Foundation News & Events

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April 23 at 11:30 a.m. EST

The Women and Cancer Event

April 23 at the Chattanoogan in Chattanooga, Tenn.
This event will benefit transportation and educational resources at Parkridge Medical Center. Tickets are $80 or $800 for a table. Please contact Laura Robinson at (423) 495-1865 or Adele Dorris at (615) 467-1936.



Click here to bid on the 2008 Z4 Roadster from BMW of Chattanooga.




October 13, 2007

THE MINNIE CHALLENGE

Join the Phil Wicks Driving Academy on Saturday, October 13th at the Nashville SuperSpeedway for the second annual Minnie Challenge!

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Saturday, September 29

BRIGHTON COLLECTIBLES KICK-OFF BREAKFAST

Green Hills Mall

Brighton Collectibles, at Green Hills Mall, will host a special kick-off breakfast Saturday, September 29 at 8:30 a.m.
The Foundation will be a special partner during the month of October.
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Friday, September 28

DR. JERRI NIELSEN TO SPEAK AT WOMEN'S EVENT

Embassy Suites at Cool Springs

Save the Date for the 5th Anniversary Women’s Event – Friday, September 28 Embassy Suites at Cool Springs.
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THE FOUNDATION WINS $5,000 REGIONAL AWARD

Rezoom



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July 27-29, 2007

YOUNG ADULT CANCER SURVIVOR RETREAT

A retreat free of charge for young adult cancer survivors,
ages 30-40, diagnosed as young adults.

Embassy Suites—Nashville, TN

Join us for a summer weekend of fun and laughter in the city! Enjoy opportunities to pamper yourself, make new friends, indulge in fabulous food, and tour Music City in grand style with time to explore survivor topics such as family issues, stress management and relaxation, relationships, fertility and sexuality, self-image and self-esteem, and nutrition. Experienced professionals and retreat staff will lead this urban weekend retreat. Please sign up early as this retreat will fill quickly.
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Saturday, September 8

HOPE ON WHEELS RIDES BACK TO TOWN

Annual Event Raises Awareness Of Link Between RezoomExerciseAnd Battling Breast Cancer

Hope On Wheels (HOW100), the women’s-only cycling event, offers an opportunity to ride and raise funds in pursuit of a cure for breast cancer. The noncompetitive ride on Saturday, September 8, 2007, features distances of 29 miles on a portion of the scenic Natchez Trace Parkway, and 62 and 100 miles through Leiper’s Fork.  
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September 17, 2007

CRUISING FOR A CURE

Select Sailings is offering a 5-Day Carnival Western Caribbean Cruise from New Orleans, LA
For every room booked, Carnival and Select Sailings will donate $50 to The Foundation. 
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July 14

FUSION 2007

July 14, 2007 at City Hall
An urban chic showcase of local culinary, visual and musical artists will feature an impressive roster of Nashville musicians, budding visual artists, trendy culinary delights, a must-see fashion show and a silent auction. This event, organized by The Foundation’s Young Professional Board, will benefit the annual Young Adult Cancer Survivor Retreats. Tickets may be purchased at www.nashvillefusion.com or by calling (615) 467-1936.


May 4

BOB NEWHART LIVE

Friday, May 4 at 8:00 p.m. at the Ryman Auditorium
in The 5th Annual Minnie Pearl Comedy Tribute
Tickets go on sale February 13
Tickets are $40.50, $55.50 and $100.00 for VIP tickets

For tickets call the Ryman Auditorium box office at (615) 889-3060
Ticketmaster at (615) 255-9600
for VIP Tickets, call (615) 467-1936

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