I Back Jack Foundation 
August 2015
        Backing Research                    Inspiring Hope                         Defeating  Cancer
"When you say 'I will' with conviction, magic begins to happen . "  
- Wally Amos


The I Back Jack Foundation is grateful for all of our supporters who say "I WILL continue to Back Jack!" With your support we can make magic happen.  We will continue to grow, make progress, inspire hope, and move toward a day when beating cancer will be within our reach.

Help Us Grow!
The countdown is on!  We are one month away from the The 7th Annual Back to School Event on Monday, September 14 at Chenequa Country Club.  The silent and live auction items are amazing as you will see.  Know that your participation helps ensure our children have the opportunity to grow healthy and happy!  Please join us for a fun-filled day and help us grow!  Online registration is now available.  Don't wait, sign up today.   Click here to register for tennis, golf, and dinner.  

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

TENNIS - 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
GOLF - 11:30 a.m. Shotgun Start
DINNER (cash bar) and AUCTION - 5:00 p.m.
PROGRAM - 7:00 p.m.

CAN'T ATTEND BUT WANT TO HELP?
There are many ways to support the I Back Jack Foundation without attending the Back to School Event.  You can purchases raffle tickets or a GOLDEN TICKET by emailing info@ibackjack.org

GOLDEN TICKETS! GET YOUR GOLDEN TICKETS!


The golden ticket is a great way to be part of the live auction excitement without having to be at the event or make a bid!  Once again this year, we are selling 100 golden tickets priced at $100/each.  The winning ticket will have the opportunity to pick the live auction item of choice before the bidding even begins. When you purchase your golden ticket, you simply indicate your choice of live auction item!

This year AMAZING 2015 live auction items include:

1.  Dinner and VIP tickets to  Jim Gaffigan Show in Milwaukee December 29, 30, or 31
2.  A unique, special dinner party at Zesti in Hartland with acclaimed Chef Michael Feker
3.  A private, in-home sushi party for 20 with Sushi Siam of Slice 'N Dice
4.  A private tour of Lambeau Field with Former Packers President Bob Harlan
5.  A 4-night  Door County Getaway weekend in Fish Creek 
6.  (4) VIP Brewer tickets for September 16, 2015 with parking, club passes, and extras

In This Issue
Help us Grow!
Golden Tickets
Raffle Tickets
Back to School Sponsors
Creating Hope Act

Commit Now

There are many ways to get involved with the Foundation's signature fundraiser, the 7th Annual Back to School Event.  

Volunteer: Work the event.  Time slots are available between 
8:00 am and 9:00 pm.

Donate: Support the event or the special funding of an innovative new trial with a gift to I Back Jack.

Sponsor: Consider sponsorship at one of the many levels.  

Goodie Bags: Share an item with our generous participants. We expect approximately 200 people for golf and tennis.  

Please email: 
info@ibackjack.org to learn more about volunteer or donation opportunities.

RAFFLE TICKETS

ENTER TO WIN OF THESE GREAT PRIZES:

1.   Head Coach of the University of Wisconsin - Madison Men's Basketball Team 
Bo Ryan Autographed Authentic Basketball

2. Apple Watch

$25 per ticket
$100 for 5 tickets

You can purchase yours by emailing: info@ibackjack.org



Quick Links

7th Annual Back to School Event Sponsors
Presenting Sponsors:
David Herro  

Eagle Sponsors:
 

Birdie Sponsors:
     
Par Sponsors:
First Business Bank Boyle Froemming Realty Rundle-Spence    D&H    Scott & Megan Krizek
Hole Sponsors:
    Trek    Small World DDS   
    demco   Boucher Automotive   
Metropolitan Appraisal       Fox O'Neil Shannon
Sponsorship

Please consider adding your name or logo to the list above with a sponsorship gift to support the Back to School Event. Click HERE for a listing of opportunities.

Should you have questions or require more information, please email: info@ibackjack.org
Creating Hope Act
On July 10, 2015, the House of Representatives voted to reauthorize the Creating Hope Act when the House passed the 21st Century Cures Act (H.R. 6).  H.R. 6 modernizes federal regulatory processes that often stand in the way of new products and treatments being made available to patients.  The legislation expands funding for the National Institutes for Health (NIH) and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to support promising new research and approval of new therapies.  The legislation also recognizes and harnesses the tremendous potential of relatively new scientific concepts such as personalized medicine and the development of medical apps. The Creating Hope Act provides incentives for companies to develop drugs for kids with cancer and other life threatening illnesses.  
Think Outside The Box
There are many ways to get involved to help the Foundation continue to offer hope to children and their families fighting cancer.  Is your child about to celebrate a birthday?  Let's say your child is turning 8. Ask everyone for an $8 donation for the I Back Jack Foundation or come up with your own inspiring idea. Also, consider the Foundation for memorials, wedding, anniversary or other celebratory gift ideas.  Be creative. Think outside the box and know that every dollar counts.