HomeHomehttp://www.lukasfund.org/home/2012-04-23T17:57:17ZSquarespaceGolf tournament a big success - again!http://www.lukasfund.org/home/2012/4/23/golf-tournament-a-big-success-again.html[Your Name Here]2012-04-23T17:44:42Z2012-04-23T17:44:42ZThe 9th annual Lukas' Fund Golf Tournament was a big success, raising $15,000 to support the infants and their families in the neonatal intensive care unit. We were joined by our partners and new board members Meaghan and Jared Boyd, who have established "Piper's Friends" in their daughter's memory. The tournament was notable for a record turnout (104 golfers) and a record number of sponsors (30). 

Upcoming events for the next year include:

  • Wine Tasting and Silent Auction: Sunday, October 21, 2012 from 4 to 7 pm at the home of Madeline and Phil Van Dyck
  • Lullabies for Lukas: Friday, Feb 1, 2013 at Hendershots in Athens
  • 10th Annual Golf Tournament: Saturday, April 20, 2013 at the University of Georgia Golf Course

Please add these events to your calendar!

]]>Lukas' Fund Welcomes "Piper's Friends"http://www.lukasfund.org/home/2012/2/27/lukas-fund-welcomes-pipers-friends.html[Your Name Here]2012-02-28T01:56:35Z2012-02-28T01:56:35ZLukas' Fund is excited to announce that it has partnered with Meaghan and Jared Boyd to create "Piper's Friends."  Piper's Friends was established in honor of Meaghan and Jared's daughter, Piper, who was born on November 3, 2011 and passed away the following day after a brief stay at the Grady NICU.  Piper's Friends is a designated fund within Lukas' Fund, so all donations made in Piper's memory are tax-exempt to the extent allowed by law.  More information on Piper and the fund can be found at the Piper's Friends page. 

]]>Lukas' Fund makes the newshttp://www.lukasfund.org/home/2012/2/26/lukas-fund-makes-the-news.html[Your Name Here]2012-02-27T03:56:56Z2012-02-27T03:56:56ZWe're so happy that Lukas' Fund was mentioned in both the Flagpole and the Athens Banner Herald this week. Myra Blackmon mentioned Lukas' Fund in her editorial as an example of how someone can turn pain or anger into something positive. And the Flagpole recognized the great young musicians who made our first annual "Lullaby for Lukas" so successful last week. Thanks to everyone who is getting the word out about the great work of Lukas' Fund.

 

]]>What talent! "Love Notes for Lukas" at Hendershot'shttp://www.lukasfund.org/home/2012/2/14/what-talent-love-notes-for-lukas-at-hendershots.html[Your Name Here]2012-02-15T04:54:45Z2012-02-15T04:54:45ZWhat a great night for Lukas' Fund at Hendershot's. We had 6 great bands play original compositions and covers in honor of Valentine's Day and "Love Notes for Lukas". You can see some of the performances here:

The winners of the "Song of the Year" for an original Lullaby for Lukas were: 

  • Timmy Bailey and Ethan Jones
  • Tomislav Zabcic-Matic and Guillermo Zapata 
  • Jake Cona and William Kissane

 Please join me in congratulating all of our winners! We raised nearly $500 for Lukas' Fund, and even more importantly raised awareness about the needs of the infants and families in the NICU at ARMC and Grady Memorial Hospital. This is the first annual, but not the last!

 

]]>Sign up for 9th Annual Lukas' Fund Golf Tournament now!http://www.lukasfund.org/home/2012/1/28/sign-up-for-9th-annual-lukas-fund-golf-tournament-now.html[Your Name Here]2012-01-28T17:58:34Z2012-01-28T17:58:34ZJoin us on April 14th, 2012 at UGA for the 9th annual golf tournament. We are expecting 120 golfers who will enjoy a course in top condition, just before it is played by the pros in the Stadion Classic at UGA Nationwide Tour event. Your entry will include range balls, golf and cart, a welcome bag with golf balls and other treats, sandwiches at the turn, your favorite beverage along the way, and a catered lunch from Trump's at the end of the round. Plus, a raffle for some great prizes! Best of all, this is a major fundraiser for Lukas' Fund, to benefit the infants and their families at the ARMC and Grady Hospital neonatal intensive care units. 

Please click here or on the "Golf Tournament" link in the upper right corner of this page for the printable entry form. You can also download a PDF of the order form. To pay for a foursome or other size group of golfers online, please click here.

]]>Join us February 10th for "Love Notes for Lukas' Fund" at Hendershot's Cafehttp://www.lukasfund.org/home/2012/1/10/join-us-february-10th-for-love-notes-for-lukas-fund-at-hende.html[Your Name Here]2012-01-10T17:55:25Z2012-01-10T17:55:25ZWhen: Friday, February 10, 6 to 8 pm

Where: Hendershot's Coffee-Bar-Music

Who: Local young musicians playing on behalf of infants in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

Join us for this unique event, just in time for Valentine's Day! Hendershot's is just south of the Loop on Oglethorpe, next to Transmetropolitan Pizza (if on the loop, take the Tallasee Road/Oglethorpe exit). 

If you are a musician and want to play, please email info@lukasfund.org. You can download an application form here.

]]>Save the date! 9th Annual Lukas' Fund Golf Tournamenthttp://www.lukasfund.org/home/2012/1/10/save-the-date-9th-annual-lukas-fund-golf-tournament.html[Your Name Here]2012-01-10T17:53:06Z2012-01-10T17:53:06ZThe 9th Annual Lukas' Fund Golf tournament will be held at the University of Georgia Golf Course on April 14th. We're looking forward to great weather, great food, great fun, and maybe even a little great golf! Stay tuned for more details, and send us an email (info@lukasfund.org) if you want to be added to our mailing list. 

]]>2011 Lukas' Fund Wine Tasting a Big Hit!http://www.lukasfund.org/home/2011/12/20/2011-lukas-fund-wine-tasting-a-big-hit.html[Your Name Here]2011-12-20T17:46:22Z2011-12-20T17:46:22ZLukas' Fund held its 7th annual Wine Tasting and Silent Auction at the home of Drs. Sandra and Bill Sexson. The event was a big success, raising over $8000 to support the infants and their families in the neonatal intensive care unit. Dr. Sexson's bluegrass band entertained the crowd of nearly 100 who gathered to enjoy great food, wine, and bid on the silent auction. Some photos are shown below, and you can see more at this online Picasa album.

 

]]>Lukas' Fund Wine Tasting November 6 in Atlantahttp://www.lukasfund.org/home/2011/10/8/lukas-fund-wine-tasting-november-6-in-atlanta.html[Your Name Here]2011-10-09T03:25:23Z2011-10-09T03:25:23ZPlease join us at the home of Drs. Sandra and Bill Sexson at 804 Springdale Road NE, Atlanta, GA 30306. This classic home and garden will host our 7th annual wine tasting. Bid on terrific donations like a week at a luxury home on Lake Michigan, a stay in Costa Rica, or a weekend in the Georgia mountains. There are many other terrific items to bid on, as well as a raffle for special prizes. Enjoy a selection of fine wines and great food, while supporting the infants and families in the Grady and Athens Regional neonatal intensive care units.

Your donation includes a keepsake Lukas' Fund wine glass, one-of-a-kind wine charm, sumptuous food, delectable wine, live music, and complementary raffle tickets. The wine tasting takes place from 4 to 7 pm on Sunday, November 6th. Suggested donation is only $50, and you can pay at the door or register online.

]]>In memoriamhttp://www.lukasfund.org/home/2011/9/10/in-memoriam.html[Your Name Here]2011-09-11T02:04:27Z2011-09-11T02:04:27ZIt is with great sadness that we announce the death of Lukas' grandfather, Kenneth Bierema of Holland, Michigan. Ken died at home, surrounded by family, at the age of 69. He is survived by his wife Phyllis, daughters Laura (Lukas' mother) and Diane, and son Ken. We miss him terribly but are relieved that he is at peace. Ken's obituary can be found here.

One of Ken's final wishes was that donations in his memory be made to Lukas' Fund. His last trip out of Michigan was to attend last fall's wine tasting in support of Lukas' Fund, and he has always held the charity near and dear to his heart. If you would like to make a gift in Ken's memory, please make the check out to Lukas' Fund and mail it to 150 Yonah Avenue, Athens, GA 30601. 

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