Aug 30th 7pm 8 Professional Players Pro-Am St Jude Research Event - Texas Open 2012
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You will be able to join in on the fun by tuning in to PoolActionTV. Just click the photo below. or here: http://poolactiontv.com/pages/Live-Show.html
Ray
You will be able to join in on the fun by tuning in to PoolActionTV. Just click the photo below. or here: http://poolactiontv.com/pages/Live-Show.html
Ray
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Can you please post a list of players that are playing in the Texas Open. Thank you
You right Okie, Hopefully it will catch on.
Myself, Brandon Shuff and Stevie did a fundraiser in Memphis and even got to tour the hospital. What an uplifting experience for all involved.
God Bless all the families that are having to deal with major childhood illnesses. When St Jude began 50 yrs ago, the survival rate for childhood Leukemia was 4%. Today it is nearly 94%.
The drug companies couldn't justify making the relatively small amount of medicine needed for many of the treatments, so St Jude Research Hospital built a lab and makes their own!
I was really nervous going to the hospital, mainly because I thought it would be depressing and awkward. Boy was I wrong! St Jude Children's Research Hospital was one of the most positive upbeat places I have ever been. You could just feel the love from everyone.
I am REALLY proud to represent St Jude Children's Research Hospital's efforts by organizing this event. It really wasn't that hard.
I hope ALL of you tune in Thursday the 30th to join in on a great time.
Sincerely,
Ray
When I was in Tunica I met some nice folks from Memphis. They had played in the charity event there. It sounded like a definite success from their point of view. Well done!
I'm looking forward to competing in the Texas State Open and taking part in this charity event...One thing I miss is doing things like this for a good cause, we used to do it at most of our professional events when I was competing full time.
I'll see everyone Thursday Night,
CJ Wiley
www.cjwiley.com
I'll see everyone Thursday Night,
CJ Wiley
www.cjwiley.com
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Auction starts at 7pm Thursday night. We will be auctioning off chances to play with one of the Pros. 100% of the proceeds will go to St Jude Children's Research Hospital.
There will prizes to win as a spectator and prizes for the winner!
It's a great chance to learn some things from one of these great players AND help out a great cause.
Ray
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What a cutie!!
Earlier this week, the kids of St. Jude enjoyed a special delivery from Carnival Cruise Lines in honor of National Cherry Popsicle Day.
Earlier this week, the kids of St. Jude enjoyed a special delivery from Carnival Cruise Lines in honor of National Cherry Popsicle Day.
It's a great cause and it was really not that hard to organize. Thanks.
We auctioned off a chance for amateur players to play with the Pro of their choice.
We had 8 teams total.
Team Robb Saez was won by Nicole Mcdaniel
Team James Davis Sr "Bastrop" was won by Crispian Ng
Team Belinda Calhoun "The Texas Belle" was won by Jackson (ZZtop)
Team Vivian Villareal " The Texas Tornado" was won by Joe Martinez
Team CJ Wiley was won by Steve Raines
Team Charlie "Hillbilly" Bryant was won by Ross Brookshire
Team Jeremy "JJ" Jones was won by Jacob Pennison
Team Sylver Ochoa was won by Joseph Morin
We raised $2,000 from auctioning the teams
We raised another $565 from Raffles of donated products
We had $295 extra from players sponsors that will go to St Jude also
Additionally Robb Saez's sponsor and Robb pledged another $5,000!!
Total raised: $7,860
Special thanks to :
Bristol Family Eyecare - Dan Bristol
Simonis Cloth - Ivan Lee
Rick's Gun & Pawn - Rick Lowell
Rod Gustafson - Austin Certified BCA Instructor
Cody Ray's Bar - Joe Thorpe
Fuller Services Inc. Remodeling Houston,Tx Bill Fuller
Corsair Photography - Eric Robertson
Photos from the event can be seen at www.corsairphoto.com
Team CJ Wiley won it with Steve Raines
Ray
Another Home run...great Job everyone.........
It was crazy. Had to park 2 blocks away. What a great event.
Can't say enough about the hard work from everyone to put this together.
All the players, Skinny Bobs and Big Truck for hitting another one out of the park.
The children are so Special.
It was crazy. Had to park 2 blocks away. What a great event.
Can't say enough about the hard work from everyone to put this together.
All the players, Skinny Bobs and Big Truck for hitting another one out of the park.
The children are so Special.
Also someone who made a major contribution of her time and support was Veronica Perez-Martel. She worked tirelessly raising support to help bring the players in. Without her I'm not sure it would have even happened.
Thank you Veronica!!
Ray
We CAN make a difference
Mia
5 years old, acute myeloid leukemia, Louisiana
After several years of marriage and Mia’s birth, Mia’s parents thought they were done raising kids. And then Mia’s little sister was born 18 months ago. She was a happy accident. Late last year, they learned that Mia suffered from acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and would need a bone marrow transplant. When siblings are a match, they’re considered the best transplant donors—Mia’s little sister was a perfect match. Mia’s parents learned of the high AML survival rates at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and obtained a referral. The transplant, which took place in January, was a success, and Mia quickly achieved remission. Today, Mia’s parents have two healthy children.
Mia is an imaginative little girl who loves telling stories and singing songs with made-up words. She’s also a loving older sister.
Mia’s parents are very grateful to St. Jude for the treatment Mia has received and the hospital’s outstanding infection control policies. They consider St. Jude a place of miracles.
Help support children like Mia.
Donate NOW!!
Thanks Everyone!
Ray
Mia
5 years old, acute myeloid leukemia, Louisiana
After several years of marriage and Mia’s birth, Mia’s parents thought they were done raising kids. And then Mia’s little sister was born 18 months ago. She was a happy accident. Late last year, they learned that Mia suffered from acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and would need a bone marrow transplant. When siblings are a match, they’re considered the best transplant donors—Mia’s little sister was a perfect match. Mia’s parents learned of the high AML survival rates at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and obtained a referral. The transplant, which took place in January, was a success, and Mia quickly achieved remission. Today, Mia’s parents have two healthy children.
Mia is an imaginative little girl who loves telling stories and singing songs with made-up words. She’s also a loving older sister.
Mia’s parents are very grateful to St. Jude for the treatment Mia has received and the hospital’s outstanding infection control policies. They consider St. Jude a place of miracles.
Help support children like Mia.
Donate NOW!!
Thanks Everyone!
Ray
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Seeing the pictures of the kids on this thread makes me happy to know i was able to help, and will continue to help, I loved every minute, at the end it was so well worth it, I'm thinking of doing another one in a few months nothing to big maybe just a local one, but if anyone is in the Austin or surrounding area. please add, on ur FB or on here to keep u all posted Veronica Perez-Martell :thumbup:
Seeing the pictures of the kids on this thread makes me happy to know i was able to help, and will continue to help, I loved every minute, at the end it was so well worth it, I'm thinking of doing another one in a few months nothing to big maybe just a local one, but if anyone is in the Austin or surrounding area. please add, on ur FB or on here to keep u all posted Veronica Perez-Martell :thumbup: