18th ANNUAL WILLIAM J. MCKEOWN, JR. GOLF CLASSIC FOR ALZHEIMER’S CARE

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(Free-Press-Release.com) April 21, 2009 -- HUNTINGDON VALLEY, PA—Every swing counts at the 18th Annual William J. McKeown, Jr. Golf Classic for Alzheimer’s Care, being presented Monday, May 18, 2009, at Philmont Country Club in suburban Philadelphia, by the McKeown Foundation.

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18th ANNUAL WILLIAM J. MCKEOWN, JR. GOLF CLASSIC FOR ALZHEIMER’S CARE

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http://www.mckeownfoundation.org

Joe McKeown and his brothers Bill and Charlie established this event after the death of their father, William, from Alzheimer’s. The McKeown Foundation has raised over $2 million for Alzheimer’s care, education and research through this event in the past 17 years. Money raised provides direct support to local families and individuals affected by Alzheimer’s. Last year’s proceeds helped Christ’s Home in Warrington, implemented a new program at the Meadowbrook School for Children and Seniors, and also benefited the Alzheimer’s Association.
“The McKeown Foundation Golf Classic is a first class event supporting a terrific cause…As someone involved with the care of those inflicted with Alzheimer’s disease, it is comforting to know an organization like the McKeown Foundation exists…
Tom Garvin - Senior Administrator
Christ’s Home Retirement Community

About the Mckeown Foundation: The McKeown Foundation was established to raise funds for Alzheimer’s care, research and education. Local nonprofit organizations that support the foundation’s mission can visit www.mckeownfoundation.org or call 215-669-7999 to apply for a grant.
About Alzheimer’s: Alzheimer’s is a form of dementia that results in extensive memory loss. The cause of Alzheimer’s is unknown, and it can occur as early as age 30. An estimated 5.1 million Americans have Alzheimer’s. For more information and facts on Alzheimer’s and related illnesses, visit the Alzheimer’s Association Web site at www.alz.org .
About the 18th Annual William J. McKeown Golf Classic:

This premier golf event attracts more than 230 golfers to the beautiful North and South courses at Philmont Country Club, a private exclusive country club located at 301 Tomlinson Road in Huntingdon Valley. The North course, designed by famed architect William S. Flynn, is well known for its immaculate condition and fast greens. The South course, designed by Willie Park Jr., is slightly less difficult, but still offers a challenge for golfers of all levels. The ninth hole on the North course was listed in the Top 100 Holes in America by Golf Magazine. Philmont has hosted numerous GAP, PA, USGA, and Philadelphia section events and previously hosted two NIKE Tour Events.

“The Annual William J. McKeown Golf outing is hands down, one the best golf outings I am fortunate enough to participate in each year…The best part is that you are having a fantastic time and helping a fantastic cause, The William J. McKeown Foundation for Alzheimer’s Disease Care, Research and Education.”
Paul Bolognone - Senior Account Manager CBS Sports Marketing Group
Philadelphia Eagles, Phillies, Flyers and Sixers Broadcast Network

This year, the outing will be joined by esteemed radio sports personality Mike Missanelli of ESPN Radio 950 AM. Visit the ESPN 950 website to enter for a chance to golf at this wonderful event with Mike Missanelli himself http://950espn.com/ . After a day of golf, Mike will be broadcasting LIVE from 3-7 from the Clubhouse AT Philmont Country Club. If you are not a golfer, but interested in attending this event, individual dinner tickets are for sale which include full dinner, open bar and access to the Live and Silent Auctions.
Event Information
Registration will begin at 9:30 a.m. with tee-off at 11:00 a.m. Lunch and beverages will be served on the courses throughout the day. After a day of golf, the event features a silent auction and a live auction with a fantastic array of items such as airline tickets, vacation home stays, and much more. Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres will begin at 4:15 p.m., followed by dinner and an open bar at 5:30 p.m.

“It’s a wonderful day because everyone has fun playing golf on these two gorgeous courses, while helping to create a better future for Alzheimer’s patients — something that is very dear to our hearts,” said Joe Mckeown. “My family appreciates all the support we get every year, and we are looking forward to another successful event in May.”
Golfers can support the McKeown Foundation by purchasing tickets to the event for $325. In addition, there are a wide variety of attractive individual and corporate sponsorship packages ranging from $150 to $15,000 that include a variety of extras such as advertisement and acknowledgement on the event Web site. Golfers will receive gift packs that include a variety of useful golf accessories.
For information, contact Joe McKeown at 215-669-7999 or visit us online for Registration, Sponsorship and Advertising opportunities: http://mckeowngolfclassic.com/ .
SEE YOU ON THE GREEN!

More information can be found online at http://www.mckeownfoundation.org

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