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December
9, 2004 Reach for the Stars Foundation's Hollywood Design
& Wine
The Reach for the Stars Foundation invites everyone
to come out to Downtown Hollywood to enjoy delectable
wines and walk through designated shops and galleries.
$25 includes an original hand painted glass and complimentary
refills at participating shops. The night will start
at Now
Art Cafe which is located at 1820 S. Young Circle.
Shops involved with the evening include Trend, Renovate,
Valhalla, Woody by Design, Sivana, Mosaica, The Wizard's
Apprentice Magic Shop, The Goddess Store and Purple
Rain. A Map of the locations of the stores will be provided.
Proceeds from the evening will benefit The Reach for
the Stars Foundation Benefiting Individuals with Cystic
Fibrosis. For more information please contact the foundation
at 305-865-5588.
Charity
Walkathon and Celebrity Golf Tournament and Reception
at Broken Sound Club
Monday, December 6, 2004
Broken Sound Club 2401 Willow Springs Drive, Boca Raton,
FL 33496
Charity Walkathon and Luncheon - Begins at 9 am and
the luncheon is at noon
Celebrity Golf Tournament and Reception - Begins with
lunch at 11:30 am, golf at 1:00 p.m. and the Reception
at 5:30 p.m. honoring comedian Freddie Roman.
October
26, 2004 - Bloomingdale's Shopping Benefit
- The Reach for the Stars Foundation participated in
a unique event, The Shopping Benefit, on Tuesday, October
26, 2004 from 10 am to 10 pm at Bloomingdale's five
Florida stores including Town Center in Boca Raton,
The Gardens in Palm Beach Gardens, Aventura Mall in
Aventura, The Falls in Miami and for the second year
at The Mall at Millenia in Orlando. Nearly 150 charities
from Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach Counties, as
well as central Florida, benefited from funds raised
through ticket sales. More than $100,000 was expected
to be distributed among participating charities, supporting
their community-based programs. The Shopping Benefit
featured storewide entertainment, fashion events and
special discounts. Tickets were on sale for $10.00 each
and 100 percent of those proceeds benefited participating
charities. Ticket holders received a certificate for
15 to 20 percent savings off Bloomingdale's regular
and sale priced merchandise on the day of the event
(with limited exclusions.)
 September
30 , 2004 - THE
REACH FOR THE STARS FOUNDATION GETS THE SCOOP AT COLD
STONE CREAMERY
The Reach for the Stars Foundation and Cold Stone teamed
up for a treat for both football and ice cream fans.
On Thursday, September 30, the
two presented The Reach for the Stars Foundation's Cold
Stone Creamery Ice Cream Bash, featuring Miami Dolphins
players scooping ice cream for charity. Trading in their
helmets and pads for aprons and spades were Miami Dolphins
Jay Fiedler, Antuan Edwards, Sage Rosenfels and Donald
Lee, plus IBF Light Heavyweight Champion
Glen Johnson. The "celebrity scoopers" even sang along
with Cold Stone employees to pump up the crowd.
 The
evening raised over $2,000 for The Reach for the Stars
Foundation benefiting Individuals with Cystic Fibrosis.
Guests not only enjoyed Cold Stone's super-premium ice
cream creations™, but also purchased raffle tickets
to win autographed Jay Fiedler footballs, a Kung Fu
kickboxing package, a Cold Stone Creamery cake, and
autographed Glen Johnson boxing gloves.
 The
Reach for the Stars Foundation is dedicated to alleviating
the myriad of devastating consequences suffered by those
afflicted with CF and their families. The Foundation
is devoted to bridging the gap between living with CF
and finding a cure by offering assistance and helping
to improve the quality of life.
August
6-8, 2004
- The
Cystic Fibrosis Research Institute's 17th Annual Education
Conference
June 25 , 2004
- SPIN-A-THON
CHURNS OUT MONEY FOR THE REACH FOR THE STARS FOUNDATION
AT METAMOPHECISE HEALTH AND DAY SPA
 Miami
Dolphins Jay Fiedler, Antuan Edwards and Donald Lee
Pump Up the Crowd.
Dozens of riders pumped, sweated and felt the burn on
Friday, June 25, all for a good cause. They were participating
in the Metamorphecise and Palms Magazine Spin-a-thon
benefiting the Reach for the Stars Foundation. The event,
which also included a health fair and live and silent
auctions, netted $6,500 for the charity dedicated to
providing quality of life assistance to cystic fibrosis
individuals and their families.
 As
the sun was setting, riders hopped on bikes in front
of the Pembroke Pines health club and where greeted
by Miami Dolphins quarterback Jay Fiedler, who helped
created the Foundation. Fiedler thanked the spinners
for their efforts, and joked about exercising outside
in the steamy South Florida heat.
"Now you know how I feel," laughed Fiedler. "You are
all out here spinning for a cause that is near and dear
to my heart. Every dollar raised will go towards helping
a CF individual live a longer and healthier life, and
the Foundation is grateful for your contribution."
 Fiedler
was joined by his Dolphins teammates Antuan Edwards
and Donald Lee, plus WQAM's "Voice of the Miami Dolphins"
Howard David. David emceed the event and the live auction.
While the riders were hard at work spinning, spectators
enjoyed food courtesy of Michael's Kitchen, Coldstone
Creamery, Hooters and Starbucks, plus an informative
health fair. Additional sponsors of the Spin-a-thon
included: Balance for Life; Brand New Body & Bath; Body
Beautiful Soaps; Bal Harbour Plastic Surgery; Las Vegas
Restaurant; chiropractor Dr. Kustin; Cap Realty Corp.;
Salsa Passion; Angelo Castillo; Lowe Realty; Varian
Associates, P.A.; Mercedes Benz of Pembroke Pines; Maroone
Dodge; Steve Dwoskin; Westbrooke Homes; Sharon Frazier;
Metamorphasis Candles; and Planet Body.
Metamorphecise is a full-service, state-of-the-art fitness
center, with a top-notch, European-style salon and day
spa.
May
1, 2004 - On
Saturday May 1, The Reach for the Stars Foundation
presented its 2nd Annual CF Education Day. Eight leading
CF authorities from around the country spoke to an
audience of CF patients, their families, doctors and
therapists. Lectures included Beth Sufian, an attorney
with CF who shared her personal experiences; Rosanna
Piccolomo, coordinator of the physical therapy department
at St. Vincent's in New York City, who spoke on airway
clearance and exercise; Dr. Joan DeCelie-Germana,
CF Center Director at Schneider's Children's Hospital
in New York, who talked about nutrition; Lois Adams,
CEO of the CF Pharmacy, who lectured on CF medications;
Dr. Lisa Saiman, a clinical pediatrics professor at
Columbia University, who talked about lung infections
and treatments; Dr. Lynne Quittell, CF Center Director
at Columbia University, who spoke about infection
control guidelines; attorney Austin Carr speaking
on health insurance and patient's rights; and Dr.
Clark Bishop a lung specialist and pulmonologist,
who spoke about a clinical study on the effects of
inhaled buffered glutathione.
The Education Day was extremely well received by those in attendance. "The presenters were excellent and the information was useful to a full range of interests - children, adults and professionals," said Joanne Levy, a CF parent.
"We are very pleased with how well the CF Education Day went," noted Reach for the Stars Foundation CEO Brian Levy. "It was our mission to educate and inform, and this wonderful panel of experts certainly helped us attain that goal. They provided our audience with a wealth of education to assist them in the continued battle against CF."
April
6-8, 2004 - CF Insurance Issues - Webcast & Conference Call with Beth Sufian, Esq.
March
26-27, 2004 - Stars
4 Stars Weekend
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Here for the Event Post Release
March
16, 2004
- Romero Britto Gallery Event, "The Art of Football"
March
6, 2004
- Raymond Lee Jewelers Event
March
6, 2004
- Booming Celebration Event
This
years Booming Celebration Event honored The Reach
for the Stars Foundation's own Ellie Levy with the Michael Brennan Courage Award.
Click
Here for more information from The Boomer Esiason
Foundation
February
13, 2004
- Miami Country Day School Field Day
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January
5-9, 2004
- Wheel of Fortune NFL Players Week
Fifteen
top NFL players will take part in America's favorite
game show when they appear on the eighth annual Wheel
of Fortune "NFL Players Week". The shows
were taped November 4, 2003 at Sony Pictures Studios
in Los Angeles, Calif., and will air the week of January
5-9, 2004. Watch as Charlie Garner, Running Back for
The Oakland Raiders, spins the wheel for The Reach
For The Stars Foundation.
Click
Here for more information from NFLPlayers.com
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January 8, 2004 - The
Reach for the Stars Foundation Benefiting Individuals
with Cystic Fibrosis announced its 2nd Annual Stars
4 Stars Weekend on January 8th at WCI's Bella Mare in
Aventura. Jay Fiedler, along with CBS-4's Jim Berry,
Dolphin legend Garo Yepremian, and Brian and Stacey
Levy, announced the event before more than a hundred
individuals in attendance, including sponsors, local
politicians, businessmen, and celebrities including
World Series Champion Marlin Juan Pierre and Creed's
lead singer Scott Stapp.
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April
28, 2003 - The
2nd Annual Jay Fiedler Celebrity Golf Classic was held
at the Turnberry Isle Resort and Club. The classic took
place on one of Turnberry Isle's beautiful 18-hole Championship
Golf Course, with famous Island Green in Aventura, FL.
It was a great opportunity to team up with celebrities,
enjoy the outdoors and play golf to help raise money and
awareness for this great cause.
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27, 2003 -
The VIP Celebrity Roast and Auction was held at the Turnberry
Isle Resort and Club. The man of honor for the evening
was NFL standout and future Hall of Famer Cris Carter.
The night will also included celebrities like Jay Fiedler,
Howard David, Keyshawn Johnson, Charlie Garner, Lance
Schulters, Chris Hayes, Walt Harris, Bobby Hamilton, Vonnie
Holliday, Alonzo Mourning, Marshall Faulk, Nat Moore,
Ricky Williams, Chad Cascadden, George Gervin, Keith Byars,
Eric Dickerson, Chuck Daly, Joe Theisman, Robert Smith
and many others. The Master of Ceremonies for the event
was WQAM's Emmy Award winning broadcaster and voice of
the Miami Dolphins Howard David. |
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27, 2003 -
The VIP Celebrity Brunch |
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April
9, 2003,
Romero Britto Art Gallery and Reach for the Stars Reception
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April
4, 2003,
Miami Country Day School and The Reach for the Stars
Foundation work together to raise money for the foundation
and show the kids a good time for their efforts. The
students raise money for the Reach for the Stars foundation
that benefits Cystic Fibrosis. The students who raised
the most money got to spend the day swimming with Miami
Dolphin players such as Jay Fiedler, Deon Dyer, Arturo
Freeman and Travis Minor.
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March
11, 2003,
The Junior League of Long Island Women of Achievement
Benefit Dinner and Fashion Show honoring Stacey Levy,
founder of The Reach for the Stars Foundation, Benefiting
Individuals with Cystic Fibrosis.
Stacey Levy was honored with the achievement award for
her time and dedication as the founder of The Reach
for the Stars Foundation Benefiting Individuals with
Cystic Fibrosis, along with her long service of history
in the community. The evening of the event Stacey also
announced the starting of an Honorary Fund in the name
of Dr. Jack Govoy, a legend in the care for children
with CF, by The Reach for the Stars Foundation. It will
be an annual grant for a family dealing with Cystic
Fibrosis at Schneiders Hospital in New York.
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| December
10, 2002 -
It was an amazing night when Ellie Levy, an 11 year
old with Cystic Fibrosis, was given the opportunity
to sing the National Anthem at the American Airlines
Arena when the Miami HEAT took on the Memphis Grizzlies
on December 10, 2002. The Reach for the Stars Foundation
thanks the Miami HEAT and the Miami HEAT Foundation
for the opportunity. |
July
8, 2002
- After the day of golf on July 8th everyone gathered
at Gatsby's in Davie, FL for a VIP Awards Dinner and
Auction. The night was full of fun and festivities as
people helped raise money for The Reach for Stars Foundation
to Benefit individuals with Cystic Fibrosis. The evening
included raffle prizes, awards from the Jay Fiedler
Golf Classic and an auction with items such as autographed
memorabilia and tropical getaways. |
| July
8, 2002
- The Inaugural Jay Fiedler Golf Classic was held on
July 8th, 2002 at the beautiful Weston Hills Country
Club. It was a day full of fun with celebrities such
as Chris Hayes, Arturo Freeman, Deon Dyer, Sam Madison
and more coming out to help The Reach for the Stars
Foundation's cause. Ellie Levy, an 11 year old with
Cystic Fibrosis and daughter of both the C.E.O and Founder/President
of the Foundation, Brian and Stacey Levy, also came
out for the day to interact with all those that attended
and helped the R4Stars Foundation. |
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27 , 2002 - Top
"Money Raisers" From Miami Country Day School
Field Day visit The Miami Dolphins training camp. The
Children who raised the most money at the MCDS Field
Day 2002, get to meet and greet their favorite Miami
Dolphins players during their VIP visit. |
| March
21, 2002 - R4Stars
Visited the Miami Childrens Hospital with the Easter
Bunny to spread cheer to the children away from home
for the holidays. |
| February
14, 2002 - Miami
Country Day School - Field Day 2002. Children from Miami
Country Day School participated in an event filled field
day to benefit The Reach For the Stars Foundation. Special
guests included Miami Dolphins players, Jay Fiedler, Deon
Dyer, Arturo Freeman and Adewale Ogunleye. The event raised
over $30,000 for the RFTSF! |
| December
11, 2001 - Hasbro
Latin America - Chrismas NFL giveaway at MCH. Dolphins
players, Jay Fiedler, Damian Gregory, Deon Dyer and Arturo
Freeman visited Miami Children's Hospital to spread some
"Holiday Cheer" and give out toys supplied by
Hasbro Latin America. |
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