Key for a Cure Foundation Joins With the Fourth Annual Chasing Dreams and Finding Cures for Tri Tip Fundraiser for St. Jude Children’s Hospital to Help Find Cure for Pediatric Cancer

 Monterey County-based Key for a Cure Foundation is joining with Chasing Dreams and Finding Cures, to host a tri tip barbecue takeout fundraiser for St. Jude Children’s Hospital, on Nov. 7, 2020, to help find a cure for childhood cancers. 

Carmel, CA, September 28, 2020 — Monterey County-based Key for a Cure Foundation is joining with Chasing Dreams and Finding Cures, to host a tri tip barbecue takeout fundraiser for St. Jude Children’s Hospital, on Nov. 7, 2020, to help find a cure for childhood cancers. 

The tri tip barbecue for takeout dining and curbside pickup includes beans and salad, for $65 for four people or $35 for two people and will be prepared by licensed caterer Cinni O'Conner. Barbecue orders can be picked up curbside from 4-6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, at Salinas Valley Fairgrounds, 625 Division St., in King City. Deadline for ordering is Oct. 30. 

To order https://chasingbarreldreams_tritipdinner.eventbrite.com .  

For more information or to become an event sponsor, call (831) 524-0324 or email jewelofthecounty@icloud.com, or go to https://www.facebook.com/Chasing-Dreams-Finding-Cures-A-St-Jude-Fundraiser-233953423808184/ . 

Each year about 13,500 children are diagnosed with cancer in the United States, but less than 4% of the National Cancer Institute's budget is dedicated to childhood cancer research, 

The primary focus of the Monterey County-based Key for a Cure Foundation, which was founded in 2015, is to advocate and raise funds for pediatric cancer research initiatives that lead to less toxic forms of cancer treatment and a cure for cancer. 

Pediatric cancer research can save lives and innovative treatments can significantly improve the quality of life for survivors. 

About Key For A Cure Foundation

Key for a Cure Foundation was formed in 2015 to support pediatric cancer research. The mission of the foundation is to raise funds to directly support innovative pediatric cancer research that will lead to more effective treatments for children with cancer. 

Key for a Cure Foundation is committed to fighting pediatric cancer.  The foundation is currently working to raise funds for T cell based Immunotherapy research being conducted at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.  The foundation raised $700,000.00 in the first year after the non-profit was established and donated the funds to this innovative research protocol. 

Key for a Cure is operated by volunteers. Our board is dedicated to making a significant difference with a commitment that all funds raised by Key for a Cure go directly into supporting our mission. 

Key for a Cure also has a low operating expense of 4%, we do not spend donated money on flights, hotel stays, bonuses, and dinners for board members. This enable us to qualify for grants that are specific to non-profits with low operating expenses. 

The Key for a Cure board requires 100% financial participation and every board member purchases tickets to our events because we too are financially invested in finding a cure for cancer. 

Key For A Cure Foundation

Raising Funds for Pediatric Cancer Research to Save Lives

820 Park Row #588

Salinas, CA 93901

(831) 206-1357

info@keyforacure.org

 Contact:

Marci Bracco

Chatterbox PR

Salinas, CA 93901

831 747 7455

marci@chatterboxpublicrelations.com

http://www.keyforacure.org

     

Chasing Dreams, Finding Cures barrel-race fundraiser (Nov. 7-8) in King City sets goal of $30K for St. Jude’s

Each year, the parents of more than 13,000 kids hear the heartbreaking words: “Your child has cancer.”

King City, CA, April 24, 2020 — Each year, the parents of more than 13,000 kids hear the heartbreaking words: “Your child has cancer.” That’s 43 children every day, with an average age of 6. Across all ages, ethnic groups and socio-economics, cancer remains the number one cause of death by disease in children.

St. Jude Children’s Hospital stands on the front line of this battle. The pediatric treatment and research facility — focused on children's catastrophic diseases, particularly leukemia and other cancers — costs about $2.8 million a day to run, but patients are never charged for their care.

Fundraising becomes crucial for St. Jude’s, with 75 percent of costs covered by public contributors. Over the last three years, Chasing Dreams, Finding Cures has raised $53,000 for the hospital through its annual barrel race in King City.

The fourth annual fundraiser (working through A Key for a Cure) is scheduled for Nov. 7-8 at Salinas Valley Fairgrounds in King City, and organizers invite the public to be a part of making magic happen again.

All proceeds donated will fund innovative pediatric cancer research, which is a less-toxic immunotherapy treatment that utilizes advanced medical technology to reprogram cancer cells.

The fundraiser has set a goal to bring in another $30,000 this year. Sponsorships are available at different levels, from Silver ($150) to Saddle ($1,600). Silent auction item donations are also needed.

The two-day event begins with a dinner, dance and live auction on Nov. 7, 5:30-10 p.m., at Salinas Valley Fairgrounds, 625 Division St., in King City. Music will be provided by the Steve Bernal Band, with auctioneer John Flook leading the auction. Spectators are welcome to the barrel race on Nov. 8.

For more information call 831-524-0324.

Contact:
Marci Bracco Cain
Chatterbox PR
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 747-7455
http://www.kingcitychamber.com