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Team Gov Invitational 2005
The original concept of the TGI came from Todd McGovern,
known to friends as “Gov” and thus the event’s
namesake. When Todd was originally diagnosed with stage IV colorectal
cancer on July 18, 2004, he refused to become just another statistic.
Instead, he focused his energy on beating cancer and, as a goal,
started planning a victory celebration to be held one year later.
That celebration has become the Team Gov Invitational, and will
now also serve as an annual fundraiser for Seas It, a nonprofit
cancer charity founded by Todd’s wife Amanda that promotes
recovery through recreation for cancer patients who seek to recapture
positive thinking and to regain control over their lives.
The day’s events will consist of a series of competitive activities
for all ages such as volleyball, kayaking, beach flags, a run-swim-run,
a sandcastle contest and a three-legged race. There will be a cookout
lunch and an awards ceremony for the winning team. Pre-registration
is required for the event as there are a limited number of beach
badges available.
Events
will begin at 10:30AM at the Allenhurst Beach Club (one block from
check-in.) Several recreation-themed raffles will be held throughout
the day; raffle items will include a surfboard donated by Spellbinders
Surf Shop in Allenhurst, a bicycle from the Peddler in Long Branch,
a Kayak from the Jersey Paddler in Brick and a snowboard with bindings
donated by Burton.
The Team Gov Invitational has been designed to increase awareness
of Seas It’s mission, to raise money for its programs, and
to personify its spirit by providing the opportunity for all participants
to “seize the day.”
Please join us for this special celebration.
| DATE: |
Saturday July 22nd, 2006 – rain or shine |
| TIME: |
9AM: Registration begins |
| LOCATION: |
Registration: 108 Corlies Avenue, Allenhurst, NJ
Events: Allenhurst Beach Club, Allenhurst, NJ |
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*The beach is one block from registration site* |
| BRING: |
Towels, sunscreen, beach chairs (optional) |
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