2011 Breath of Hope Charity Benefit
The Midwest Friends of The LAM Foundation would like to express our deepest gratitude to all of our attendees, donors, sponsors, family and friends for making our 4th Annual "A Breath of Hope" charity benefit, "glitter. glitz. gLAM!" another stunning success. On Saturday, November 12, with your help we raised over $100,000. The net proceeds will go to The LAM Foundation to help fund critical research, including studies to find specific biomarkers for LAM that will serve as a platform for future drug trials. It was a wonderful evening shared by all.
The Midwest Friends of The LAM Foundation would like to express our deepest gratitude to all of our attendees, donors, sponsors, family and friends for making our 4th Annual "A Breath of Hope" charity benefit, "glitter. glitz. gLAM!" another stunning success. On Saturday, November 12, with your help we raised over $100,000. The net proceeds will go to The LAM Foundation to help fund critical research, including studies to find specific biomarkers for LAM that will serve as a platform for future drug trials. It was a wonderful evening shared by all.
2010 Breath of Hope Charity Benefit
On November 6th, the 3rd annual Breath of Hope Charity Benefit hosted over 200 people, all with a common goal, trying to make a difference for LAM research and awareness. We are pleased to report: The night was a splendid success! We raised nearly $100,000 for The LAM Foundation!
We want to extend our heartfelt thanks to the night's many contributors: attendees, donors, sponsors, live artist Elliot From, doctors, researchers and board members. THANK YOU for playing an important roll in funding research, and ultimately a cure, for LAM.
Please click here to view the 2010 auction program, listing all of the generous donors & sponsors.
On November 6th, the 3rd annual Breath of Hope Charity Benefit hosted over 200 people, all with a common goal, trying to make a difference for LAM research and awareness. We are pleased to report: The night was a splendid success! We raised nearly $100,000 for The LAM Foundation!
We want to extend our heartfelt thanks to the night's many contributors: attendees, donors, sponsors, live artist Elliot From, doctors, researchers and board members. THANK YOU for playing an important roll in funding research, and ultimately a cure, for LAM.
Please click here to view the 2010 auction program, listing all of the generous donors & sponsors.
2010 B.E.A.R - Breathe Easy Adventure Race
The 2nd annual B.E.A.R. (Breathe Easy Adventure Race) took place at the Proud Lake Recreation Area in Commerce Township, MI on Saturday, September 18th 2010. Karen and Brad St. Louis graciously set up and hosted the race for 36 participants. Racers biked, canoed, and orienteered on foot through the expansive forest. Participants had 4.5 hours to locate as many of the 14 strategically placed checkpoints as possible. Everyone involved with the event had a wonderful time. Volunteers and race participants enjoyed pizza and refreshments at the conclusion
of the event. The B.E.A.R. was a big success raising $1,320 for The LAM Foundation.
THANK YOU to the donors for this event, which included: Meijer's (Northville, MI), D&D Bicycles, Plymouth Whalers, Andiamos Novi, Panera, Town & Country Bike & Board
The 2nd annual B.E.A.R. (Breathe Easy Adventure Race) took place at the Proud Lake Recreation Area in Commerce Township, MI on Saturday, September 18th 2010. Karen and Brad St. Louis graciously set up and hosted the race for 36 participants. Racers biked, canoed, and orienteered on foot through the expansive forest. Participants had 4.5 hours to locate as many of the 14 strategically placed checkpoints as possible. Everyone involved with the event had a wonderful time. Volunteers and race participants enjoyed pizza and refreshments at the conclusion
of the event. The B.E.A.R. was a big success raising $1,320 for The LAM Foundation.
THANK YOU to the donors for this event, which included: Meijer's (Northville, MI), D&D Bicycles, Plymouth Whalers, Andiamos Novi, Panera, Town & Country Bike & Board
2010 Golf "FORE!" LAM Charity Outing
The Golf "Fore!" LAM charity outing on August 7, 2010 raised over $10,000 for The LAM Foundation! THANK YOU to all who participated — the golfers, volunteers, sponsors, and donors! Your involvement made the golf outing a fabulous event. Click here for a full listing of sponsors.
The day began with a shotgun start for the 50+ golfers, and finished with dinner, a raffle drawing and bidding on auction items donated by Brandon Inge of the Detroit Tigers. Our winning team and a few lucky players went home with prizes for the first place team, Closest to the Pin, and Longest Drive contests.
Again, we want to offer a special THANK YOU to the premier hole sponsors, hole sponsors and our event's co-chairs: Beth Elliston and Stacy Drummond.
The Golf "Fore!" LAM charity outing on August 7, 2010 raised over $10,000 for The LAM Foundation! THANK YOU to all who participated — the golfers, volunteers, sponsors, and donors! Your involvement made the golf outing a fabulous event. Click here for a full listing of sponsors.
The day began with a shotgun start for the 50+ golfers, and finished with dinner, a raffle drawing and bidding on auction items donated by Brandon Inge of the Detroit Tigers. Our winning team and a few lucky players went home with prizes for the first place team, Closest to the Pin, and Longest Drive contests.
Again, we want to offer a special THANK YOU to the premier hole sponsors, hole sponsors and our event's co-chairs: Beth Elliston and Stacy Drummond.
2009 "A Breath of Hope" Silent & Live Auction
The 2nd Annual Midwest Friends of LAM A Breath of Hope Charity Benefit on November 7, 2009 raised approximately $75,000 for The LAM Foundation! More than 200 people attended this sold out event at the Lumen Nightclub in Chicago, and enjoyed hors d'oeuvres and cocktails while bidding on a wide range of silent auction items. The event was sponsored by Office Max in addition to several other key partners that made the evening a success.
Guest of honor, Dr. Frank McCormack, was on hand for a presentation on LAM research, and the evening closed with a high energy live auction featuring unique items such as Florida vacation escapes, Spring Training with the Cubs and swanky private dinners to name a few.
Thank you to our many sponsors, friends, supporters and family for their time, energy and overall commitment to our event each year. Your contributions are essential to finding a cure for LAM.
Click here for information about our 3rd Annual "A Breath of Hope" Silent & Live Auction to be held November 6, 2010.
The 2nd Annual Midwest Friends of LAM A Breath of Hope Charity Benefit on November 7, 2009 raised approximately $75,000 for The LAM Foundation! More than 200 people attended this sold out event at the Lumen Nightclub in Chicago, and enjoyed hors d'oeuvres and cocktails while bidding on a wide range of silent auction items. The event was sponsored by Office Max in addition to several other key partners that made the evening a success.
Guest of honor, Dr. Frank McCormack, was on hand for a presentation on LAM research, and the evening closed with a high energy live auction featuring unique items such as Florida vacation escapes, Spring Training with the Cubs and swanky private dinners to name a few.
Thank you to our many sponsors, friends, supporters and family for their time, energy and overall commitment to our event each year. Your contributions are essential to finding a cure for LAM.
Click here for information about our 3rd Annual "A Breath of Hope" Silent & Live Auction to be held November 6, 2010.
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B.E.A.R. Breathe Easy Adventure Race
On September 12th 2009, Brad and Karen St. Louis hosted the first annual Breathe Easy Adventure Race (B.E.A.R.) at Proud Lake Recreation Area in Wixom, Michigan, to raise money for The LAM Foundation. The B.E.A.R. included twenty-two racers that navigated their way through five challenging and fun hours of trail running, mountain biking and canoeing, raising a total of $1,200!
A HUGE thank you to Karen and Brad - your many months of hard work and dedication made the first B.E.A.R. a great success! Thanks also to the racers - Adventure Racing is one of the few sports where just completing a race is often considered a victory, so you are all winners! And finally, to the generous donors - Barb Zerb, Kayak Corral, Play It Again Sports, Meijer, Seven Lakes Golf Course, and Heavener's Canoe Rental - we couldn't have doen it without you.
Click here for more information on our 2nd Annual B.E.A.R. to be held in September 2010.
On September 12th 2009, Brad and Karen St. Louis hosted the first annual Breathe Easy Adventure Race (B.E.A.R.) at Proud Lake Recreation Area in Wixom, Michigan, to raise money for The LAM Foundation. The B.E.A.R. included twenty-two racers that navigated their way through five challenging and fun hours of trail running, mountain biking and canoeing, raising a total of $1,200!
A HUGE thank you to Karen and Brad - your many months of hard work and dedication made the first B.E.A.R. a great success! Thanks also to the racers - Adventure Racing is one of the few sports where just completing a race is often considered a victory, so you are all winners! And finally, to the generous donors - Barb Zerb, Kayak Corral, Play It Again Sports, Meijer, Seven Lakes Golf Course, and Heavener's Canoe Rental - we couldn't have doen it without you.
Click here for more information on our 2nd Annual B.E.A.R. to be held in September 2010.
Bloomingdales Supports LAM
Thanks to everyone who bought tickets and/or attended THE SHOPPING BENEFIT at Bloomingdale's on Thursday, October 29, 2009! As a result of your participation, Bloomingdale's donated $1,705 to The Midwest Friends of The LAM Foundation. We continue to raise vital funds for LAM research! All proceeds will directly benefit The LAM Foundation.
We are also proud to annouce that The LAM Foundation was again awarded a $3,500 research grant from Bloomingdale’s for 2009. Each year, Bloomingdale’s stores select grant recipients from across the country, and The LAM Foundation was the deserving beneficiary of the Bloomingdale’s Chicagoland stores! Thanks to Bloomingdale's for their continued support.
Thanks to everyone who bought tickets and/or attended THE SHOPPING BENEFIT at Bloomingdale's on Thursday, October 29, 2009! As a result of your participation, Bloomingdale's donated $1,705 to The Midwest Friends of The LAM Foundation. We continue to raise vital funds for LAM research! All proceeds will directly benefit The LAM Foundation.
We are also proud to annouce that The LAM Foundation was again awarded a $3,500 research grant from Bloomingdale’s for 2009. Each year, Bloomingdale’s stores select grant recipients from across the country, and The LAM Foundation was the deserving beneficiary of the Bloomingdale’s Chicagoland stores! Thanks to Bloomingdale's for their continued support.
2nd Annual Hike for Lung Health
For the second year in a row, The Midwest Friends of The LAM Foundation partnered with RHAMC for the Annual Hike for Lung Health held on Sunday, September 27, 2009 at Chicago's Lincoln Park and also in Palatine, Illinois.
Participants chose a one- or three-mile walk. It was a beautiful morning with approximately 40 walkers and over $3300 raised! Thanks to everyone who came out and made this event a success.
For the second year in a row, The Midwest Friends of The LAM Foundation partnered with RHAMC for the Annual Hike for Lung Health held on Sunday, September 27, 2009 at Chicago's Lincoln Park and also in Palatine, Illinois.
Participants chose a one- or three-mile walk. It was a beautiful morning with approximately 40 walkers and over $3300 raised! Thanks to everyone who came out and made this event a success.