Sybase Classic Supports the Fight Against Breast Cancer
31 March 2005 - 12:00AM
PR Newswire (US)
Sybase Classic Supports the Fight Against Breast Cancer NEW
ROCHELLE, N.Y., March 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Tournament
officials for the Sybase Classic presented by Lincoln Mercury today
announced The Greater New York City Affiliate of the Susan G. Komen
Breast Cancer Foundation (Komen Greater NYC) as its new official
charity. Seventy-five percent of the tournament proceeds will
support the local New York programs and twenty-five percent is
designated for nationwide cancer research. The Sybase Classic
returns to the historic Wykagyl Country Club May 16-22, 2005.
"Building on the LPGA Tour's relationship with the Susan G. Komen
national office, we're thrilled to associate our tournament with
Komen Greater NYC," said Tournament Director Leela Narang. "This
relationship allows us to impact breast cancer research and
grassroots programs in the immediate tri-state area and that's very
important to us." "Sybase is honored to establish this partnership
and committed to supporting the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer
Foundation," said Marty Beard, senior vice president of Corporate
Development and Marketing for Sybase. "This is our fifth year as
the title sponsor of this global event. We look forward to raising
funds to assist the New York area as well as research at a national
level." "Our partnership with the Sybase Classic provides us with
an opportunity to raise funds and awareness for the cause," said
Nicole Rubin, Executive Director, Komen Greater NYC. "We greatly
appreciate the generosity and support and look forward to
participating in this exciting event." The Sybase Classic has
incorporated numerous initiatives leading up to and during
tournament week that will build awareness in the fight against
breast cancer. Special ticket packages, promotions and on-site
activities will provide tournament spectators an opportunity to
join the local fight against breast cancer. When purchasing the
Sybase Classic Weekly Grounds Badge -- good for admission all week
-- golf fans have the chance to not only watch a week's worth of
golf, but make a difference in the fight against breast cancer. The
weekly badge will be sold for $50. When purchased, the tournament
will take half of the weekly ticket price ($25) and donate it to
Komen Greater NYC. New tournament sponsor Fidelity Investments has
agreed to donate $10 to Komen Greater NYC for every birdie made by
LPGA Tour professionals during the competitive rounds. LPGA Tour
golfers have averaged more than 1,200 birdies during the four
rounds of play over the last three years at the Sybase Classic.
Tournament patrons will have the chance to participate in a
matching program during the competitive rounds. Tournament tickets
are on-sale and can be purchased by logging onto
http://www.sybaseclassic.com/ or by calling 1-800-444-LPGA. About
Sybase, Inc. Celebrating 21 years of innovation, Sybase enables the
Unwired Enterprise for customers and partners by delivering
enterprise and mobile software solutions for information
management, development and integration. The world's most critical
data in commerce, communications, finance, government and
healthcare runs on Sybase. For more information, visit the Sybase
Website: http://www.sybase.com/ . About Octagon's Golf Division
Octagon's Golf Division manages some of the finest professional
golf events including two Champions Tour events, The ACE Group
Classic presented by Terminix Commercial and the SAS Championship
presented by Forbes; two LPGA Tour events, the Sybase Classic
presented by Lincoln Mercury and the John Q. Hammons Hotel Classic
presented by Ford; and one Nationwide Tour event, The Rex Hospital
Open. Octagon's golf division also represents nearly 40 golfing
professionals including Davis Love III, Jonathan Byrd, Chris Smith,
Meg Mallon, Beth Daniel, Emilee Klein, Tom Kite, Gary Koch, and
brothers, Bobby and Lanny Wadkins. About Komen The Susan G. Komen
Breast Cancer Foundation was established in 1982 to eradicate
breast cancer as a life-threatening disease by advancing research,
education, screening and treatment. Komen is a global leader and
the largest private source of funding in the fight against breast
cancer. The Greater New York City Affiliate of the Susan G. Komen
Breast Cancer Foundation was formed in 1990 and serves the five
boroughs of NYC (Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens and Staten
Island), Long Island, and Rockland and Westchester counties. Up to
75% of the Affiliate's net proceeds are dedicated to fighting
breast cancer by funding innovative grassroots programs in
underserved local communities. At least 25% of the Affiliate's net
proceeds fund national breast cancer research. This year, through
local fundraising efforts including the signature event, the Komen
New York City Race for the Cure(R), the Affiliate will award over
$2.2 million in grants. To learn more about the organization, or to
make a donation, go to http://www.komennyc.org/. Ticket Info:
http://www.sybaseclassic.com/ or 1-800-444-LPGA (5742) DATASOURCE:
Sybase, Inc. CONTACT: Joan Fronske, Public Relations, of Sybase,
Inc., , or +1-925-236-4893; or Chris Madigan, Public Relations
Manager, , or +1-203-354-7465 Web site: http://www.komennyc.org/
Web site: http://www.sybase.com/
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