“ALL ABOARD FOR A SPECIAL LUNCHEON”

Kennebunkport Maine – www.thegreatestrace.org

The Greatest Race Luncheon Committee:  (l-r) Rosemary Considine, Kristin Brigham , Stephanie Conzelman, Committee Chair Kim Davis, Diane and Hunter Frechette, Miss Young Teen Maine Janet Ottman, Diane Wolfort, Lisa Ottman, Cheryl Mahoney

A very special luncheon is being hosted as part of the 3-day event schedule for The Greatest Race, benefiting the Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital at Maine Medical Center. On Friday, August 4, 2006, at 11:30 a.m., luncheon guests will board the In-Town Trolley for a scenic ride to The Cape Arundel Inn, where an elegant 4-course luncheon will be served. Teen authors Tyler and Tim Karu are the Special Guest Speakers and will be signing copies of their book “Henry and the White Wolf,” a tale of strength, hope and dignity in the face of overwhelming odds, written to help children undergoing hospitalization and chemotherapy.

Guests will board the In-Town Trolley at the Consolidated School parking lot at 11:15 a.m., returning by trolley at 1:00 p.m. The tax-deductible tickets are $60 per person, and must be purchased in advance.  Tickets are available at Ocean National Bank branch offices in Kennebunk and Kennebunkport.  For additional information regarding the luncheon, please contact Kim Davis at 207-985-0722.

The event schedule for The Greatest Race also includes a black-tie-optional Gala with VIP dignitaries, a cocktail reception, and silent and live auctions at The Colony Hotel, Kennebunkport, at 6 p.m., August 3.  Tax-deductible tickets are $50 per person and can be purchased at Ocean National Bank branch offices in Kennebunk and Kennebunkport or by calling Joanne Katis at 207-967-5004.

The Greatest Race Kayak/Canoe Race will take place on the upper basin of the Kennebunk River, beginning at 8:30 a.m. on Friday, August 5^th.  This sanctioned 4-mile race awards prizes to the top 3 finishers of each class. The tax-deductible registration fee is $15 per participant. Registration forms are available online or by contacting Joanne Katis at 207-967-5004.

The proceeds from all three events benefit the children of Maine and their families, for research, healthcare treatment, financial support and psychosocial supportive care at a critical and emotionally challenging time. Corporate sponsorship of The Greatest Race helps to ensure that these essential programs can continue to expand so that all children in Maine have access to quality healthcare close to home. 

The Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital at Maine Medical Center treated 15,556 children from York County for conditions ranging from such serious illnesses as heart conditions, cancers, to childhood injuries and ailments. As one of the country’s leading children’s hospitals, it is committed to enhancing the lives of children and their families through excellence in pediatric care, research, and education. From the state-of-the-art child-sized hospital equipment and specialty programs, to the spacious play areas, Maine’s only certified children’s hospital is designed specifically for little ones. Each child is cared for with the patience and sensitivity they need and deserve. 

Participation and volunteering at any of The Greatest Race events are welcomed and corporate sponsorship is greatly appreciated. For more information, please visit www.thegreatestrace.org. For more information on The Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital, please visit www.mmc.org.