CURE Childhood Cancer To Hold First Annual 'Catie's Gathering' Fundraiser in Moultrie, Ga

SAVANNAH, Ga. - Nov. 3, 2022 - PRLog -- (MOULTRIE, Ga.) CURE Childhood Cancer, the only organization providing financial and emotional support to local children and families while raising funds to further critical research specifically for pediatric oncology, is holding a Catie's Gathering dinner and auction at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 5, at Lily Pond Farm, 271 Dorminey Rd., Moultrie, Ga.

Catie's Gathering is an inspiring event benefiting Catie's Fund of CURE Childhood Cancer. The dinner features unique, individually-themed table decorations, a silent auction, a live auction, and a moving program of speakers. Since its inception, Catie's Gathering has grown from one to five separate events in South Georgia. To date, Catie's Fund has raised more than $2.8 million. This is the first Catie's Gathering in Moultrie.

"The annual Catie's Gathering events reveal just how loving and generous the community is of South Georgia. This started as a single event, and now CURE holds up to five in the region," said Mandy Garola, vice president of CURE in South Georgia. "Our community wants more opportunities like these to support our mission to end childhood cancer. We're so grateful to our donors, sponsors and volunteers who work to make these gatherings successful."

The funds raised are invested in CURE's research initiatives – specifically the Precision Medicine Program, which focuses on individualized treatments based on each child's genetic makeup. The funds also offer general support to patients and their families fighting childhood cancer.

Sponsors of Catie's Gathering Moultrie include Ameris Bank, Procom Sales, Lasseter Motors, Judy and Mark Mobley, South GA Crop Insurance Inc, Stone's Home Center, Amber and Chip Sumner, and Carolyn and Stan Sumner. In-kind sponsors include Albany Beverage Company, Gay's Food, Inc. and Lily Pond Farm.

People interested in supporting the event can participate in the online auction and make donations at CGMoultrie2022.givesmart.com.

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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