FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 18, 2008

On Friday, August 15, and Saturday, August 16, 2008, community supporters turned out in droves to support two very different events with one common goal: to raise funds for and awareness of pediatric cancer research and patient care at Roswell Park Cancer Institute.

On Friday, August 15, the Statler Towers were transformed into a Miami hot spot for Summer Heat, a South Beach-themed event to benefit Carly’s Club at Roswell Park. Thanks to the generosity of more than 500 attendees and sponsors, Summer Heat raised more than $150,000. The event was sponsored by Georgetown Capital and presented by The Aquamarine Group. Additional sponsors include Time Warner Cable, Lounge 22, Drape Kings and Regent Broadcasting (WBLK, WYRK, WJYE, JACK-FM).

The sixth annual Carly’s Crossing was held on Saturday, August 16, at Gallagher Beach on Lake Erie. More than 300 participants swam in timed and non-competitive courses, raising more than $85,000. Carly’s Crossing was sponsored by Creditors Interchange.

See photos and read additional details about both events at www.CarlysClub.org.

ABOUT CARLY’S CLUB: Carly’s Club for Kids and Cancer Research at Roswell Park Cancer Institute exists to offer support programs to make life more manageable for children diagnosed with cancer and their families, and to raise funds for pediatric cancer research seeking cures at Roswell Park Cancer Institute. Carly's Club is managed by the Roswell Park Alliance Foundation, an independent 501(C)(3) not-for-profit organization. For more information, visit www.CarlysClub.org or call 716-845-4100.