Top LPGA Golfer, Cristie Kerr Raises $100K For Breast Cancer At Charity Golf Classic
record-breaking $100,000 was raised at this year's UpLink Birdies for Breast Cancer Charity Golf Classic, hosted by Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) star Cristie Kerr. This annual event took place on December 3, 2005 at the Reunion Resort & Club outside of Orlando, Florida. Kerr's charity foundation, Birdies for Breast Cancer, is proud to distribute the proceeds to the Florida Hospital Cancer Institute, newly dedicated Kathryn Krickstein Pressel Memorial Fund of the Florida Hospital Cancer Institute and The Breast Cancer Research Foundation.
Other events that took place surrounding the fundraiser included Cristie Kerr and fellow LPGA player Brittany Lincicome signing pink hats at the Tampa Bay Lightning game on Friday, December 2nd to raise money for the Moffitt Breast Cancer Fund. Star amateur golfer who recently turned pro, Morgan Pressel, received the annual Birdies for Breast Cancer CoURagE Award and the Florida Hospital Cancer Institute dedicated the Kathryn Krickstein Pressel Memorial Fund to celebrate the life and memory of Morgan's mother who died of breast cancer. Twelve-year old junior golfer Dakoda Dowd was named the junior spokesperson for Birdies for Breast Cancer by Kerr. Dakoda's mother, Kelly Jo Dowd has been diagnosed with terminal breast cancer.
"This year's event was a huge success on many different levels. We put forth a lot of energy to raise money toward breast cancer research programs," said Cristie Kerr, host of the UpLink Birdies for Breast Cancer Charity Golf Classic and founder of the Birdies for Breast Cancer program. "I am confident that our continual efforts along with our wonderful corporate sponsors can make an overall impact to be one step closer to a cure for breast cancer."
Kerr along with Birdies for Breast Cancer was joined by Title sponsor UpLink Corporation and Presenting sponsor Allen Partners. "As a Cancer Survivor myself, I have tremendous respect for anyone who has a commitment for this cause," said Glenn Pierce, President and CEO of UpLink Corporation. "Cristie Kerr is a perfectionist in her personal and professional life. It was a very easy and exciting decision for UpLink Corporation to be part of this world-class event and have the privilege to be involved with Cristie. We have already decided to be the title sponsor for next year."
Other participating sponsors included American Airlines, Anheuser-Busch, Audemars Piguet, Aviator Sports, Chrysler-Jeep, Coca-Cola, Energy Capital Partners, Lacoste, Panera Bread, Waugh Cellars and XL Generation.
The UpLink Birdies for Breast Cancer Charity Golf Classic had 200 guests, including LPGA players as well as other professional athletes and known celebrities. Guests included LPGA golfers Brittany Lincicome, Michelle McGann, Leta Lindley, Kim Williams, Patricia Meunier-Lebouc, Patricia Baxter-Johnson, Karen Stupples and Jan Stephenson; golfers from the Big Break series on The Golf Channel Thomas Blankvoort and Don Donatello, NHL player Vincent Lecavalier, former NHL player Brian Mullen, former NFL player Wesley Walker, actor Michael O'Keefe (Caddyshack's Danny), and golf trick shot artist Buddy Shelton.
Other events that took place surrounding the fundraiser included Cristie Kerr and fellow LPGA player Brittany Lincicome signing pink hats at the Tampa Bay Lightning game on Friday, December 2nd to raise money for the Moffitt Breast Cancer Fund. Star amateur golfer who recently turned pro, Morgan Pressel, received the annual Birdies for Breast Cancer CoURagE Award and the Florida Hospital Cancer Institute dedicated the Kathryn Krickstein Pressel Memorial Fund to celebrate the life and memory of Morgan's mother who died of breast cancer. Twelve-year old junior golfer Dakoda Dowd was named the junior spokesperson for Birdies for Breast Cancer by Kerr. Dakoda's mother, Kelly Jo Dowd has been diagnosed with terminal breast cancer.
"This year's event was a huge success on many different levels. We put forth a lot of energy to raise money toward breast cancer research programs," said Cristie Kerr, host of the UpLink Birdies for Breast Cancer Charity Golf Classic and founder of the Birdies for Breast Cancer program. "I am confident that our continual efforts along with our wonderful corporate sponsors can make an overall impact to be one step closer to a cure for breast cancer."
Kerr along with Birdies for Breast Cancer was joined by Title sponsor UpLink Corporation and Presenting sponsor Allen Partners. "As a Cancer Survivor myself, I have tremendous respect for anyone who has a commitment for this cause," said Glenn Pierce, President and CEO of UpLink Corporation. "Cristie Kerr is a perfectionist in her personal and professional life. It was a very easy and exciting decision for UpLink Corporation to be part of this world-class event and have the privilege to be involved with Cristie. We have already decided to be the title sponsor for next year."
Other participating sponsors included American Airlines, Anheuser-Busch, Audemars Piguet, Aviator Sports, Chrysler-Jeep, Coca-Cola, Energy Capital Partners, Lacoste, Panera Bread, Waugh Cellars and XL Generation.
The UpLink Birdies for Breast Cancer Charity Golf Classic had 200 guests, including LPGA players as well as other professional athletes and known celebrities. Guests included LPGA golfers Brittany Lincicome, Michelle McGann, Leta Lindley, Kim Williams, Patricia Meunier-Lebouc, Patricia Baxter-Johnson, Karen Stupples and Jan Stephenson; golfers from the Big Break series on The Golf Channel Thomas Blankvoort and Don Donatello, NHL player Vincent Lecavalier, former NHL player Brian Mullen, former NFL player Wesley Walker, actor Michael O'Keefe (Caddyshack's Danny), and golf trick shot artist Buddy Shelton.
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