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Shop for A Cause with KidzKard
October 26, 2007 - November 4, 2007
Purchase your KidzKard and save 20% at Richmond's finest stores during a special 10 day shopping period, Friday, October 26 - Sunday, November 4. Proceeds will directly benefit SCAN and Prevent Child Abuse Virginia (PCAV). For a list of participating stores visit PCAV's website. Cards can be purchased by contacting Sarah at (804)257-7226 or smersereau@grscan.com, or online through PCAV's website (please put "SCAN" in the "optional note to seller" field).SCAN selected as beneficiary for the Genworth Children’s Advantage Classic with James Taylor, Andre Agassi and Stefanie Graf
Saturday, October 20, 2007
The "Gift Patrol" from Genworth Financial visited SCAN on July 11 to announce that the organization had been selected as one of the ten beneficiaries for the Genworth Children’s Advantage Classic concert with Grammy winner James Taylor.
"We are thrilled to bring music legend James Taylor to Richmond as part of the 2007 Genworth Children’s Advantage Classic," said Michael D. Fraizer, chairman and CEO of Genworth Financial. "In addition to his musical achievements, he has been recognized by the Grammies® for his charitable contributions and we are excited that he is coming to town to help raise funds for youth."
Taylor will perform at Virginia Commonwealth University’s Stuart C. Siegel Center on Saturday, October 20, 2007. Tickets for the concert range from $50-$125 and are now available through VCU Tickets. The event will raise $50,000 for each of the beneficiaries.
Andre Agassi and Stefanie Graf will also participate in the event by hosting a Genworth Youth Fair on the following Sunday, October 21. The fair will feature fun and educational healthy living activities for youth with a special tennis clinic with Agassi and Graf.
Genworth Financial is a leading financial security company meeting the retirement, longevity, lifestyle protection, investment and mortgage insurance needs of more than 15 million customers. It has a presence in more than 25 countries. Genworth’s work in the community includes a strong focus on children’s education, care for the elderly, and providing daily living assistance for those in need. For more information, visit www.genworth.com.
SCAN to benefit from a Fine Wine Gala at The Fresh Market
Tuesday, October 16, 2007
Thank you for joining us at The Fresh Market for the Fine Wine Gala. This exclusive wine tasting event included prime rib, shrimp cocktail and other delightful hors d'oeuvres as well as distinctive cheeses! For more information contact Sarah at (804)257-7226 or smersereau@grscan.com
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Carbon Leaf plays at the new Toad's Place Richmond to Benefit SCAN
Friday, June 22, 2007
SCAN’s Board of Young Professionals hosted a Special Preview of the area’s newest music venue, Toad’s Place of Richmond, on June 22 with a special performance from Carbon Leaf and an opening act from the local band Poston Brown Project. Over 800 fans and SCAN supporters showed up to raise $10,000. The funds will be used to provide child abuse prevention services.
"The event was a huge success for us," said Hunter Irby from the Board of Young Professionals. "It was a great opportunity to work with Toad’s, and we had an amazing crowd. We hope to do even better next year."
The Board of Young Professionals, which is entering its second year, is a junior board for Richmonders who want to develop leadership roles in the community and help prevent child abuse and neglect in this area. In addition to providing hands-on support for SCAN’s programs, the Young Professionals will organize an event each year to help raise funds for the organization. For additional information, email Adrienne Davis at adavis@grscan.com
.1st Annual June Swoon
Saturday, June 2, 2007
Thank you to June Swoon committee members Mary Alice Combs, Maribeth Culbertson, Josh Dare, Betsy Gallagher, Martha Gilg, Jennifer Glotz and Laurie Johnston for organizing the first annual June Swoon event. The event was a great success, raising $10,000 for SCAN's programs in memory of Marcy Handshaw, former SCAN board member and beloved friend to many. A special thanks to sponsors:
ADVOCATES
Frank & Martha Gilg
Michael & Jennifer Glotz
River City Youth Fitness
Ken & Betsey Robson
PARTNERS
Catena Armstrong - Premier Properties
Stephen & Beverley Beer
Martin and Associates Appraisal Company
Sonitrol of Greater Richmond, Inc.
FRIENDS
Blackburn, Conte, Shilling & Click, P.C.
Drs. Kowal & MacIlwaine
Gary & Michelle Farrar
Mr. & Mrs. William S. Tate
J. Alvin Collins, Jr.
Larry Mills - Joyner Fine Properties
Morris Tile
Colonial Homecrafters
Nichols Incorporated
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2nd Annual Book Fair & Festival
Shops at Willow Lawn
Saturday, June 2,2007
The Book Fair & Festival was celebration for readers of all ages. Events and activities included a book sale & swap, crafts, story time, special guests, and much more!!!
SCAN is grateful for being able to participate in this great family event and for being chosen as the beneficiary from this years book sale. Start saving your books for the third annual event!
2007 Townes Tee Off Classic
Thursday, May 24, 2007
Townes Site Engineering hosted its Fifth Annual Tee Off Classic to benefit SCAN on May 24 at the Highlands Golfer's Club in Chesterfield, VA. This year the event raised $12,000 for SCAN's programs, bringing the five year total to almost $70,000 in donations to SCAN. Tournament winners were First Place: T. Harrison Burt team; Second Place: SunTrust Bank team; and Third Place: the J.H. Martin & Sons team.
A special thank you to event sponsors:
Gold Sponsors
Emerson Builders, Inc.
J. H. Martin & Sons, Contractors, Inc.
Silver Sponsors
Hirschler Fleischer
Golf Connections, LC
The Hodges Partnership
Touchstone Development, LLC
View pictures from the Tournament (click on picture to enlarge):
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