The Cam Neely Foundation for Cancer Care's Fifth Annual "Betting On A Cause & A Cure" Fundraiser Returns to Cambridge.Star-Studded Celebrity Monte Carlo Monte Carlo (môNtā` kärlō`), town (1982 pop. 13,150), principality of Monaco, on the Mediterranean Sea and the French Riviera. Night to Be Held at The Charles Hotel in Historic Harvard Square Harvard Square is a large triangular area in the center of Cambridge, Massachusetts, at the intersection of Massachusetts Avenue, Brattle Street, and John F. Kennedy Street. BOSTON -- The Cam Neely Cameron "Cam" Michael Neely (born June 6, 1965, in Comox, British Columbia) played right wing in the National Hockey League from 1983 to 1996. He is currently the Vice President of the Boston Bruins. Foundation for Cancer Care will host its fifth annual "Betting On A Cause & A Cure" Monte Carlo-style charity event at The Charles Hotel, Harvard Square, in Cambridge on Saturday, February 24, 2007. The evening will be hosted by Paulina and Cam Neely with guests Denis Denis, king of Portugal: see Diniz. Leary and Michael J. Fox. All event proceeds will be shared between The Cam Neely Foundation for Cancer Care, The Leary Firefighters Foundation The Leary Firefighters Foundation (LFF) provides funding and equipment to fire departments throughout the United States. On December 3, 1999, six firefighters in Worcester, Massachusetts were killed in the Worcester Cold Storage Warehouse fire, a massive fire set by and The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research. The event will also feature a performance by blues legend James Montgomery James Montgomery (November 4, 1771 - April 30, 1854) was a British editor and poet. Montgomery, poet, son of a pastor and missionary of the Moravian Brethren, was born at Irvine in Ayrshire, and educated at the Moravian School at Fulneck, near Pudsey in Leeds. and special guest Grammy Award The Grammy Awards (originally called the Gramophone Awards) are presented annually by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences of the United States for outstanding achievements in the record industry. The current President of the Academy is Neil Portnow. winner James Cotton. "Year after year, this event has been a tremendous success for each of the individual causes," said Cam Neely, president and founder of The Cam Neely Foundation for Cancer Care. "The Monte Carlo night has been instrumental in raising both funds and awareness for the direct benefit of the families associated with our organizations. We are very grateful to receive such amazing support and involvement from the community for these three great causes." This year's black-tie Monte Carlo weekend, which has raised more than $3 million since the first event in 2003, will be another extravagant affair. Bryan Rafanelli of Rafanelli Events will again provide his design and d[R] cor expertise, transforming the hotel's ballroom into a lively casino. Upon arrival, guests receive flutes of champagne followed by an elegant gourmet buffet with a selection of fine wines all prepared by the hotel's celebrated chefs. In the casino, guests will have the opportunity to roll the dice and play cards with celebrity dealers for prizes - including a 2007 Dodge Nitro The Dodge Nitro is compact SUV from the Dodge division of DaimlerChrysler. Launched for the 2007 model year at the Chicago Auto Show, the Nitro shares its platform with the Jeep Liberty. It is assembled at the Toledo North Assembly Plant in Toledo, Ohio. : provided by Sullivan Brothers Sullivan brothers mother despairs over losing her five sons in WWII (1942). [Am. Hist.: Facts (1943), 106] See : Despair Auto Mall of Kingston, Mass. - and bid on items in a live auction. The evening will also include a musical performance by James Montgomery and his ten piece band along with special guests, fourteen year-old saxophone prodigy Grace Kelly and blues legend James Cotton. Guest packages will include accommodations on Saturday night in the famously comfortable beds at The Charles Hotel followed by a Sunday morning brunch, courtesy of The Charles Hotel. Sponsors for this year's event include Harrah's Entertainment, Tudor Investment Corporation, American Airlines, Dav El Chauffeured Transportaion, Long's Jewelers, Sullivan Brothers' Auto Mall and The Charles Hotel. "Each year, The Cam Neely Foundation for Cancer Care, The Leary Firefighters Foundation and The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research makes a significant and lasting contribution to individuals, families and communities," said Jim Pallotta, Vice Chairman of Tudor Investment Corporation. "For the fifth year in a row, Tudor Investment Corporation is proud to be a part of this event." Tickets, priced at $2,500 each, are available through The Cam Neely Foundation for Cancer Care. Admission is limited to 250 people. To purchase tickets or for more information, please call 617-346-5900. About The Leary Firefighters Foundation The mission of The Leary Firefighters Foundation is to provide funding and resources for fire departments to obtain the highest level of equipment, technology and training as well as to provide resources to the families of firefighters who have perished in the line of duty In the Line of Duty may refer to:
About The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research is dedicated to ensuring the development of a cure for Parkinson's disease Parkinson's disease or Parkinsonism, degenerative brain disorder first described by the English surgeon James Parkinson in 1817. When there is no known cause, the disease usually appears after age 40 and is referred to as Parkinson's disease. within this decade through an aggressively funded research agenda. The Cam Neely Foundation for Cancer Care The Cam Neely Foundation for Cancer Care provides comfort, support and hope to cancer patients and their families. Its goal is to provide more immediate and positive impact on patients and families and to deliver programs that reflect tangible results. |
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