After holding three more tournaments during the month of October, APA of San Antonio wrapped up their month-long charity drive by participating in the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Light the Night Walk. APA of San Antonio had 26 walkers involved in the event that took place on Oct. 22 at Hemisfair Park—they were among the top 5 “Friends and Family” teams participating.
The APA team exceeded their fundraising goal of $5,000 by raising $5,170 during the month-long charity drive.
For more information about the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society visit leukemia-lymphoma.org, and for more information on APA of San Antonio visit sanantonio.apaleagues.com.
The Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill APA’s female players have come together to play pool AND make a difference in the fight against breast cancer. Since 2006, the APA Ladies “Tour for the Cure” offers local area female players the chance to get together for some great competition while also raising money to help find a cure for breast cancer. Leslie Boulware, APA member since 1993, is the brains behind the tour and serves as Tournament Director. By her side, serving as the Executive Director of Operations, is Karl Kurak, APA member since 2003.
The APA Ladies “Tour for the Cure” consists of eight, one-day tournaments a year. The tour alternates between 8-ball and 9-ball handicapped tournaments and the skill levels of the women participating vary, everything from a skill level 2 to a couple of skill level 7’s. The tour sells 30 to 40 tour cards a year and averages 20 players per event. The tournaments rotate through local APA host locations that choose to participate, with Buck’s Billiards in Raleigh, NC and On The Snap Billiards in Fuquay Varina, NC being the main sponsor locations. So far, the APA Ladies “Tour for the Cure” has raised over $6,000.00 towards the fight against breast cancer.
As tour director, Leslie Boulware states, “We are very proud of what we have done over the past years. It is a fantastic opportunity for the women in our area to get to know each other, to raise money and awareness for a great cause, and to have our own tournament to take part in. It is always a fun day, full of ‘pinkness,’ pool and camaraderie.”
For more information on the Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill APA visit apa-raleigh.com.
During Western Nebraska APA’s Annual 9-Ball Fun & Cash Singles Tournament, $1,500 in prize money was up for grabs. The event was held on Feb. 12 at three different locations in Sidney, Neb.— Silver Dollar, Harvey’s and Stewies. Forty-eight shooters competed, with the top 16 earning cash prizes. Western Nebraska APA donated the $1,500 in prize money, which meant that every dollar of the entry fee went to cancer research.
Raffle tickets were also sold, and donations were accepted. The event raised $539 for the American Cancer Society. Prizes for the raffles included t-shirts, and all tickets purchased were entered into a grand prize drawing for a leather jacket. The grand prize drawing will take place at the end of the session. The t-shirts and jacket were also donated by Western Nebraska APA.
First place in the tournament went to Barry Shepard of Kimball, Neb., who won $350. He defeated Anne Sterling of Sidney, Neb., in the finals. Sterling collected $250 for finishing in 2nd Place. Both Shepard and Sterling donated $50 of their winnings back to the cause.
Kaylee Henzie of Lodgepole, Neb., donated $15 of the $50 prize money she earned for her 9th Place tie. Royce and Beth Ann Penner of Ogallala, Neb., didn’t make it into the money round, but still made a very generous $100 donation.
For more information on the American Cancer Society visit cancer.org, and for more information on the Western Nebraska APA visit nebraska.apaleagues.com.
The Think Pink Tour is a series of 9-Ball tournaments that will be held throughout 2011 in the Virginia Beach, Va., area. There are separate men’s and women’s brackets—participants will accrue points earned during monthly events and champions will be crowned in December. A portion of all entry fees collected will go towards Susan G. Komen Passionately Pink for the Cure®. In addition to entry fees, there will be raffles and other methods to make donations at each tour stop. You don’t have to attend an event to participate in these wonderful fundraisers—donations can also be made to Southside APA League Operator Michelle Arrigo.
For more information, check out the Think Pink Tour Flyer by clicking here, visit the Southside APA website at southsideapa.com, or contact Michelle Arrigo at michellearrigo@gmail.com.
Hawaiian Brian’s in Honolulu was the place to be on Oct. 9 as they hosted the inaugural Oahu APA Shoot for the Cure. The single elimination 9-Ball tournament raised $2,250 for the Hawaii Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure.
The tournament was open to both APA members and non-members. In addition to the entry fee, participants helped raise money by soliciting pledges from sponsors. The pledges ranged from 10 cents to $1 per ball pocketed. A running ball count was kept throughout the tournament, and 811 balls were pocketed when all was said and done.
Sophina Placencia (skill level 3) won the tournament. Second place went to Steve Van Ness (skill level 7). Wendee Wilson (skill level 3) and Kevin Higuchi (skill level 7) finished in 3rd Place. Higuchi was also the Highest Pledge Earner. Prizes were donated by Oahu APA, Aflac Insurance Hawaii and Poison Billiards, and all featured a pink ribbon insignia to help support breast cancer awareness.
For more information about Susan G. Komen for the Cure please visit komen.org, and for more information on the Oahu APA visit oahu.apaleagues.com.
