August 28, 2008- Small Church of 20 Increases Attendance With one Man’s Testimony

Wades Baptist Church in Screven County, Georgia has never had more than twenty people attend at once in the past fifteen years but brain tumor survivor, Warren “Kyle” Jeffers testimony would change all that by reviving hope with words and a band called Bent But Not Broken. Read Kyle’s letter of hope to TMF.
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August 22, 2008 - The Plumstead Inn Beefs Up Dollars for Quality of Life Research

The Plumstead Inn on West State Street, Media, PA, held its annual beef 'n' beer fundraiser on Sunday, August 17th for the Tug McGraw Foundation and the Shoup Family. The event, which raised $5000, drew local attendees including, Tug's son, Mark McGraw. Locals were entertained by Philadelphia native singer/songwriter Skip Denenberg. Dom Marra, manager of the Plumstead, said "our third annual event was a blast. Everyone had fun and opened their hearts and their wallets!"
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August 21, 2008 - Famed Running Author and Coach Jenny Hadfield On a Personal Mission for the Tug McGraw Foundation

Jenny Hadfield, co-author of "Marathoning for Mortals" an accomplished adventure racer, coach, and fitness expert who has trained thousands of athletes is setting out to do the extreme this October with her with her brother Scott; TMF board member Jeff McMahon of Tim McGraw and the Dancehall Doctors; and her husband John Bingham, aka "the Penguin," best-selling author of "No Need for Speed," and "The Courage to Start," as well as a Runner's World columnist and bon vivant. Together they will tackle 25 intensely rugged miles over 11,000 feet of elevation change in the Grand Canyon to raise awareness and funds for the Tug McGraw Foundation.

Jenny has inspired and encouraged so many others to run, including me and the many members of Team McGraw. Her journey this fall is much more personal than just running for a cause; she is running in memory of her father Roy who passed away two years ago from a brain tumor. So let’s rally behind Jenny and support the coach who has given endlessly to others.  Run Jenny Run-Jennifer Brusstar
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August 19, 2008 - TMF President to Speak at the 2008 Planned Giving Day Conference for the Planned Giving Council of Greater Philadelphia

On Wednesday, October 15, 2008 at the Union League in Philadelphia, PA, President and CEO of TMF will be the keynote speaker for Keeping the Dream Alive. The annual one day conference offers advanced, intermediate and fundamentals tracks for seasoned gift-planning professionals, attorneys and financial planners, as well for those just starting in planned giving. Attendees will expand their understanding of a broad range of topics including, Legacy Giving Building Blocks, The Art of the Ask, Bolder Giving in Extraordinary Times and The Fundamentals of Starting a Planned Giving Program.
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