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Sep 14–15, 2025
Norwalk, CT

Bottoms Up Invitational

The Bottoms Up® Invitational, presented by Craig Melvin and Lindsay Czarniak, benefits the Colorectal Cancer Alliance. The event honors Craig's brother, Lawrence Meadows.

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Presented by Craig Melvin and Lindsay Czarniak

Craig and Lindsay are delighted to host The Bottoms Up Invitational again to benefit the Colorectal Cancer Alliance. In addition to being an anchor for NBC News and a co-host of The Today Show, Craig proudly sits on the Alliance’s Board of Directors. Craig lost his brother, Lawrence Meadows, to colon cancer at the age of 43 just four years ago.

This golf tournament is a way to honor Lawrence and advance the Alliance’s cause. We can get more people screened, help patients navigate treatment, and fund innovative research to end this disease once and for all. We’re looking forward to our next outing of connecting with friends old and new.

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2025 Event information

Date: September 14-15, 2025

Time: The schedule will be provided closer to the event.

Sunday Tailgate & Concert

Location: Total Mortgage Arena 

600 Main St.

Bridgeport, CT 06604

Attire: Concert casual

Monday Celebrity Golf Invitational

Location: Shorehaven Golf Club

14 Canfield Ave

Norwalk, CT 06855

Register or sign up today to sponsor the Bottoms Up Invitational. For more information on specific sponsorship opportunities, view our sponsorship deck.

BUI Concert

Evening festivities included food and an open bar, celebrity mingling, a live auction, a star-studded concert, and an after-party!

Previous Performers included:

  • Members of Hootie & The Blowfish
  • Chris Barron (Spin Doctors)
  • Ray Boudreaux (The Voice)
  • Kristian Bush (Sugarland)
  • Javier Colon (The Voice)
  • Drew Copeland (Sister Hazel)
  • Branford Marsalis (Saxophonist and Composer)
  • Edwin McCain (Singer, Songwriter & Guitarist)
  • Preston Pohl (The Voice)

...and more! 

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Celebrity Golf Invitational

Registered golfers enjoyed a day on the course alongside several celebrity guests.

Golfers included:

  • Chris Barron (Spin Doctors)
  • Ray Boudreaux (The Voice)
  • Javier Colon (The Voice)
  • Tyrone Corbin (NBA)
  • Carson Daly (TV Host & Producer)
  • Dylan Dreyer (TV Host & Meteorologist)
  • Michael Eaves (ESPN)
  • Alex English (NBA)
  • Willie Geist (Sunday TODAY)
  • Branford Marsalis (Saxophonist and Composer)
  • Edwin McCain (Singer, Songwriter & Guitarist)
  • Stephanie Szostak (Actress)
  • Rutledge Wood (TV Host & Analyst)

...and more! 

Sponsorship opportunities

Are you interested in making a deeper impact through event sponsorship? Event sponsorship can provide increased brand awareness, access to a focused audience and demonstrate brand values. 

We invite you to click the link below to review the various levels of sponsorship and the associate benefits such as, event tickets, inclusion on the event website and other collateral materials.

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Take a look at the unforgettable moments from last year’s event! Get a glimpse of the excitement, the energy, and the fun — and see what’s in store for you this year.

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Contact us today

Want to learn more about the Bottoms Up Invitational? Click below to contact Kristen Cagadas, Senior Manager of Development with any questions or inquiries. 

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

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