August 2008
V Community

Benefits & Volunteer Opportunities

Birth Matters Awards Gathering and Fundraiser
This Virginia nonprofit 2008 event presents guest speaker Cara Muhlhahn, CNM, midwife from The Business of Being Born; awardees from Richmond and Charlottesville; plus a silent auction, hors d’ouerves, and live music. Sun, Aug 10, 1-5pm at The Renaissance Center in Richmond. www.birthmattersva.org.

Go Pro! Fashion Show
Professional women golfers and friends of Richmond Country Club model fall fashions. Door prizes, makeovers, ors d’oeuvres and non-alcoholic beverages served (cash bar available). Wed, Aug 13, at Richmond Country Club, 12950 Patterson Ave. $10. Portion of proceeds benefit Goochland Free Clinic & Family Services. 804-784-5272. For information on the 2008 Greater Richmond Duramed FUTURES Classic Aug 12-17 at Richmond Country Club, visit www.GreaterRichmondGolfClassic.com.

August Benefits for Richmond SPCA
Martinis for Mutts. During August, $1 for every drink sale from a special menu at participating restaurants will be donated to the Richmond SPCA. For restaurants, visit www.richmondspca.org and click on Events.
Fidos After 5 at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, for people and their pooches. Thur, Aug 14, 5-9pm, 1800 Lakeside Ave.
Art Works Annual Themed All Media Show: Dog Days of Summer and Stray Cats! Fri, Aug 22, 7-10pm, Plant Zero, 320 Hull Street , Richmond.
Wine on Wednesdays at Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar. Sales from select wines will benefit the Richmond SPCA. Wed, Aug 27, 5:30pm- close, Stony Point Fashion Park , 9200 Stony Point Pkwy. www.richmondspca.org

The Fabric of Life: Cure by Design
Fashion, design and retail communities in the Richmond area join forces with the local corporate community to benefit the American Cancer Society. This fashion show, auction and cocktail reception features runway models who are cancer survivors. Fri, Aug 15, 6pm for VIP Reception, 7pm for fashion show, reception, & silent auction. Toad’s Place on the Canal. www.CureByDesign.org.

Looking Ahead

The Cadillac Cup Polo Match
Polo match, auction & gala to benefit Goochland Free Clinic & Family Services. Auction and gala on Fri, Sept 12, at Farvue in Goochland County, from 6:30-11:30pm. Polo match on Sun, Sept 14, at South Ceres Farm, Oilville. Gates open at 11am, match starts at 2pm. 804-556-6565 or www.cadillaccup.com.

Benefit for Warren’s HOPE, Inc.
This nonprofit provides medical support to children with special needs will hold its 10th Annual Benefit of HOPE on Fri, Sept 26, at the Holiday Inn Select Koger South. Tickets are $35 and include dinner, one drink ticket, and live entertainment from CASPER. 804-399-7237.

Making Strides Against Breast Cancer
Annual benefit is on Sun, Oct 19 at Kanawha and Dominion Plazas in downtown Richmond. 804-527-3766 or makingstrides_richmond@cancer.org.

2008 Start! Richmond Heart Walk
The Start! Richmond Heart Walk promotes physical activity and heart healthy living in a fun, family and dog friendly environment. More than 12,000 walkers are anticipated to participate in this three-mile walk at the Innsbrook Pavilion, raising money for the American Heart Association. Sat, Oct 25. Activities begin at 9am, walk at 10am. 4901 Lake Brook Dr, Glen Allen. www.startrichmondva.org.

Genworth Children Advantage Classic Benefit with Sheryl Crow
Besides featuring one of the 21st century’s most talented female rocks artists, Sheryl Crow, this event benefits eight local non-profit organizations in the Richmond region, to support programs for underserved youth: Big Brothers Big Sisters, Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Richmond, Communities in Schools, FRIENDS Association for Children, Richmond Ballet, Science Museum of Virginia, VirginiaFIRST, and William Byrd Community House. Ticket and sponsorship proceeds will go directly to the charity recipients. Over the past three years, this event has raised more than $1.5 million for youth. The concert will be hosted Michael D. Fraizer, chairman and CEO of Genworth Financial, and Andre Agassi and Stefanie Graf. Sat, Oct 18, 8pm, at the Alltel Pavilion at the VCU Stuart C. Siegel Center. Tickets from $35 to $125. 804-828-7267 or visit siegelcenter.com or genworth.com/children.

Golf Tournament to Benefit Wounded Veterans
The Chester Rotary Club presents this benefit at The Cardinal Golf Course to benefit wounded veterans of Fort Lee, their families, and other local charities. Mon, Oct 27, 12:30pm. Looking for participants and sponsors. Contact Ron Laux at 804-706-5031, 804-520-4565 or rlaux@jtcc.edu.

Signature Chefs Auction for March of Dimes, Charlottesville
Silent and live auctions, $100 plate meals, and more, all proceeds going to the March of Dimes mission to prevent prematurity, birth defects, and infant mortality. Sun, Dec 7, 5-9pm. 434-293-2434 or 800-868-5894 or e-mail BHarris@marchofdimes.com.

Volunteers Needed

Drive a Cancer Patient to Treatment
The American Cancer Society needs people to use their own car to drive a cancer patient to and from a potentially lifesaving treatment. Schedules flexible. Road To Recovery Volunteer Driver Training offered on July 31. To register or for more information, call Robyn Barber at 804-527-3718 or e-mail robyn.barber@cancer.org.

Beds for Kids
Help give children a bed to sleep on. Donate a bed, furniture, etc. to help children in need. 804-302-4227 or www.bedsforkids.us.

Look Good…Feel Better for Cancer Patients
Conducted by cosmetologists, this workshop helps women cope with the side effects of cancer treatment, featuring skin care, demonstrations of wigs, scarves, etc. Must be undergoing chemotherapy or have recently finished. Registration required. In Richmond, Charlottesville, & Fredericksburg. Call 804-527-3778 for dates, locations, and registration.

The WIN Foundation, “Helping Women In Need”
WIN provides housing and employment help and hope to women who have been abused, homeless, incarcerated, or disadvantaged. Donations are needed to support these women. 804-435-7946 or helpwin@comcast.net.

Ongoing Resources for Volunteer Opportunities
Hands On Greater Richmond connects you to team-based volunteer projects with local nonprofits, with a wide assortment of flexible service opportunities. volunteer@handsongr.org. or www.handsongr.org.
ConnectRichmond provides information, resources and instant access to nonprofits, civic leaders, volunteers and others interested in improving Metro Richmond. www.ConnectRichmond.org.
V Magazine for Women: www.vmagazineforwomen.com/vcommunity and www.vmagazineforwomen.com/classads.