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Beltway Battle Against Breast Cancer

March 27, 2010

Our rugby team is holding the second annual "The Beltway Battle Against Breast Cancer." We, NOVA, are teaming with and challenging our crosstown rival, the DC Furies, to raise money for The Tigerlily Foundation.We ask you to join us in supporting such a worthwhile organization by attending the events or by providing a monetary donation.

Events

Saturday, March 27

rugby ball Match: Northern Virginia Women's Rugby Club (NOVA) vs. DC Furies
11:00 Kickoff
@ 15th & Independence, near the Holocaust Museum in Washington, DC
The cherry blossoms are on the verge of blooming and the weather is predicted to be perfect. It's our first game of the season! Come watch some great rugby. Don't forget to bring some money to buy food.

rugby ball Post-Game Social
3:00 pm
@ Hamilton's, 233 2nd St. NW
Drink specials will be offered!

rugby ballSpecial Event!
9:30 pm - midnight
@ Tortoise & The Hare. Crystal City - 567 23rd St S, Arlington, VA 22202

    Who: THUNDER KITTY, the amazing 70's/80's/90's cover band from Ottawa (lead by rugby all-star and NOVA alumna Liz King!)
    What: Drink specials w/ purchase of a wrist band
    Where: Tortoise & The Hare. Crystal City - 567 23rd St S, Arlington, VA 22202
Put on your best 80's costume and prepare yourself for a great time!

Feel free to email me with any questions. Hope to see you there (if you're local), and if not, we appreciate your support!

Rachel

DONATIONS

We would like to ask you to help by providing a cash donation. This is a great advertising opportunity for our corporate sponsors because we'll list your business information on the thank you board at the main event. It is a great way to expose your business to hundreds of people in the DC area, while at the same time helping out a worthwhile cause. Donations will be recognized in the following categories:

    Supporter - $25.00 or more
    Contributor - $50.00 or more
    Friend - $100.00 or more
    Benefactor - $250.00 or more

Individual sponsors are also highly encouraged and can be made “in honor” or “in memory” of the person of your choice.

Submit Donations Form

You can send checks (payable to Tigerlily Foundation) to:
Rachel Warden
1455 Chapin St. NW
Washington, DC 20009

DONATE YOUR BRAS AND HATS!:

Let your bra support someone else for a change! NOVA and the Furies will be collecting BRAS AND HATS (new in 2010!) at practice to be used as the crowd barrier and then donated to the Tigerlily Foundation. Please bring any bra you have that you wish to donate to your team representative by 3/25. Amelia, ameliahukoveh@yahoo.com.

Proceeds

All proceeds from Beltway Battle Against Breast Cancer events will benefit the Tigerlily Foundation, a Reston based foundation.
Their mission is as follows:

  • To educate, empower, advocate for and support young women affected by breast cancer
  • To end isolation among young adult breast cancer survivors
  • To improve the quality of life for young adult breast cancer survivors by creating vigilant self-advocates
  • To promote ferociously fearless females

Committee

Thanks goes out to the Organizing Committee!
Hayle Ziobro
Amelia Hukoveh
Mary Emma Young
Rachel Warden
Mel Rohall
Caitlyn Chione
Elishia Webster
Caitlyn MacAlpine
Katy Welter

Field Location


View 15th and Independence Rugby Field in a larger map

 

NoVA Hotline: 703.715.6888


 

 
Proceeds from this event will go to:

Tigerlily Foundation

Sponsors/Donators:

Becoming a Sponsor or Donator!