< September 2010 >

Join us for this year's Organ Donor Awareness Night with the Philadelphia Phillies on Monday, September 6, 2010 at 7:05 p.m. as they take on the Florida Marlins. The entire evening will be a celebration of organ and tissue donation, showcasing the success of transplantation along with the need for more people to become designated donors by adding the organ donor designation to their drivers licenses. The pregame ceremony will honor athletes from the 2010 Transplant Games with a video and onfield program. Email Todd Franzen in Community Relations for information on purchasing discounted tickets to the game.

Dinner Buffet, Beer, Wine & Soda, DJ & Dancing

Tickets: $45 if purchased before August 30th, $50 after August 30th. Tickets include $10 in free chips.

Purchase tickets online

All proceeds benefit Gift of Life Family House. All tickets are fully tax deductible.

A note from event organizer, Lynn Fallon -

"George and Jack Steinmetz were fortunate to receive a liver transplant. While the course was not easy, it allowed all of us to spend much more time with them, celebrating many birthdays, graduations, and anniversaries. None of this would have been possible without the families that were kind enough to donate their loved one's organs at the time of their death and so we are eternally grateful to them."

The South Jersey Chapter of the Painting and Decorating Contractors of America are hosting a Golf Outing on Outing on Thursday, September 16 to support the Family House at Ramblewood Country Club in Mt. Laurel, New Jersey. Contact John Ahern for tickets and additional info.

Included in the training:

-Comprehensive Family House Information including Services and Amenities

-The importance of the Speakers Bureau for volunteers & other types of community support

-Encouraging involvment through Guest Chef, Baking, and Family Activity Programs

For more information or to RSVP for this program, RSVP to Faith Cortright at fcortright@donors1.org or 215-557-8090 ext 1137

Soul Joel Productions presents Comedy Show, featuring Reese Waters and Kendra Cunningham, and hosted by Maddog! Mattern. There will also be music and dancing after the show with DJ Ryno (aka Ryan Govito) until 1am! The show is on Saturday, September 18 at 8:00 pm(doors open at 7:30) at Cherry Hill Holiday Inn in Marlton, NJ. Click here to order tickets.

The Pyramid Club will be hosting their fourth annual ClubCorp Charity Classic, benefiting Gift of Life Family House, the Muscular Dystrophy Association, and ClubCorp's Employee Partners Care Foundation. The Pyramid Club, located on the 52nd floor of the BNY Mellon Building, invites and opens to the public, for one day only!

During the day, the Club will host a fabulous all-you-can eat lunch buffet from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm, at a cost of only $22.00. In the evening, then Club will host a "Putt-Putt' Mini Golf and Cocktail Reception from 6:00 to 8:00 pm, at a cost of only $40.00. This event will include an open bar, heavy hors d'oeuvres, mini golf, and of course, the sparkling nighttime view of the Philadelphia Skyline

This is a family friendly day-so bring the kids, friends, family, and colleagues. All revenue and entrance fees will go directly to the Gift of Life Family House, MDA's Augie's Quest, and ClubCorp's E.P.C.F.

“A Hero’s Grand Slam” will be a great evening filled with Fun, Food and Good Times as we celebrate Sean Clegg and his amazing Gifts of Life! Sean was a 14-year-old Seneca High School student who was struck by a car on August 24, 2008 while riding his bike with his brother, Brian. They were on their way home for Sunday dinner. When the doctors and nurses at Cooper Hospital were unable to save Sean’s life, his parents Andy and Gail, courageously decided to donate all of Sean’s organs. They successfully donated six organs to others, providing them the Gift of Life.

The Clegg’s will be joined in hosting this event by some of Sean’s organ recipients. Melissa (kidney), Mercedes (kidney) and Stefania (heart) will be there to celebrate the evening. Their lives have changed dramatically since receiving the Gift of Life. Melissa now works at Hahnemann Hospital promoting organ transplantation. Mercedes recently traveled to Colombia to visit the family she has not seen in 12 years because of her illness. Stefania is the first woman to give birth to twins after a heart transplant.

Please celebrate the Gift of Life by attending this event…becoming an event sponsor…and/or donating a gift for auction. In an effort to bring awareness to everyone, Gail currently volunteers over 60 hours a month speaking at schools and organizations about her family’s experience with organ donation. The choice to donate can make a difference in the lives of others.

Wine, Beer, Food and Live Music

Game Day Ticket Price $75.00

Purchase tickets online

Make Checks Payable to: Gift of Life Family House

Forward to:

A Hero’s Grand Slam

PO Box 2176

Vincentown, NJ 08088-2176

Sponsorship Levels

• Grand Slam – $3,000.00: Eight (8) Event Tickets; Full Page Program Advertisement; Prominent Recognition on Event Tee Shirt; Abundant Verbal Recognition During Event; One Recognition Event Banner
• Homerun – $2,000.00: Four (4) Event Tickets; Half Page Program Advertisement; Recognition on Event Banner
• Triple – $1,000.00: Three (3) Event Tickets: 3/4 Page Program Advertisement; Recognition on Event Banner
• Double – $500.00: Two (2) Event Tickets; 1/4 Page Program Advertisement; Recognition on Event Banners
• Single – $250.00: One (1) Event Tickets: 1/8 Page Program Advertisement; Recognition on Event Banners

The official registration and financial information of Transplant House (d/b/a Gift of Life Family House) may be obtained from PA Dept of State by calling toll free- 1-(800) 732-0999. Registration does not imply endorsement.