The Society of Friendly Fellows Donations to the
National Parkinson Foundation Equals $6,562.52

For Immediate Release

July 20, 2011

Contact:    Ellen Hubrig
                 The Society of Friendly Fellows
                 865-661-5068
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Knoxville, TN –  The second quarter donations from the Society of Friendly Fellows were sent into the National Parkinson Foundation on June 9th and after two years the donations equal $6,562.52.

One day after the April hail storm in Knox County the 2nd Annual National Parkinson Foundation Fundraiser/Throw Back Double Header Baseball event was still held at the Farragut High School. Two brothers’ who used to play for Farragut Baseball and took the team to the State Championships in the 1980’s are both afflicted with the disease. There was a silent auction and vendors at the event; where donations equaled $2,500.00.

Many thanks to Best Buy for the donation of their 42” flat screen TV, the Davis Family YMCA sponsored the T-Shirts, Bonefish Grill, Buffalo Wild Wings, Knoxville Women’s Rugby Club, Innovasan Corporation, MaryLou King-Silpada, Haze & Company, Pam Lambert-Tastefully Simple, Wow Massage, Side Splitters, Peerless, Shrimp Dock in Farragut, Lakeside Tavern, Tennessee State Bank, Abuelo’s, Innovation Services Inc., Exodus Chiropractic, Bent Creek Golf Village, Ripley’s Aquarium, Ober Gatlinburg, Mr. & Mrs. Collins.

Donations to Parkinson’s is always greatly appreciated and can be sent to The Society of Friendly Fellows 342 Mapletree Drive, Knoxville Tennessee 37934. Write the  check to the National Parkinson Foundation or go to www.friendlyfellows.com and make your donation on-line.

Borders Book Signings of
"Daily Thoughts for Friendly Fellows"

For Immediate Release

November 15, 2010

Contact:    Ellen Hubrig
                 Ellen Burgoyne Inc.
                 The Society of Friendly Fellows
                 865-661-5068
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Knoxville, TN – Ellen Hubrig will be signing “Daily Thoughts for Friendly Fellows” at Borders, Turkey Creek on Saturday, December 4th from 2:00-5:00 and at Borders, Morrell Rd. on Saturday, December 11th from 1:00-4:00.

Part of the proceeds from the sale of the book goes to the National Parkinson Foundation and over $3,600.00 has been donated to date. Donations are greatly appreciated and can be made on the Friendly Fellows website www.friendlyfellows.com or mailed to the Society of Friendly Fellows at 342 Mapletree Dr. Knoxville, TN 37934.

The daily devotional, a 440 page hardbound book of reflections on seeing the good in ourselves and others comes in a gift box with a secure on-line Forum for Friendly Fellows to share their testimonials with each other.

The book is currently available on the Friendly Fellows website (www.friendlyfellows.com), at Amazon.com, Borders – Turkey Creek, Carpe Librum Booksellers, The Town Framery, The Silk Purse, The Paraclete, the Watts Bar Belle Gift Shop, Mr. K’s Used Books, The Picket Fence, The Whitestone Inn, Gifts Unique, and The Art & Frame Outlet.

"Daily Thoughts for Friendly Fellows"
Fall Book Signings

For Immediate Release

September 21, 2010

Contact:     Ellen Hubrig
                 Ellen Burgoyne Inc.
                 The Society of Friendly Fellows
                 865-661-5068
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Knoxville, TN – Ellen Hubrig will be signing “Daily Thoughts for Friendly Fellows” at a reduced rate this fall. The daily devotional, a 440 page hardbound book of reflections on seeing the good in ourselves and others comes in a gift box with a secure on-line Forum for Friendly Fellows to share their testimonials with each other. Ellen will be personalizing and signing the book beginning Friday,  October 1st from 11:00-5:00 at St. Thomas the Apostle Church Fall Festival in Lenoir City; Saturday, October 2nd from 10:00-6:00 at Union Cumberland Presbyterian Church Bluegrass Festival, Farragut; Saturday, October 16th, from 11:00-4:30 at Concord Presbyterian Church Fall Festival, Farragut; Friday & Saturday, November 5th & 6th from 10:00-5:00 at the Picket Fence Galleries Christmas Open House, Sweetwater; and  Friday, November 19th 2:00-5:00 Sacred Heart Gym Holiday Boutique.

Part of the proceeds from the sale of the book goes to the National Parkinson Foundation and through June of this year $3,457.09 has been donated.

The book is currently available on the Friendly Fellows website (www.friendlyfellows.com), at Amazon.com, at Carpe Librum Booksellers, The Town Framery, The Silk Purse, The Paraclete, the Watts Bar Belle Gift Shop, Mr. K’s Used Books, The Picket Fence, The Whitestone Inn, Gifts Unique, and The Art & Frame Outlet. Donations to the National Parkinson Foundation can also be made on the Friendly Fellows website and are greatly appreciated.

$2,165.35 Raised for the National Parkinson Foundation

For Immediate Release

May 10, 2010

Contact:    Ellen Hubrig
                 The Society of Friendly Fellows
                 865-661-5068
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Knoxville, TN – The Society of Friendly Fellows hosted the first National Parkinson Foundation Fundraiser during the Farragut High School throwback game on Thursday, April 29th. Donations totaled $2,165.3. A special thank you to all who donated at the event as well as the sponsors with their support through being a vendor and/or donating  merchandise; Pat Summitt, the Philadelphia Phillies, Tastefully Simple, Pam Lambert; Scentsy, Nina Owen; Silpada, MaryLou King; BST Concierge Tim and Lisa Petree; Hair Originals, Jane Everett; All Styles Grooming, Homemade Gourmet, Delana Baughman; Oasis Day Spa, Arbonne, Alyssa Taylor & Diana Gilbertson; Ron Wireman Jr., Mary Kay Cosmetics, Marianne Morse; Davis Family YMCA, Watts Bar Bell,  Mary Hill, Regal Cinemas, Van Go Dry Cleaning, Haze & Company, Hazel Tippo; Debby Schriver, Charles Garvey Photography, Society of Friendly Fellows, Valerie Rose, Tennessee State Bank, Stephen’s Deli, Tennessee Smokies Baseball, Muhammad Ali Center for Parkinson Center.

Those interested in making donations to the National Parkinson Foundation can do so at www.FriendlyFellows.com  or by sending a check c/o the Society of Friendly Fellows 342 Mapletree Drive, Knoxville Tennessee 37934. Any amount would be greatly appreciated.