Debbie Troy talks blue jeans, UCF and True Religion!

Event Coordinator, Debbie Troy, talks about the Blue Jean Ball and its meaning to UCF.
For tickets to the event, or more information please visit the Blue Jean Ball site!

Ulman Cancer Fund Art Show and Sale: HUGE SUCCESS

On October 18, 2009 Diana and Lou Ulman hosted an Art Show and Sale benefiting The Ulman Cancer Fund for Young Adults. With four contributing artists: co-founder Diana Ulman, board member Cheryl Duvall, long time supporter Jack Boonshaft and new UCF supporter Rae Cumbie, the event raised over $4,000 for the fund! A wide range of media and price points was represented for enjoyment and sale. UCF is working hard to create new types of fundraisers that will appeal to many different audiences. The Art show most certainly accomplished this goal and was attended by over 100 guests!

Ulman Cancer Fund Landscaping: Lawns and Leaves

 (Sarah, Kelly, Katrina, Lindsay and Brock showing off John's fancy yard tools!)

Saturday, October 24th 2009 was National Make a Difference Day and the UCF office wanted to get involved. We decided to do our part in making a difference on Friday the 23rd. One of our clients needed some help in his yard and we knew just who to call.


Rock star volunteer, John Beck, donated his time on the 23rd, his equipment, and lots of resources.

UCF is thinking of taking up part-time landscaping to bring in some extra money to the fund. We are now nearly professional leaf rakers and baggers...

Mulchers...

Weeders...

Tillers...

With a special expertise in wheelbarrow pushing...

For more pictures of the UCF Make a Difference Day, please visit our Facebook page! 


Or to utilize our services please call 410-964-LAND!
(Ok, not really...)

Raven's Bye-Week Tailgate Party

Just because the men in purple are out of town, doesn't mean you can't watch the game with friends, good food and free Miller Lite and house wine!

The Ulman Cancer Fund and Ale Mary's presents... Ravens Bye-week Tailgate Event

Please come raise awareness and support The Ulman Cancer Fund for Young Adults at Ale Mary's in Fells Point.

Check out the Animoto 30 second short for the event too!

So You Think You Can Dance honors the fight of breast cancer.

Last night at the 1st Mariner Arena, I saw the So You Think You Can Dance (SYTYCD) Tour perform. Your first reaction may be, "dork!" And for those of you who don't know me well yet, you're probably right about that.

However, the show was PHENOMENAL. After a day of travel to DC for George Washington's Survivorship Symposium I was all "learned out" and ready to sit and watch some fantastic dancing. I got that and more. These dancers are authentic athletes and beautiful performers.

A huge fan of the arts, with a personal history of 18 years of dance classes and performing, I had been anticipating this year's SYTYCD stop in Baltimore greatly.

Insert incredibly embarassing dance recital photo...

Could you find me?

And here are the REAL dancers...

The SYTYCD dancers performed favorite dances from the season along with comic dialogues. Most notable and relevant for this month (Breast Cancer Awareness Month), two dancers performed a piece choreographed by Tyce Diorio. The piece was a tribute to one of his dear friends fighting breast cancer. Melissa and Ade dance to "This Woman's Work". The dance was prefaced with a clip of Tyce explaining his connection to the fight. He talked about wanting to give his friend hope, and something to fight for.

He certainly succeeded. Please take 2 minutes of your time to watch this gorgeous and incredibly moving tribute:



(This is video from the season 5 TV show and not my own personal video. I was so excited when the dancers came on stage my digital camera video is too shaky to make you suffer through!)

Sarah Wainio
Volunteer Maryland Coordinator