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Thanks to all who participated and volunteered in the The soggy weather didn't dampen the golfer's spirits; everyone had a fun round of golf. As usual, the dinner was raucous and filled with music and laughter. Thanks to Ron Rotelli and the band, Mike and Jami, Brian and Andrea, all of whom offered their terrific talents to the event. We raised almost $6,000 for the day (totaling about $40,000 for the event)! This year's recipient of the Phebe Scholarship Fund is Kelsey Hudson, a young lady who helps the community at her church and cheers up older folks with her singing. Kelsey will receive the scholarship during an award ceremony on June 4. Kelsey will be attending Temple University and promises to be a positive force! Congratulations Kelsey and best wishes. We will also be “Buying A Brick” for Phebe for the new William Tennent “Walk of Fame”, part of their new stadium, commemorating Phebe forever at Tennent. Also, we are working with Make A Wish to identify a young person to receive our help this year. Little Carly, whose wish last year we granted (to meet her favorite band, the Wiggles) seems to be winning the fight against her brain tumor. Way to go Carly! We hope to see you at the 8 th Annual, on May 15, 2009.
Proceeds go directly to the Phebe Blessington Music Memorial Scholarship Fund, benefiting graduates of William Tennent High School who are musically and community minded and who are pursuing further education. Phebe was a dynamic and talented singer. Her musical skills were surpassed only by her endless love and her ability to positively impact everyone around her. Phebe was killed in a senseless car accident in 1997 at the age of 30. Her friends and family started the “Phebe Fund” and other charitable works after her tragic death in her name and in her spirit. The “ Bump and Run ” was started to provide an active and continuing source of income to the Phebe Fund. Phebe had an innate ability to pull great people together for great music and a lot of laughs, all the while making her corner of the world a little better. We strive for this spirit in the “ Bump and Run ”. The Bump and Run started on the fly, attracting about 40 friends the first year. Our list of great guests (and terrific volunteers) has grown significantly every year. This year we are expecting well over 100 golfers. Each year has been rich with good people and fun prizes. The Happy Hour/Dinner has turned into an event of its own (all non-golfers very welcome), adding a lively auction, and adding live music last year (thanks to Phebe's many talented musician friends). With expected proceeds this year, we will have raised almost $40,000 for the charity so far!!! In fact, the amount of the scholarship has been increased due to the Bump and Run proceeds. Check out more about Phebe at Phebe.org. Do a little dance, Make a little love, Get down tonight In 2007, some proceeds will also benefit a local children's charity.
Congratulations and godspeed to the following recent scholarship winners: 2003- Amanda Zucker 2004- Lindsay VanOsten ( Rider University )
2005-Kristen Kozub 2006-Melissa Gentele 2007-Tyler Troxler 2008-Kelsey Hudson |
