Charlie Porter Research Grant

The Twilight Benefit Foundation is thrilled to announce that after a long fundraising effort, we will be giving $80,000 to two young researchers, Drs. Andrew Harris and Sung Choi, of University of Michigan C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital. They are performing innovative research on pediatric AML and acute graft vs. host disease.  On November 23, we will be presenting them with our money, our gratitude, and our hope for the future.

Thank you to our hundreds and thousands of supporters who have donated time, money, and resources to help us achieve this goal.

There is a new SherRUFF is town

Happy Halloween

World series

Written by: Dan

Well, we can cross one thing off our bucket list.  A Tigers World Series game.  Annie, Aunt Donna, Lynn, Jessica, Keith, and I attended game three.  We started tailgating at the DAC.  We were even allowed to wear jeans inside (might be a first for the DAC).  We had great seats (see below).  The Tigers couldn't getting going offensively.  But that turned out to be the course for the rest of the series.  After thee 0-2 loss, we headed back to the DAC and had drinks in the downstairs bar (next to the bowling alley) as the crowd left the area.  Such a great night!  What an unforgettable experience!

Great Seats

Pregame at the DAC

Tigers: 0 Giants:2

Banbury Cross Walk

Written By: Hobee

This is one of my favorite days of the year.  Annie and Julie take Fergus and I to the Banbury Cross Walk!  The girls raise money by making this walk through the beautiful fall countryside.  Fergus and I run, off lease, through the woods.  We see tons of people, other dogs, and even horses!  I'm still not sure about horses.

2012 Twilight Beneift Gala and Civic Awards

Written By: Dan

Today was our annual Twilight Benefit River Cruise and Civic Awards Gala.  The weather held up for the most part (a little cold for the top deck of the boat, but overall nice).  We had great award winners, and a fantastic host (Spike from Mojo in the Morning).  Annie did a great job of getting donations for the silent auction and raffle.  In years past we have purchased items on consignment and made little to no money.  With Annie's help this year, we raised thousands.  She got great donations:  Golf packages, vacation packages, gift cards, jewelry, and more.

The cruise went off without a hitch.  Thanks to Aunt Donna, Lynn, and Annie's parents for coming.

View of Detroit (and Canada) from the back of the Ovation yacht.

Julia and the peach parade

From: Annie Hoban
Sent: 9/3/2012 10:31 AM
To: Danny Hoban
Subject: Julia and the peach parade

Dan's Surprise Birthday Party

Written By: Hobee

Dan thought this Saturday was going to be another laying around the house. He never even changed out of his bathing suit.  Then people started showing up.  Before he knew it a whole slew of people showed up.  And not just people, but chicken and hurl, bumpy cake, BBQ, and snacks!

The started on the deck, and ended up at the fire by the lake.  A great surprise!