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Saturday, May 11th, 2013

Doug Wright Memorial Scholarship and Lifepoint Golf Outing

 

Time & Place

Registration at 12:00pm, Starting Time 1:00pm, Dinner 5:30-8:00pm
Gilbertsville Golf Club, 2944 Lutheran Road, Gilbertsville, PA 19525

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This golf outing, in memory of Doug Wright and Cole Patrick Kershner, benefits the Doug Wright Memorial Scholarship, Lifepoint, and Gift of Life Family House.

Registration begins at 12:00pm. Starting time is 1:00pm. Prizes for: longest drive, closest to the pin, top two lowest team scores, 50/50, and other raffle prizes!

RSVP by May 1st for Four Person Scramble Format, Greens Fee, Golf Cart, Dinner, and Music at the discounted ticket price of $80! Price after May 1st will raise to $90. Student tickets are $70.

For non-golfers: Dinner will be held from 5:30pm- 8:00pm. Dinner tickets are $25. After dinner, please join us in a silent auction. Prizes include: special drawing for a 7 night vacation at Pigeon Forge, Tennessee.

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Jay and Betsy Wright | 610-469-9338 | Email

 

Friday, May 17th, 2013

Transplant Caregiver Seminar

 

Time & Place

Registration and Continental Breakfast at 8:30am, Seminar from 9am to 12pm
Giant Food Store, 3301 E Trindle Road, Camp Hill, PA 17011

Event has been postponed until Fall 2013. Date TBA.

Do you have a loved one who is waiting for or has received an organ transplant? Please join us for an educational seminar to learn about ways to better care for yourself so you can be a better caregiver to the patient!

There are an estimated 16 million caregivers in the United States between the ages of 19-64. More than 9 million have their own health problems. This is largely due to caregivers neglecting their own needs while caring for their loved one.

Topics:

  • Stress
  • Nutrition
  • Finances/insurance
  • Transplant “wait list”
  • Organ Donation Process

Guest Speakers:

  • Pinnacle Health System Transplant Services Social Worker, Financial Coord. and Transplant Coord.
  • Nutrition Expert
  • Gift of Life Family House Social Worker
  • Gift of Life Donor Program Transplant Coordinator

Please RSVP by May 8th by calling Talia Giordano, Family House Social Worker at 267-546-9817 or email tgiordano@giftoflifefamilyhouse.org. Seating is limited.

More Information

Talia Giordano | 267-546-9817 | Email

 

Monday, May 20th, 2013

Jackson's 9th Annual Mulligan on Life Golf Outing

 

Time & Place

10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Brooklake Country Club, 139 Brooklake Road, Florham Park, NJ 07932

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A Mulligan on the golf course is very common...

A Mulligan on life is very rare...

Jackson, now 11 years old, was born with a rare liver disease, Biliary Atresia. His life consisted of countless visits to doctors and hospitals for blood tests, transfusions and various other procedures. His condition eventually worsened to a critical stage and he was admitted to the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia December of 2003. The prayers of family and friends were answered weeks later when Jack received a new liver from an enlightened, caring family whose one-year-old child had died. Unfortunately, a blood clot damaged Jackson's new liver, and another transplant was required.

Now the good news: Jack's second "Angel" appeared, giving him yet another chance. It is now more than nine years later and Jackson is enjoying a normal life. Jackson and his parents owe the donors and their families a debt of gratitude, as do all of us who witnessed his transformation into a happy and healthy child. Jackson's infectious laugh and devilish smile now light up any room and remind us all that we have witnessed the ultimate gift anyone can give another - The miracle of Life! "We make a living by what we get...We make a life by what we give."

Join us for Jackson's 9th Annual Mulligan on Life Golf Outing to raise funds for Gift of Life Family House.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

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Gregg Heller | 800-836-8240 | Email

 

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