GAC News Archive

As part of the history of our organization we have created this archive to show you what we have accomplished since we started in 1997. 

# 2004 New York Dinner 3rd Annual
Press Release, September 29, 2004
This year's totals from the New York dinner will approach $300,000 before matching funds.

# 2004 Atlanta Dinner 1st Annual
Press Release, September 30, 2004
Almost $200,000 was raised for cancer research before matching grants!

# 2004 Dinners for Cancer Research Venues Announced
Press Release, July 8, 2004
As part of its 2004 fundraising efforts, the all-volunteer group, Golfers Against Cancer, would like to announce the dates of three separate Dinners for Cancer Research.

# Rice Athletics Endows Golf Scholarship
Press Release, May 20, 2004
The Rice University Department of Athletics has announced the establishment of The Michael Scott Longpré Golf Scholarship.

# Administaff Returns The Senior Tour To Houston Naming Golfers Against Cancer As a Beneficiary
Press Release, May 12, 2004
Kingwood-based Administaff announced on April 14th that it would sponsor a Houston Champions Tour event to be called the Administaff Small Business Classic™.

# Golfers Against Cancer Gives to Cancer Research at Beneficiary Luncheon 2004
Press Release, January 23, 2004
Golfers Against Cancer showed its dedication to raising money for cancer research by awarding $1.6 million to a number of cancer research groups.

# Golfers Against Cancer Continue To Up Contribution
2003 GAC Efforts Yield Record-Breaking $1.6 Million For Cancer Research

Press Release, November 24, 2003
The locally-based Golfers Against Cancer tallied their 2003 contribution for cancer research, along with matching funds, at a record $1.6 million at the close of their annual tournament on Monday.

# Deerwood Pro Instrumental In GAC's Founding Mike  Longpré Loses Battle With Cancer At 36
Press Release, September 30, 2003
Mike Longpré, Deerwood golf professional and an inspiration behind the efforts of the Golfers Against Cancer, passed away September 27 of brain cancer.

# Golfers Against Cancer Tournament & Gala Becoming A Houston Tradition
Press Release, October, 2002
Since its inaugural year of 1997 the Golfers Against Cancer have had one goal in mind — to raise money for cancer research.

# GAC Raise Impressive Charitable Funds, Donate Funds to Four Groundbreaking Projects at M. D. Anderson
Press Release, March 1, 2002
Approaching the $1 million milestone, Golfers Against Cancer recently awarded $975,000 in philanthropic grants from the proceeds of their annual tournament to eight cancer research projects, including four initiatives at The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center.

# GAC Proceeds Top $975,000
Press Release, February 4, 2002
Eight beneficiaries were awarded funding today for their cancer research efforts from the Golfers Against Cancer.

# Golfers Against Cancer Yields $900,000 For Cancer  Research Bush and Hilfman Honored
Press Release, November, 2001
In another record-setting year for their golf tournament and gala, the Golfers Against Cancer raised over $900,000 for cancer research.

# Golfers Against Cancer Distributes Checks To Beneficiaries
Press Release, February, 2001
The 2000 Golfers Against Cancer tournament and gala raised over $800,000(including matching funds) and on February 1, 2001 the money was put towardsfinding a cure for cancer.



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