Oh, What a Night!

The weather gods were with us on Saturday, August 7th for the first Dinner in White. After a week that brought heavy evening rains, lightning and thunder,we could not have asked for a more picture perfect evening.

The party began at 7 PM at the surprise location, the Chase Bank patio, located on the corner of 18th and Arapahoe and white was the color of the night. White lights, white tents, white tables and beautiful people decked out in white.

The guests arrived in style in classic white attire, bringing their own picnic dinner fare, while the wine, French martinis, beer, appetizers and dessert was provided by AMC. Meniskus, a local band, played great music making the night fun and magical.

Guests enjoyed the beautiful view and sunset while visiting with one another, checking out the silent auction items and Wall of Wine, as well as visiting the French market place with facsinating artists and vendors.

We did the Diner en Blanc proud!

Thank You To Our Sponsors!
ACE Cash Express - www.acecashexpress.com
Novus Biologicals, LLC - www.novusbio.com
McDonald Audi - www.audiusa.com
FirstBank - www.efirstbank.com

Dinner in White

It's been a year in the planning and the BIG DAY is almost upon us! Stay posted for the unveiling of the mystery location and festivities.

Mysterious dinner event comes to Denver!

Modeled after the famous flash mob event held annually in Paris, the Dinner in White experience is coming to Denver as a fundraiser to benefit AMC Cancer Fund. This mysterious event takes place Saturday, August 7, 2010 at a location not to be revealed to participants until one hour prior to the event.

At the appointed time, participants will learn of the location and descend upon the site dressed in white to find a Parisian marketplace and entertainment by the local band Meniskus. Participants are encouraged to bring their own picnic dinnner (or pick one up from the Deluxe Food Truck). Wine, beer and dessert will be provided.

Tickets are $50 each. They can be purchased online at www.dinnerinwhite.com or by calling 303-239-3339.

Naren A. Vora Annual Golf Tournement

Saturday, June 6th dawned as a perfect day for the annual Naren A. Vora Memorial Golf Tourament. Held at the beautiful Raccoon Creek Golf Course, 88 golfers join the Vora brothers to raise of over $22,000 for the University of Colorado Cancer Center, supporting head and neck cancer research.
Planning for the June 2011 golf tournament are already in the works, so keep watching for more details!

Women, Wine and Wisdom presents Jonna's Body, Please Hold

"What does AMC do?"

Officially, AMC Cancer Fund is dedicated to raising awareness and funds for the University of Colorado Cancer Center to support its outstanding programs in cancer prevention, care, education, research and service to the nation.

No event showcased the mission and built awareness better than the first annual women's event, Women, Wine and Wisdom. AMC hosted both the talented Jonna Tamases in her riotously entertaining, profoundly moving hour-long show "Jonna's body, Please Hold" as well as the dynamic Dr. Virginia Borges' friendly and highly informative "Girl Talk" session, all you want and need to know about the Young Women’s Breast Cancer Translational Program at the University of Colorado Cancer Center.

Of course, no women's event would be complete without a bit of wine and shopping. Wine flowed courtesy of Platinum Beverage owners Mark Price and Dean Shaunghnessy and shopping from jewels to tools included Silpada Jewelry, Tomboy Tools, Daisy Paw, Arbonne, art by Paula Berger and International Villa's owe Barbara Chapman supplied gems and art glass.

The evening's most compelling moments came after Jonna's amazing performance when she and Dr. Borges held court on stage in a dialogue as entertaining as it was informative regarding the outstanding programs in cancer prevention, care, education and research at the University of Colorado Cancer Center.

Needless to say, AMC's mission was fulfilled that night!

Not the "Usual" Cancer Story

"Jonna's Body, Please Hold," takes a comedic, innovative look at surviving cancer. It is not your "usual" cancer story, but a wholly original, fast paced, creative, and hilarious performance.

Moving, funny and highly entertaining, "Jonna's Body, Please Hold" is the brainchild of actress Jonna Tamases, who, after three bouts with cancer (Hodgkin’s, Large-Cell Lymphoma, Breast) and a stint as a circus clown, brought her story to life as a groundbreaking and inspiring one-woman play. The play has received rave reviews and award nominations, and brings audiences to their feet. It is not only a helpful tool for patients, survivors, family and friends, and medical professionals, but a wildly entertaining theater event for all audiences.

"The show blew us away! There are not enough accolades."
– Stephanie Allen, GILDA’S CLUB

"Captivating ... Hilarious ... Thoroughly original ..."
- Daily Variety

"Jonna stole my heart ... Heartfelt, funny and poignant"
- Showmag.com


** Nominated for two Los Angeles Ovation Awards: Best World Premiere Play and Best Lead Actress **

The performance is sponsored by Amgen and funds from this performance will go directly to the University of Colorado Cancer Center.

The performance details:
June 9, 2010
5:00 PM ("Girl Talk," Cocktails, Hors d’oeuvres, and Curtain at 7:30pm)
Newman Center for the Performing Arts
University of Denver, 2344 East Iliff Avenue

Tickets: $100
Purchase online at www.amc.org or call Frieda Sands at 303-239-3317

Denver Undy 5000 - 5K Family Fun Run/Walk

When: Saturday, June 26, 2010
Where: City Park, Denver

Join as the Colon Cancer Alliance brings the entire family together to join in the fight against colon cancer!

- USATF Certifed Course/Timed Race
- Participate in the 5K or Family Fun Run/Walk
- Free boxer-style event shorts
- Prizes and awards
- Light food and beverage provided
- Educational booths
- Family fun day
- Children's activities
- Live entertainment
- Cooking demonstration

Register now at www.undy5000.org or www.amc.org
For more information contact Frieda Sands at 303-239-3317 or sandsf@amc.org

Women, Wine and Wisdom...Act on it!

Join us for a very special evening of Women, Wine and Wisdom on Wednesday, June 9, 2010 and celebrate women’s courage, strength, friendships and even a few of our foibles.

The featured event of the evening is an award winning one-woman show starring actress Jonna Tamases, in her riotously entertaining, profoundly moving hour-long show where we enter the hilarious inner world of Jonna's Body, where a sassy receptionist fields calls from a parade of quirky body parts: Baby Toe trapped in a too-tight pump! Sgt. Coif leading a head full of unruly troops; Uta and Ula, begging to be released from their brassiere imprisonment! When two nasty killers invade, Jonna's Body must unite to fight for her life, in a heart-pounding battle that will leave you breathless with laughter and joy.

And what are we celebrating, and of course, fundraising for? It is not something you would normally consider a cause for celebration, but currently there are more cancer survivors in the United States than ever before…11 million and counting! In addition, we are lucky to have, right here in our community, one of the best comprehensive cancer centers in the world at the University of Colorado Cancer Center. Designated after stringent review processes by the National Cancer Institute, the UCCC is making great strides in cancer research, prevention, treatment and education.

Women, Wine and Wisdom will also include a pre-event “Girl Talk,” a Q&A with Dr. Virginia Borges, one of the pre-eminent researchers on pregnancy-related breast cancer from UCCC.

Tickets are $100 and registration is now open at www.amc.org or contact Frieda Sands at 303-239-3317.

2nd Annual Rock the Rockies: Lax and Jams

The 2nd Annual Rock the Rockies: Lax and Jams is an all day lacrosse and music festival. With youth lacrosse clinics, high school lacrosse games, college lacrosse games, and bands that play throughout the event, this is a day filled with great activities for the entire family. There is no cost to attend!

When: Saturday, March 27, 2010
Time: 8:30 AM - 4 PM
Where: Regis University, Athletic Fields

Proceeds from this event benefit the University of Colorado Cancer Center. Donations to Rock the Rockies can be made on-line at www.amc.org.

Prairie View HS and The Rapids Join Forces!

It's not too late to buy your tickets for the Rapids Soccer Home Opener on Saturday, April 3 at Dick's Sporting Goods Park. A fundraiser intiated by the DECA Group at Prairie View High School, the Rapids will donate $7 of every ticket to AMC Cancer Fund to support the cancer prevention, research and treatment taking place at the University of Colorado Cancer Center. Join us for this fun event! Visit http://www13.ticketingcentral.com/V2/PickASection.aspx?8CC8F5118131FEF to purchast tickets, or www.amc.org for more information.

SIP to Your Hearts' Delight

SIP Fine Wines invites you to join them on

Saturday, March 6, 2010
from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m.

for a wine tasting event
benefiting the
University of Colorado Cancer Center

Featuring Infinite Theorem Monkey wines
and serving gourmet appetitizers from Truffles

SIP Fine Wine & Spirits
1920 Market St.
Denver, CO 80202
303-298-9463 (WINE)
www.sipwinedenver.com

Creating Hope Through Jamba

Thank you to everyone who participated in our kick-off campaign in partnership with the Colorado Jamba Juices! Despite the weather, we are well on our way to raising $20,000 in 2010 toward cancer prevention and control programs.

Thanks for your support!

Buy tickets to the Colorado Rapids

Don't forget to buy your ticket and join Prairie view HS at the Colorado Rapids home opening game of 2010! Please remember that a portion of every Rapids ticket sold for this game will go to AMC to support cancer research here in Colorado!

You can buy tickets at:

http://www6.ticketingcentral.com/V2/PickASection.aspx?8CC67E0271DD32D