Press Releases

October 16, 2007 – Tug McGraw Foundation Announces 2007 Award Recipients

The Tug McGraw Foundation will honor individuals who have made a difference in the fight against brain tumors during “Denim and Diamonds: An Evening with Tim McGraw and Friends” on Friday, November 2 at Grant’s Farm in St. Louis. This standout event is sponsored by Anheuser-Busch Companies and American Airlines.

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September 6, 2007 – Tug McGraw Foundation Announces 2007 Fundraising Gala

The Tug McGraw Foundation will hold its third annual fundraising gala on Friday, November 2, 2007 at Grant’s Farm, the Anheuser-Busch family estate in St. Louis, Missouri. Anheuser-Busch is sponsoring “Denim & Diamonds: An Evening with Tim McGraw and Friends” in an outstanding show of support of our mission…and we thank them.

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June 1, 2007 – TMF and ABC2 Collaborate to Fund Innovative UCSF Research

The Tug McGraw Foundation and Accelerate Brain Cancer Cure have jointly awarded a $145,000 research grant to Dr. Joseph Costello from the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) for his work to control brain tumor growth. This grant represents a unique collaboration among two top brain tumor organizations joining forces to fund research that holds the potential to dramatically improve the lives of patients living with brain cancer.

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May 3, 2007 – Tim McGraw’s Band Members to Run Marathon for TMF

As the Tug McGraw Foundation looks forward to seeing the first Team McGraw runners take to the streets for the ING New York City Marathon 2007, we proudly welcome two members of honorary chairman Tim McGraw’s band, the Dancehall Doctors, to the team.

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May 1, 2007 – TMF is Makin’ Noise on Capitol Hill

"Brain Tumor Action Week (April 26-May 6) is an excellent opportunity to share our mission to improve quality of life for brain tumor patients and their families, " says 3-year brain tumor survivor and Tug McGraw Foundation board member Kris Campbell.  Kris joins Foundation president Jennifer Brusstar and board member Jeff McMahon as they travel to Washington, D.C. to advocate for increased research funding.

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April 19, 2007 – Schweiger Vineyards and Trifecta Wines Release New "45YGB" Wine to Benefit Tug McGraw Foundation

Harris Barton and Ronnie Lott's "Champion Charities" have teamed up to celebrate the "Ya Gotta Believe" spirit of the late Tug McGraw at a benefit 45YGB Wine Release Party and Winemaker Dinner presented by Schweiger Vineyards and Trifecta Wines on Tuesday, May 8, 2007 at Figaro's Ristorante in San Francisco.

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April 15, 2007 – NBTF and TMF Partner in Support of Patient Education

Today, April 15, the National Brain Tumor Foundation (NBTF) and the Tug McGraw Foundation partnered with BrainLAB and other medical leaders in the field of brain tumor treatment to discuss the latest treatment options available and provide patients with the information they need to make the right choices with their physicians through this free educational program.

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March 21, 2007 – Share the Wealth with Summit Investment Management

Investors who want to make a difference with the nonprofits they support now have an easy-to-use tool, thanks to this innovative new program provided by Summit Investment Management.

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