ALLEGRO SENIOR LIVING SUPPORTS THE TALLAHASSEE MEMORIAL CANCER CENTER Southeastern Dermatology, Presenting Sponsor of TRFH for the past five years, is represented here at the 2011 event. Left to Right: Michelle Bergschneider, Brandon Bergschneider, Elaine Ford, Michael J. Ford, M.D., Christopher Jones Memorial Cancer Center in its critical work to provide care and advance cures for cancer.” Each year The Ride for Hope presents the Hero of Hope Award to someone who has provided hope to cancer patients and their families and/or exemplifies courage and hope in the face of cancer. This year, Sue Semrau, Women’s Head Basketball Coach of Florida State University, will receive this honor Friday evening, June 12, at The Ride for Hope’s Hero of Hope presentation and program held at the North Florida Fairgrounds. When told that she had been selected for this award, Coach Sue said, “While I am grateful to be nominated as this year’s Hero of Hope, the real honor should be given to those who battle cancer on a daily basis and those families, friends and physicians who support them in their individual battles.” Tina Darnell of Tallahassee State Bank and Ride Director, said, “After all she has done for others who face cancer, this humble response is yet another reason why she is a Hero of Hope.” The TMH Foundation and TRFH are grateful to Southeastern Dermatology, Presenting Sponsor; Fonvielle Lewis Foote & Messer, Jersey Sponsor; and so many others who support on various levels. Once again, the Florida Highway Patrol is TRFH Course Safety sponsor and will provide invaluable service in escorting the Century and Metric Century lead race groups along with providing general safety and presence on the various courses. This year, 2,000 people are expected to participate in TRFH’s Vendor Expo, Health Fair and Family Fun Festival, which are at no charge to the general public. Of those, 800 to 1,000 are anticipated to register for the main cycling event. Cyclists of all ages and experience, from novice to expert, ride one of the six different courses. A delicious lunch will be served by Gordos and Bandidos restaurants – free for all registered riders and at a nominal fee for the general public. TRFH and associated events will be held at the North Florida Fairgrounds – all cycling courses will begin and end there. Please visit TheRideForHope.com to register for The Ride, review sponsorship opportunities, complete a vendor booth application for the Friday night Expo and/or Saturday Health Fair, see TRFH schedule of events, photos and more. This fun-filled weekend will kick off Friday evening, June 12, from 4-7 p.m. with TRFH Vendor Expo, Registration/Bag Pick Up and The Hero of Hope Award Ceremony. The Friday night festivities also include music, buffet dinner, vendor expositions and much excitement as riders gear up for the next day.
The residents and staff of Allegro Senior Living combined their efforts and talents to raise $2,423 to support the work of the Tallahassee Memorial Cancer Center. “The fund-raising projects were unique and a lot of fun,” said Gail McDonald, Sales and Marking Director. All in good philanthropic spirit, Allegro staff and Bud Budzinski, Community Director, took pies in the face and many “dunks” in the dunk tank…for a price. “Residents and visitors alike painted pink pavers that are currently on display in the Healing Garden at the Cancer Center and the Allegro staff ‘bowled for breast cancer’…all to raise money for this worthwhile cause,” noted Janet Borneman, Director of Planned Giving, TMH Foundation.
Left to Right: Gail McDonald, Allegro Sales and Marketing Director; Janet Borneman, Director of Planned Giving, TMH Foundation; Ann Hatcher, RN, Nurse Manager, Tallahassee Memorial Cancer Center and Bud Budzinski, Allegro Community Director celebrate fund-raising success.
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