Dates Set For Annual Celebrity Golf Tournament Hosted By Famous Westport Couple

WESTPORT, CT — The fourth annual Colorectal Cancer Alliance Bottoms Up® Invitational Golf Tournament & Concert, hosted by Today Show anchor Craig Melvin and his wife, award-winning sportscaster Lindsay Czarniak, who are Westport residents, is scheduled for Sept. 14 and 15. The two-day fundraiser is in honor of Craig’s brother, Lawrence Meadows, who died from colorectal cancer at the young age of 43.

More than just a gathering of celebrities, the event shines a spotlight on an urgent cause. Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the U.S. and is rising sharply among adults under 50. It is now the leading cause of cancer-related deaths in men under 50, despite being preventable and highly treatable if caught early with timely screening. Last year, the Bottoms Up Invitational raised more than $1 million for the Colorectal Cancer Alliance, the nation’s largest nonprofit dedicated to ending the disease.

From the news release:

Two Days, One Mission

• Opening Reception & Concert: 4 p.m., September 14 – Total Mortgage Arena, Bridgeport
  
• Guests will enjoy live performances by a star-studded line up of talented artists, dinner, open bar and celebrity mingling.
• Past musicians include members of Hootie & The Blowfish, Chris Barron of the Spin Doctors, Branford Marsalis, Edwin McCain, and others
• Celebrity Golf Invitational: 8:30 a.m., September 15 – Shorehaven Golf Club, Norwalk

The Stakes are High
If trends continue, colorectal cancer is projected to become the deadliest cancer among adults under age 50 by 2030. The event aims to spread awareness about the disease and raise funds for the Alliance’s lifesaving initiatives.

“The Bottoms Up Invitational isn’t just about incredible music, golf, and celebrity camaraderie, it’s about saving lives,” said Michael Sapienza, CEO of the Colorectal Cancer Alliance. “Craig and Lindsay are turning personal loss into powerful action, helping us shine a national spotlight on a disease that’s taking far too many young lives. Every dollar raised moves us closer to a future where we can prevent colorectal cancer and ensure more families stay whole.”

Tickets & Support
Concert tickets are $275 and include dinner, open bar, entertainment, and a chance to connect with celebrities and advocates. Proceeds fuel the Alliance’s programs that drive prevention, support patients, and accelerate research.
To sponsor the tournament, purchase tickets, or donate, visit bottomsupinvitational.org.

About The Colorectal Cancer Alliance
The Colorectal Cancer Alliance empowers a nation of passionate and determined allies to prevent, treat, and overcome colorectal cancer in their lives and communities. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Washington, D.C., the Alliance advocates for prevention through initiatives like LEAD FROM BEHIND, magnifies support with BlueHQ, and accelerates research through Project Cure CRC. We are the largest national nonprofit dedicated to colorectal cancer, and we exist to end this disease in our lifetime. For more information, visit colorectalcancer.org.

BOTTOMS UP is a registered trademark of the Bottoms Up Organization and is used by the Colorectal Cancer Alliance under license.