Upcoming Events

2023 DAM-CANCER Golf Classic

Come join us for a fabulous day on the greens for the 12th DAM-CANCER Golf Classic in beautiful Sonoma County on Friday, September 15, 2023 at the Foxtail Golf Course, a new location for activities for golfers and non-golfers.

The DAM-CANCER Golf Classic will be held in Rohnert Park, CA on the north course at the gateway to the renowned Sonoma County wine country. In addition to the always FUN golf tournament, there will be a reception, dinner and exciting auction that you just do not want to miss. There will also be a portion of the dinner as a celebration of life to Anna. Please join us to support this great cause while celebrating Anna.

Spend a spectacular day in Sonoma County golfing with friends and family while raising funds for young adults undergoing cancer treatment. Or make it a weekend in Sonoma County wine country by staying with your friends and family at the DoubleTree (by Hilton) Sonoma Wine Country right across the street from the Foxtail Golf Course or other hotels in the nearby area.

Plan your schedules, mark your calendars, FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 15, 2023, so you can be there for the DAM-CANCER Golf Classic!!!

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Past Events

2019 Fall Fête

This September 22nd, A Swiss Fall Fête comes to Palos Verdes! DAM-Cancer and ETC Theatre host their fourth joint event, this year a Swiss celebration inspired by the Fall Harvest and Winegrowers’ Festival on the banks of Lake Geneva. Guests will savor gourmet Swiss specialities, cocktails and dinner, a silent auction, and sparkling live entertainment – including a live alpenhorn. This event will once again take place at the original Vanderlip Cottage with a view of the Pacific ocean. A musical theatre show specially written for the event by Parmer Fuller, will be performed by a cast of ETC triple threat talents at the original duckpond!

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The 2019 DAM-Cancer Golf Classic with Dinner and Silent Auction

You have all been waiting for the return of the DAMCANCER Golf Tournament, and here it is on Friday, May 17, 2019 at the Presidio Golf Course in San Francisco! Dust off those golf clubs, and get ready for a more casual format as you “Play for Pooh”! Mark your calendar, go hit some balls at the driving range and use the links below to download the Invitation and RSVP.

2019 Golf Tournament Invitation

2019 Golf Tournament RSVP

2018 Fall Fête

Third Annual Fall Fête | Sunday, September 23, 2018

The annual DAM-Cancer Fall
 Fête that you do not want to miss! This year’s major fundraiser for DAM CANCER is being held on Sunday, September 23, 2018 beginning at 3:30 in the afternoon. This fun, fabulous affair featuring an enjoyable performance by the young adults of ETC Theatre, an amazing silent auction, cocktails and dinner inspired by the Croatian coast, is not to be missed. This day in the hills of Palos Verdes will start with cocktails at the famed Vanderlip Villa Narcissa, followed by the ETC performance in the Duck Pond and dinner next door at the historical Vanderlip Cottage all overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Watch for your invitation in the coming weeks and register early as we expect to sell out once again.

Enjoy cocktails in the garden, a silent auction, sparkling entertainment from ETC, an elegant dinner, and stunning sunset views from a historic Peninsula home overlooking the ocean.

Proceeds from this event will be shared by ETC Theatre Company, and DAM-Cancer.

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Eighth Annual DAM-Cancer Golf Classic and Dinner

The 8th Annual DAM-Cancer Golf Classic will soon be here! This popular event will be held on Friday, September 16, 2016 at the Presidio Golf Course in San Francisco. Bring your friends for a fun day of golf, followed by dinner with silent auction and opportunity drawings while supporting the David Andrew “Pooh” Maddan Foundation. All proceeds from the tournament go directly to helping young adults with cancer! Sign up now and play for Pooh! Use the links below to download the Invitation and RSVP.

2016 Golf Tournament Invitation

2016 Golf Tournament RSVP

Crow Canyon Selects DAM-Cancer

DAM-Cancer is pleased to announce that it has been selected by the Crow Canyon Country Club to be one of its designated charities for its annual Charity Classic 2016! There will be numerous events scheduled over the next few months with DAM-Cancer receiving a portion of the proceeds. These events include a Walk-a-thon and a Tennis Clinic on October 15, 2016. The season finale will be a Golf, Dine and Auction Event on Friday, October 21, 2016. The events are open to the public.

For more information, contact Melanie at melanie.emig@clubcorp.com or visit www.crow-canyon.com. We are so grateful to CCCC for raising funds for the recipients of DAM-Cancer!!!

May Day Feté in Southern California

Our first Southern California fundraiser, A May Fête, held on May 1, 2016 at “The Old Ranch Cottage” of the historic Vanderlip Estate located in Rancho Palos Verdes was the ultimate garden party! The event was co-sponsored by the ETC Theatre Company and included a reception, silent auction, a theatre show and dinner.

From left to right – Experiencing the musical theatre performance by ETC Theatre, Enjoying a gourmet dinner around the pool, Recipient Ryan Stevens addressing the attendees

Highlights of the evening included comments by Dr. Parkash Gill, (professor of Medicine and Pathology at the Keck School of Medicine at the University of Southern California and Leader of the Transitional and Clinical and Sciences Program), who is conducting the Sarcoma Clinical Trial that DAM-Cancer is currently supporting.

Former recipient Ryan Stevens shared his story that a grant from DAM-Cancer made a positive difference in his fight against cancer. He thanked the donors and requested that they continue their support of DAM-Cancer.

The elegant, fun, unique event, attended by more than 220, was a phenomenal success raising approximately $50,000 for DAM-Cancer! Plan to join us next year for our second Southern California event to benefit DAM-Cancer.

All Proceeds Benefit DAM-Cancer Foundation and ETC Theatre Company

Seventh Annual DAM-Cancer Golf Classic and Dinner

The celebrated Seventh Annual DAM-CANCER Golf Classic and Dinner, including a Silent Auction, will be held at the historic Presidio Golf Course in San Francisco on Friday, September 18, 2015! You do not want to miss this phenomenal event! Send in your reservation ASAP as space is limited. You can download an invitation from the website, if you have not received one. Remember that all the profit goes directly to young adults battling cancer.

Sixth Annual DAM-Cancer Golf Classic and Dinner

THANK YOU to all of you who made the 6TH Annual DAM-Cancer Golf Classic and Dinner the most successful yet with a net profit of $48,000. These funds translate directly into grants for more young adults who are battling cancer. The golf tournament was followed by a Reception and Dinner with Silent Auction and Opportunity Drawing.

Past Foundation grant recipient, Wendy Muller, was the Dinner guest speaker. Her sister Jessica, who was her bone marrow donor, accompanied her. Wendy shared her cancer story and told how the Foundation’s assistance made the difference in her life while she underwent cancer treatment, which included a bone marrow transplant. In talking about her time in treatment, Wendy said, “Unfortunately, the question, how can I afford this, came up many times. At a time when all my energy went into fighting cancer, I couldn’t afford to worry about finances. The Maddan Foundation’s generous donation lightened the load and eased my mind.” Wendy has been in remission for two years now and we wish her well.

A HUGE Thank You to Our Sponsors

Dinner Sponsor
Southwest Pipeline and Trenchless

Cocktail Sponsor
Antunovich Associates

Tee Sponsors
Ambrose Group, Inc
Steve Botsford
Community Bank, Pasadena
The Former All-Time Gaucho Greats Partnership
Kojima and Oka, LLP
The Maddan Family
Michael Rachlin
Old West Investment Management
Ronan O’Dea Construction

Cart Sponsors
Alliant Insurance Services
Robert Anderson
Vivian Doliff
Girardi Keese
Dr. and Mrs. Brian Hennessy
LMGW CPA
NF Rusteen Company
Betty Lou Poloway
Leland and Garrett Porteous, DDS
Ross Design
Stanford Cancer Center
The Wooditch Company

In-Kind Sponsors
101 North Brewery
Ireland Presentations
Jimmy apRoberts
Joe D’Arcy Illustrations
Lagunitas Brewery

A Special Thank You to Pat and Joanne Graham for the continued generosity.

Fifth Annual DAM-Cancer Golf Classic and Dinner

The Fifth Annual DAM-Cancer Golf Classic, held at the Presidio in San Francisco on September 20, 2013, was a sold-out success with the greatest number of golfers yet and a capacity crowd at the Dinner and Auction. The Foundation thanks all of you who made this a spectacular event by your participation and donations!

We Extend Special Recognition to our Sponsors

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Antunovich Associates
Donaghy Sales, Inc
Alliant Insurance Services
Robert Anderson
Ambrose Group, Inc
Community Bank, Pasadena
FINIS
The Former All-Time Gaucho Greats Partnership
Girardi Keese
Ireland Presentations
Kojima and Aka, LLP
The Maddan Family
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National Liner, LLP
NFR Investigations
Ronan O’Dea
Old West Investment Management
Don & Pat Peed
Betty Lou Poloway
Porteous & Burke Dental
Southwest Pipeline & Trenchless
Stanford Cancer Center
The Wooditch Company
Flora Springs Winery
Lagunitas Brewery[/column]