Join us for a night of elegance and philanthropy at Northern Nevada Children’s Cancer Foundation’s Inaugural Gold Ribbon Gala, presented by the Gregg and Lisa Carano Family held in honor of Alyssa Carano Grant! Date: Friday, November 15th, 2024 Location: Eldorado Resort Casino THE ROW Reno This special evening will feature the Emmy Award-winning broadcasters and former San Francisco Giants players, Mike Krukow, and Duane Kuiper, along with San Diego Padres broadcaster, Mark Grant. Our emcee for the evening will be the esteemed Kristen Remington ( KTVN 2 News Nevada ) , guiding us through a night of inspiration and support for families affected by childhood cancer. Tickets and sponsorships are available now! Follow the link for more information. Together, we can make an impact! https://lnkd.in/gy5wyihS
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Can you help me and my team? The Victory Ride to Cure Cancer is less than a month away. My legs are still not ready, so I think I might have to convince Mujteba Haidri, Scott Long, Pete Deichler, PMP, & joseph gillikin that we should put in a 50 mile training ride this weekend. That said, I'm ~$300 shy of taking the #2 spot for Top Fundraisers. Our team is currently sitting at #2 already but I'm not sure we can overtake the Biker Chicks. This speaks to the importance of building a bigger team for the 2025 ride since they've got at least 5 more on their team than we do. Since I'm reading Anthony Lee's book, Race for Greatness, I'm reading that he used to put in some strong 60 mile rides on his bike back in the day. Maybe we'll have to recruit him for the 2025 Victory Ride? I'm sure there are others in LinkedIn world who wanna join us too. (Just let me know.) If you are able to make a contribution to my fundraising efforts, I would be grateful. One hundred percent of your gift goes directly to cancer researchers. Every year, I hear stories about how someone affiliated with the Victory Ride has a family member who benefited from the research that the V-Foundation funds. Every dollar helps. You can make a secure donation at the link in the comments section. #VictoryOverCancer #CancerSucks #VictoryRide
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I'm excited to partner with Official LWSA Gators Swimming to raise money for Alex's Lemonade Stand in the fight against childhood cancer! Did you know.... 🌎400,000+ children are diagnosed worldwide each year. ♥️ #1 cause of death by disease in children in the US. 👨🏽👩🏽👧🏽 17,000 Children are diagnosed with cancer in the U.S each year. 🩺10 is the average age at diagnosis with childhood cancer. 🍋Children who've had chemo are 15% more likely to suffer congestive heart failure later in life. 🎗️500,000+ survivors in the U.S. 🍋 95% of survivors experience a significant side effect by the time they are 45 years old. Together, ALSF is making a difference for kids with cancer: 🔬1,000+ Medical Research Grants at 150 institutions. 🧪240+ ongoing clinical trials funded each year. Sources: National institutes of Health, National Cancer Institute, World Health Organization, CAC2 Fact Library
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Interesting statistics as we quickly approach the back half of 2024: - 12% of all nonprofit giving happens within the last few days of the year - 28% of nonprofits raise up to 50% of their annual donations during year-end campaigns - 30% of all nonprofit donations happen during the month of December How do you support your preferred charities? If you participate in Giving Tuesday, what is your motivation? My motivation is the great organizations I get to support through donating to charity teams like Imerman Angels. This year I'm starting Giving Tuesday early by kicking off fundraising for the 2024 Chicago Marathon via Team Imerman. Their mission is to provide comfort and understanding for all cancer fighters, survivors, previvor, and caregivers through a personalized one-on-one connection with someone who has been there. Imerman Angels envisions a world where cancer is not a solitary experience.
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On June 23, 2020, we faced an unimaginable loss. Ade Ayodele, a vibrant sports executive, dedicated friend, and cherished member of the Ayodele family, passed away from colon cancer at just 31 years old. Determined to transform our grief into purpose, we channeled our energy into supporting the the V Foundation's Stuart Scott Memorial Cancer Research Fund. In 2020 alone, we raised $100,000 to advance the understand the biological basis of cancer disparities. Through Facebook fundraisers, runs, and rides, our community united to prevent others from enduring similar heartache. These efforts have evolved into our annual Play for Ade golf tournament, celebrating Ade's passion for golf and mentorship. This year's event was especially memorable as my little 2-year-old Ade picked up a club for the first time, swinging in honor of his late uncle. Yet, our mission is far from complete. Too many young lives, like those of Stuart Scott, Chadwick Boseman, and Virgil Abloh, are cut short by cancer, and we don't know why. I am proud to announce that we donated another $5,000 this year, thanks to the unwavering support of our attendees, sponsors, and community. That was the seed, but we aim to double (or triple or quadruple) our impact again this year. Join us in contributing to Ade’s memorial fund with the V Foundation (LINK BELOW), and together, let’s continue the crucial work to end cancer disparities. https://lnkd.in/gsaxzvTK #PlayForAde #VCancerResearch #CancerAwareness #Fundraiser #JoinTheFight #InMemory #GolfForGood #DonateNow
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Check out this newsletter I created for the nonprofit organization, Pink Revolution of NH, supporting cancer patients by providing chemo care packages and financial support! I look forward to continuing to collaborate with this amazing organization! #nonprofitorganization #freelancewriter
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