HopeFest Raises over $50,000 for Cancer Patients
The Carson Tahoe Health Foundation is pleased to announce net proceeds of over $50,000 for their 2nd Annual Carson City HopeFest fundraiser. This is an increase over last year’s net earnings of $37,000 and like last year, one hundred percent of these proceeds go towards local cancer patients seeking treatment in Carson City. Currently, the CTH Foundation is the only non-profit organization focused on supporting Carson area cancer patients with living expenses.
“An unexpected cancer diagnosis is overwhelming, especially when it comes with unplanned expenses, including insurance co-pays, expensive medications, and extra everyday living expenses.” said Kitty McKay, Development Officer for the CTH Foundation. “HopeFest was created for these patients and I am so proud to be part of such a generous community that sees this need and responds with enthusiasm and compassion.”
HopeFest featured an outdoor concert by an nationally recognized A Capella group named Mo5aic and a local band called The Cutters, local brews and barbeque, and raffle prizes that included the choice of a new car or $10,000 (donated by Dick Campagni’s dealerships for the fifth year in a row). Arlene Relko was drawn as the raffle winner that night and she chose the $10,000 prize.
The event was successful thanks to several sponsors, including Dick Campagni’s Carson City Toyota, Scion, Capital Ford, and Hyundai, Mo5aic, Willis and Hudson insurance groups, Firkin & Fox and High Sierra restaurants, Capital Beverage, News Channel 4, Holland & Hart, U.S. Foodservice, Tahoe Creamery, Pepsico, and ESI Security Services.
About the Carson Tahoe Foundation
Since 1998, the CTH Foundation has been encouraging and accepting gifts of all types that contribute to the health and well-being of Northern Nevada and the surrounding areas. The Foundation was instrumental in the construction of the Carson Tahoe Cancer Center and housing for cancer patients through the Merriner Cottages. The Foundation is comprised of knowledgeable, caring staff and volunteers who direct the use of donations for equipment, facilities and services of Carson Tahoe Health. To learn more, go to www.carsontahoe.org.
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