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Lukas' Fund Newsletter

[Your Name Here] — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 02:45:46 +0000

Click here to download the latest newsletter from Lukas' Fund. Catch up on recent and upcoming events, and recent donations to Athens Regional Medical Center and Grady Memorial Hospital.

10th Annual Lukas' Fund Golf Tournament on April 20th

[Your Name Here] — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 02:57:43 +0000

Join us for another great golf tournament on April 20th. We're expecting over 120 golfers this year, and have a new 2 pm tee off time for the annual scramble. While it's a new time, everything else is the same: generous food and drink while you play, heavy appetizers, drinks, and live music after you play, hole-in-one awards, prizes, trophies, and much more. Click here to download the entry form. If you have questions, call or email Mark Ebell (706-247-4953 or ebell@uga.edu).

Calling young musicians!

[Your Name Here] — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 19:57:52 +0000

It's nearly that time for the Love Notes for Lukas' Fund Open Mic nightat Hendershot's. Mark your calendars for Friday, Feb. 1, 2013, and please share the attached documents with your musical contacts in the area. I have emailed last year's participants as well as Nuci's Space. Once again, musicians may perform an original composition in the Lullaby for Lukas competition, but that is not a condition for participating in the event. Showcasing local talent while raising awareness of and funds for the babies and their families in the neonatal intensive care unit is the purpose for this event.

Looking forward to another great event!

Another big night for Lukas' Fund!

[Your Name Here] — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 19:56:06 +0000

The wine tasting was another big success, raising nearly $15,000 to suppor the infants and families at the neonatal ICU. Thanks again to our wonderful hosts, Madeline and Phil VanDyck, who shared their riverfront home and outdoor spaces with us. The wine, food, auction, and music were better than ever, and we look forward to next year's event in Atlanta at the home of Dr. Ann Critz. Join us!

WIne tasting coming up on October 21st, 4 to 7 pm!

[Your Name Here] — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 12:26:49 +0000

Join us on October 21st at the beautiful home of Madeline and Phil VanDyck for the 8th Annual Wine Tasting and Silent Auction. It's a spectacular setting, with beautiful gardens, patios, and an outdoor fireplace along the Oconee River. We'll have lots of great items on which you can bid, outstanding wine to test, and each wine paired with scrumptious food. To register, select the number of attendees and press Buy Now to purchase tickets securely through Google Checkout.

Thank you!

Golf tournament a big success - again!

[Your Name Here] — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 17:44:42 +0000

The 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"

[Your Name Here] — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 01:56:35 +0000

Lukas' 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 news

[Your Name Here] — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 03:56:56 +0000

We'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's

[Your Name Here] — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 04:54:45 +0000

What 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!

[Your Name Here] — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 17:58:34 +0000

Join 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.