President’s/Leukemia Cup Regatta September 12/13 – This Coming Weekend!

Hey everyone, our big regatta of the year the President’s/Leukemia Cup  is this coming weekend!  Here is the NOR.  Here is the PRSA on-line Registration Form. See who is coming. 

 Hope we have good weather and a good turnout.  If you’re planning on raising money for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and racing in the regatta here is a quick check list of what you need to do:

1)      Register to raise money with the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

2)      Register your boat on the PRSA Web site.

3)      Send an email to Loree Libstein and ask for a Fund Raising Web site.

4)       Have your friends and family donate money through your web site.  If you raise over $100  you will get T-shirts and admission to the  Saturday after-racing party.

Leukemia Cup events begin the week of September 7:

Wednesday, September 9th: Raffle Drawing

Cantina Marina, Washington DC

6-8pm (8:00 pm drawing)

Join the LLS staff and Leukemia Cup committee for a fun happy hour and see who this year’s lucky winners are!  There will be the opportunity to sell a few last raffle tickets to patrons of the bar (drink special for anyone showing the stub of a ticket they purchased!) and to drop off any tickets you have sold and didn’t have the chance to get to the office.  All are welcome!

 Friday, September 11th: Regatta Weekend Kick Off!

Washington Sailing Marina, Alexandria VA

6-8pm

Join us to turn in your fundraising money early, collect your incentive prizes, enjoy a delicious dinner from Outback Steakhouse and hear sailing legend Gary Jobson address the crowd!  Entrance for all fundraisers and sponsors is free.  $10 donation collected at the door for dinner for any others who wish to join in this fun event! 

 Saturday, September 12th: 16th Annual Leukemia Cup Regatta Races & Post-Race Party

Washington Sailing Marina, Alexandria VA

10:30 am – 3:00 pm – Races on the Potomac — 3 Spectator Cruises available – see attached flyer for details.  Admission is $10/person.

3:30pm – Post Race Party Begins

Party tickets are awarded to fundraisers.  Others are able to purchase tickets at $10/ticket at the door.  Party includes live band, dinner, drinks, silent auction, fundraising and race awards and general merriment.