Hudson River Leukemia Cup Regatta 2011*
Six yacht clubs on the Hudson River, under the auspices of the Hudson River Yacht Racing Association (HRYRA), have joined together to support and race for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, a national organization dedicated to raising funds for cancer research. The Regatta will take place on Saturday, August 27th and more than 100 boats and their crews are expected. The clubs involved in the organization of this regatta include Chelsea Yacht Club (Chelsea, NY), Hudson Cove Yacht Club (Haverstraw, NY), Kingston Sailing Association (Kingston, NY), Nyack Boat Club (Nyack, NY), Minisceongo Yacht Club (Haverstraw, NY), and Shattemuc Yacht Club (Ossining, NY).
Due to high expected participation, the racing will take place at two venues: the Nyack Boat Club on the Tappan Zee for one-design racing in Ensigns, Thistles, Lightnings, Sonars, Colgates, 420s and Lasers; and at the Hudson Cove Yacht Club in Haverstraw Bay for larger cruising boats. After the races, there will be a grand party at Haverstraw Marina, at which racing and fund raising awards will be presented.
Leukemia Cup Regattas are a thrilling series of sailing events held across the country that combine the joy of boating with the important task of raising money to fight leukemia, lymphoma and other blood cancers. Each sailor in the Regatta series is eligible to win prizes, including the opportunity to sail in New York Harbor with Gary the weekend of October 14-16, 2011.
Dennis Chillemi, Executive Director of LLS’s Westchester/Hudson Valley Chapter says, “The Hudson River Leukemia Cup Regatta is a great way for boating enthusiasts in our area to do what they love, while also helping the nearly one million people suffering from blood cancers who need our help. We are thrilled to have the HRYRA community come together to host this event for the first time in the lower Hudson Valley.”
Kickoff Event, May 24
To start things off, there will be a Kickoff event on May 24, 6:00 to 8:30 p.m., at the Hudson Water Restaurant in Haverstraw. Gary Jobson, world renowned sailor and National Chairman for the Leukemia Cup Regatta and will speak about LLS’s mission and the way sailors can make a difference in the fight against cancer. There will be cocktails, light hors d’oeuvres, and a chance to meet Gary. If you’d like to attend this event, click here for details.
If you’d like to race in this regatta, please watch for further announcements on our club web site or at www.leukemiacup.org/wch/localchapter/hryra. Volunteers are needed to organize and run this regatta and to help with fund raising. If you’d like to be involved, please email [email protected].
About The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society ® (LLS) is the world’s largest voluntary health agency dedicated to blood cancer. LLS funds lifesaving blood cancer research around the world and provides free information and support services. Founded in 1949 and headquartered in White Plains, NY, LLS has chapters throughout the United States and Canada. The Hudson River Leukemia Cup Regatta is about more than boats and crews racing - it’s about thousands of sailors across the United States who have elevated their competition to a whole new level. They race to win while helping the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) achieve its mission: Cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin’s Disease and myeloma and improve the quality of life of patients and their families.
The funds raised support leading-edge cancer research and provide critical services to patients and their families. Sailors race in the name of an honored patient from the community who has blood cancer. Throughout the country, LLS Regattas have raised more than $27 million to support our mission.
To learn more, visit www.LLS.org or contact the Information Resource Center at 800-955-4572, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET.
EXPENSES
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Research ..................................................25.0%
Patient & Community Service.................33.4%
Public Health Education..........................14.8%
Professional Education..............................3.0%
TOTAL PROGRAM SERVICES.............76.2%
Management & General............................8.3%
Fundraising..............................................15.5%
TOTAL SUPPORTING SERVICES........23.8%
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Source 2009 Annual Report
*With thanks to Lee Luce, whose article in the Nyack Boat Club Telltail provided much of the source for this one.