The Brendan Borek High Tides Memorial Fund would like to express its heartfelt gratitude to all sponsors of its Summer 2013 fundraising events. Brendan’s Fund is a not-for-profit grassroots organization whose efforts are directed towards providing comprehensive, compassionate and personalized assistance to children and young adults diagnosed with cancer. Services range from professional counseling and advocacy programs to financial and material assistance.
While the average life of a small non-profit is 7-8 years, Brendan’s Fund is proud to be entering its 24th year. Organization founder Lydia Borek insists that the Fund could not have done this without the overwhelming community support it continues to receive.
Brendan’s Fund 3rd Annual Low Tide Beach Ride was held on a beautiful evening in Avalon on July 13th. Over 120 people signed up to peddle against the wind around the Pier and cruise home with the wind at their backs. A special thank you to Sean and Anne Flynn for a job well done, and a thank you to all Beach Ride participants!
The Fund’s largest summer event, the 23rd Annual Brendan Borek Surf Memorial, took place on Avalon’s 30th Street Beach on August 3rd. Congratulations to not only the winners but all who surfed or came out to support Brendan’s Fund. High Tides Everyone! For the contest’s complete results, visit brendansfund.org.
Each weekday leading up to this legendary surf contest featured a unique fundraising event throughout the Avalon and Stone Harbor communities. Brendan’s Fund would like to thank the businesses that so generously donated their services to make this week a success including Beacon Art, Bonnie’s Toppings, Fishin’ Pier Grille, and Sylvester’s.
This year’s “Artists & Friends Art Show” was held on Tuesday, July 30th at the Avalon Yacht Club. The club provided Brendan’s Fund with a fabulous space in a beautiful setting along with butlered hor d’oeuvres to compliment the evening. The artists’ 50% donation from their sales helped them to raise $13,000 to support pediatric cancer patients and their families.
Hyperflex Wetsuits and Stormr Foul Weather Gear hosted this year’s Block Party for Brendan’s Fund on August 23rd at the North End American Grill. The party included raffles, outside booths, food and drink specials and music by “Tap and the Boys” (all the way from Anguilla). A big thank you to Hyperflex Wetsuits, Stormr Foul Weather Gear, Corona, Landshark, Mount Gay Rum and the North End Grill for their contributions to a terrific time for a great cause.
Brendan’s Fund representatives are now looking forward to a fun schedule of fall events. Join them Saturday, November 2nd for the 7th Annual High Tides Striper Tournament featuring a 1st place cash prize of $4000. The tournament’s northern scale will be located at Hoffman’s Marina of Brielle, while the southern scale will be stationed at Hinch Marina of Cape May. Sponsored by Cape May County’s Carpenter’s Union Local #255, the tournament will conclude with weigh-in from 3-5 pm.
Get “fit before you feast” with Brendan’s Fund 11th Annual Turkey Trot the morning of November 28th starting at 9 am. Sponsored by Cape Fitness, the trot will commence at 600 Park Blvd in West Cape May. Wear your Thanksgiving pilgrim best and walk, run, or bike your way to the trot’s finish line.
Brendan’s Fund will also soon make its highly anticipated drawing on the raffle trip for four to Ireland. Winners are treated to a six day, five night trip including five rounds of golf at Doonbeg, Tralee, Lahinch and Ballybunion. Accommodations are at Doonbeg Lodge. Get your chance at an unforgettable golfing experience in the greenest of countries with a $100 raffle ticket. For more information, contact Brendan’s Fund at www.bren@brendansfund.org or call (609) 967-0100.
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