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Fundraising Event Mixes Wii Gaming and Specialty Martinis
Wii-Tini Raises Money for Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Team in Training
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PHOENIX, AZ--(Marketwire - August 20, 2008) - Majerle's Sports Grill in downtown Phoenix will
host the inaugural Wii-Tini fundraising event, combining specialty martinis
and competitive Wii™ gaming for charity on Saturday, September 6 from
7:00 PM to 11:00 PM. All proceeds will benefit The Leukemia & Lymphoma
Society's Team in Training®.
There are a limited number of tickets available to the exclusive community
fundraising event. Each ticket provides admission to Majerle's Sports
Grill for a night of interactive Wii gaming, one of Majerle's specialty
martinis, delicious appetizers and one complimentary door prize ticket.
There will be six Wii stations that will feature live competitions in
tennis, baseball, bowling and golf.
"We are looking forward to raising awareness for The Leukemia & Lymphoma
Society's Team in Training efforts by hosting an evening of fun and
competitive gaming mixed with great food and specialty drinks," said A.J.
Sulka, managing partner at Majerle's Sports Grill. "We are excited to
partner with a remarkable group of 13 Valley women runners whose hard work
in organizing this event will result in 100 percent of the Wii-Tini
proceeds going toward cancer research and eradicating blood cancer."
The Wii-Tini event includes a fundraising silent auction for Wii consoles
and games from Game Crazy, autographed sports memorabilia, luxury vacations
and glamorous spa packages. To purchase tickets, visit
http://wiitini.eventbrite.com. For more information or to make a donation
without attending the event, email Wii.Tini@gmail.com or visit the website
at www.ourteamevents.com.
Majerle's Sports Grill, located at 24 North 2nd Street in Phoenix is
donating all the food and drinks, as well as providing closed access for
ticketholders to the 9-Lounge and the Cotton Club VIP room. Other generous
sponsors of the event include Game Crazy, Super Hero Photography and EFS
Productions.
Our Team in Training consists of 13 friends who have come together to train
for the Nike Women's Marathon and raise money for the Leukemia & Lymphoma
Society. The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Team in Training is the world's
largest endurance sports training program providing coaching and support
for people to cross the finish line at marathons, half marathons,
triathlons and 100-mile cycling events. Over 360,000 participants have
raised more than $850 million for lifesaving cancer research and to help
blood cancer patients live longer, better lives.
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