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DAVID MAUS FOUNDATION HOSTS 5TH ANNUAL CELEBRITY GOLF TOURNAMENT AT CHAMPIONSGATE GOLF CLUB AND RESORT
Date: March 11th, 2009
Contacts: Nicole Fogus, Marketing Manager
(407) 548-2066; nfogus@vtaig.com
The David Maus Foundation will hold its 5th Annual Celebrity Golf Tournament on Monday, May 18th at the award winning Champions Gate Golf Club and Resort to benefit the Ronald McDonald Houses of Central Florida and the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation. Advanced Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery is the Title Sponsor of the event for the third consecutive year.
When: Sunday, May 17, 2009 – Meet the Pros Event, 7pm
Monday, May 18, 2009 – Tournament Day, Shotgun start at 8:30am
Where: ChampionsGate Golf Resort (8101 Champions Circle, Champions Gate, FL)
Register:
- Go to www.DavidMausGolf.com and download registration information under Forms
- Email nfogus@vtaig.com
- Call 407-548-2066
Since 2005 the David Maus Foundation has held an annual Celebrity Golf Tournament to raise money for charitable organizations dedicated to helping children with life-threatening illnesses and their families. Last year’s golf tournament raised $115,000 for the Florida Children’s Hospital, the Ronald McDonald Houses and the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation.
“This year marks a significant point for our foundation because we have been fortunate enough to contribute to such amazing charities over five years. We love these two charities we are sponsoring, especially the Ronald McDonald House because we see the impact they make in the lives of children and their families. We are honored to help them,” said David Maus, Chairman of the Board.
The event begins on Sunday, May 17th in the event at the ChampionsGate Clubhouse for a “Meet the Pros” event where guests will enjoy food, entertainment, a Silent Auction and the chance to meet the Celebrity players. On Monday, May 18th, participants can register, take part in a Pro Golfer Clinic and a shotgun start at 8:30am.
Thanks to our Celebrity Players volunteering their time and the sponsors who make this event a success, the David Maus Foundation has been able to underwrite two rooms at the Ronald McDonald Houses, taking away the worry of overnight costs so families can spend precious time with their child in the hospital.
The following celebrities will be donating their time for the event: Vinny Testaverde, Anthony Bowie, Mike Cullear, Sam Jones, Mercury Morris, Dom McNeal, Dennis Rasmussen, Dwight Stephenson, Fred Marion, Rickey Jackson, Barry Larkin, John Mobley, Johnny Rembert, Derrick Childs, Curtis Leskanic, Heathcliff Slocumb, Bruce Armstrong, Keith Byars, Tim Johnson, Earl Holms, Jim Lewis, Rocky Roe, Hassan Jones, and many more.
A special thanks to the following companies and teams participating in this year’s event: Title Sponsor: Advanced Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery and Medical Hair Restoration; R.L.Haines Construction, Ben’s Paint Supplies, Clear Channel Communications, David Maus Toyota, REW Landscaping, Ruggie Wealth, Team Mehre, WESH, WFTV, WKCF, WKMG, WRDQ, and David Maus Volkswagen. And a thanks to the tournament’s Official Hotel, Omni Resort and Spa, for their support in providing overnight stay assistance.
In-kind contributions have been provided by Universal Studios, Loews Portofino Hotel at Universal Studios, EA Sports, the Walt Disney Swan Dolphin Hotel, Ritz Carlton of Grande Lakes, Wydham Hotels and Resorts, Vitality Wellness and Spa, The Peabody Orlando, Real Deal Memorabilia, Hyatt Regency Bonaventure, Kelly Portrait Studios, Sky Hotels, Kon Studio of Photography, and Rosen Centre Hotels.
About David Maus Foundation
The David Maus Foundation, formed in 2005 by David Maus, focuses its support on helping organizations that improve the lives of children who are seriously ill and their families. The Foundation holds special events throughout the year to raise funds and awareness for these local Central Florida charities. The David Maus Foundation has donated over $130,000 to such charities as: Camp Boggy Creek, Children’s Miracle Network and the Ronald McDonald House.
About the Leavitt Companies/ Advanced Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery
Dr. Matt L. Leavitt founded Advanced Dermatology, the first of the Leavitt Companies, in 1989. Dr. Leavitt also founded and is currently Medical Director of Medical Hair Restoration. The Leavitt Companies is headquartered in Florida and is comprised of several entities amongst which are Advanced Dermatology, Ameriderm, and AmeriResearch. Advanced Dermatology has more than 57 offices in six states nationwide (predominantly in the state of Florida) and has more than 91 dermatology physicians and providers. Advanced Dermatology provides a comprehensive scope of medical services ranging from general dermatology and skin cancer specialists to all cosmetic dermatology and plastic surgery procedures. It is the largest Dermatology practice in the country today.
DAVID MAUS FOUNDATION SUPPORTS RIDE FOR THE CHILDREN
Date: October, 2008
Contacts: Nicole Fogus, Marketing Manager
(407) 548-2066; nfogus@vtaig.com
The David Maus Foundation participated in the 12th Annual Ride for the Children event in Daytona Beach, Florida to raise funds and awareness for Camp Boggy Creek, an camp created for children with chronic and life-threatening illnesses.
The event began on October 14, 2006 with a Pre-Ride Party for all sponsors and Ride participants to enjoy an evening of dinner and entertainment at one of Daytona Beach’s elite hotel, the Daytona Beach Hilton. The next day riders from all over the country got on their motorcycles and rode for the cause. The David Maus Foundation was honored to be a part of this event as everyone came together to raise funds for such an outstanding organization.
Camp Boggy Creek is a year round camp for seriously ill children and offer weeklong summer sessions for the children and family retreat weekends for the whole family. There is no charge to the children or families who come to Boggy Creek. The Mission of Camp Boggy Creek is to enrich the lives of children who have chronic or life threatening illnesses by creating camping experiences that are memorable, exciting, fun, empowering, physically safe and medically sound.
In 1995, Bruce Rossmeyer, owner of Daytona Harley-Davidson became involved with Camp Boggy Creek. After visiting this amazing Camp for children with chronic and life threatening illnesses, he pledged to raise $1,000,000 within ten years. Thanks to the support and help from so many motorcycle enthusiasts and sponsors such as the Foundation, over $2,000,000 has been generated since inception.
The David Maus Foundation honored Camp Boggy Creek during its 1st Annual Celebrity Golf Tournament in 2005, raising over $20,000 for the charity and bringing awareness to the need children with life-threatening illnesses have to be in a camp style environment with other children.
DAVID MAUS FOUNDATION ANNOUCES BRUNCH WWE SUPERSTARS
Date: March 30, 2008
Contacts: Nicole Fogus, Marketing Manager
(407) 548-2066; nfogus@vtaig.com
The David Maus Foundation donated a check for $47,500 to the Make A Wish Foundation of Central and North Florida today at the star-studded Bacon, Bagels and Biceps Brunch presented by the David Maus Foundation and the WWE.
WWE Superstars such as Batista, Rey Mysterio, Jimmy Hart and Candice Michelle as well as entertainment Celebrity Raven Symone were guests of the Brunch at the Rosen Centre Hotel speaking with the fans and meeting the 50 Make A Wish families from all across the country.
The Bacon, Bagels and Biceps Brunch was originally created to give fans a chance to view their favorite wrestlers in a more informal session and ask questions of various WWE Superstars while enjoying a delicious brunch. Since its inception, the brunch also recognizes the WWE Circle of Champions, children with life-threatening illnesses who attend WrestleMania through various wish-granting agencies, especially the Make A Wish Foundation.
“This was one of the best events we have ever put together. The smiles on the faces of these children was incredible and we were thrilled to make it an event they will remember forever,” said David Maus, Chairman of the Board.
The WWE flew in 50 Make A Wish children from the 50 U.S. states whose wish was to either meet a specific wrestler or go to WrestleMania. The David Maus Foundation stepped in to provide the children with a fun-filled weekend starting on Monday with a lunch at Universal Studios Orlando. Courtesy of Universal Studios, who donated a sound stage, equipment and free passes, the children and their families were able to meet John Cena, Chris Jericho, Mickey James and many more. The children and their families also attended the Bacon, Bagels and Biceps Brunch courtesy of the WWE.
The David Maus Foundation was founded in 2005 by David Maus and a team of volunteers to raise money for charitable organizations dedicated to helping children and their families dealing with life-threatening illness. In three years, the Foundation has donated over $330,000 to local charities such as Ronald McDonald Houses of Central Florida, Camp Boggy Creek, Children’s Miracle Network and Give Kids the World.
For more information and to see which WWE Superstars will be attending the brunch, please visit the Bacon, Bagels and Biceps Brunch Web site, www.wm24brunch.com. This web site provides fans with information on the event, seating and directions. To contact the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Central and Northern Florida visit wishcentral.org.
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SPRING FLING EGG HUNT FOR PATIENTS AT FLORIDA CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL DONATED BY THE DAVID MAUS FOUNDATION
Date: March 10, 2008
Contacts: Nicole Fogus, Marketing Manager
(407) 548-2066; nfogus@vtaig.com
The David Maus Foundation is proud to host the Spring Fling Egg Hunt for the young patients at the Florida Children’s Hospital this Tuesday, March 11th with a fun-filled afternoon of arts and crafts including decorating their own Egg Hunt Bag, an Egg Hunt and other decoration activities. The afternoon will be concluded with a pizza dinner.
When: Tuesday, March 11, 2008
Media Availability from 2:00 – 3:00pm (All interested media must meet in the main lobby at 1:45pm for escort to the Florida Children’s Hospital)
Where: Florida Children’s Hospital at Florida Hospital Orlando
601 East Rollins Street, Orlando, FL 32804
The Florida Children’s Hospital is the newest charity to the David Maus Foundation family of charities and has been caring for children in this community for 100 years. In 1999, Florida Children’s Hospital was officially formed as a “hospital within a hospital” and today treats one out of every two children in Orlando’s tri-county area.
“After visiting the staff and the patients of the Florida Children’s Hospital you want to do all you can to put a smile on the children currently at the hospital. We can’t wait to make this a special day for them and look forward to visiting them in the future,” said David Maus, Chairman of the Board.
The David Maus Foundation is a non-profit, 501c3 foundation formed in 2005 by David Maus and a group of volunteers. The Foundation focuses its support on organizations devoted to helping children with life-threatening or serious illness and their family. The Foundation holds special events throughout the year to raise funds and awareness for these local Central Florida charities. The David Maus Foundation has donated over $330,000 to such charities as: Camp Boggy Creek, Children’s Miracle Network, Give Kids the World and the Ronald McDonald Houses of Central Florida.