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Book Scores Big At Auction Fundraiser
The Tug McGraw Foundation recently held a fundraising event celebrating
the life of the late relief pitcher Tug McGraw, who died on January 5,
2004 after a ten-month battle with brain cancer. The event called “Celebrating,
Remembering, Believing!” was held on August 30 to commemorate what
would have been McGraw’s 60th birthday. Former Phillies teammates
were on hand as celebrity bartenders for shared moments of reflection
and appreciation with several hundred friends and fans.
Laughter and loving memories encompassed the event, turning the gathering
into more of a party than a fundraiser. Still, those in attendance were
glad to support the Tug McGraw Foundation and its mission to improve the
quality of life for those diagnosed with brain cancer. Money was raised
through ticket sales for the event and a silent auction including paraphernalia
from both the New York Mets and the Philadelphia Phillies, as well as
signed items from country superstar Tim McGraw.
One of the items available for bidding was an autographed copy of the
book Music Row Dogs and Nashville Cats. Full of photographs of
various country artists and their pets, the book was autographed by Jeff
McMahon. McMahon is keyboardist for Tim McGraw’s band the Dancehall
Doctors and one of the artists featured in the book.
“I spoke with Jennifer Brusstar, CEO of the Foundation, at a concert
the day before the event,” said McMahon. “I was performing
with Tim in another city and could not attend the event. She told me what
they were planning and asked if I’d like to contribute something
for their auction, which I was more than happy to do. The Foundation was
really important to Tug, and we all want to support it…and support
him.”
The Foundation event was a huge success, and the book autographed by
McMahon ultimately raised $250 for the charity. Appropriate enough, the
bidding for the book was won by Jodi Powers, herself a two-year survivor
of brain cancer.
Proceeds from the event will go to support The Tug McGraw Center for
Neuro-Oncology Quality of Life Research at Duke.
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For more information on the Tug McGraw Foundation, visit their website
at http://www.tugmcgraw.com.
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