East Hampton -
The Max Cure Foundation held the Third Annual Roar For A Cure Carnival on August 20, 2011, at the
East Hampton Indoor Tennis Club.
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Kelly Rutherford was celebrity host this year. (Nicole Barylski) |
The event was attended by hundreds including actress
Aida Turturro , former
NBA player
Trent Tucker , former
NFL player
Vyto Kab , former New York
Mets pitcher
John Franco , and celebrity host "
Gossip Girl's"
Kelly Rutherford. This year's event was "A Roar for Katy," in memory of 12-year-old
Katy Stewart, a resident of Sag Harbor, who lost her battle to cancer on December 30, 2010.
The event offered many activities to keep families busy including the Lily Lane tent sponsored by
Big City Moms . Inside the tent children could fill up on candy at the
Just Sweets candy buffet, get their face painted, enjoy snacks from
Plum Organic Tots, decorate photo frames from
Hampton Kids and learn about how to work with their curly hair from
Ouidad - professionals who were teaching mothers and children how easy it is to work with curly hair and giving free samples of their KIRLY hair line which can be used on children of all ages, including newborns.
For children who were looking for a challenge they could test their skills at several carnival games including ring toss, basketball, water gun fun, and bash-a-bully. They could also show off their swing at t-ball extreme, jump around in the inflatable bouncy house and run through the obstacle course, slide down a giant slide, play miniature golf, climb a rock wall, enjoy a water balloon toss and dunk tank.
For animal lovers the
South Fork Natural History Musuem and Nature Center showcased a variety of local animals, including a snapping turtle, eastern tiger salamander, fowlers toad, and spotted turtle.
Naturopathica Spa sponsored a relaxation tent for tired parents and inside the main tent guests enjoyed gourmet food and beverages.
The event also featured a silent auction where adults could bid on a variety of items including a signed
Roger Federer "Grand Slam" collage, two tickets to the final round of the 2012 Masters,
Jose Reyes signed photo, two tickets and backstage passes to
Jimmy Fallon and U.S. Open Tennis VIP Experience.
A fun filled day for children and adults for a worthy cause was enjoyed by all.
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Nicole is the Editor-in-Chief of Hamptons.com where she focuses on lifestyle, nightlife, and mixology. She grew up in the Hamptons and currently resides in Water Mill. 
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