Leukemia Cup Kickoff "Kickoff"

[SaraDavis]

A Happy Hour/informative meeting will be held Tuesday, February 2nd from 6 to 8pm at The Red Lion located at 2316 South Shepherd Drive (between Westheimer and San Felipe).  Complimentary wine and hors d'oeuvres will be served, compliments of The Red Lion.  Representatives from The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) will present information on fundraising and volunteer opportunities in conjunction with the Leukemia Cup Kickoff (in-town party) and the Leukemia Cup Regatta (at HYC) which will take place in May and June, respectively.  For more information, feel free to call or email Elizabeth Weiss with LLS at 713-680-8088 or elizabeth.weiss@lls.org.

[MaryM]

Thanks for notice of the meeting Sara - the Leukemia Cup has always been a great regatta and the in town parties are a big hit.  Wish I could make the meeting but I have a conflict.  Get out there folks and volunteer your time for a great cause!

[ChrisK]

Now is your chance to get involved early on. If you happen to be in the big city today, stop in.

[ChrisK]

Here's a pdf on the information given during the pre-kickoff meeting
Info on individual fundraising

Also, info for Corporate Sponsors

A couple of dates to remember:
Deadline to get your boat name on the t-shirt is May 1st.
In-town Kickoff Party/Auction is coming, location tba

[SaraDavis]

Leukemia Cup Kickoff Volunteer Meeting:  Please mark your calendar and plan to attend a meeting for the Leukemia Cup Kickoff volunteer committee on TUESDAY, MARCH 2nd from 6PM to 7PM at Plonk Beer & Wine Bistro located at 1214 W. 43rd (corner of Ella and W. 43rd - about one mile north of the 610 Loop).  Below is a link to Plonk?s web site where you can find a map of their location.  We will endeavor to start the meeting promptly at 6 and finish at 7pm.  Please come early or plan to stay late for socializing, drinks and/or dining.  www.plonkbistro.com

Can't make it to the meetings but would still like to be involved?  Contact Elizabeth Weiss at the Leuekemia & Lymphoma Society office at elizabeth.weiss@lls.org or 713-680-8088 and she will include you on the email list for future correspondence.   

[ChrisK]

Update:

The new Kickoff Party date is May 13th at Rocbar, located at 530 Texas Ave in Bayou Place.  5-9pm

Also, if you're interested in getting your online fundraising webpage like this started, the first step is to email Shandrika.May@lls.org