Event Calendar
Fill The Boot for MDA!
Anchorage Telethon Executive Lock-Up
On Thursday, August 13th, big hearted people from Anchorage will do time “behind bars for good” at the Whale’s Tail in the Hotel Captain Cook. Jail Birds raise “bail” to help Alaskan children living with a neromuscular disease with their medical expenses! There will be prizes awarded for good behavior! If you are interested in joining us in fun jail, give us a call at 276-2131!
11th Annual MDA Live Ride
It is with heartfelt appreciation that the families of MDA in Alaska thank you for raising more than $46,000 in 2008. We could not continue to strive for a cure for muscular dystrophy without the loyal support of our Alaskan biker friends. MDA is again asking your support in the continuing fight against neuromuscular disease.
Live Ride for MDA is getting a face lift…We have a new ending destination…Kenai Landing! As always we will start at the Anchorage City Church and we’ll have stops along the way. For those of you in the Valley there is registration at Denali Harley-Davidson. Packets are on sale now, get yours today! Packets are available at House of Harley-Davidson and Buell in Spenard, Denali Harley-Davidson in the Valley, Kenai Peninsula Harley-Davidson in Soldotna and the Muscular Dystrophy Association office at 121 West Fireweed Lane. If you have any questions please call us at 276-2131 or 1-800-478-5683.
On Saturday, July 18, 2009 we will be conducting the 11th Annual Live Ride for MDA. All types and brands of motorcycles and motorcyclists are welcome to come and have a good time.
We ride from the Anchorage City Church and our destination is Kenai Landing.
The Live Ride for MDA typically makes stops for gas/comfort at Girdwood, Sunrise Inn, and Cooks Corner in Sterling. Come alone or in groups. Check with your local riding organization as they may already be planning to ride with us!
For more information, visit http://www.mdaliveride.com.
15th Annual Tesoro Golf Tournament
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It’s time for the 15th Annual Tesoro Golf Tournament. This event is a fun filled day that includes golf, a silent auction, lunch and good times. This year we are so pleased to be having the tournament at the Anchorage Golf Course/O’Malley’s on the Green, our Paradise in Alaska. Aloha, that’s right we’re putting a little Hawaiian theme to the event. The tournament will begin with a 7:00 am shotgun start and end with a Hawaiian Luau Buffet. There will be prizes to give away and a silent auction occurring during lunch. Mark your calendar for Friday July 31st. Contact the MDA office at 276-2131 for details on how to sign up for this memorable event. All monies raised will go directly to the Alaska Chapter of the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Your donation will help fund an array of services, which include specialized medical care at the Alaska Regional Hospital clinic, provision of wheelchairs and leg braces, support groups, summer camp and worldwide research in to the causes, treatments and cures for over 40 muscle wasting diseases. The Alaska Chapter of the MDA provides services to over 300 families around the state.
Farthest North Ride for Life
A big THANK YOU to all that attend the 2009 Farthest North Ride for Life. The event netted over $4,000! We’ll see you next year!
If you are going to be in the Fairbanks/Denali area on June 13th, come join MDA Alaska for the annual Farthest North Ride for Life motorcycle ride! Registration begins at 9:00 am at the Farthest North Harley-Davidson Outpost on June 13, 2009. The first group of bikes will leave the Outpost at 10:00 am to ride to Mt. McKinley Harley-Davidson at Denali National Park for a Bar-B-Que.
Packets are available at the Farthest North Harley-Davidson Outpost, located at 1450 Karen Way, Fairbanks, Alaska.
Incentives
$50 Participation in the ride, lunch and a 2009 collectors pin * 1 Entries
$100 1 Day at Summer Camp & a 2009 Farthest North T-shirt* 2 Entries
$400 1/2 week Summer Camp & 2009 Stainless Steel Mug* 6 Entries
$800 1 kid to Camp & 2009 MDA Ride Hoodie* 12 Entries
$1600 2 Kids to Camp & 2009 MDA Ride Fleece Vest* 24 Entries
All incentives will be 2009 items. You will not only receive the item listed under the specific amount raised, but also all of the items listed in lower amounts. Example: If you raise $800; you will receive a 2009 MDA Ride Hoodie, 2009 Stainless Steel Mug, 2009 Farthest North T-Shirt, participation in the ride and lunch the day of the event!
For every $50 you raise, your name will be entered into a drawing for a $500 gift certificate to the Farthest North Harley-Davidson Outpost! The drawing for the gift certificate will be held after the ride on June 13th. You do not have to be present to win!
Sponsors
Telethon
The Telethon is the single most important fund raising event of the year for MDA. In 2009, $403,267 was raised statewide Alaska during the two day broadcast carried on KTUU, Channel 2 in Anchorage and KTVF, Channel 11 in Fairbanks. Funds raised help the Association carry on its fight against over 40 neuro-muscular diseases, including a worldwide program of basic and applied research, a nationwide network of comprehensive medical and support services, and extensive professional and public education. Children and adults with neuro-muscular diseases benefit directly from dollars raised during the Telethon.