Northwest Dallas County APA raised $470 for Susan G. Komen for the Cure during two separate events. League Operator Lori Way donated two Action pool cues that were raffled off to raise money for the charity—both were signed by APA spokesperson Jeannette Lee “The Black Widow” and Robin Dodson. The first drawing was held during the 2011 Summer Awards Ceremony on Sept. 25, with Jonathan Bearfield becoming the first winner. The second cue was raffled off during the 2011 Top Gun Tournament on Nov. 11— Tony St. Clair was the lucky recipient of that cue.
For more information on Susan G. Komen for the Cure please visit komen.org; and for more information on Northwest Dallas County APA visit nwdallas.apaleagues.com.
If you were at Cue Ball Billiards in Bakersfield, Calif., Halloween weekend you might have thought you stumbled into a costume party. But in reality, the men wearing bras weren’t trying to win a costume contest, they were “supporting” a good cause. APA of Bakersfield held a 9-Ball Singles tournament to raise money for the American Cancer Society and Breast Cancer awareness. In addition to the $10 entry fee, all participants had to wear a bra.
League Operator Michelle Henry wanted the tournament to be a fun event. “We used APA rules, but no handicaps,” Henry said. “Each player was given three life lines—ask a friend (coaching time-out), use a friend (have someone else shoot one shot for them), and pass (turn the table over to the opponent without penalty). The tournament was about having fun and raising money and we did both.” A total of $400 was raised for the American Cancer Society.
Thirty-nine players participated in the modified single elimination tournament that saw Ryan Bonilla take 1st Place. Wayne Moore won the Biggest Supporter prize. Moore was voted best dressed and best attitude by the participants.
For more information on the American Cancer Society visit cancer.org; and for more information on the APA of Bakersfield visit bakersfield.apaleagues.com.
During the month of October, APA of Maryland sent a flier to all teams requesting donations for the Susan G. Komen Foundation. For a $3 donation players received an APA Pink Ribbon patch, and for a $15 donation they received an APA Shoot for the Cure t-shirt. Over 400 patches and 200 t-shirts were sent out, with the local APA Office donating the cost of the patches and t-shirts. Thanks to the generosity of APA members, $4,239 was collected for the cause!
For more information on the Susan G. Komen Foundation visit komen.org, and for more information on the APA of Maryland visit apapool.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.
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.
Rack Daddy’s in Dallas, Texas was the place to be on Oct. 27! Plano Collin County APA held its 2nd Annual tournament to benefit Susan G. Komen for the Cure. The event, which wrapped up Breast Cancer Awareness Month, drew more than 50 people. While a large majority participated in the double elimination 8-Ball tournament, many showed up with a donation to receive a coveted pink rubber ducky. Everyone who participated in the tournament or made a donation received an APA pink ribbon patch. League Operator Sam Holliday also collected donations by playing challenge matches—giving participants a chance to win an “I Beat the LO” patch while contributing to a worthy cause. Several skill level 7 members also donated their time, playing challenge matches against individuals shooting for an “I Beat a SL7” patch. By the time the final ball dropped, $880 had been collected for the charity!
For more information about Susan G. Komen for the Cure please visit komen.org, and for more on the Plano Collin County APA go to 8onthebreak.com.
