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BRI Science Friday--New Sessions for 2012

Science Friday is an opportunity to learn about the remarkable discoveries taking place at Benaroya Research Institute. The free event includes a light breakfast and conversation with Gerald Nepom, MD, PhD, Director of BRI, a laboratory tour led by scientists and discussion with board members and other guests.

Sign up for 2012 Science Friday dates: April 20, July 20 and Oct. 19 by contacting Rachel Martin at (206) 342-6519 or rmartin@benaroyaresearch.org.

BRI Speakers Bureau

 The Benaroya Research Institute Speakers Bureau provides background on autoimmune diseases and information on the research being conducted at BRI to find the causes and cures for these diseases.The speakers bureau program includes lay and scientist speakers, powerful personal stories about autoimmune diseases and time for audience questions. Our highly-trained speakers are BRI board members, scientists and volunteers who have been affected by autoimmune diseases and are committed to sharing the groundbreaking research happening in our community. To schedule a presentation or for more information, please contact Rachel Martin at rmartin@benaroyaresearch.org or (206) 342-6519.

2012 David J. Fanning Memorial Golf Tournament

Date: June 26
Description: The David J. Fanning Memorial Golf Tournament was started by a group of friends in 2011 to honor David Fanning.  The event benefits Benaroya Research Institute to support diabetes research. The 2012 tournament will return to the Tumble Creek Club in Suncadia, Cle Elum Washington on Tuesday, June 26.  For more information, sponsorships or to register, please visit www.fanningmemorial.com or www.facebook.com/FanningMemorial

Benaroya Research Institute Seafair Triathlon

Date: July 22
Description: Athletes from all around the Pacific Northwest swim, cycle and run their way to fitness and athletic excellence at the Benaroya Research Institute Seafair Triathlon. Seward Park on Lake Washington serves as a pristine venue for this sprint distance triathlon and offers an incredible experience for athletes of all ability levels.
* Olympic Distance: 1-mile swim, 20-mile bike, 10K run
* Sprint Distance: .5-mile swim, 12-mile bike, 5K run
* Relay Teams: 2-person and 3-person
* Kids Triathlon: Kids can “tri”, too, on a fun, custom-designed course just for them!

For more information, visit Benaroya Research Institute Seafair Triathlon.

Boeing Classic Golf Tournament to Benefit BRI

Date: August 20-26
Description: The Boeing Classic is an Official Event on the PGA TOUR Champions Tour, which features the legends of golf 50 years of age or older. Mark Calcavecchia is the tournament’s defending Champion after a playoff victory at the 2011 Boeing Classic, which also featured record numbers of volunteers (1,018) and spectators (81,000) during Tournament Week. The winner of the 2010 Presidents Award honoring the best event on the Champions Tour, in the tournament’s seven-year history more than 3.2 million dollars has been raised for the Heart Institute at Virginia Mason Medical Center, the Benaroya Research Institute at Virginia Mason and additional Greater Seattle Charities. The 2012 event will be played August 20-26 at TPC Snoqualmie Ridge. For additional information, log on to www.BoeingClassic.com.

Grapes on the Green

Date: Aug. 24

To help end the first day of Boeing Classic tournament play, The Golf Club at Newcastle will host the fourth annual Grapes on the Green event on Friday, Aug. 24. Guests will enjoy premier wine tastings from select wineries throughout the world, a multi-course dinner and an elite live auction featuring exclusive travel opportunities and rare wine lots. Proceeds from Grapes on the Green 2012 will go towards raising awareness for the Benaroya Research Institute at Virginia Mason and the Opportunity for Success Scholarship Fund. For more information, check back on this website closer to the date.

Illuminations Luncheon

Date: Nov. 2

Please mark your calendars and join us Friday, Nov. 2, for the second annual Illuminations Luncheon. Hear from our world renowned scientists about the work being done at Benaroya Research Institute, an international leader in immune system and autoimmune disease research. Our patient speakers will also discuss real life advances that they have experienced because of the work being done at BRI striving to eliminate autoimmune diseases. For more information, check back on this website closer to the date.

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A group increasing awareness and support of autoimmune disease research.