This coming year, simultaneously fulfill a need and contribute to childhood cancer research. By purchasing a 2010 calendar from CureSearch, you will be on time for all of your appointments and fund the life-saving work of the Children’s Oncology Group.
The Shark Shootout once again provided CureSearch with a national stage to increase both awareness and funding for childhood cancer. CureSearch signs, wristbands, gold ribbons and videos were on clear display throughout the tournament as it aired on NBC Saturday and Sunday.
Steve Stricker and Jerry Kelly won the Shark Shootout in exciting fashion by a stroke on Sunday. Both sporting CureSearch gold ribbons, Stricker made an eagle on the par-5 17th - hitting the second shot and the putt - to give them the lead. Kenny Perry and J.B. Holmes, who had been in the lead most of the day, both missed birdie putts on No. 18 that would have forced a playoff.
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CureSearch took center stage on Thursday night, when CEO and President John Lehr spoke to the crowd of media and PGA tour professionals about the harsh reality of childhood cancer. Then Sebastian Gillen, stage IV brain cancer survivor, told his breathtaking story, illustrating the power of the research being done by the Children's Oncology Group. View the video below.
The Shark Shootout airs on NBC today, from 3pm to 6pm EST - check your local listings. The majority of the golfers will be sporting CureSearch gold ribbons on their hats, and a CureSearch 30 second Public Service Announcement will air.
During an interview with Greg Norman yesterday on NBC, he mentioned terminal childhood cancer survivor Sebastian Gillen's speech as the "best ever."
See how many CureSearch gold ribbons and logos you can spot during the tournament tomorrow. Watch closely - you just may see some of Sebastian's speech air on national TV!
We would like to thank Sebastian, Greg Norman and his team for getting the word out about pediatric cancer and the need for research on a national level.
This morning at 6am, runners gathered during sunrise to support pediatric cancer research by participating in the first-ever Shark Shootout 5K. With approximately 500 runners, the 5K became the largest ever first-time fundraising event in Naples history.
Many of the runners put up extremely impressive times, many of them running the entire 5K at a full sprint, averaging four and a half minute miles. There were outstanding times at every level, with ages ranging from six to sixty plus. The weather was beautiful and there were smiles all around, as runners discussed looking forward to next year's Shark Shootout 5K.
At the conclusion of the event, stage four brain cancer survivor Sebastian Gillen thanked and inspired runners with his breathtaking story. As he handed out awards, runners in each age group experienced a personal connection with childhood cancer.
CureSearch is very thankful to Greg Norman and his team for organizing such a powerful and effective fundraising effort.
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