CURE Childhood Cancer Annual Report 2013-2014

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CURE Childhood Cancer’s Signature Events
Th e In au g u r a l Be l i e v e Ba l l
This first-time event, a quick sell out, was spectacular as we
honored Chris and Tom Glavine for their tireless efforts on
behalf of CURE and celebrated Tom Glavine’s induction
into the Major League Baseball Hall of Fame. On Saturday,
May 3, 2014, 600 guests gathered at the St. Regis Atlanta
for the elegant, black-tie event chaired by Sylvia and Pat
Tylka, with honorary chairs Atlanta Braves President John
Schuerholz and his wife, Karen. With its spectacular live
and silent auctions and thanks to many generous sponsors,
the Believe Ball raised more than $750,000 to support
childhood cancer research.
A Tr i b u t e to O u r Q u i e t H e roe s
“I cannot thank you enough for doing all that you do
and giving us moms such a special day. It is a day that
I cherish and look forward to every year. When your
child is diagnosed with cancer, you join a sisterhood that
no one would willingly pledge, but one that provides
immeasurable strength and support.” These words of
thanks were written by a grateful mom who attended
the 2013 A Tribute to Our Quiet Heroes. Her son died
from a rare cancer just before his fifth birthday.
On September 28, 2013, more than 500 people gathered
to honor the strength and courage of this mother and
200 others. For the honored moms, it was a family
reunion of sisters who have walked in the trenches of the
war against childhood cancer. For the other guests, it
was an inspirational day to lift up others and to support
finding a cure by bidding on incredible silent auction
items, buying raffle tickets and purchasing Pillow Pets
for hospitalized children. Guests dug deep, contributing
to the more than $360,000 raised for childhood cancer
research on a single, sunny September afternoon.
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