< May 2010 >
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Thursday, May 6th, 2010
Volunteer Informational Meeting- NEW DATE!
Time & Place
6 - 8 pm
Gift of Life Donor Program, 401 North 3rd Street Philadelphia, PA 19123
Come and learn how you can be a part of the Family House. Everyone is welcome and bring a friend too! Please RSVP to Faith Cortright.
Parking is FREE. Light refreshments will be served.
More Information
Faith Cortright | 215-557-8090 ext. 6605 | Email | Map
Saturday, May 15th, 2010
Beef & Beer - Critical Crew Aria Health ICU Dragon Boat Team
Time & Place
5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Flukes Bar & Grill, 7401 State Road, Philadelphia, PA
$30.00 PER PERSON includes beef and beer! Prizes! Raffles! Games! Come out and show your support for the Aria Health ICU Dragon Boat Team at this event on Saturday, May 15 For more info on the Dragon Boat Races, click here.
More Information
Jenn Cain (Frankford Torresdale Dragonboat Team) | (267) 767-1805 | Email
Monday, May 17th, 2010
Jackson's 6th Annual Mulligan on Life Golf Outing
Time & Place
10:00am-8:00pm
Brooklake Country Club, 139 Brooklake Road, Florham Park, NJ 07932
Each year, this tournament - much like Jackson Heller - continues to grow and thrive. Join us once again to celebrate Jackson's Mulligan on Life with a day of golf. We'll begin with lunch, play golf and end with dinner and cocktails, raffles and awards. Complete details about the day to follow shortly.
Schedule of Events:
10:30 AM Registration
(Driving range/locker room access)
- "Goodie Bags" distributed
11:00 AM Barbeque Luncheon
12:30 PM Shotgun start (120 players only to
ensure quick play)
- Scramble Format
- Complimentary beverage cart
- Closest to pin and longest drive
- Hole in one for car
6 - 7 PM Cocktail hour
- Premium Open Bar
- Assorted Hors D'oeuvres
7:00 PM Dinner
- Open bar
- 50/50 raffle and prizes
- Spectacular auction
- Awards
Jackson, now 8 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 six years later and Jackson is enjoying a normal life. He is finishing 2nd grade
this summer and loves playing sports and spending time with his sister Morgan and younger brother Travis. 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" Click here for more information about Jackson and his family.
More Information
Gift of Life Family House | 215-557-8090 ext. 1312 | Email | Map
Re-Scheduled- Anthony Jensen 3rd Annual Memorial Golf Outing
Time & Place
LuLu Country Club, 1600 Limeklin Pike, North Hills, PA
Join us for a day of golf while we celebrate the life of Anthony Jensen. Anthony's donations of corneas, bone, heart valves and veins touched so many lives - and through this event, he continues to help others.
For more information or to register online, click here.
More Information
Tim Griffin (215) 416-7656, Debbie Griffin (215) 518-4770 | 215-518-4770/215-416-7656 | Email | Web

