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Party for a good cause Coaches vs. Cancer benefit returns BY JOSH MCAULIFFE Special to the triboro banner
things up a bit, said event committee member Meghan Gagorik, presCoaches vs. Cancer of NEPA has ident and owner of the Moreland become one of the region’s preemi- Collective. nent fundraising entities, thanks “We want to keep the program to popular events like its annual and its events fresh and exciting gala. and decided that after the anniThe party is back, but has been versary year would be the perfect tweaked a bit this year. What was time to switch up the gala,” Gagorpreviously known as The Basik said. “The entire vibe and atmoketBALL Gala is now The Spring sphere are going to be new, from Fling. the new venue being Glenmaura’s The event will take place Saturtent vs. a ballroom, to a new band, day, May 18, at 6 p.m. at Glenmaura Black Tie Stereo, less but more National Golf Club in Moosic. It is desirable auction items and new being hosted by Micah and Lauren things to do like a chipping contest Woodard, event chairs, and Anon the green.” drew and Bridget Kettel, campaign This year’s big-ticket auction chairs. items include: a package featurTickets are $150 and include din- ing four 50-yard-line tickets to a ner, cocktails, music by local band Notre Dame-Navy football game; Black Tie Stereo and silent and the Downtown package featuring live auctions. gift certificates for some of the Reservations can be made on the area’s best restaurants and retail event’s website at bit.ly/2JIF3rJ, or establishments; a round of golf by calling 570-562-9749. with local basketball legend Gerry As always, proceeds from the McNamara; a Montage Mountain event will benefit the American package featuring season memberCancer Society. Since its inception ships and sports and event tickets. a decade ago, Coaches vs. Cancer The ACS will put event proceeds of NEPA has raised more than toward programs like the Hope $1 million, with last year’s event Lodge, which provides “a free and alone bringing in over $250,000. comfortable place for patients and It’s hard to argue with that kind family members to stay close to of success. Still, the planners demajor hospitals while they are uncided it was a good time to change dergoing treatment,” Gagorik said. It’s programs like that that make events like the Spring Fling so worthwhile, and organizations like Coaches vs. Cancer such an integral part of the fight against TS_CNG/TRIBORO/PAGES [T01] | 05/15/19
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From left: Kevin Harchar, Nino Cimino, Tim McNamara, Andrew Kettel, Bridget Kettel, Meghan Lennox Gagorik, Greg Gagorik, Lauren Woodard, Bob McCormick, Micah Woodard and Mark Dennebaum. cancer. “Unfortunately, every one of us has a reason we come to the table for this cause and that shouldn’t be the case,” Gagorik said. “The Coaches vs. Cancer program has been supporting the American Cancer Society in improving and saving lives from cancer in the U.S. and worldwide. They also provide local programs which are utilized by countless members of our community.”
If you go What: 2019 coaches vs. cancer Spring Fling, benefiting the american cancer Society When: Saturday, May 18, 6 p.m. Where: Glenmaura national Golf club, Moosic Details: tickets are $150 and can be purchased at bit.ly/2JiF3rJ or by calling 570-562-9749. For more information, contact nino cimino at nino.cimino@cancer.org.