; former NFL stars Jared Tomich and Pete Pierson; Tampa Bay Storm players Shane Stafford and Nile Wiren; and the NFL’s Mark Jones. In addition, Bay News 9 Anchor Jen Holloway will conduct the live auction during the event. Guests are asked to make a $50 donation to attend the event. Advance reservations can be made by calling PCF at 813-269-0955, and tickets will also be available at the door. The Pediatric Cancer Foundation is a non-profit, Tampa-based charity, dedicated to funding research to eliminate childhood cancer worldwide. The Foundation has granted more than $2.2 million to researchers at St. Joseph's Children's Hospital in Tampa, All Children's Research Institute in St. Petersburg, the University of Florida in Gainesville and the University of Miami, School of Medicine. |
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“Tampa’s Speed King” Honored While Funding Research and Hope for Children with Cancer TAMPA, FL – March 27, 2006 – Fishing enthusiasts will put their lines in the water to help “catch” a cure for pediatric cancer at the Fifth Annual Johnny Ferlita Memorial Fishing Tournament on May 12 – 13, 2006. The tournament will be held at the Tampa Bayside Marina and will honor “Tampa’s Speed King,” the late Johnny Ferlita. Anglers will fish Tampa Bay tributaries for Redfish, Snook and Trout during this one-day, catch-and-release tournament. It all begins Friday, May 12 at 6:30 p.m. with a Captain’s Meeting and Dinner Party, featuring the Columbia Restaurant’s famous paella, 1905 salad and sangria. A fabulous silent auction and the irresistible beat of the Cuban Social Club playing live will kick-off the fifth anniversary of this event. The fishing begins Saturday morning at 7:00 a.m. with everyone returning to the Marina, 5200 W. Tyson Ave., by 3:00 p.m. for judging. In addition, all participants will enjoy a cookout and awards ceremony after a day on the water. Ferlita was a native-born Floridian who took full advantage of the waterways in Florida with his enthusiasm for boat racing and fishing. Aptly referred to as “Tampa’s Speed King of the Waterways,” Ferlita set the World Record for the Florida Family Runabout five mile competitive race at 39.6 miles per hour. He became part of the U.S. Power Squadron in 1961 and was a member, instructor and past Commander of the Tampa Power Squadron. Prior to being appointed Chairman of the Board at the Central Bank of Tampa, he spent several years as the head of a family-owned beer distributorship. “This is a very special year for the Johnny Ferlita Memorial Fishing Tournament as it marks the fifth anniversary of this stellar event. This event is exceptional as it was born out of one man’s love of the water, and one family’s love of Johnny Ferlita,” said Barbara Rebold, executive director for PCF. “This fishing tournament celebrates Johnny’s life by doing something he truly enjoyed - fishing, while contributing to a great cause which benefits children with cancer.” The $200 entry fee for each angler includes two tickets to the Dinner Party and Awards Banquet as well as an angler’s gift bag upon registration. Guests who do not want to fish, but would like to participate in the fun of the Dinner Party can purchase dinner tickets at $25 per person. The Pediatric Cancer Foundation is a non-profit, Tampa-based charity, dedicated to funding research to eliminate childhood cancer worldwide. The Foundation has granted more than $2.2 million to researchers at St. Joseph's Children's Hospital in Tampa, All Children's Research Institute in St. Petersburg, the University of Florida in Gainesville and the University of Miami, School of Medicine. Sponsorship and media opportunities are available through the Pediatric Cancer Foundation. For more information, contact Amanda Polson at 813-269-0955 or apolson@pcfusa.org; or log on to www.pcfusa.org. |
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Lullaby Album Carries Little Ones on a Journey Around the World to Sweet Sleep Tampa, FL - January 10, 2006 – Nestled in their cribs for an afternoon nap or night’s sleep, babies can now drift off to sweet slumber to soothing lullabies from around the world with the newly released album Sleep, Little One by Debra McDavid. The compact disc album debuts today and features ten traditional lullabies from various cultural origins including Irish, German, Latin American and Japanese. A portion of the proceeds from each album sold will be donated to the Pediatric Cancer Foundation. “Sleep, Little One has been a vision of mine for quite some time,” said Debra McDavid. “I have been performing in front of live audiences for years. Some of my most special audiences have been children and I have seen first hand how they respond to music. It has been a special gift to make an album for children, which will benefit children.” McDavid, a native of Texas and current resident of Atlanta, Ga., holds a Master of Music Degree from Yale University and a Bachelor of Music Degree from the University of North Texas. She made her international debut in Oviedo, Spain, as the featured soloist with the Orquesta Sinfonica Del Principado De Asturias, singing Benjamin Britten’s Les Illumination, and was hailed “an American soprano of exquisite musicianship and of unquestionable expressive elegance” (La Nueva Espana). In addition to performing regularly at festival concerts and teaching a series of masterclasses in Brazil, McDavid has sung leading roles with Central City Opera, Denver Symphony, Liederkranz Opera in New York City, Yale University and the Shubert Theatre in Connecticut and the University of North Texas. Drawing from a background in both opera and musical theatre, McDavid presents yet another side of her singing ability. McDavid shows her vocal diversity on Sleep, Little One by singing in a soft, folk-like style with hush tones that are the perfect compliment for lullabies. McDavid’s Sleep, Little One takes listeners on a voyage around the globe through the following song selections: The album features Richard Aspinwall, a two-time Grammy-winning producer and engineer whose work has sold over 50 million copies. Also featured keyboardist and arranger Dan Steenson, who has been the pianist for various organizations including the Eastman Opera Theatre, Brevard Music Center’s Summer Opera Program, Interlochen Center for the Arts, the Georgia State University Singers, and the Boy Choir of the Carolinas. String accompaniment is provided by Debra’s husband, Tom McDavid, violinist/violist. In addition to eliciting sweet slumber, Sleep, Little One will help fund research and hope for children with cancer. McDavid is donating a portion of the album’s proceeds to the Pediatric Cancer Foundation, a non-profit organization that has funded over $2.2 Million in research grants to leading institutions including St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital, All Children’s Research Institute, University of Florida and University of Miami, School of Medicine. The mission of the Pediatric Cancer Foundation is to fund childhood cancer research until a cure is found for this devastating disease. As the perfect gift for baby showers, newborn arrivals or christenings, the compact disc album is available for $15 at www.debramcdavid.com. |
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