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Beautiful Weather Takes Charity Events Outdoors

May. 31, 2012
Upcoming Events Benefit Golisano Children’s Hospital
Pediatric nurses answer phones during the Children's Miracle Network Hospitals Telethon.

Summer is the perfect time to get outside and enjoy the company of family and friends. This season, why not take some time to get involved while enjoying the great outdoors? See how you can get out and help support Golisano Children’s Hospital at the University of Rochester Medical Center with these fun June fundraising events.

Miracle Weekend: Stroll for Strong Kids and Annual Telethon

The annual Stroll for Strong Kids and Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals  Telethon events honor children, parents, health care providers and hospital supporters in the Finger Lakes region during the first weekend in June. Celebrate Golisano Children’s Hospital’s Miracle Weekend with the many members of our community who have been touched by the hospital.

  • The Stroll for Strong Kids fundraising walk and 5K run is Saturday, June 2, at the University of Rochester’s River Campus. For more information, please visit www.givetokids.urmc.edu or go to http://bit.ly/stroll2012 to sign up today.
  • Tune in to News 10 NBC from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 6:30 to 11 p.m. Sunday, June 3, for the Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals Telethon. For more information, please visit http://bit.ly/telethon2012.

Annual Golf Tournaments: B&L Wholesale Supply and Cheshire A/V Events

Both B&L Wholesale Supply and Cheshire A/V are gearing up for their annual golf outings. Over the years, these two companies have generated a great deal of support for Golisano Children’s Hospital. Come enjoy the sunny days of June at either of these great golf events.

  • B&L Wholesale Supply will host its 17th annual Golf Tournament Wednesday, June 20. Last year’s event put B&L Wholesale Supply over the $1 million mark in fundraising for Golisano Children’s Hospital. The company has pledged to donate the funds they raise toward purchasing a patient room in the new Golisano Children’s Hospital. To learn more about this year’s event, contact Lisa Chatt at lchatt@blwholesale.com.
  • Cheshire A/V will host its 9th annual Golf Classic, Monday, June 25, at Mill Creek Club. Visit http://cheshireav.com/index.php/our-community to sign up or email justin@cheshireav.com.

9th Annual Team Ali-Gaiters Clam Bake Event

After Ali Klube was treated at Golisano Children’s Hospital in 2002 for a heart condition, the Klube Family formed a team for the Stroll for Strong Kids. Their group, cleverly named “Team Ali-Gaiters,” has since grown in numbers and has started their own Clam Bake fundraiser to raise additional funds for the hospital.

This year’s Clam Bake event will be held from 2 to 7 p.m. Saturday, June 9, at the Fireman Training Grounds, 321 Monroe St., Honeoye Falls. Join in on this great outdoor family gathering to help patients treated at Golisano Children’s Hospital’s Children’s Heart Center. Please contact Jackie Klube at (585) 624-4759 for details.

Kids Helping Kids Charity Event

Come out to Dryer Park Road from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 16, to support the Kids Helping Kids Charity Event. Enjoy the beautiful fresh air, coupled with a chicken barbeque, bounce houses, great activities and a silent auction. The event is free and open to all. Proceeds from the sale of t-shirts, bracelets and other merchandise will benefit Golisano Children's Hospital. For more information, please email Marchbaby21@hotmail.com.

To find out more about our events this summer, visit www.givetokids.urmc.edu. If you would like to learn about how to get involved with volunteering or hosting your own event, please contact Michael Fahy at michael.fahy@rochester.edu or (585) 276-5176