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Follow on Google News | Caring Community Foundation Coins "Lucky 13" to Celebrate 13th Anniversary Fundraiser Party13th Annual Pay it Forward Fundraiser to be held Saturday, September 13 at Renaissance Raleigh Hotel at North Hills
By: The Caring Community Foundation The September party theme: “Lucky 13” marks the thirteenth year for this unique charity event. Founded in 2001 by Cary resident Jill Wolford, family, and friends, the Caring Community Foundation has now processed more than 2,100 grant requests and given more than $1.35 million directly to cancer patients. One hundred percent of individual donations go directly to cancer patients for necessities such as rent, utilities and medicine. The Caring Community Foundation’s volunteers are the backbone of the non-profit. Through interactions with social workers at area cancer centers, the Caring Community Foundation acts quickly to alleviate financial stress so patients can focus on treatment and recovery. The Caring Community Foundation’s goal is to help a Triangle cancer patient every day this year – 365 days; 365 patients. The event corporate sponsors include: Blue Cross Blue Shield of NC, Capitol Broadcasting, Coastal Federal Credit Union, Duke Hospital Systems, ATT, Accenture and a distinguished list of private donors. The event corporate sponsors include: Blue Cross Blue Shield of NC, Capitol Broadcasting, Coastal Federal Credit Union, Duke Hospital Systems, ATT, Accenture and a distinguished list of private donors. Open to the public, the evening will be hosted by the CCF board of directors and WRAL-TV’s Debra Morgan as the mistress of ceremonies. The event will include heavy hors d’ oeuvres, an open bar with beer and wine, live music by The Soul Psychedelique, dancing, raffles, a silent and live auction with bids to include a romantic escapes, golf outings, spa treatments, restaurant gift certificates, sports events, and much, much more. Tickets are available at www.caringcommunityfoundation.org. Buy tickets early to attend this popular event; price includes food, drinks and entertainment. Raffle tickets and auction items are not included in the ticket price. All event proceeds will benefit Triangle-area cancer patients. Visit www.caringcommunityfoundation.org to learn more. End
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