BUNKO TO BEAT CANCER BENEFIT
Join us July 12th, 2008 for Bunko to Beat Cancer Benefit. This extra-fun event for cancer survivors, friends and family is great way to support each other while supporting the programs and projects organized by the foundation. more info

TEE IT UP AT THE 3rd ANNUAL ARCH OPEN !
Join us on Monday, September 29, 2008 as we take to the links at WingHaven Country Club. This is the third annual golf tournament in the foundation’s history, and we’re looking for players, sponsors and volunteers.

The tournament kicks off at 11:00a.m. with lunch. A shotgun start will begin at 12:30 p.m. The price to play is $150.00 and that includes your greens fees, cart, food and drink. A silent auction and dinner will cap off the round of golf.

For those interested in playing or volunteering please contact Alison White at alison@arefstlouis.org or 314-628-1210 Ext. 2009

We are also soliciting sponsorships, if you own a business or are able to assist us in meeting our fundraising goal of $20,000.00 please contact Alison. She will be happy to discuss the sponsorship opportunities and the benefits of being a AREF sponsor.

LETS PLAY SOME BUNKO
Shouts of “BUNKO” were heard coming from The Ballwin Golf Club on Saturday as men and women were all sharing the evening with each other and a popular dice game called BUNKO. One hundred ten people supported the first ever Bunko to Beat Cancer Benefit, raising over $12000.00 for the foundation.

For those of you who are not familiar with the game, Bunko is a game of dice played in rounds. Players take turns rolling the dice and trying to accumulate as many points as possible to win each round. The game is played at tables of four in competing teams of two.

The evenings attendees consisted of cancer survivors, friends and family. It was a chance to support each other while supporting the programs and projects organized by the foundation.

TCCCR TREATMENT ROOM ACTIVITIES
Currently the foundation is working to establish supportive and educational programs for the patients who receive treatment at The Center for Cancer Care and Research. Various support sessions such as knitting, scrap booking and art therapy sessions are being planned. The foundation is also working with Support Dogs Inc. which is a St. Louis based non-profit agency that helps people with special needs achieve an improved quality of life through the use of therapy dogs.

COOKING CLASSES
Cooking Classes are now being planned by the foundation. All classes will be facilitated by a Nutritional Consultant and RN. Classes will focus on healthful menus that promote a balanced lifestyle. Stay tuned for dates, times and locations.

LIVING WITH CANCER
We’re planning a series of lectures that focus on living with cancer. Have you ever wanted to talk to another patient to discuss and share feelings on being diagnosed? Do you feel the need to take control of your cancer and your life? Hear stories of survival from the Center for Cancer Care and Research patients. The foundation is currently finalizing dates and times for this roundtable lecture. If you would like to participate by attending these events or if you would like to present your thoughts at a lecture please contact Alison White at 314-628-1210 Ext 2009. Look for Save The Date cards in your mailbox!

HEALTH FAIR WITH FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MECHAM PARK
The foundation is excited to begin planning the first health fair with the First Baptist Church of Mecham Park. Foundation staff are currently working with church members to develop a successful fair that meets the needs of Mecham Park residents.