2009 Mellon United Keymorada Invitational Fishing Tournament
May 28, 2009, 9:00 a.m.
The 2009 Mellon United Keymorada Invitational Fishing Tournament to benefit The Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America (CCFA) has just concluded and is proud to announce that it has raised over $400,000 for the CCFA, for the second year in a row. Along with its numerous Sponsors, over 313 law firms throughout Florida and the United States have joined forces to raise awareness of Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis. These law firms, which usually go head to head in the courtroom, have found common ground in the battle against these debilitating diseases that often afflict children. The 2009 LexisNexis Law Firm Challenge Champion was Grossman Roth, P.A., of Miami, for the fourth consecutive year.
The Tournament is the brainchild of two brothers, Mitchell and Glenn Widom, attorneys in Miami with Bilzin Sumberg and Silver Garvett & Henkel, who have co-chaired the event since 2005 after Mitch's daughter, Taylor, was diagnosed with Crohn's. In only five years, thanks to the incredible support of the Tournament's Sponsors, Participants and Guides, the Keymorada has raised over $1.7 million for the CCFA, and has been recognized at its national convention as "The Most Unique Event in the Country".
Chris Hamaway of New York is the 2009 Krieger Keymorada Grand Champion and in addition to his trophy and beautiful Kreiger Tidal Wave Chronometer, received an invitation to the prestigious IGFA Championship Series. Captain Steve Leopold, out of Holiday Isle Marina, received top honors as the 2009 Keymorada Grand Champion Guide.
The Tournament takes place each year during the second week of May. The 2009 event was held at Hawks Cay Resort, in Duck Key, Florida, Florida. If you are interested in fishing, participating as a Law Firm Challenger or as a Tournament Sponsor, more information can be found on the Tournament's website at: www.keymoradafishing.com or by e-mailing Mitch Widom at mwidom@bilzin.com, or Glenn Widom at gwidom@sghpa.com.
Contact info:
Mitch Widom
Bilzin Sumberg Baena Price & Axelrod LLP
305-607-7042
Glenn L. Widom
Silver Garvett & Henkel, P.A.
786-683-4500
Go Green, Go Digital with CCFA Newsletters
CCFA is proud of the high return on donated dollars to our mission critical programs. In these times, going digital is also a great way to ensure that expenses are managed and financial objectives will be met. We hope you will enjoy the convenience of our new e-newsletter as we capitalize on the multiple advantages and opportunities of electronic publishing. By maximizing the benefits of online distribution, we can all feel better about serving the CCFA mission, and our world.
We are no longer producing print based versions of CCFA Florida Chapter newsletter, THE ADVOCATE, but will supply copies for readers who may not have access to the web. We are going to send a postcard designed to make readers aware of our policy to go green in the coming weeks. We have a great opportunity to contribute to both our mission and quest for a greener environment. Starting with the next issue of our CCFA Florida Chapter newsletter, we will publish THE ADVOCATE exclusively online. The content and design will remain unchanged…however we will not be filling your mailbox with additional paper. Now, you can simply download the newsletter by visiting our local CCFA chapter page online at (www.ccfa.org/chapters/florida). Alternatively, you can send your email address to kkeohane@ccfa.org and we'll be sure to include you and any of your friends on our e-newsletter distribution list.
***Save The Date***
July 19 - 24, 2009
Our 2009 session will be held at Camp Twin Lakes in Rutledge, GA. Camp applications will be available in January 2009 for campers (ages 7-16), Leaders-in-Training (ages 17-18), and volunteers (ages 19 and up).
Learn more about Camp Oasis
For more information contact Natalie Blake, Florida Chapter Development Coordinator at 561-218-2929 or email nblake@ccfa.org
Summer 2008 Chapter Newsletter
THE ADVOCATE
