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The schedules for the 2010 Goals For Hope Women’s Soccer Tournament are now available:
Registration is now closed but the sidelines still have room for you to come out and support your favorite team and Miles of Hope. Hope to see you on August 7. Get details.
Our 7th Goals for Hope tournament will be held August 7 in LaGrangeville, NY. This year we will be CELEBRATING SURVIVAL, while also honoring the memory of our dear friend and Goals for Hope committee member, Margaret DeSa.
Attention SURVIVORS: How have you been affected by Miles of Hope Breast Cancer Foundation (including any or all of our events)? A written testimonial is what we are asking for, and if anyone needs help expressing herself, Rihana is willing to assist! All information should be sent to Rihana at rihana@ravdesigninc.com. This written affirmation will be printed in our Goals for Hope booklets to help with this year’s mission to Celebrate Survival!
Friends of Survivors/GFH/MOH:
Survivors
Contact Rihana at rihana@ravdesigninc.com.
Have fun and help raise funds for people affected by breast cancer in the Hudson Valley. Mark your calendar!
WBCA Pink Zone presented by DRA Imaging Women’s Basketball Game, Friday, February 12, 7:30 PM. McCann Rec Center, Marist College, Poughkeepsie [map]. Honors breast cancer survivors at a half-time tribute – survivors: email frank.lombardy@marist.edu [2009 photos]
Hoops for Hope Women’s Basketball Tournament, Sunday, March 14. 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM, Marist College, Poughkeepsie NY [map]. Learn more or register your team now. Register by Feb 21 to save on fees. Competitive and non-competitive divisions. hoopsforhope@optonline.net. [2009 photos]
Miles of Hope Spring Brunch – Sunday, May 2. 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, Grandview on the Hudson, Poughkeepsie. Auction items and sponsors are needed. For information: info@milesofhope.org
Family Fun Run – Saturday, May 8. 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM, Tymor Park, Union Vale / Lagrangeville, NY. 5K run for the entire family organized by MidHudson Road Runners Club. Face painting, ice cream, raffles, awards for runners and non-runners. For information: lynnekopac@yahoo.com
Strikes for Hope Co-ed Bowling Tournament, June (exact date TBA). Hoe Bowl Family Recreations Centers throughout the Hudson Valley. For information: info@milesofhope.org
Goals for Hope Women’s Soccer Tournament – Saturday, August 7. 8 AM – 4:30 PM, LaGrange Soccer Complex, 61 Stringham Road Lagrangeville NY [map]. Women’s charity soccer tournament. Competitive and non-competitive divisions. [2009 photos]
Walk for Hope – Community Walk for Breast Cancer, Sunday, September 26. 9:00 AM – Noon. James Baird State Park, Pleasant Valley, NY. This is our flagship event! [2009 photos]
Miles of Hope Softball Tournament, Saturday, October 2 & Sunday, October 3. 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM, Robinson Lane Fields, Wappingers Falls, NY. Come out to cheer on the Poughkeepsie Women’s Slow-Pitch Softball League. For info: 845-849-2595 or tporter64@verizon.net.
The 6th annual Goals for Hope Women’s Soccer Tournament benefiting the Miles of Hope Breast Cancer Foundation raised $45,000 for support services for people affected by breast cancer in the Hudson Valley.
The tournament was held at the LaGrange Soccer fields on Saturday and hundreds of spectators came out to watch almost 700 women from throughout the area play soccer.
Tournament Chairman and Miles of Hope Board Member Mary Schanz said: “We had a beautiful day, full attendance and great enthusiasm from all players and fans. I can’t thank my Co-Chairman, Judy Rose, and committee enough for the flawless job they did in bringing this event to fruition.”
The results of the competition by division are:
Recreational Soccer Moms:
*Bright Yellow Bracket
1st place – Beekman Belles of the Soccer Ball (Beekman, NY)
2nd place – Mahopac Silvia’s Warriors (Mahopac, NY)
*Purple Bracket
1st place – DeNardo’s Divas IV (Poughkeepsie, NY)
2nd place – Cheetah Ladies (LaGrange, NY)
*Pink Bracket
1st place – Mahopac Trish’s Ta-tas (Mahopac, NY)
2nd place – Dragon Moms for Hope (Poughkeepsie, NY)
*Orange Bracket
1st place – OCSL Spirit (Orange County, NY)
2nd place – DeNardo’s Divas II (Poughkeepsie, NY)
Competitive Soccer Moms:
*Bright Green Bracket
1st place – Tina’s Team (Dutchess County, NY)
2nd place – Aches and Pains (Connecticut & Dutchess Co., NY)
Recreational 7 v 7:
*Yellow
1st place – OCSL Fire (Orange County, NY)
2nd place – Mahopac Inferno (Mahopac, NY)
*Blue
1st place – Super Kix (Putnam County, NY)
2nd place – OCSL Red (Orange County, NY)
*Green
1st place – GeriHatTricks (East Fishkill, NY)
2nd place – Dragon Moms (Manhattan)
*Red
1st place – Sell’s Hope for Goals (Dutchess County, NY)
2nd place – OCSL Pride (Orange County, NY)
Competitive 7 v 7:
*Black
1st place – US Parma I (Northern New Jersey)
2nd place – Loose Cannons (Westchester County, NY)
*White
1st place – Hudson Valley Fertility Green (Dutchess County, NY)
2nd place – Hudson Valley Fertility Blue (Dutchess County, NY)
2009 Tournament Facts
- Almost 700 women, 18 to 60+ years old, played on 55 teams in divisions that range from Soccer Mom to Competitive 7 v 7.
- Teams were comprised of women mainly from Dutchess, Putnam, Orange, Rockland, Ulster and Westchester Counties, NYC, Long Island and New Jersey.
- The Krisis Band and Stark Raven Band provide musical background ALL day long.
- Coach Kieran McIlvenny organized stretching/warm-up sessions for the players.
- Paul LeSueur, former NY Cosmos player, men’s college coach and administrator for WUSA’s NY Freedom was at the tournament to offer tips and advice.
- Center for Physical Therapy was there to provide stretching & ice, and to meet the general needs of our athletes.
The Miles of Hope Breast Cancer Foundation is a 501-c-3 non-profit public charity with a mission to fund support services for people affected by breast cancer in the Hudson Valley, NY.
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New Fundraiser: Pig Roast Sunday July 12 in Wallkill: Join Miles of Hope at Nu-Cavu Restaurant
On Sunday, July 12, Nu-Cavu Restaurant in Wallkill will host a delicious pig roast starting at 12 noon and ending at 4 PM. A live band will start at 1 PM. This fun family event is a fundraiser for Miles of Hope Breast Cancer Foundation. Nu-Cavu is located at 857 Plains Road, Wallkill NY, which is in southern Ulster county. The phone number is 845-895-9000. Reservations are not needed – just show up! Their website is www.nu-cavu.com.
Event Info
Pig Roast Fundraiser for Miles of Hope
Nu-Cavu Restaurant
857 Plains Road, Wallkill NY 12589
Sunday, July 12 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Annual Hudson Valley Ribfest Needs Volunteers
The Highland Rotary Club is once again sponsoring the 5th Annual Hudson Valley Ribfest on August 14 -16, 2009 at the Ulster County Fairgrounds. They need volunteers to help in the following areas: entrance fee collections; beer, soda and water sales; table clean up; set up and break down of the grounds. If you can help, contact Laura Dougherty. Part of the proceeds from the event will go to Miles of Hope Breast Cancer Foundation.
If you cannot volunteer, but would like to attend the Ribfest, mark your calendar! See the Ribfest Website for details.
Don’t Forget These Fun Miles of Hope Events
Help raise funds for people affected by breast cancer in the Hudson Valley.
Goals for Hope, Saturday August 1 at the LaGrange Soccer Complex on Stringham Road. We have a full roster of hundreds of players! Food vendors will be there. Kids can enjoy the day camp and obstacle course. Come cheer on the teams at this incredible fundraiser for Miles of Hope.
Walk for Hope, Sunday September 27 at James Baird State Park. Ready, set, walk! This is our flagship event. Read more, sign up, sponsor, donate, or buy a road sign for our flagship event. Pre-registration is just $25. Kids under 12 walk for free with a registered walker. Dogs on a leash are welcome.
Order a Road Sign in Honor or Memory of a Loved One
At the annual Walk for Hope this year, Miles of Hope is offering another way for you to honor or remember a loved one who has battled breast cancer. These road signs will be placed along the route and will give inspiration to all of us. Each road sign costs $150. Orders must be placed by September 1, 2009. Click to order and thank you for your support!
