There are many ways you can support The Frances Pope Memorial Foundation's efforts in providing much needed assistance to families caring for a child with cancer. You can make a difference by supporting The Foundation's two annual events - Friendship Ball (February) and Golf Classic Outing (June), by making a donation in Memory of Loved Ones, In Honor of or In Lieu of gifts for birthdays, weddings and anniversaries. All donations to The Foundation are tax-deductible as allowable by law. Contact us for more information.

Support our Annual Friendship Ball

Friday, February 10th, 2012

Honoring

Michael Murphy and Joseph Smith

at The Pierre Hotel

2 East 61st Street, New York City

Click on this link for directions to The Pierre Hotel

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Join The Frances Pope Memorial Foundation's circle of friends for a fun filled evening that includes dinner, live music, dancing, our wonderful "New York New York" Auction, non cash Casino and "Give a Kid a Chance" Super Raffle. Click on link to learn more about our Annual Friendship Ball and view photos from last year's event. 

Cocktails: 6:30pm  /  New York, NY Auction & Casino: 6:30 to 10:30pm

Dinner & Dancing: 8:00pm to Midnight  /  Drawing of Raffle: 11pm

If you have any questions or would like more information please call 212-772-8616 or email Mary O'Dowd at maryodowd@francespopefoundation.org
or Mary Neary at MaryNry@aol.com

There are several ways you can lend your support to help make this year's Friendship Ball our best yet!

Event Sponsor Opportunities (click on Sponsor Name below to purchase)

Premium Table and Ticket Sponsor Opportunities

   Friends of Franny Table for Ten (10) is $4,000        Individual Dinner Tickets are $400

Tables & Tickets Deadline: Monday, February 6th, 2012

If you have any questions or would like more information, please call 212-772-8616 or email maryodowd@francespopefoundation.org or call Mary Neary at MaryNry@aol.com

 I'm NOT ABLE TO ATTEND but would like to make a donation

• Purchase "Give a Kid a Chance" Raffle Tickets: You can make a difference by purchasing our "Give a Kid a Chance" raffle tickets. Drawing will be held on February 11th, 2011, at our Annual Friendship Ball at The Pierre Hotel, NYC. You must be at least 18 years old to purchase a raffle ticket.  Winner need not be present to win.
  

Give a Kid a Chance • Super Raffle with Cash Prizes

First Prize: $15,000*            Second Prize: $7,500*                Third Prize: $2,500*

                               Raffle Tickets: $50 Each                                        

                        Only 1,000 Raffle Tickets Will Be  Sold                             

*Note: If 1,000 raflle tickets are not sold, prizes will be calculated accordingly

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•  Purchase an Ad in our Souvenir Dinner Journal: You can make a difference by purchasing an advertisement in our Dinner Journal. Create your own special message to: Congratulate our 2012 Honorees, Remember Loved Ones, or acknowledge your Support of the Foundation's Efforts.

           Dinner Journal Rates:      

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**** Special PRE Event Valentine's Day Raffle ***

Win a Valentine's Day Weekend at the luxurious Pierre Hotel in NYC - February 10th-12th, 2012

Dance the night away at our Annual Friendship Ball then retire to a magnificent room at The Pierre Hotel to enjoy  a wonderful Valentine’s weekend in New York City. Check into the hotel on Friday afternoon, February 10, 2012 and checkout on Sunday, February 12, 2012.

Raffle tickets: $100 each

The Deadline to purchase Valentine Raffle Tickets was Wednesday, January 11th, 2012 at 8pm

Drawing took place Thursday, Januery 12th, 2012

• Donate Auction Prizes for our New York, New York Auction: Each year, as part of the evening’s festivities, we run our ever-popular New York, New York Auction.  To do so, we rely on donation of prizes, which provide a fun and effective vehicle for raising funds.  This year, we are seeking your assistance in helping to donate or help us find auction prizes to make this the most successful Friendship Ball ever! Donations to the Foundation are tax deductible as allowable by law.

Auction Prize Suggestions:

Below are a number of auction prize ideas to help you quickly identify any items you may be able to donate or help us secure.  

Restaurants: Gift Certificates to some of our great New York restaurants
Trips: Exciting getaway destinations
Airline Tickets: Round-trip tickets or Frequent Flyer Miles (in any increments)
Hotel Stays: Hotel rooms or suites in the New York Metropolitan area
Cruises:                   Package for two (2) – or more
Fashion/Jewelry: Furs, designer clothing and jewelry
Spas/Beauty Salon: Gift Certificates/Packages to spas in the NY Metropolitan area, Beauty/Spa Products
Electronics: TVs, Computers, iPads, Kindles, NOOKs, XBOX, etc.
NY Sporting Events: Take Me Out To ALL the Ball Games!!  And don’t forget Hockey!!
Celebrity Endorsed: Jerseys, balls, bats, hats, etc.
Theater Tickets: Broadway, Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall, Off Broadway, All Around the Town
Other Prize Ideas: Crystal, Luggage, Gift Certificates, Fine Wines, etc.
 

Donations To The Foundation Are Tax Deductible As Allowable By Law.

JOIN US AT OUR UPCOMING GOLF CLASSIC OUTING: June 2012
The Frances Pope Memorial Foundation Annual Golf Classic will be held in June 2012 - date and details will be posted in early Spring 2012.  Enjoy a fabulous day of golf with The Frances Pope Foundation's wonderful circle of friends which includes Brunch, Golf, Cocktails and Dinner and help us support our families caring for a child with cancer. Subscribe to our mailing list located at the bottom of our home page to receive updates or contact us.