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For the first time in Central New York history, we will be assembling an endurance challenge which will include three separate events spanning the entire 2011 race season.  Two Smiles is very proud to announce the “Du Tri The Hills Challenge.”  This event will take place at multiple locations starting with the “Du the Lakes Duathlon” at Green Lakes State Park on  May 7th.  Also on tap is the Cazenovia Triathlon (both Sprint and Olympic distances) taking place August 14th followed up by the 2011 Cazenovia Hillbender Fall Classic on October 1st.  All events will benefit Two Smiles and with registrations already coming in the buzz is certain to grow.  By registering for all three events you are eligible for the series grand prize as well as saving a sum of money on registrations.  For more information please visit the registration page at:

http://www.cazhillbender.com/2011_du_tri_the_hills_challenge

Continued smiles,

Matt

This past Saturday over 100 cyclists from around the Northeast showed up for the second annual running of the Cazenovia Hillbender Fall Classic which took place at Chittenango Falls State Park.  This year’s courses where a little more tolerable and many folks are already marking the calender for next year’s race/ride. With help from Mass Mutual, Syracuse Bicycle, Richard Cote Insurance, Syracuse Orthopedics, and Wegmans this event will continue to grow for years to come thanks to Jack Stevens and Rick Cote.  This year’s Bike-a-thon raised over $2000 for research adding to the event total of nearly $7000 combined…kids helping kids… doesn’t get anymore Two Smiles than that!

Continued smiles,

Matt

With incredible weather, tons of  family fun, great food and Emipe Brewing beverages this year’s Jam was hard to beat.  And with 800 folks showing up to give it there best, the only thing that could’ve added to the days splendor was the incredible fireworks display that Majestic Fireworks provided just before Donna the Buffalo took the stage.  All in all, a very successful day for everyone inolved and one that will be hard to top in 2011.  Thank you to everyone who pitched in, we couldn’t have done it without you!

Continued smiles,

Matt

That’s right Two Smiles supporters…this year’s Jam will headline none other than national recording talent “Donna the Buffalo”!   Save Saturday, September 18th and make plans to attend the biggest event the East end has seen in years!

Continued smiles,

Matt

Once again Patrick O’Dwyer and the crew form Rochester put together a beautiful day for fundraising at the prestigious Brookwoods Country Club in Rochester.  The weather was picture perfect and the Guinness was delicious!  Over 150 golfers filled the field to watch Nolan and Jack do the signature Helicopter Ball Drop Raffle and continued on for a wonderful event that raised over $7000 for Two Smiles.  We can’t thank you guys enough for the incredible effort and wonderful friends you bring to this fight.  Until next August, please believe and think Green!

Continued smiles,

Matt

Over 200 folks stopped out to the Foxfire Golf Club in Baldwinsville to support Two Smiles this past weekend.  With over $17,000.00 raised and some very happy tourney attendants, this event continues to showcase our efforts in finding a treatment for Nolan and Jack while making sure all who come out get a wonderful event in return.  Thanks to the talents and persistence of Reagan Goodnough of EventSmith, Atlanta and design help from Nina Selzer-Bellomio of NSDesigns in Austin, Texas this event shines as one of the premiere Golf outings in Central New York and continues to cornerstone our efforts in research funding.  Plans for next year’s event are fast underway and updates will be posted as soon as we can so stay tuned and Thank you to everyone who helped out.

Continued smiles,

Matt

Registration for the 3rd annual “Tee Off For The Twins” Golf Tournament and Clam Bake is now open and can be accessed at the Two Smiles main page.  Whether your a golfer looking to cash in on some great prizes or a supporter who enjoys a great clambake for a good cause, just click on the banner and you will be redirected to the registration page.  This year’s 4 person scramble will take place once again at the Foxfire Golf Club in Balwinsville on June 26th.

This tournament serves as the corner stone of our efforts in raising funds every year to battle DMD and offers supporters an opportunity to come out and enjoy the festivities whether they enjoy the game of golf or not.  Headed up once again by the incomparable talents of Reagan and Steve Goodnough and Nina and Ron Bellomio, this event offers efficient coordination and a fit and finish which many opinions claim as second to none in Syracuse area tournaments.  Sign up today.

On Saturday December 12th from 1 until 4 PM there will be an art auction at the Cazenovia College Art Gallery located at 22 Sullivan Street in Caz.  Organizers Caroline Locatelli, a senior studio art major from Gloversville, N.Y., and Brittany Moore, a studio art  major specializing  in photography, from Alton Bay, N.H.  are students in the College’s Arts in the Community class, and are undertaking the auction as a class project.   ”We wanted to do something for a local organization that would both benefit people and bring the community and the College together.”   Mandy and Brittany, we applaud your efforts and thank you joining the fight.

There will be pieces from various local and regional artists up for auction on Saturday with something for everyone to bid on.  Please stop out and help the cause!

Continued smiles,

Matt

It is safe to say that Saturday, September 19th, 2009 was the biggest day in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy fundraising to ever take place in Central New York.  On the heels of the extraordinarily successful 1st annual Caz Hillbender cycling race, Two Smiles One Hope Foundation hosted the Ski Caz Jam III and spread the word of the Duchenne fight to over 800  music lovers.  Taking place at the Cazenovia Ski Club and drawing in concert goers from all over the Northeast, the concert featured the musical talents of Mecca Bodega, Jim Gavvitt, Gadabout, Family Farm, Dark Hollow, and headliner Ryan Montbleau and his band.  With help from Jason Hees of the Darius Goes West crew and dozens of dauntless volunteers, the 8 hour show went off without a hitch and provided a fun filled day for many families and friends to enjoy.  Hand crafted brew was provided by the Empire Brewing Company and food was catered  by the Golden Pheasant Steakhouse.  A half time show during the event highlighted the various efforts taking place throughout the country such as “Coach to Cure” on behalf of Parent Project MD and “Darius Goes West” on behalf of Charley’s Fund.  In all, the effort raised over $11,000 for research and broadcast the effort to hundreds of new people who will carry the message and spread the word of this relentless pursuit.  We hope to continue this success in 2010 with the Ski Caz Jam IV and want to thank everyone involved for their help.  Please visit the website at www.skicazjam.com for updates and information about next year’s show.

Continued smiles,

Matt

On Saturday morning September 10th over 75 riders from all of the Northeast assembled to take part in the inaugural running of our latest fund raiser, the “Cazenovia Hillbender.”  It was a huge success generating much buz amonglocal and regional riders and raising over $3000 in research funding.  Both 25 and 50 mile races took place on some of the hilliest terrain Upstate New york has to offer and offered participants a free pass to the Ski Caz Jam III which took place that evening.  A special thanks to the race coordinators, Jack Stevens and Rick Cote for their tremendous efforts and their enthusiasm for continuing the event next fall.  Stay tuned for developments at www.cazhillbender.com

Continued smiles,

Matt