September 28, 2008 – The United Mitochondrial Disease Foundation will hold its 5^th annual Fore-a-Cure Golf Tournament on Monday, October 6, 2008 at The Standard Club in Duluth, Georgia. This annual fundraiser features 18 holes of golf (4-man modified scramble) at one of Georgia’s most prestigious historic private clubs. In addition to great golf, activities include $1,000,000 shot, Hole-in–One with chance to win a luxury car, and many other exciting contests and prizes. Boxed lunches and beverages provided throughout the day with an evening Awards Dinner, featuring a fabulous BBQ, exciting raffles and a live auction. Registration and the range open at 9:00 am with a shotgun start at 11:00 am.

Sponsorship options include Platinum Sponsor at $10,000, which includes a 16 player spot, logo on tournament golf attire, sponsorship signage on two holes, banner, customized promotional activity and much more. Gold Sponsor is $5,000 with an 8 player spot and marketing recognition, Silver Sponsor is $2,500 and Bronze Sponsor is $1000 for a foursome. There are also Beverage, Dinner and Goody Bag Sponsors that range from $250-$3000. Please visit http://www.foreacuremito.org/BecomeaSponsor.html for a complete listing of sponsorship levels.

Atlanta UMDF Chapter President Chris Swinn describes the Fore-a-Cure Golf Tournament as “a fantastic event that combines a great day of golf with unique and exciting contests and prizes. It’s a fun way to support a great cause.”

UMDF Fore-a-Cure Golf Tournament sponsors include UPS, Sutherland, Heery International,The Peachtree Club, Ocean Point Developers, Service Stages, Air Tran Airways, Bank of America, The Coca Cola Company, Bizzy Bee Exterminators, Cousins Properties, Tops Prepaid Headquarters, Allstate Insurance and other generous contributors. Sponsorship opportunities are still available.

For more information, contact Ashley DiLorenzo ashleydilorenzo@yahoo.com or 770-622-5493.


About The United Mitochondrial Disease Foundation
The United Mitochondrial Disease Foundation (UMDF) is redefining hope for families affected by mitochondrial diseases - hereditary disorders, now considered as common as childhood cancers, which affect the cell's ability to produce life-sustaining energy. Our mission is to promote research for the cure and treatment of mitochondrial diseases and to provide support to affected families. You can visit their website at www.UMDF.org.


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