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EVENT The “Biz X Beach Jam Volleyball Tournament” PROFILE July 26, 2014 By Erika Muscat n the Beach Volleyball in Tecumseh, a Otrue state-of-the-art venue in this region, welcomes Biz X magazine and Te Kidney Foundation of Canada once again as they host their “8th Annual Beach Jam Volleyball Tournament” on Saturday, July 26, 2014. In addition to its 12 courts, On the Beach boasts a Beach Bar & Grill, ping pong tables, outdoor pool tables, a half basketball court and an all-around incredible atmosphere. Add some sunshine and good company into the mix and you have yourself a perfect summer day. Te best part about this event is that it supports Te Kidney Foundation of Canada, Windsor & District Chapter’s programs and services for people living with kidney disease, and helps fund kidney research. RBC Royal Bank Sr. Mobile Mortgage Specialists Joe Bondy and Mike Habib can certainly attest to this. Ready . . . set . . .spike for charity! Photo courtesy of The “Windsor is a city that is known for its Kidney Foundation. generosity and charitable support,” says and make this a memorable experience. Habib, a long-time Beach Jam participant and • Use it as a team-building experience for sponsor. “Both Joe and I owe our success to this your organization or challenge a competitor. great city and people, which is why we decided Let the event organizers know and they will to start giving back. Te Kidney Foundation ensure you are scheduled to play against each BUSINESS IS TOUGH helps so many people and provides such vital other. • However, probably the most compelling services to local patients…we love sponsoring this great event for those reasons and more.” reason is that 1 in 10 Canadians has kidney “Biz MiXers” are held the second Tuesday of each month, check bizxmagazine.com for Bondy, winning team sponsor for the third disease and millions more are at risk. You location details or become a Biz X “Facebook” fan to keep up to date! All Biz Pros are year in a row adds, “Tis is a wonderful event could be ONE! welcome to attend MiXers! RSVP strongly suggested to [email protected] that Mike and I have supported for several If you or anyone in your family has ever years…everyone always has a great time and sufered from diabetes or high blood pressure, we love being a part of it.” you could be at risk. A diagnosis of kidney Te tournament commences at 10 a.m. and disease is life-altering. consists of a minimum of four games plus Help Te Kidney Foundation pursue their elimination rounds. Tough the competition vision of kidney health and improved lives for may be friendly, overall winners will take all people afected by kidney disease. home $600 and $300 cash for frst and second “Although the onset of my kidney disease place respectively, generously sponsored by was sudden and unexpected, the support Bondy and Habib. my family and I receive from the local renal Participants are asked to register online team and Te Kidney Foundation has been by July 23 at Kidney.ca/Beachjam and raise outstanding,” says Heather St. Pierre, a local a minimum of $50 in pledges per person; dialysis patient. “Te Kidney Foundation Working with a however, top fundraisers will be rewarded! provides many helpful services for people PRINTER shouldn’t be. Te team that raises the most pledges wins a living with chronic kidney disease, which complimentary group team paddle at Urban assist us in connecting with others and Annex Printing specializes in magazines, Surf Company! Visit UrbanSurf.ca for more support us throughout our journey.” catalogues, newsletters and reports. information on Stand Up Paddle Boarding Te “Biz X Beach Jam Volleyball Our one-stop print shop offers a complete (SUP), an exciting new activity in the area. Tournament” is proudly sponsored by menu of printing and fulfllment services. Attractive prizes for the top individual Biz X and In Play magazines, Mix 96.7, Country Let us help you fundraisers will also be presented. 95.9, On the Beach Volleyball, Joe Bondy and make BUSINESS easier. Here are a few more reasons to participate: Mike Habib, Sr. Mobile Mortgage Specialists of • In this day and age, people have a difcult RBC Royal Bank, Panos Sechopoulos of RBC Frances Edmonds or Laurie Bouck time juggling get-togethers with multiple Dominion Securities and Dr. Stefano Storey. Sales/Customer Service groups of friends and family members. For more details on registering a team, go to If you would like to sponsor a [email protected] Volleyball is a team sport – so come together Kidney.ca/Beachjam. prize for an upcoming Biz MiXer: email [email protected] Value must be 26 BIZ X MAGAZINE • JUNE 2014 $100. You will receive promotion on this page in the magazine and also during the Biz MiXer evening. BizX2014June52.indd 26 2014-05-27 9:43 PM