GRAPEVINE, TX – June 1, 2010 – The Grapevine Chapter of American Business Clubs (AMBUCS) is celebrating its 30^th anniversary with a special fundraising event June 27-28: The AmTryke Trailblazer & 11^th Annual Golf Tournament. Supporting its mission of “creating mobility and independence for people with disabilities,” all proceeds will go to the purchase of AmTryke® therapeutic tricycles, physical therapy scholarships, building wheelchair ramps and other community service projects.

The Trailblazer kicks-off the two-day event on Sunday, June 27, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Austin Ranch in Grapevine. Special guest is Rich Behm, Dallas Cowboys scouting assistant and  AmTryke recipient (Behm was paralyzed in the collapse of the structure at the Dallas Cowboys’ practice facility in 2009). In addition, AmTrykes will be presented to local children the evening.

The action-packed Trailblazer promises a good time with live entertainment, auctions, games and prizes, dancing, and mouth-watering food:

• The Walton Stout Band will play throughout the evening
• Silent auction with more than 100 items for both men and ladies
• Live auction includes golf outings, fishing trips, an African safari, hotel and spa packages
• Wine pull
• Putting contest
• Long-drive contest
• Dinner stations with barbecue beef sliders, mashed potato bar, Texas caviar, salads and cobblers

Grapevine AMBUCS will host its 11^th Annual Charity Golf Tournament on Monday, June 28 at Grapevine Municipal Golf Course. The four-man Florida scramble tournament begins with an 8:00 a.m. shotgun start and concludes with lunch and awards presentation. Golf teams are $800.00 and individual players are $200.00 (includes two Trailblazer tickets per player).