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Issue: # 3
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June 8th, 2007
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Robert Thiessen Caddies for US Open
Champion Retief Goosen at Memphis
 Canadian Robert Thiessen joined the Caddy for a Cure "family" this past week in Memphis at the Stanford St. Jude Championship.
The 57 year young executive from Toronto carried the bag the entire 18 holes and had the time of his life with one of the best players in the world.
Retief, being the gentleman that he is, was a pure joy to be around as he hit shot after shot, showing Robert why he is ranked as one of the top 5 players in the world.
Helped immensely by world class caddie and nice guy Colin Byrne, Robert did an excellent job at his first attempt at looping and fulfilled a dream and passion he has had for years.
"I want to play Augusta, Pebble Beach, and a few other things.....but this was one of my dreams for a long time and I am so grateful to have been able to do this," said Robert after his terrific day with Retief.
Thiessen also went on to say, "This is something I will never forget and will definitely do again!"
St. Jude Children's Hospital was the Host Site charity recipient this week. What a special privilege it was for Caddy For A Cure to know how many families will be helped as a result of Robert's great day.
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PADRAIG HARRINGTON ADDED TO FIRESTONE
European Padraig Harrington has been added to the stellar line-up of players at the WGC Bridgestone at Firestone Country Club in August. "Paddy" joins KJ Choi, Jim Furyk, Davis Love, and Justin Rose for this spectacular chance of a golfing lifetime. Scott Sanders carried Padraig's bag last year and become Harrington Fan # 1. Ronan Flood, one of the best caddies in the world, will help as Padraig's regular caddie. See the world-class skills of this 4-time European Ryder Cupper. Padraig can play!
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DUDLEY HART, KENNY PERRY, COMING TO MICHIGAN BUICK OPEN
The opportunity of a lifetime is coming to Michigan for the first time at the Buick Open in Grand Blanc at Warwick Hills. Former Champion Kenny Perry is available, as well as Gator Dudley Hart. Both players are recognized on Tour as some of the nicest guys out there. Kenny did a CFAC day last year at the Colonial and participants Steven and David Smith are still talking about it. This auction is "LIVE" now..... CLICK HERE TO BID |
ADIDAS SHIRTS AND HATS TO EVERY CFAC WINNER
Caddy For A Cure is proud to have Adidas as their official clothing supplier for all winning participants and CFAC staff. These are some of the finest garments made today with their exclusive "Clima Cool" materials. Adidas - Making sure to keep the winning caddies for a day cool and comfortable in all temperatures. Thanks Adidas and PGA Tour representative Irek Myskow for all you do for CFAC !!!!
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CADDY FOR A CURE CHARITY SPOTLIGHT:
FANCONI ANEMIA RESEARCH FUND
Caddy for a Cure is proud to have the Fanconi Anemia Research Fund as one of its main recipients each week from the proceeds. FA has benefited greatly from CFAC, not only financially, but also from increased awareness around the world about this lethal disease.
Because of the research sponsored by the Fund, youngsters with FA now have a much greater likelihood of surviving bone marrow transplants. Additionally, thirteen Fanconi anemia genes have now been identified, including one (FANCDI) that is identical to one of the breast cancer susceptibility genes, BRCA2. Further research has ascertained that the FA genes play a key role in genomic stability and DNA repair, thus making research into FA applicable not only to the FA patients in the world, but to millions who acquire such cancers as breast, ovarian, prostate, and pancreatic. Thus, funds raised for FA potentially benefit millions. The Fanconi Anemia Research Fund has also been awarded Charity Navigator's highest rating, Four Stars, for its stewardship of donated funds.
Christian and Calen Collins are easily defined as some of CFAC's best friends, but more importantly as the impetus behind Caddy For A Cure and what has turned in to something that is generating much good for many.
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Thank you for your interest in Caddy for a Cure. We move along each week growing in strength, interest, past winners, sponsors, and friends like you.
Beyond participating and donating, the best thing you could do to help us would be to forward this mail to your address book and encourage them to sign up for the newsletter. By this growth, we will undoubtedly see more families and individuals far less fortunate than ourselves helped immensely. Please click the Forward email link provided below to send to your friends.
If you would find it in your heart to donate today to Caddy for a Cure, we would be most appreciative. Please, I humbly ask you to consider a $25, $50, $100 or more tax deductible donation today. Please go to the site (www.caddyforacure.com) and go to the Donate Here link on the lower left of the Homepage. Every donation is greatly appreciated and will be used to raise more funds for all the charities we support each week.
Sincerely
Russ Holden
Caddy for a Cure Founder
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