Portland, November 12. “Ahoy, me hearties!” The 2nd annual Swashbuckler’s Ball was attended by more than 500 people and raised more than $2,500 for the Oregon Humane Society. The event at Portland’s Melody Ballroom was organized by PDXYAR and The Dread Ship Outrageous Fortune. Shown in the picture, left to right, are ball organizers Mark Heimann, Shuhe Hawkins, Royal Hebert, Dan Clark, Mark Axton.
Just one photo for this one…”A shocked to the very boney”…
Heron Lakes Great Blue Golf Course. The Rose Festival Foundation and the David Campbell Memorial Association teamed up to raise money for their worthy causes with a golf tournament.
The Safeway Foundation team pull-on the “Turn-outs” to tee-off for the annual Portland Rose Festival Golf Tournament. Pictured are: James Brown, Jeff Nowland, Nick Koval, and Greg Parks
The popular tournament raised over $13,000 to support nonprofit programs. The event took place on September 30th.
The Portland Rose Festival Foundation serves families and individuals with programs and events that promote the arts, education and volunteerism.
The Campbell Memorial is currently located at the corner of NW 18th and Burnside and is maintained by the David Campbell Memorial Association. Constructed in 1928, the memorial is named after Portland Fire Chief David Campbell who lost his life on June 26, 1911 fighting the Union Oil Fire. Each June 26th, about 25 Portland Firefighters gather in the small park to remember the firefighters who have lost their lives in service to the citizens of Portland. The Association is actively working to raise the necessary funds to construct a new memorial at the east end of the Hawthorne Bridge.
Dennis Bunday, CFO Williams Controls, buys a "gimme string" from tournament coordinator Carol Ross (standing) and staff assistant Alex Treadwell.
Golfer were happy to join in support of these two important organizations.
Portland, October 2nd. Over 10,000 walkers filled the streets of downtown Portland to raise funds and awareness in the fight against HIV/AIDS.
Daren Parks, Regional Training Manager for 24 Hour Fitness lead the warm up. (photo Credit Mike Burt)
This year marked the 25th anniversary of AIDS Walk Portland, an event that draws people from all walks of life and raises a tenth of Cascade AIDS Project’s (CAP) budget. The goal for the year’s walk was $400,000 but cash continues to come in as late donors drop off cash or donate online, and corporations with matching programs issue checks. Agency leadership anticipates the final total to achieve nearly $465,000.
Michael Kaplan, Executive Director of Cascade AIDS Project asks for a moment of silence in memory of the 600,000 lost to HIV in the US over the past 30 years.
Tim Hershey, Regional Vice President of Retail, North America addressed the crowd about Nike’s commitment to fight HIV/AIDS
Some 10,000 Walkers came out to walk the 2.5 mile route. (photo Credit Mike Burt)
“We are floored at the outpouring of support from this year’s walk,” said Michael Kaplan, Executive Director of Cascade AIDS Project. “CAP and its partners have been raising funds to fight HIV/AIDS for over 25 years now. Though the needs of those living with HIV/AIDS have changed, the need for our services has not. There are still over 50,000 new HIV infections in the U.S every year and more than one million Americans infected. We can’t afford not to take action. For several years now, we have been working to raise the profile of HIV/AIDS as a concern, and our message is clearly being heard.”
Mr. Kaplan was referring to recent studies that suggest the general population has shifted its attention away from HIV/AIDS as a concern, even though there has not been a reduction in new HIV cases for over a decade. A lack of media presence and a perception of improved medical treatments seem to have made HIV/AIDS less of a concern for many Americans according to the study.
“We are pleased with our supporters, walkers and sponsors,” said Michael Sorensen, Director of Development. “We made sincere improvements in the walk and how folks can donate or participate. Integrating facebook with the fundraising site and pushing hard on proven media strategies seems to have been the right strategy. Analytics suggests about 30% of our donors responded to a post on facebook while 50% found our fundraising site by typing in the name of the site. This means facebook works and that aidswalkportland.org has a presence in donor’s minds.”
Portland, September 20th. Girls Inc. of Northwest Oregon held a festive Premiere of the documentary, Miss Representation. The fundraiser was held at the Bagdad Theater on SE Hawthorne Blvd.
Jill Abere of Chubb Group of Insurance Companies, and sponsor of the event, with her guests.
According to Girls Inc., the documentary, Miss Representation tackles issues relevant to girls: “The media is educating yet another generation that a woman’s primary value lies in her youth, beauty and sexuality—and not in her capacity as a leader, making it difficult for women to obtain leadership positions and for girls to reach their full potential.”
Board Member Christine Uri (center) with Women for Girls Member Julie Jarvis (left) and Pat Burke (right).
Girls Inc. guest with Board Member Dana Sullivan (right) with her guest Karen Wisz of POW Fest.
Miss Representation, is an award winning documentary which asks: “What can we do?”
Girls Inc. of Northwest Oregon works to inspire girls, ages 8-18, to be strong, smart, and bold. Its gender-specific programs and research-based curricula, “Provide girls with the confidence and self-esteem to access a bright and economically-independent future. Available throughout the Portland-metro area, Girls Inc. programs help girls form a healthy peer network, achieve academically, and begin preparing for their future through girls’ group meetings, one-on-one mentoring sessions, and enrichment activities.”
Girls Inc. of NW Oregon set a goal to raise $15,000 to implement 9 sessions of Girls Inc. Media Literacy with girls in the Portland community.
ALS walkers along Portland's waterfront
Portland, September 25th. Despite the rain, the Walk to Defeat ALS(R) had over 4,000 participants joining forces to raise money. On Portland’s waterfront, supporters came to help fight ALS. The ALS Association Oregon and SW Washington Chapter raised an estimated $447,000 with the walk.
Laural Porter with KGW was the Event Emcee, with guests Senator Ron Wyden, Rep. Tobias Read, and Executive Director for the Chapter, Lance Christian, LMSW
Ran’s Fans, in green shirts, was a team formed in honor of Randy Cadonau. According to organizers, the Cadonau Family own and operate Alpenrose Dairy and are huge advocates for the fight against ALS
The event provides much needed awareness and funding for local services to families living with Lou Gehrig’s Disease and support for nationwide advocacy efforts and international research efforts.
Arne's Warriors, in honor of Arnold Gray. Arne is retired from Stewart Sokol and Gray, LLC as a well-known, construction lawyer. is team has fundraised over $67,000 and counting
The ALS Association’s Oregon & SW Washington Chapter was founded in 2002 to serve the needs of those living with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis and their caregivers. ALSA covers all the bases — research, patient and community services, public education, and advocacy — in providing help and hope to those facing the disease.
Portland, August 28th. Peter’s Party is back in full swing! After a nine year hiatus, Peter Jacobsen’s popular charity tournament is up and running in the form of The Umpqua Bank Challenge. 81-year-old Arnold Palmer was Jasobsen’s partner as he had been during the previous 17 Fred Meyer Challenge events.
Terry Porter, his son Malcolm, and Mike O'Connell from Peter Jacobsen Sports
Steve Elkington and partner Scott McCarron finished the 36-hole total with 24-under to win the Umpqua Bank Challenge. Jacobsen and Palmer finished at 4 under par. It was the first time in over a year that Palmer had played 36 holes in just two days. This year’s summer tournament at the Portland Golf Club drew thousands and had a prize purse of $532,000.
Peter Jacobsen hits out the bunker on #5
Tom Lehman eyes the greens
Two local charities were the beneficiaries of the money raised by the event: The Children’s Hospital at
Legacy Emanuel and the “I Have a Dream Foundation.”
The Portland Golf Club plays host to the pros
Dean Dordevic represented one of the Bronze sponsors: Ferguson Wellman Capital Management
Volunteers help with all aspects of the tournament
Spectators of all ages flocked to the links
Umpqua Bank employees helped out at the charity event. Here are Brett Phillips, Anna Bowers, Lisa Daniels and Cheryl Class
Beverley Berry and Diane Fraser enjoy the Challenge
