Beezid Supports Alzheimer's Research at "Glam Slam" Fundraiser
Online, June 23, 2012 (Newswire.com) - Penny auction website Beezid.com participated in the 15th annual JGH CIBC Tennis "Glam Slam" Party at the Time Supper Club in Montreal, donating thousands of dollars in prizes to raise money for Alzheimer's research at the Jewish General Hospital.
The JGHF tennis event has raised more than $2.8 million over the past 14 years, money that has been used to support critical needs throughout the hospital. The goal of this year's event was to raise in excess of $500,000 to be directed towards the Hospital's leading program for the diagnosis, treatment and research into Alzheimer's disease.
The $200 a plate dinner party received substantial support from organizations and companies such as CIBC, Ferrari Quebec, Hydro Quebec and Novartis with Beezid proudly joining in to make a difference in the fight against Alzheimer's disease.
"Beezid is extremely proud to have taken part in the Glam Slam fundraiser and stood side by side with the Jewish General Hospital Foundation and all the other dedicated organizations who are committed to finding sustainable treatments and a cure for Alzheimer's," said Beezid CEO, Max Bohbot.
Beezid donated Head sports equipment, a Cuisinart 16 bottle wine cellar, a Canon Powershot A1300 camera, an LG 3D Blu-Ray home theater system, a Nintendo Wii, an iPod Nano and a pair of Monster iBeats headphones for the event's highly anticipated raffle.
"I just wanted to tell everyone on the committee and the foundation staff that our tennis event was again a huge success and wanted to thank and congratulate everyone on a great job," said Glam Slam event Honorary Co-chair Richard Stein.
Alzheimer's disease is the most common form of dementia. It is a condition gradually gets worse over time. It affects memory, thinking, and behavior. There is no cure.
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