
It’s Time To Celebrate!
To celebrate our 25th Anniversary, we’re hosting a variety of fun and entertaining virtual events. Remember, the funds raised from our events go directly toward advancing our programming, so you won’t only be enjoying a unique activity, you’ll also be helping fight lung disease! To register, visit chestfoundation.org/news-and-events/. Visit foundation.chestnet.org/25th-anniversary to learn more about our anniversary!
EVENTS
Margaritas and Guacamole Lesson | April 28
Wine Tasting | May 14
Irv’s Spring Splash Poker Tournament | May 20
Belmont Stakes | June 5
Irv’s Spring Splash Poker Tournament | June 18
Wine Tasting | June 24
Trivia Night | July 21
Wine Tasting | August 12
Virtual Painting | September 8
GET INVOLVED ON SOCIAL MEDIA
It’s because of our generous donors that we’ve been able to fulfill our mission for over 2 decades. That’s why we want you to be a huge part of our anniversary by getting involved on social media.
Be sure to follow the hashtag #CHESTFoundation25 on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. We’ll be asking questions every month, and we would love to hear your answers!
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