Alexandria, Virginia – “On February 3^rd we plan to host the largest Silent Auction Fundraiser in the history of ODBC. Proceeds from last year’s event totaled over $30,000. This will be the 2^nd annual fundraiser in memory of an active and well known member Denis “Andy” Horne who succumbed to colon cancer less than two years ago,” said Event Coordinator and Club Member Mark Poskaitis following a planning session for this year’s event. “Andy’s battle with cancer and subsequent death at a young age of 61 brought to light the world class treatment available at the Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center, and the need to support their research to find a cure for this devastating disease,” continued Poskaitis.

This year’s silent auction will have over a hundred various items donated by Old Dominion Boat Club members, local businesses and national organizations. The items include donated vacation packages, sports memorabilia, artwork, jewelry, and dinner packages to some of Alexandria’s most popular restaurants.

The location of the fundraiser is the Old Dominion Boat Club, One King Street, Alexandria, VA 22314. Both the upstairs and downstairs facilities of the ODBC will be utilized to host the event. It begins at 8:00pm to midnight. A suggested tax deductible donations of $50 per ticket will include food, beer & wine, entertainment by Alexandria’s favorite Joe Chiocca Band and a chance to win the raffle and other prizes. All proceeds will benefit the Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center at Georgetown University.

Club President Eric DeSoto said, “Our Club has a long standing tradition of promoting charitable activities and events. We are pleased to once again contribute our facility and time to help make the Lombardi Fundraiser a successful event. They have cutting-edge research and the proceeds from this fundraiser can help make a difference in the lives of their patients.”

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Old Dominion Boat Club

The Old Dominion Boat Club has been a part of the Alexandria community since its first meeting in September of 1880. Over the course of its 125-year history, the Boat Club has consistently promoted charitable causes and community service. Among the Club’s many community activities and outreach opportunities are its sponsorship of the Select Fall H.S. Rowing Program, 40-year-long sponsorship of a Salvation Army Christmas Bell Ringing, charitable donations to the Make a Wish Foundation, the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, the American Liver Foundation, the Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center and funding of high school rowing scholarships.

Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center Georgetown University

The Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center at Georgetown University Hospital is a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Care Center. Its primary objective is to provide the most advanced treatments available, and ultimately find a cure for this devastating disease. The cancer center is named in honor of Vincent T. Lombardi, former coach of the Green Bay Packers and the Washington Redskins, who died of colon cancer at Georgetown University Hospital.

Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center is a modern, patient-focused facility situated on the Georgetown University Hospital campus. It offers patients access to the latest diagnostic technologies to diagnose, stage and monitor cancers, including high-resolution spiral CT, MRI and PET scans, along with state-of-the-art pathology services. The array of treatment options includes cancer surgery, chemotherapy, hormone therapy, monoclonal antibody therapy and radiation therapy. Comprehensive education and support services are an integral component of patient care. More information can be found on their website at http://lombardi.georgetown.edu.

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