CURE Childhood Cancer Raises Over $107,000 at Second Annual Homecoming Fundraiser to Tackle Pediatric Cancer
(SAVANNAH, Ga.) CURE Childhood Cancer, the only organization providing financial and emotional support to local children with cancer and their families while funding critical research for pediatric oncology, raised over $107,000 at its second annual Homecoming. This adults-only fundraiser consisted of a night of touchdowns, tasty treats, and heartwarming stories, all for a crucial mission.
The fun took place at the Forest City Gun Club with an open bar, delicious tailgate-inspired food, and live music by the Bourbon Boys. Guests cheered on their favorite college teams on multiple screens and participated in exciting raffles and games.
“Every dollar raised brings us closer to bringing home a cure for childhood cancer,” said Mandy Garola, CURE Vice President of South Georgia. “We are incredibly grateful for the unwavering support of our community.”
The emcee for the evening’s festivities was news anchor Frank “Big Frank” Sulkowski of WJCL-TV. Bulloch County’s Alex Grovenstein, aka “Auction Alex,” who trained at the Certified Auctioneers Institute at Indiana University, facilitated an energetic live auction. A special halftime program featured a moving video presentation showcasing the journey of a brave child and family battling pediatric cancer.
“These stories are more than just statistics,” said Jenny Wilkins, CURE Development Director, Events in South Georgia. “They are a powerful reminder of the real lives impacted by this disease and they showcase the incredible impact of our supporters. Thanks to the generosity of our community, we are excited to share that Homecoming raised an incredible $107,000 breaking our record from last year.”
CURE programming also highlights the impact of Precision Medicine, a targeted approach that utilizes genetic testing to personalize treatment plans. CURE has proudly funded more than $14 million towards Precision Medicine research, offering a more effective approach to fighting childhood cancer.
ABOUT CURE CHILDHOOD CANCER
Founded in 1975, CURE Childhood Cancer is dedicated to conquering childhood cancer through funding targeted research while supporting patients and their families. With cancer as the second leading cause of death in children, CURE has dedicated more than $38MM to specific research projects aimed at curing cancers that affect children. CURE is headquartered in Atlanta and has an active staff operating throughout the greater Savannah area. It is the only organization funding pediatric cancer research and providing this level of financial and emotional support to local children and families across Georgia and parts of South Carolina. For more information, visit www.curechildhoodcancer.org.
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