The Super Bowl isn't the only big sporting event going on this weekend. Don't forget to join us this Saturday for Tip-off for Taylor when UNC and NCSU meet on the hardwood! Below are additional details from the event co-chair, Katie Gillespie. Thanks to Katie, Megan and their entire crew for putting together another exciting event.

I'd like to ask everyone who's in town to come out in support of Batten disease research and a little girl who has big dreams, including a career as a Tar Heel cheerleader and an education at State's fabulous vet school! Much love to all of our friends, family and Taylor's Tale supporters, no matter who you're rooting for. We hope to see you for the game!

I know many of you are planning on attending our fabulous fundraiser, Tip Off for Taylor, at Blackfinn this Saturday at 3 p.m.  in celebration of the UNC – NC State basketball game to benefit Taylor’s Tale (www.taylorstale.com). For those who are attending, I wanted to include a little more information to get you excited about Saturday. And for those who are on the fence, I hope these details will encourage you to attend and support Batten disease research!

And by the way – Tip Off for Taylor has been promoted on the news and through the NC State alumni listserv as well as the UNC alumni listserv, so there will be lots of red AND blue Saturday!

When you make your $15 donation, you will receive:

• 1 free domestic beer
• $1 sliders
• $2 drafts all day
• Game Day menu
• Chance to win awesome door prizes including: $25 gift cards to Suite and free passes to Whisky River

(Only Tip Off for Taylor supporters get access to these specials!)

Additionally, we’re going to raffle off some incredible items! Bring extra cash to buy chances to win:

• A set of Bobcats tickets for the February 20th game against the Orlando Magic. The seats are 19 and 20 of row B in section 114. Includes parking pass in the Government Center.
• 4 Charlotte Checkers tickets for the Sunday, February 8th game against Florida. These are ROYAL BOX seats.
• 4 Charlotte Checkers tickets for the Saturday, February 21st game against Florida. Again, ROYAL BOX seats.
• A beautiful bottle of 2006 Napa Valley Cabernet from Caymus Vineyards
• A beautiful bottle of 2004 Silver Oak Cabernet from Anderson Valley
• A free VIP party to Howl at the Moon
• After work Party at Blackfinn good for 50 people with free apps and drinks specials

You’ll also have a chance to purchase a Taylor’s Tale t-shirt and learn more about Batten disease and our search for the cure!

Bring your friends, wear your favorite team’s colors, cheer on your team and raise money for Taylor’s Tale and Batten disease research! See you at Blackfinn THIS Saturday at 3 p.m.!!