Mission Statement

Mission Statement

Friday, April 19, 2013

Skyline Inaugural Vada Murray Benefit Game


Come support the Vada Murray Fund for Cancer Research by attending a Men vs. Women Lacrosse Game on Friday, May 3 at Pioneer and Skyline High Schools.  

The Pioneer game begins at 6:00 p.m. and the Skyline game (Varsity) begins at 7:00  p.m. in the schools’ stadiums.  Tickets are $5 and benefit the Vada Murray Fund for Cancer Research.  

Vada Murray, a former Michigan football player and a longtime Ann Arbor police officer, died April 6, 2011, at age 43 of lung cancer. 

Ann Arbor Police Chief John Seto and Vada Murray's wife, Sarah Murray, will be present to kick off each game.  Players will exchange sticks at midfield before the game and play women's lacrosse rules.  This is the only High School game (in America) where Men's & Women's teams compete with each other.  CTN will be filming at both games!

Sarah Murray & Chief John Seto (AAPD) will be interviewed on WTKA (1050 AM) morning show 'the Michigan Insider (with Ira Weintraub & Sam Webb) next Tuesday (4/30) at 8:05 AM and then on WLBY's (1290 AM) the Lucy Ann Lance show at 8:40 AM.
Links:

http://www.wtka.com/
http://lucyannlance.com/

LIMITED EDITION GAME SHIRTS ARE AVAILABLE FOR SALE AT THE GAME AND ONLINE HERE

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Friday, October 26, 2012

Register Now!

11-24-2012
MICHIGAN VS. OHIO STATE

Register now- It's Free!


Doors open at 10:00 am for pregame activities - Don't miss out- there will be lots of fun surprises!

12:00pm - Game Time

Breaking News:  New Raffle Item- be the lucky ticket holder of a Miguel Cabrera autographed baseball and picture with his authentic triple crown autograph- Very Rare!

 Register now- IT's FREE, and simple (and you'll be assured a quick entrance into the game).  That's right- FREE, open to the general public. Donations are OPTIONAL and can happen at any time. Registration right now is FREE. Can Coozies for all participants.


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  • Doors open at 10am- Michigan Theater, Ann Arbor.  Drum lines, choirs and more fun prior to the game.
  • Preview of Auction items (including a signed Nickolas Lidstrom jersey, autographed Triple Crown/American League MVP winner Miguel Carbrera autographed baseball and picture, a Big Screen TV, an Official University of Michigan Jersey, and much, much, more)
  • Complimentary food donated by Grizzly Peak and Domino's Pizza
  • Pre-Game introductions by Fritz Seyferth
  • LIVE PREMIERE of The Vada Murray Tribute Video featuring Dave Brandon, Brian Townsend, and many others.
  • GAME TIME - 12 NOON - ON THE BIG SCREEN, IN DIGITAL!
  • Fans-we will not interrupt any portion of the game. It will be a complete viewing experience and an amazing one in the historical Michigan Theatre.
For the Kids:
  • Adult Supervised activities.
  • Continual running movies in the adjacent screening room.
  • Live magician and face painting.
  • Arts and Crafts and games.

If you cannot attend the tailgate but would still like to support Vada Murray's Lung Cancer Fund, please use our secure, online donation form for general gifts.

The Fund has Endowed!



Police chief John Seto and Officer Chris Foerg presented the Vada Murray Fund for Cancer Research With a check from the AAPD Annual Golf Outing. With this check, the Vada Murray Fund endowed.

Thank you all!

Wednesday, October 17, 2012

Vada's Tailgate


UM vs. OSU the big game on the big screen- in digital!
Emcee and Host - Fritz Seyferth

Go Blue!

11-24-2012 at the Michigan Theater


The Vada Murray Fund for Cancer Research presents UM-OSU football on the big screen. Doors open at 11 AM. Watch the epic battle live as the Vada Murray Fund for Cancer Research hosts its first annual Tailgate Party to raise funds for cancer research. Free admission; suggested donation levels.

Watch the game in style - there will be complimentary food, beverages for purchase (Beer, Wine, Alcohol, Pop, Water), games, auction items, sports memorabilia, and raffles.

Bring the family- it's cheaper than a sitter! There will be supervised kids activities and movies in the attached screening room.

Saturday, November 24, 2012 - The Historic Michigan Theater
Doors open at 11:00 am Kickoff at 12:00 pm

PRICE UPDATE! Please use the form below to register for the Vada Murray Tailgate. Donations of any amount are graciously accepted, but we are suggesting the following amounts for tailgate guests:

  • $35 adult / $20 child / $100 family :: Free Can Coozie for all registrations in October!
  • $150 and above :: Receive a Vada's Tailgate baseball hat.
  • $250 and above :: Receive a stadium blanket with the Vada's Tailgate logo.
  • $500 and above :: Receive a beautiful fleece jacket with the Vada's Tailgate logo.

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If you cannot attend the tailgate but would still like to support Vada Murray's Lung Cancer Fund, please use our secure, online donation form for general gifts.

Monday, October 1, 2012

SAVE THE DATE!!
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 24TH, 11AM

UM vs. OSU showing on the BIG SCREEN at the Michigan Theater- LIVE.
more info coming very soon....

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GO BLUE!




The Vada Murray Fund for Cancer Research would like to thank Kennedy Lieberman for her generous donation of $500 from her bat mitzvah.

Sunday, July 8, 2012

Quick Update...


The Vada Murray Fund for Cancer Research is proud to announce that we are very close to endowing. 
In the past 10 months we have raised over $98,000!  Thank you for your continued support!
 
The golf outing has been postponed until 2013..........