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BALLANTYNE | wire Rally Holds Summer Events, Gears Up The Ballantyne Country Club Rally for the Cure held several fundraisers over the summer, gearing up for their main push in September. BCC Rally consists primarily of a weeklong series of events each September to raise money and awareness for Susan G. Komen for the Cure. To find out how your community group, school or business can be part of the BCC Rally, visit www.bccrally.org. Here is a quick look at a few of the summer events as well as other rally news: Retailer Hosts Fundraiser: Skatell's Manufacturing Jewelers hosted an evening event at its Pineville store in May, celebrating the organization's continued connection with the BCC Rally. A glittering array of gems was on display, with a percentage of the sales proceeds donated to the cause. Mike and Donna Ealy, owners of Skatell's Manufacturing Jewelers, have been involved with BCC Rally for the past six years. Their one-of-a-kind custom pieces for the group's silent auction and their limited edition keepsake pieces designed specifically for the rally have contributed significantly to the organization being named the highest earning rally event in the nation for three consecutive years. Last year Skatell's donated 50 unmarked jewelry boxes that were sold off at the BCC Ladies Luncheon for $50 each, without the buyer knowing what was inside. Each buyer received at least a semi-precious stone, ready to be mounted into a ring, pendant or other piece of jewelry. Five lucky women "won" a finished piece with values into the hundreds of dollars. Swimmers Raise Funds, Awareness: In June, Ballantyne Country Club's swim team, the Barracudas, held their second annual Sno-Cone fundraiser for BCC Rally. During their biggest meet of the year against Olde Georgetowne, they wore pink swim camps and raised about $400. The event was made possible with the help of Coach William Keith and his team of coaches and volunteers. Men's Golf Event Sept. 22: This year the BCC Rally is adding a men's golf tournament to its list of fundraisers. The inaugural BCC Rally Men's Pink Ball Tournament will be held at Ballantyne Country Club on Thursday, Sept. 22 at 1 p.m. Registration details can be found on www.bccrally.org. Skatell's staff provided a warm welcome at its fundraiser for the BCC Rally. Among them were (from left) Andrea Hook, Laura Ealy, Erin Kemenczky, Donna Ealy and Michael Ealy. 26 BALLANTYNE MAGAZINE Order Your Pink Bow: To get a pink bow to display on your mailbox, at work or school, and support the BCC Rally this fall, contact Carol Aaron at pinkbow4rally@gmail.com or visit www.bccrally.org. FALL 2011