tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11477836287707158512024-03-13T04:43:54.047-04:00The Make CF History Charity ClassicA USA Hockey sanctioned adult amateur hockey tournament (and more!) to benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and research to find a cure for CF.Chadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01252740134938399852noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1147783628770715851.post-19717543330961929312014-05-30T15:28:00.000-04:002014-06-01T06:44:27.010-04:002014 Make CF History Charity Classic "CF Champion" Spotlight: Meet Kate
Today's CF Champion spotlight is Team Puck Hogs' Kate Hennessey:
My name is Kate Hennessey. I am 16 years old and a junior at The
Upper Arlington High School. I love playing field hockey and spending
time with my friends and family. I have cystic fibrosis. I was diagnosed
when I was three years old and have been battling this disease ever
since. With the immense support from my parents, Chadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01252740134938399852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1147783628770715851.post-4895967276028102392014-05-28T22:12:00.001-04:002014-05-28T22:12:16.112-04:002014 Make CF History Charity Classic "CF Champion" Spotlight: Meet Taylor and Macey
Today's CF Champion spotlight is Team Black and Tan's Taylor and Macey Monturo:
Hi,
my name is Taylor and my sister is Macey and we have Cystic Fibrosis.
Macey is 9 and I'm 12 years old. Macey does horseback riding and I play
hockey. I found interest in hockey by watching the Blue Jackets. R.J.
Umberger raises money for CF and that is who inspired me to play. I
Chadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01252740134938399852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1147783628770715851.post-9085394251970456202014-05-22T07:07:00.002-04:002014-05-22T07:07:53.759-04:00Online auctions feature once-in-a-lifetime trips, hockey gear
In addition to our traditional on-site silent auction, this year the Make CF History Charity Classic is going to offer some exclusive items up for auction exclusively online.
From once in a lifetime trips, to destination vacations, to incredible hockey gear packages, these items will be online and available for anyone (from any where) to bid on.
Below are some highlights of what will be Chadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01252740134938399852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1147783628770715851.post-65725907867465194522014-05-17T13:00:00.000-04:002014-05-22T05:56:35.933-04:002014 Make CF History Charity Classic "CF Champion" Spotlight: Meet Madi
Today's "CF Champion" spotlight is Team Monday Knight's Madi Ives:
My name is Madi and I was born with cf. Growing up with cf really
didn't/ hasn't affected me much. I still live a normal life; hanging
out with friends, family, and attending college at Purdue University. In
my free time I love going to Purdue football and basketball games (a
couple wins would be nice), and of Chadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01252740134938399852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1147783628770715851.post-22065917746224544152014-05-12T13:00:00.000-04:002014-05-16T17:15:56.142-04:002014 Make CF History Charity Classic "CF Champion" Spotlight: Meet Cassie
Today's "CF Champion" spotlight is Team Crue for a Cure's Cassie Rose:
The Crue for a Cure is
proud to once again participate in the Make CF History hockey
tournament. We have temporarily changed our name to "Cassie’s Crue for a
Cure" in honor of a teammate’s family friend who passed in 2012.
Cassie
Rose was born in 1979 and was diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis at 15
months Chadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01252740134938399852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1147783628770715851.post-47334238116088045412014-05-09T09:00:00.000-04:002014-05-09T09:00:02.945-04:002014 Make CF History Charity Classic "CF Champion" Spotlight: Meet Andrea and Alyson
Today's "CF Champions" spotlight are team Light Beer's Andrea and Alyson:
It is easy to see how hockey mirrors Andrea and Alyson's "behind the scenes" efforts as they faceoff
each day against their opponent, Cystic Fibrosis. In competing against
this life-limiting disease, discipline and perseverance are needed,
just like the countless hours of practice spent on the ice. Chadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01252740134938399852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1147783628770715851.post-55730245635552424172014-05-07T12:00:00.000-04:002014-05-07T12:00:08.150-04:002014 Make CF History Charity Classic "CF Champion" Spotlight: Meet Matthew
Today's "CF Champion" spotlight is team Dayton's Matthew Nisky:
Matthew
is 11 years old and was our first child. We had a perfect pregnancy
with no concerns, however quickly after his birth we realized that
something was wrong. Matthew was not gaining weight and was diagnosed
with Failure to Thrive. He was not able to keep his food down and was
put on numerous Chadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01252740134938399852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1147783628770715851.post-28055516216246235652014-05-06T09:30:00.000-04:002014-05-06T09:30:00.365-04:002014 Make CF History Charity Classic "CF Champion" Spotlight: Meet Gabby
Today's "CF Champion" spotlight is Hatrick Swayze's Gabby Ives:
My name is Gabby and I was born with Cystic Fibrosis. Growing up with CF
was normal for me since I never knew a life without it. My friends and
family have always been so supportive of me, which makes the journey
very manageable. It is a lot easier having an older sister going through
the same things as I am, and I can always Chadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01252740134938399852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1147783628770715851.post-9294656539089589942014-05-05T14:00:00.000-04:002014-05-05T21:19:49.100-04:002014 Make CF History Charity Classic "CF Champion" Spotlight: Meet Alli
Today's "CF Champion" spotlight is team Baron's Alli Hile:
My name is Alli Hile and I have a twin sister named Abbi. I am 13 years old and I have Cystic Fibrosis. Abbi does not. Thank you for what you are doing to raise money for this disease. I would like to tell you about when Abbi and I were born.
We were born on January 5, 2001. We appeared to be very healthy babies. But, when Abbi and Chadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01252740134938399852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1147783628770715851.post-47190490060589769292014-05-01T09:30:00.000-04:002014-05-01T09:30:02.215-04:002014 Make CF History Charity Classic will honor "CF Champions"
Each year, the organizing committee of the Make CF History Charity Classic looks for ways to further our purpose in raising awareness (and funds) for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.
Last year we were inspired by Team Colin, whose Team Captain Steve Lopez entered his team in honor of Colin Mong. Colin is a CF patient and is the son of a colleague of Steve's. Having Colin with us Chadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01252740134938399852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1147783628770715851.post-89749391838031803542013-06-15T15:59:00.001-04:002013-06-17T06:52:34.240-04:0016 teams, 3 days, 1 goal: Make CF History
Four years ago, when I sat down at a Tim Hortons with my good friend Chuck Scott to discuss what it would take to create a hockey tournament to benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, I envisioned 16 teams coming together for a weekend of fun and hockey to raise money and awareness for Cystic Fibrosis. A few cups of coffee and some rough doughnut-napkin math later, the Make CF History Chadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01252740134938399852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1147783628770715851.post-79450222229200671892013-05-17T21:47:00.002-04:002013-05-17T21:47:28.820-04:00"Team Colin" gives perspective to this year's 'charity classic'
One great benefit that comes with organizing the Make CF History Charity Classic is all of the people I get to meet who I might not otherwise have had a chance to.
Last year we welcomed Trevor Umlah, the goalie who joined us all the way from Halifax, Novia Scotia. And we now know that he is not just any ordinary goalie, nor any ordinary person for that matter. His story is an Chadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01252740134938399852noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1147783628770715851.post-19926692983067771432013-04-02T18:22:00.001-04:002013-04-02T18:22:28.900-04:00The 2013 'charity classic' welcomes back Trevor Umlah
The organizing committee is privileged and excited to welcome back our special guest from last year's event, Trevor Umlah. Trevor will be joining us again this year, all the way from Halifax, Novia Scotia.
Why is this so significant, you ask? As a follow up to my “Why are we doing this charity classic thing” post, Trevor is another example of the significance of our effortsChadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01252740134938399852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1147783628770715851.post-29465752232563762072013-02-22T21:13:00.001-05:002013-03-03T09:12:56.407-05:00Why are we doing this 'Charity Classic' thing?
I often struggle (seriously struggle) with how to best present this thing we call "The Make CF History Charity Classic". And with that, I often question/challenge myself as to how I can be more effective at making sure that the Make CF History Charity Classic is an event that everyone - from the players to the volunteers - feels proud and energized to be a part of. And in doing so, I Chadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01252740134938399852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1147783628770715851.post-69110242529811442392013-01-27T12:24:00.001-05:002013-01-27T12:24:49.724-05:002013 Charity Classic putting the 'fun' in fund raising
The 2013 Make CF History Charity Classic is off to a great start, with 12 teams already registered for this year's event. Our goal is to host a total of 16 teams, and we are prepared to expand the divisions if needed.
A new twist to this year's event requires our players to raise a minimum of $125.00 in order to participate. In prior years, we simply required a flat team entry fee.Chadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01252740134938399852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1147783628770715851.post-51822021379558477352012-10-13T10:18:00.000-04:002012-10-13T10:18:14.984-04:002013 'Charity Classic' set for June 7-9th
The organizers of the Make CF History Charity Classic are hard at work already, and the first piece of the planning process is in place: the date of next years event!
Save the Date: June 7th - 9th, 2013.
Once again, the Make CF History Charity Classic will be hosted at the Chiller Ice Rink at Easton. The Chillers have been great partners for us, and we are proud and excited to Chadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01252740134938399852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1147783628770715851.post-24307429804329307142012-06-14T22:16:00.001-04:002012-06-15T14:42:38.460-04:002012 'classic' crossed borders, reached new heights
From Chad Eddy, founder of the Make CF History campaign
"And, when you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it.” Paulo Coelho wrote that in his best selling book (and one of my favorites), The Alchemist. It's the story of pursuing one's dreams. My dream is to one day be a part of a generation that found the cure for Cystic Fibrosis, and to know that theChadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01252740134938399852noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1147783628770715851.post-70819302933602521782012-05-21T22:17:00.000-04:002012-05-21T22:19:38.139-04:00Columbus Blue Jackets mascot Stinger joins us in the fight to find a cure for CF!
The organizing committee for the 2012 Make CF History Charity Classic proudly welcomes Stinger to this year's event!
Stinger, the official mascot of the Columbus Blue Jackets, will be appearing Saturday June 9th to join us in the fight to find a cure for Cystic Fibrosis.
Stinger will be on the ice from 12:30 - 1:30PM for our stick-and-puck sessions for kids. A minimum donation of $15 can beChadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01252740134938399852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1147783628770715851.post-44547589500530207442012-05-10T00:14:00.000-04:002012-05-10T00:21:28.829-04:00Jared Boll and Derek Dorsett to join us in the fight to find a cure for CF!
Jared Boll and Derek Dorsett of the Columbus Blue Jackets, both known for their ability to fight on the ice, will be joining us off the
ice in our fight to find a cure for Cystic Fibrosis!
The Organizing Committee of the 2012 Make CF History Charity Classic Hockey Tournament is pleased to announce that Jared Boll and Derek Dorsett will be appearing Saturday June 9th at the Easton Chiller Chadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01252740134938399852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1147783628770715851.post-88623941196660837152012-02-28T02:10:00.000-05:002012-02-28T07:48:42.236-05:00Steph Greegor returns to emcee our event this June
The Organizing Committee is honored and excited to announce that Steph Greegor will be returning as our emcee for the 2012 Make CF History Charity Classic Hockey Tournament this June!
This year Steph joins us as a contributor to FoxSportsOhio.com
(covering
the Columbus Blue Jackets), and will once again be our honorable emcee
throughout the weekend. With many of the details for the Chadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01252740134938399852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1147783628770715851.post-70955609210258171132012-02-12T22:47:00.001-05:002012-02-12T22:54:39.443-05:00COUNTDOWN: 4 Months To Go
In four short months, the ceremonial pucks will drop in the 2nd Annual Make CF History Charity Classic Hockey Tournament! And the Organizing Committee has been hard at work getting ready for the big weekend...
The schedule for the weekend's events is taking shape, and there will be a lot to look forward to from the public, player and sponsor perspective. As usual the adult Chadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01252740134938399852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1147783628770715851.post-68978587305858924282011-10-28T21:47:00.000-04:002011-12-28T06:52:20.916-05:00Planning for 2012 Make CF History Charity Classic underway, goal to top 'magnificent' 2011 event
The second annual Make CF History Charity Classic Hockey Tournament (and more!) is set for June 8th - 10th, 2012. And while that may seem like a ways off, it will be here before we know it. And with that in mind, planning for the 2012 Make CF History Charity Classic Hockey Tournament has begun.
The Organizing Committee will meet for the first time since the inaugural Chadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01252740134938399852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1147783628770715851.post-83766248554735244822011-06-08T12:07:00.094-04:002011-06-11T11:45:25.534-04:00Goals, friendships, history made at inaugural eventFrom Chad Eddy, founder of the Make CF History campaignBack in February, the Organizing Committee held our first meeting (at the Donatos at Easton) to discuss how we were going to deliver our vision for the inaugural Make CF History Charity Classic hockey tournament. During that meeting, we established that our priority first and foremost would be from the player's perspective, and creating for Chadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01252740134938399852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1147783628770715851.post-70423993293759919132011-05-27T13:35:00.010-04:002011-05-27T14:30:31.742-04:00The "original six" ready to square off in our inaugural tournamentIn just one short week, six teams will square off in our inaugural Make CF History Charity Classic Hockey Tournament.The "original six", as the teams competing in our inaugural event will always be referred to, are comprised of men's league teams from Columbus as well as Detroit, MI and Dayton. The tournament, which is sanctioned by USA Hockey, will consist of games Friday night, Saturday Chadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01252740134938399852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1147783628770715851.post-191523098232683532011-05-09T21:43:00.004-04:002011-05-09T21:50:24.856-04:00Derek Dorsett to join us in our fight to find a cure for CFDerek Dorsett, the Columbus Blue Jackets agitator, will be joining us off the ice in our fight to find a cure for Cystic Fibrosis.The Organizing Committee of the inaugural Make CF History Charity Classic Hockey Tournament is pleased to announce that Derek Dorsett will be appearing along side teammate Jared Boll Saturday June 4th from 1:00PM - 2:00PM to sign autographs for fans. Admission is free Chadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01252740134938399852noreply@blogger.com