Fundraising Events

Murder Mystery Dinner

Ravenwood Country Club

Jan 19, 2018

6:00 pm – 10:30 pm

The Junior Board of Directors presents an evening of Mystery and fundraising.

6:00-7:00 The Crime and Cocktails

7:00 Dinner and Clues

Dessert provided by the Melting Pot

Call Lisa at 585-486-0607 for tickets and reservations $75 per person

1st Annual Comedy at the Carlson

50 Carlson Rd, Rochester, NY 14610

Mar 21, 2018

6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Join us for some midweek music and laughs to benefit the patients of the Pluta Cancer center.

               6:00- 7:00 Cash bar, Teagan Ward and 50/50 raffle, pub fare available for purchase

               7:00 Comedy Show

               Tickets $20 in advance, $25 at the door, available at comedy@thecarlson.com

13th Annual Toast to Hope

Locust Hill Country Club

Jun 11, 2018

5:30 pm – 9:00 pm

The Toast to Hope committee has selected Pluta for the fourth year in a row to be the beneficiary of their stunning fashion show event!

Symetra LPGA Ladies Tour

Brooklea Country Club

Jul 16, 2018

8:00 am – 10:00 pm

Mike Vadala – Tournament Chairman

Rochester, New York is a great golf city and has been known for hosting fantastic golf

events for decades. A long time tradition that helped build that reputation has been the

annual presence of a women’s professional golf tournament. The 38 year tradition of

the LPGA visiting Rochester was in danger, until the membership of Brook-Lea Country

Club, the LPGA Symetra Tour, and local not-for-profit Upstate Golf Charities joined

forces to bring The Danielle Downey Credit Union Classic to Rochester to add to that

tradition!

Thus far we have exceeded all expectations for the people and corporations who participated in the tournament.

The feedback that we received was such that continuing the event was an easy decision. Consider the following

comments that we received during and after the tournament.

• Local Executive – “The best Pro-Am experience I have ever had at any level”

• Fan/Attendee – “So much more personal than other golf viewing opportunities”

• Professional – “Best tournament on tour, hands down,” and “best fans, best volunteers, the most fun”

• LPGA staff – “Knowledgeable volunteers made it great; rarely a mistake made in any aspect”

• Fan/Attendee – “Had never seen this golf course, but it is a gem”

• High School Player who played in the Pro-Am – “The best day of my life”

• Women’s Forum – “The best event that I have ever attended”

On top of that kind of feedback, we know that our event has been a wonderful tribute to Danielle Downey, Rochester’s most successful golfer, who had a vision to keep golf here indefinitely, and to help younger players and the community. Our inclusion of young high school players in the Monday Pro-Am continued her nine year effort to do so, and our partnership with the Hillside Work Scholarship Connection spread the word about the wonderful things they are doing to help young people not only graduate from high school, but pursue college and careers.

We know that you will love the LPGA Symetra Tour and The Danielle Downey Credit Union Classic. We want to be the best tournament and we hope that you will help us to that end. We are well on our way!

MIKE VADALA – TOURNAMENT CHAIRMAN

19th Annual Emerald Ball

Oak Hill Country Club

Sep 8, 2018

6:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Named for the healing powers of the emerald, the Emerald Ball was established to honor the caring staff at Pluta Cancer Center and to raise funds to support our mission. As the Foundation’s signature event, the Emerald Ball has raised over $4 million since its inception, which supports our patients and their families. Some of these funds have been used to cover unexpected medical expenses, support program initiatives, expand and enhance our current integrative oncology programs, and provide support specialized training and engagement for Pluta employees.

To learn more about the Emerald Ball and how you can become involved in the event, click here.

8th Annual Très Chic Fashion Show

Monroe Golf Club

Nov 29, 2018

11:00 am – 2:00 pm

The Très Chic Fashion Show is held annually just before the holiday season. Guests can kick off their holiday shopping at the Très Chic Boutique, which features local vendors with great items that make wonderful gifts. Pluta patients are the highlight of the fashion show. The show also features children of Pluta patients and staff. The proceeds from the fashion show benefit the Women's Fund, which supports women who are facing financial, social and emotional hardship due to their cancer diagnosis.

Angel Program

Pluta Cancer Center

Dec 1, 2018

8:00 am – 3:34 pm

Become a Pluta angel for a family this holiday season by providing gifts for the family of a patient in treatment. Contact Lisa at 585-486-0607 or lisa_abbottcisco@urmc.rochester.edu to get a wish list.

Tree of Hope Lighting Ceremony

Pluta Cancer Center Lobby

Dec 10, 2018

5:30 pm – 7:30 pm

During the holiday season, the Pluta Cancer Center lobby is home to our Tree of Hope, which welcomes patients and their families with good cheer and twinkling lights. Ceramic medallions are hung on the tree, displaying the names of loved ones who have had a donation made in their honor or memory. The Foundation holds an intimate tree-lighting ceremony each year to honor, remember and celebrate the special people in our lives.