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Local Results
Local Results
We Salute the Leukemia Cup Regatta Supporters
In 2009, more than 250 sailors from the Twin Cities combined a passion for sailing with a committment to help cancer patients, raising $78,000 to help cure blood cancers.
The Regatta participants were led in their efforts by Bud Markhart and Jake McLean who served as the chapter's Leukemia Cup Regatta honorees. Thirteen-year-old Jake was diagnosed with acute lymphocytic leukemia in February of 2002. Bud, an active member of the White Bear Lake sailing community, was diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukemia and melanoma in July of 2008. Both were actively involved in making the 2009 Regatta a success. We salute Bud and Jake for helping cure cancers.
Our deepest thanks to all of the sailors, White Bear Boat Works, White Bear Yacht Club, Black Bear Yacht Racing Association, and sponsors who participated in 2009. We are so grateful for their fantastic support!
Top Individual Fundraising Sailors
- Brian Mathewson - $15,995
- Maggie Simons - $12,173
- Lawrence Yearsley - $5,110
- Norm Schultz - $3,072
- Roger Mortenson - $2,680
- Sean Wagner - $2,625
- Jason Brown - $2,345
- Fletcher Driscoll - $1,855
- Bud Markhart - $1,340
- Lee Alnes - $1,043
Congratulations to the following sailors who raised $8,500 or more and received an invitation to join Gary Jobson at the 2009 Fantasy Sail.
- Brian Mathewson - $15,995
- Maggie Simons - $12,173
2009 National Results
- 38 Leukemia Cup Regatta events were held in 33 states
- 9,600 sailors participated in Leukemia Cup Regatta events
- $3.6 million was raised for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS)
- Since 1993, $32 million has been raised
