USA 2009 Fall Tour - Join an event near you!

Dr. Laurie Marker will be visiting various cities across the United States during the months of September and October. You will get an opportunity to meet with Dr. Marker, a world-renowned expert on cheetahs, and visit with an Ambassador Cheetah!         

Find an event that fits your schedule and sign up.  Come learn how you can help save the cheetah for future generations!

If you are unable to attend any of these events, please consider making a contribution to help save cheetahs in the wild!

  

 Washington, DC - September 29, 2009

Save the Spot - Making a Difference in Cheetah Conservation
A Benefit Celebration Sharing the Beauty of the Cheetah with Future Generations

Please join us for an evening of exciting events showcasing the stately cheetah in Washington, D.C.  Hosted by CCF’s Washington, D.C. Chapter, this year’s benefit event will take place in the offices of Foley & Lardner LLP in Georgetown overlooking the Potomac river.  We will be joined by Dr. Laurie Marker, Founder and Executive Director of the Cheetah Conservation Fund, and an eight-month old cheetah cub and Anatolian shepherd puppy from the Columbus Zoo.  Don’t miss this unique opportunity to see a cheetah cub, Anatolian shepherd puppy and the world’s leading expert on cheetahs in the beautiful setting of Foley & Lardner’s Georgetown offices!

Click the button below if you wish  to register for the Washington, D.C. event!

 

Portland, Oregon - October 11, 2009

Join Dr. Laurie Marker, Founder and Executive Director of the Cheetah Conservation Fund, for a unique brunch at the Oregon Zoo's Cascade Crest Banquet Center.  Taini, a beautiful cheetah ambassador from Wildlife Safari, located in Winston, Oregon, will accompany Dr. Marker.  A silent auction and a raffle for a pair of Gary Fisher mountain bikes are part of the festivities.

Patron Reception:  Spend a special hour visiting with Dr. Laurie Marker and Taini and join them for brunch afterwards.

Brunch-only:  Enjoy a presentation by Dr. Laurie Marker and Taini, a cheetah ambassador, during brunch. 

Click the button below if you want to register for the Portland, Oregon event!

Purchase tickets to win two customized Gary Fisher mountain bikes. 

Drawing will be held on October 11 at the Big Cat. Big Party event.  No need to be present to win.  Bikes can be picked up at the brunch or by appointment.  Shipping not included. 

Many thanks to WildCat Haven and The Howard Hedinger Family Foundation for donating the bicycles and to Autographs for customizing the bikes!          

  

  

Colts Neck, New Jersey - October 15, 2009

Join the New Jersey Chapter for an evening of art and conservation with the world's leading expert on cheetahs, Dr. Laurie Marker.  Held at the home a CCF Trustee, the evening is sure to provide an intimate setting for meaningful discussions with Dr. Marker on CCF's exciting programs to save the cheetah. 

Don't miss this wonderful evening!

 

Chicago, Illinois - October 18, 2009

Join the Chicago Chapter's 2nd gala celebration to honor of the wonderful work of the Cheeah Conservation Fund (CCF) and it's innovative programs that work to ensure the survival of the endangered cheetah in the wild. 

VIP Private Cocktail Reception 4 pm to 5 pm
Come early and spend an hour with Dr. Laurie Marker and Dr. Stephen O'Brien prior to the evening's events.

General Admission 5 pm to 8 pm
Enjoy a special evening in the wonderful setting of The Newberry Library in downtown Chicago.    

Featuring
Dr. Laurie Marker, internationally recognized cheetah expert and award winning founder of CCF
Dr. Stephen O'Brien, Chief of The Laboratory of Genomic Diversity and CCF Chairman of the Board

 The evening will include a Silent Auction, an African Marketplace, and wine and hors d'oeuvres. 

Come meet Ro, an Ambassador Cheetah,
and his friend Rease, an Anatolian Shepherd puppy, from the Columbus Zoo!

Don't miss this event! 

 

If you are unable to attend any of these events, please consider making a contribution to help save cheetahs in the wild.