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North & South Fork Business Networking Fundraiser

North & South Fork Business Networking Fundraiser - Wednesday, February 29th in Southampton at 230 Elm Street from 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm.

Businesses Networking while raising money for Long Island's Fight for Charity. (http://www.lifightforcharity.org/) Long Island's Fight for Charity is having their 9th annual charity boxing event on March 5th at the Hilton in Melville. The event raises money for 3 of Long Island's charities:

* The Genesis School: (http://www.eden2.org/aboutus/aboutus.htm)
* Long Island Community Chest: (http://www.licommunitychest.org/)
* National Foundation for Human Potential: (http://www.nffhp.org/)

Have you heard of them? We hadn't -

IF YOU HAVE NOT HEARD OF THESE CHARITIES, PLEASE WATCH THIS VIDEO: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eR4UXAo7biw

This year, Eddie 'RawDawg' Mullally, IV has volunteered to be one of the celebrity boxers. As a volunteer boxer he needs to raise money for the charities and get sponsors.

This is an article that was recently published on the Patch about my partner and the event: http://westhampton-hamptonbays.patch.com/articles/east-quogue-resident-boxes-for-a-cause

We are looking for restaurants/delis/bakeries who would be willing to showcase their food at a display during the event for guests to sample. (We are anticipating 50-100 people) Further, we are asking local businesses for donations, gift certificates, etc which will be auctioned off with a Chinese Auction. Donations and Sponsorships are tax deductible under 501c3.

Event Details: 230 Elm Street, Southampton, NY - Wednesday, February 29th from 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm. $20pp, Cash Bar, Chinese Auction, 50/50. Some of the local businesses who are already participating in the Chinese Auction include:

* Teresa's Family Cleaning: http://www.teresasfamilycleaning.com/
* Southampton Public House: http://www.publick.com/
* Fat Ass Fudge: http://fat-assfudge.com/
* The Pampered Chef - Joanna Neary: (http://facebook.com/joannacordiner)
* Barbara Feldman Interior Design: (http://www.notjustanotherprettyspace.com/)
* Katherine & Company: (http://www.katherineandco.com/)

Please Join Us - Invite your Friends!

Want to have a food display for tastings or to make a donation for the Chinese Auction - Please contact Mia direct at mia@garagedoors.li

Thank you!

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