Tigerlily Foundation On Par for Pink Golf Classic
Want to hit the links for a wonderful cause? In just a couple of weeks, join the Tigerlily Foundation for its 1st Annual On Par for Pink Golf Classic, on Thursday, May 9th from 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. at the Golf Club at Lansdowne, 44050 Woodbridge Parkway, Lansdowne, Virginia.
Guests
will enjoy networking and breakfast, meeting local celebrities and business
leaders, a silent auction and awards ceremony. The Mistress of
Ceremonies for the event will be Kristen Berset, WUSA9 Sports
Anchor/Reporter, who is a young breast cancer survivor. Celebrity attendees
to date include Matt McLean (2012 U.S. Swimmer Olympic Gold Medalist) and
Tiffany Faucette (former LPGA player). Shannon Mcanally (Miss
Virginia USA), Kasey Staniszewski (Miss Maryland USA), Caelynn Miller-Keyes
(Miss Teen Virginia USA) and Ayesha Gilani (Miss Pakistan World) will make
special appearances. This event is presented by Backflow Technology, LLC and is
also sponsored by Edelman Financial
Services.
Tigerlily
Foundation is a non-profit that raises money to support young women 15-40 years
old, before, during and after breast cancer. Our programs include education, a
buddy program, buddy bag program, financial assistance, meals, life management
support, and empowerment services. Individual players can register for $250 and
foursomes for $800 at On
Par for Pink Golf Classic. There are also opportunities to
donate, or sponsor.
EVENT DETAILS
What: 1st Annual on Par for Pink Golf Classic
Presented by: The Tigerlily Foundation
When: May 9, 2013
Where: Lansdowne Golf Club, 44050 Woodbridge Parkway, Lansdowne, Virginia
Time: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Website/Foursome Purchasing: http://onparforpink.kintera.org
EVENT DETAILS
What: 1st Annual on Par for Pink Golf Classic
Presented by: The Tigerlily Foundation
When: May 9, 2013
Where: Lansdowne Golf Club, 44050 Woodbridge Parkway, Lansdowne, Virginia
Time: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Website/Foursome Purchasing: http://onparforpink.kintera.org
About
the Tigerlily Foundation and Founder Maimah Karmo
Tigerlily Foundation’s mission is to educate, advocate for, empower and provide hands-on support to young women affected by breast cancer. Funds go directly toward educating women and girls in treatment who need financial assistance, meals, buddies, education and empowerment. Founder Maimah Karmo, of Aldie, Virginia, is a breast cancer survivor who was diagnosed at 32. Determined to provide resources to other young women, Karmo founded the Tigerlily Foundation in 2006, and gave it the name of a flower that represents beauty, strength and transformation. She has become an author and activist for her cause and appeared on the “Oprah Winfrey Show” as well as other TV shows.
According to the National Cancer Institute, breast cancer is the leading cause of death in American women ages 15-54. More than 250,000 women age 40 and under in the U.S. will be diagnosed with breast cancer during their lives, and more than 13,000 women will be diagnosed next year. Visit www.tigerlilyfoundation.org for more information on programs and ways you can help!
Tigerlily Foundation’s mission is to educate, advocate for, empower and provide hands-on support to young women affected by breast cancer. Funds go directly toward educating women and girls in treatment who need financial assistance, meals, buddies, education and empowerment. Founder Maimah Karmo, of Aldie, Virginia, is a breast cancer survivor who was diagnosed at 32. Determined to provide resources to other young women, Karmo founded the Tigerlily Foundation in 2006, and gave it the name of a flower that represents beauty, strength and transformation. She has become an author and activist for her cause and appeared on the “Oprah Winfrey Show” as well as other TV shows.
According to the National Cancer Institute, breast cancer is the leading cause of death in American women ages 15-54. More than 250,000 women age 40 and under in the U.S. will be diagnosed with breast cancer during their lives, and more than 13,000 women will be diagnosed next year. Visit www.tigerlilyfoundation.org for more information on programs and ways you can help!
