UAB Synopsis, Vol. 24, No. 15, April 25, 2005
The Breast Cancer Research Foundation of Alabama announces its 10th Anniversary Celebration: "Legacy of Survival & Courage." The celebration and fundraiser kick off on May 1, with the Pink Ribbon Tee Party and Auction at Vestavia Country Club. Auction items will include trips, sports memorabilia, artwork, jewelry, and other items.
On Monday, May 2, the 10th Annual Drive Out Breast Cancer LPGA Pro-Am Golf Tournament will be held at Vestavia Country Club.
Since its inception in 1996, the foundation has raised more than $1.5 million for breast cancer research and has helped fund the DD Sokol and Tade Thuston Breast Cancer Research Labs at the UAB Comprehensive Cancer Center. "The foundation board and its volunteers, many of whom have battled breast cancer, have galvanized their resources in the ongoing effort to finding a cure," says Dolly O'Neal, foundation president.
This year's sponsors include Merrill Lynch, Milo's, Integrated Medical Systems, Colonial Properties Trust, CRC Insurance, EBSCO Media, Southern Living At HOME, Advantage Golf, Baker Donelson Law Firm, and Luckie and Co. Advertising. For more information on sponsorship opportunities, participating in the LPGA Pro-AM Golf Tournament, or donating, call (205) 871-GOLF or visit http://www.bcrfa.org.