GTS IS PLATINUM SPONSOR OF 2009 SAIL FOR THE CURE
Software and services provider donates technology needed to manage breast cancer research fundraising event
PORTLAND, OR. -- Sept,11 2009 -- GTS, a division of Pittsburgh Glass Works and a leading software and services provider to the glass industry, is donating $13,000 worth of computer management expertise to the Oregon Women’s Sailing Association’s Sail for the Cure 2009.
“We are honored to be joining forces with the Oregon Women’s Sailing Association to support this year’s Sail for the Cure and its efforts to raise funds and awareness for breast cancer research,” said Mike Jones, president of GTS.
Sail for the Cure 2009 celebrates its 10th anniversary event on Sunday, September 27 at the Portland Yacht Club on the Columbia River. Sail for the Cure includes on-the-water sailing activity, silent and live auctions, music and more.
Sail for the Cure Chairwoman Jeanine Hohn said, "The Oregon Women's Sailing Association is thrilled to receive such an amazing outpouring of support from GTS for the 10th anniversary of Sail for the Cure. Through this donation of technology, we will surely be able to run a very smooth and successful fund-raising event this year."
Some 500 people and 85 boats are expected to participate. The overall fundraising goal for the event is $50,000. Local KATU reporter Shellie Bailey-Shah, a breast cancer survivor, will emcee and Sony Hess, also a breast cancer survivor, will perform with the Sony Hess Band. All net proceeds to the event will be donated to the Oregon and SW Washington affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure.