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Helping the MS Community Since 1949
"To improve the Quality of Life of persons with Multiple Sclerosis and their families" In Honor of Marilyn Jean Neu The Neu Brothers Invite You To The 1st Annual Portland “MJN Help Defeat MS” Slingball Tourney & Mini Marilyn Kids Tourney
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bu0QiRdN1B4&feature=channel_video_title 5th annual Marilyn J. Neu “MJN Help Defeat MS Slingball Tournament Highlights: Slingball Championship: The elite 8 came down to eight Slingball Gladiators: John Brase (the South Paw Assassin), Carter Neu, Randy Neu, Former Champ Brian “Green Machine” Green, new comer Fred “Oak Tree” Paris as well as returning elite 8 player Angela “Just do it” Dagler and another new comer Louis “Swoosh” Vandenberg and Cara “World Cup” Cook! The main event was similar to last year’s final, only with a different outcome. Last year Carter Neu went in undefeated and was taken down in consecutive matches. This year it was the left handed South Paw Assassin John Brase who came in smoking hot undefeated. John and Carter took a short (beer) break before taking their skills to the sand and that’s all it took. Somehow Carter stole John’s mojo and was able to beat John consecutively to capture his first ever Slingball Title!!! Carter continued the tradition of dumping his beer into the SlingCup and promptly pouring it on his head! Keep in mind, Carter has a Slingball Court built into his back yard. However, to date there is only one back to back champion in Tyson Labrouse, so if history is on everyone’s side to knock off the now current Champ! Congrats to Carter… hold onto the cup while you can! Mini Marilyn Kids Slingball Tourney: The mini Marilyn Kids tourney is growing…up to 29 kids this year. Congrats go out to Trevor Green, Lorenzo Curtis, Haley Brase and Zach Lambert Winners and Losers: During the main event we want to recognize some of the winners and losers awards giving out… The Best Comeback to Win: Jon Engulgua Furthest Traveled: Mark Kahn The Biggest Loser: Ric Becker Rookies of the Year: Ty and Wendy Lambert Most Exciting Seesaw game with photo finish: “Beef” Buratto and Leon Dagler I Finally Won a Game: Dana Hittle and Ron Albertson Best Costume: Mark Pedersen Happy Dance After Every Point Scored: Jan Kirschner Best Victory Dance: Treva Gambs Best Negator: Janci Butler Title Sponsor Thank You! Special thanks go to Cook Security Group who’s generous donation of the Slingball Sets and their employee’s time in making them and planning the tourney through their Cook Community Builders program. Key volunteers include Dave Rule and Jon Engelgau for their CCB hours! Multiple Sclerosis Society of Portland (MSSP) Thanks you: Thanks to Candyce Hayes, Kaisa Carlson, and Mike Stofiel for promoting and supporting Slingball and attending and documenting the event! Here is a video of the event produced by Mike and his son, Josh Stofiel: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bu0QiRdN1B4&feature=channel_video_title Auction & Prizes Thank You! Thank you to everyone who donated Silent Auction Prizes and Tourney Prizes! This makes a huge difference. We had over 50 auction items and prizes. These auction items alone raised over $3,000!!! If you donated an item we can’t thank you enough! Hosts Thank You! Much Thanks to Twist Wine Company (Sean & Chenin) for their hosting of the Friday Night Silent Auction, the Pelican Pub (Ken, Zach & Crew) for their hosting of the Slingball Tourney & the Pacific City Sun (Tim) and Oregon Coast Today for coverage of the event. Thank you to the entire town of Pacific City for everyone’s generous hospitality! Volunteers Thank You! Judges: Jenni Green, Shauna Cook, Margie Arvidson, Peter Arvidson, Kathy Rosenburg, Angela Dagler, Treva Gambs, Torri Whitchurch, Cassandra Treviso, Kristin Dehler, Kamlyn Rule and Mareesa Rule Tournament coordinators: Cara Cook, Wendy Neu, and Maggie Albertson! You guys rocked and managed the tourney superbly! Additional volunteers: Holly Albertson (official Slingball photographer!), Jane Albertson (behind the scenes volunteer!), Kathy Rankin (Silent Auction volunteer) Kid Tourney coordinator and judges: Beth Albertson and her sorority sisters Blair Terry and Maddy Justice from University of Washington who literally ran the entire kids tournament without a hitch! Tournament Director: TRACY NEU!!! Not an easy task when you are also the mother of two year old twins (and the future Neu Brothers)! Disclaimer: Our apologies if we missed someone as we are sure there were others that chipped in. Thank you! We’ll end with a few memorable stories: Did we mention that this year Carter and Randy were interviewed by KCHB Radio out of Lincoln City. The stopped by the studio which covers Newport to Tillamook and shared the MJN Helping Fight MS Tourney story as well as Sling Slang with the crew. It’s funny talking about Mary Lou’s, Digglers, and Snapbacks under the mic on live radio! On top of that Oregon Coast TODAY newspaper also had an article on the MJN Sling Tourney. Needless to say, we continue to grow in popularity and it’s all because of YOU!!! Without everyone’s support, none of this could happen! Again, here is the link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bu0QiRdN1B4&feature=channel_video_title Your mission: Save the date on your Outlook Calendar… June 29, 30th and July 1st 2012. This will be next year’s event! A sincere thank you to all participants, volunteers, donators and supporters!!! The Neu Brothers www.slingball.com “Helping Fight MS” P.S. More to come about a potential Summer Tourney. Only $25 entry most likely at Portland’s Sellwood Park or similar….stay tuned!!! Last Year's Slingball Tounament (2010)
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This webpage is dedicated and in
honor of the Neu brothers' mother, Marilyn
J. Neu, who was diagnosed with MS in her
early 20's. Marilyn has since passed on, but
her legacy continues through