2012 Albemarle Hospice Regatta and Run for Hospice 5k – August 4, 2012

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This year, we are again excited about our fundraising for Albemarle Hospice and Albemarle Home Care. The fundraising is obtained through the proceeds of the yearly Regatta, 5K Run, and, of course, your generous sponsorship. We (Albemarle Hospice Regatta Committee) are part of the National Hospice Regatta Alliance (http://wwwhospiceregattas.org) to raise funds to support hospice care.

Your donation will help support hospice in its important role to provide services and palliative care to terminally ill patients and their families. Hospice provides services not only for our local county, but also serves Chowan, Perquimans, Camden, Currituck, and Gates County. With your donation, Albemarle Hospice and Albemarle Home Care will continue to serve those in need, regardless of their ability to pay.

We offer several levels of sponsorship to fit with your budget. Donations at any level are greatly appreciated! The sponsorship options are described in more detail on the enclosed Sponsor Proposal sheet. Our donors and sponsors are recognized on our website, identified in the awards dinner program booklet, and displayed on banners and other promotional materials. In order to recognize your business on promotional items, please let us know your level of sponsorship by Thursday, July 12, 2012.

Thank you for your support! Because of you, Albemarle Hospice and Albemarle Home Care can continue to provide important care and support for members of our community.

Albemarle Hospice Regatta and Run for Hospice 5k
August 4, 2012
The 5k will begin at 8 a.m.
The 5k awards ceremony will immediately follow the race.
Sailing Races begin at 10 a.m.
Dinner and sailing awards ceremony will begin at 6 pm.
Donated items will be auctioned off during the evening.
Enjoy live music throughout the evening.
Come out and join us and show your support for Albemarle Hospice!

Sponsorship Levels
Admiral – $1000
Businesses or individuals who contribute $1000 will be the sponsor of a trophy series for the regatta. Their name will be displayed on the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place trophies for a given race. They also receive their name displayed proudly on a banner at the dinner and a one page ad in the regatta program. The Sponsor will receive two tickets to the awards dinner/party and two regatta t-shirts. Admiral sponsors will be recognized in a post regatta newspaper ad.
Commodore – $500
Businesses or individuals who contribute $500 will receive their name displayed proudly on a banner at the dinner and a half-page ad in the regatta program. They will also receive two tickets to the awards dinner/party and two regatta t-shirts. Commodore sponsors will be recognized in a post regatta newspaper ad.
Captain – $250
Businesses or individuals who contribute $250 will receive their name displayed proudly on a banner at the dinner and recognition in the regatta program. They will receive one ticket to the awards dinner/party.
First Mate – $100
Businesses or individuals who contribute $100 will receive their name displayed proudly on a banner at the dinner and recognition in the regatta program.
Crew – $50
Businesses or individuals who contribute $50 will receive their name displayed proudly on a banner at the dinner and recognition in the regatta program.

Albemarle Hospice Regatta
PO Box 612
Elizabeth City, NC 27907
Email: albemarlehospiceregatta@gmail.com

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Champions for Hospice in Florida

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Fri, May 4th 2012 04:15 pm

The Jack Beatty Memorial Hospice Regatta, which takes place each summer at the Youngstown Yacht Club, sent the 2011 winning skipper and his crew to represent Niagara Hospice in the National Hospice Regatta Alliance Championship held in St. Petersburg, Fla., in April. Gary Tisdale, Adam Burns, Jimmy Carminati Jr. and Justin Hays (pictured above) proudly brought home the national championship. “It feels great to bring home the honor of this championship, and at the same time raise awareness and funds for hospice care here in Niagara County as well as around the country,” says championship crewmember Adam Burns.

The 2012 Jack Beatty Memorial Hospice Regatta takes place at the Youngstown Yacht Club on Saturday, June 30, and is a qualifier for the 2013 National Hospice Regatta Alliance Championship. The Youngstown Yacht Club also hosts the community event celebrating the regatta, the Niagara River Cruise and Clambake that takes place on Friday, July 13, and is open to the public. Participants will enjoy a cruise down the beautiful Niagara River, followed by a delicious clambake with all the fixings, a silent auction and basket raffle and more with proceeds to benefit Niagara Hospice.

To register online or for more information about this year’s regatta or river cruise, visit www.niagarahospiceregatta.com.

http://www.wnypapers.com/news/article/current/2012/05/04/106352/champions-for-hospice-in-florida  by jmaloni

Toronto Features One-Design Racing

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The Toronto Area Hospice Regatta will celebrate its 5th anniversary on June 16-17 with two days of first-class one-design racing in a host of classes, all to benefit Perram House, an 8-bed hospice residence serving central city neighborhoods.

According to regatta chair Richard Reid, registration is underway for 10 invited classes: Beneteau 36.7, Beneteau 10R, C&C 99, C&C 115, Melges 20, Melges 24, J22, Star Class, 2.4 Metre and 8 Metre. Click here to learn more.

A small flotilla of power boats, trawlers and sailboats will take spectators out to the course each day ($25). Tickets are also available for onshore festivities.

The Toronto event is hosted by National Yacht Club, with assistance from Port Credit Yacht Club.

Competitors Laud Championship Hosts

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Once Gary Tisdale and Team Niagara (NY) had received the Hospice Regattas National Championship trophy April 22, St. Petersburg Yacht Club PRO Patricia Seidenspinner (above) could relax.

But it wasn’t long before Pat was getting pats on the back for chairing a Race Committee that delivered what one competitor called “an amazing weekend of sailing!”

“The competition was skilled, the Race Committee first-class, the facilities amazing, and the on- and off-the-water support of the SPYC Staff was especially dedicated,” said  Jon Ledsworth of Team Muskegon (MI) in an enthusiastic e-mail. “Thank you again, Patricia. It is a pleasure to say that I have raced in a regatta in which you were the PRO,” he added.

Ledsworth explained that participating in the Championship meant a lot to him because his mother is receiving hospice care. “What an amazing organization and people! Under the circumstances, it has been a wonderful experience to see just how incredible Hospice truly is,” he added.

Seidenspinner herself applauded SPYC committee volunteers. “Thank you, everyone on the race committee team,” she said during the final race. “On Thursday, I wouldn’t have given a plug nickel that we would have been able to pull 13 races off!”

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FL-Naples Stages Fun Competition at Post-Race Party

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There’s more than one way to build a boat – especially when the materials at hand include pipe cleaners, a deck of cards, and drinking straws, among a few other odds and ends (see photo at left).

However, participants at the Avow Hospice Regatta’s shore party were up for the challenge to create the best boat.

The shore party welcomed more than 100 people of all ages, with all 10 tables set with a bucket full of what seemed to be party favors. As the guests found their tables, Avow Hospice’s Bonnie Dinger challenged them to use the bucket’s contents to build a boat. Individuals and table teams engaged their creative brains to come up with some very smart solutions.

The newly assembled boats were displayed and voted on by the attendees and staff, and the winners were rewarded with the NHRA posters of Willard Bond’s work.

Group activities are great for team building and cutting the ice when faced with new people in new surroundings. Creating the boats as individuals, or as a team at each table, really was a great way for everyone to interact and meet new friends.

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Hospice Cup Launch Party at Level

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Join us Tuesday, May 1st from 5:30-7:30 as we continue to celebrate the launch of Hospice Cup season! Our friends at Level will be graciously hosting our event upstairs, with an extended happy hour food and drink menu, plus two specialties drinks that will benefit our cause! $5 donations requested. See you there!

Can’t wait to see everyone at Level this coming Tuesday. Just an update on some of the details! The event will run from 5:30 to 7:30, with happy hour food and drinks available until 7:30. (Level’s normal happy hour runs until 7 but they’ve extended it for us!) Two of the cocktails will be special for Hospice Cup, with a percentage of those sales benefiting that, so sip on those, if you feel so inclined. Please invite all of your friends, enjoy happy hour for a good cause! What a great way to kick off May, right?? See you there!

69 West Street, Annapolis, MD 21401

2nd Annual Hospice by the Sea Regatta – May 19, 2012

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Help support Hospice by the Sea, Inc and compete for various prestigious awards by entering the 2nd Annual Hospice by the Sea Regatta and registering your team for the Regatta Fundraising Challenge.

In addition to trophies being awarded to top finishers in each racing class, four coveted fundraising trophies will be awarded to boats that raise the most funds in support of programs and services for patients and families.

This year’s fundraising awards include the Diana Stephenson Fundraising Challenge Award (presented to the Regatta’s top overall fundraiser); the Lauderdale Yacht Club Fundraising Trophy; the Hillsboro Inlet Sailing club Fundraising Trophy; and the Wes Holmes Memorial Fundraising Trophy (given by the Gulfstream Sailing Club).

Please refer to the following links for Regatta Entry information, Fundraising Challenge documents and tickets for the Post-Race Awards Ceremony and Celebration. Submission deadline on or before Friday, May 11th, 2012.

For additional information regarding the 2012 Hospice by the Sea Regatta, please contact Doris Sargent directly at 561-416-5099.

Hospice by the Sea, Inc.Trusted by Generations for more than 34 years, to  provide  compassionate  care and support during  times of serious illness.

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Hospice by the Sea, Inc.  visit our web site or call us for information.
1531 W. Palmetto Park Road
Boca Raton, 33486
Hospice by the Sea, Inc.
(561) 395-5031