Please join us for the 22nd annual fundraiser/luau, Hawaii Dawg O, on August 1st @ Georgia Theatre in Athens. The party begins at 7 pm, and features live music/dancing by Atlanta's Masterpiece Band, a Hawaiian buffet, and an open bar. Our very own Dawg O Auctioneer, Sam Williamson, will be calling the auction this year.
Join your host, Drs. Flynn and Susan Nance with Jeff Dantzler and Kevin Butler with members of the 1980 Championship team at the Georgia Theatre. Special Guests Scott Woerner, Lindsay Scott, Buck Belue, and others for a great time in a very casual environment.
Live Auction Items to include:
Vacations to top destinations
Custom Art by our very own Zack Massey
BBQ Tailgate
Brunch with Jeff Dantzler and Kevin Butler
AND MUCH MORE...
TABLE ARE AVAILABLE THIS YEAR
Tables for 8-$1000
Tables for 4 - $500
Single Tickets $200
Want to be part of the SHOW, send us photos of your cute PETS (Family Members) to audragehler@gmail.com and they will be featured in our "Dogs and Claws" showcase.
We look forward to seeing everyone for this wonderful cause!
Payments for tables can be made@:
https://grace-memorial-foundation.square.site/
Last day for DISCOUNT RESERVATIONS
Springhill Suites: Monday, July 13th , 2026
Hotel(s) offering your special group rate:
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SpringHill Suites Athens Downtown/University Area for $209 USD per night
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You can also contact Springhill Suites @ 706-850-2072 and ask for the Hawaii Dawg O rate.
Contact: Dr. Flynn Nance @ 770-483-7225 or email sicemdawgs1980@att.net
About:
For the past 20 years through Hawaii Dawg O, many of our sponsors have been very supportive of our efforts for the G.R.A.C.E. Fund at UGA's Veterinary College which helps the poor with veterinary care. However, we do much more in our philanthropy. The Grace Memorial Foundation has given grants to numerous animal rescue organizations and UGA's building fund for the new Veterinary Teaching College.
For many years, we provided Christmas or Valentine's baskets for the Council on Aging's Meals on Wheels program for the dogs and their masters. Through the generosity of two of our sponsors, Boehringer-Ingleheim and Hill's Pet Nutrition, Frontline Plus and 18lb bags of food were donated to go along with other "goodies" provided by local merchants. We can't tell you how appreciative these low income elderly folks are for someone to remember them on Valentine's Day.
For the past 18 years, we awarded scholarships to four deserving veterinary students. In addition, we awarded a scholarship to a graduate student with the College of Environmental Design. We sponsored a seeing eye dog in memory of Jim , our founder, who was legally blind. By contributing to other worthy organizations, we are keeping Jim Shearon’s vision alive, which was to "help all humans and animals in need".
We hope we can count on your attendance at the 22ndt annual "Hawaii Dawg O" luau on August 1, 2026. It is a great time to enjoy an evening out, while spending time with many "greats" of UGA, such as Coach Scott Stricklin, Coach Chris Haack, Loran Smith and many others.
To buy tickets or tables, credit card payments can be made at https://grace-memorial-foundation.square.site/
Tickets will be mailed to address provided after payment.
We appreciate any consideration and hope to see you August 2nd. Please contact one of the following below for any questions:
Dr. Flynn Nance
770-483-7225
Teresa Bish
sicemdawgs1980@att.net
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