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“The Bulldogs Care Foundation has grown a tremendous amount in a short period of time. The second annual Tip Off to Success event demonstrated BCF’s development and potential. This year’s event had a larger crowd, greater support from funders and supporters and a well-run presentation that also acknowledged the efforts and achievements of several New Heights Summer Academy participants. We are excited to continue partnering with an organization dedicated to providing support and opportunities for young people through sports and education.”

-Ted Smith, Program Director of New Heights Youth Inc.

Past Events

Tip Off To Success 2008

BCF’s second annual Tip Off To Success was held on Thursday, September 25, 2008 from 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM at the Altman Building in Manhattan. BCF is proud to announce that, for the second year, funds from the event will support an organized Student-Athlete Summer Academy in 2009.

(Pictured left: Board Member Todd Stracci, Chairman Steven Duke, President Paul Ardire and Board Member Eric Naison-Phillips enjoy Tip Off To Success)

We were proud to honor several outstanding individuals at the event. Thomas Beckett, the Director of Athletics at Yale University, received the Leadership in Athletics Award for his strength during the dark days following the 2003 accident and for his continued direction of the Yale Athletic Program. The Grass Family received the Pillar of Strength Award for supporting Bulldogs Care Foundation and for the continued impact of Nick Grass's legacy. Four student-athletes from New Heights Summer Academy delivered excellent speeches and received recognition for their outstanding summer accomplishments.

Guests sampled fine cocktails and cuisine donated by several New York restaurants, catering and beverage companies. Guests entered bidding wars in the silent auction over items such as a set of TaylorMade Golf Clubs, a Versace handbag and a golf outing at Baltusrol. The live auction was a point of excitement as guests bid on a week stay at a beachfront home on Pawley’s Island, a golf outing at Trump National and a week stay at a luxury condo in Biloxi, Mississippi.

The evening also held a competitive pop-a-shot and skee-ball tournaments with the top-scorers winning a Rock Band Wii and a table and bottle at Marquee Night Club. Guests danced to the live band The Stingers, and ended the night at Marquee Night Club, which hosted the after party.

(Pictured right: Four student-athletes from the Summer Academy sponsored by BCF in 2008 were honored at the event)

Without the help of our event sponsors, this evening would not have been possible. Special thanks to our corporate sponsors, 4 Digital, Bletsas Plumbing, Citigroup, Deutsche Bank, Dunway Services, Andrew & Cindy Dwyer, Euro Excavation, Hudson Securities, The Murphy Family, New York Baseball Academy, New York Pre-Cast, Parker House Services, Parkside Contractors, The Rafferty Family, Selective Insurance, Ginny & Richie Wenzel and Winged Keel.

Special thanks to our food sponsors Barna, Benvenutto’s Catering, Don Giovani Catering, Jimmy’s Café Catering, Chef’s Warehouse, Grandaisy Bakery, Havana Central and Planet Thailand.

Special thanks to our beverage sponsors AOC Wine, Brooklyn Brewery, Bulldog Gin, Mount Gay Rum and Svedka.

Click here to view photos from the event!
Photos were taken by event photographer Monika Salazar.

Quick Fact: Learning how to play fair is perhaps the most important lesson a child can glean from participating in youth sports. It is important to remember that the attitudes and behavior taught to children in sports carry over to adult life, according to AACAP.

Click here to see pictures and read about Tip Off To Success 2007.

In aiming to reduce summer learning loss in reading, writing and math for all students and advance the athletic development and healthy lifestyles of student-athletes, a significant portion of the funds raised from this event will support an organized summer academy in 2009.

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