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Second Annual Solving Kids' Cancer Golf Outing
October 04, 2010
Solving Kids' Cancer will host the Second Annual Golf Outing on Monday October 4th at Fenway Golf Club in Scarsdale, New York. This event builds on our very successful 2009 sold-out event in which fun was had by all!
- 10:00 am Arrival and Check-in
- 12:00 pm Shot Gun Start
- 5:00 pm Cocktails and Awards
Registration is limited and includes golf, two carts and one caddie per foursome, breakfast, lunch, hors d'oeuvres, cocktails, and gifts. An entry donation of $8,000 per foursome (or $2,000 per player). 100% of ticket sales will be used to develop therapies. Ticket sale proceeds will not be used for event costs or Solving Kids’ Cancer organizational overhead. Expenses related to the event are underwritten through our sponsors and Board of Directors. The good faith estimate of the value of goods or services provided in return for the contribution is $400 per golf player.
If you are interested in joining as a sponsor or able to donate items for auction contact us today at natalie@solvingkidscancer.org or 212-588-6626.
Create Your Own Event
September 30, 2010
You can make Solving Kids’ Cancer your personal cause! By creating your own fundraising event you are directly helping raise awareness and funds for SKC’s therapeutic development projects -- making a difference in the lives of children and their families fighting deadly pediatric cancers. So, let’s get started!
To create an event you will need to create an account on the SKC’s website. Simply sign up on the GIVE page, which can be found by clicking http://solvingkidscancer.org/give/create. The screen directions will guide you through the process to enter basic information and a unique password. Once you have logged in you have access to edit your profile, view your past donations, and create and manage fundraising events to support SKC.
All of your donors that give through the SKC site will receive automatic and immediate receipt emails for their donation to your event. Should your network wish to donate via check please mail it to the above address indicating your event. When you are logged on to the SKC site, you will be provided with the emails of your donors, allowing you to also send personal thank you emails. You will receive emailed updates when your event receives a donation, if you selected this feature.
Together, we can make a difference for children with deadly pediatric cancers! And remember 100% of your donations are invested into therapeutic development.
SKC Volunteers at Ronald McDonald House
June 06, 2010
It was a Sunday Mexican Fiesta for the families staying at NYC's Ronald McDonald House. The Board of Directors and Junior Board of Solving Kids' Cancer rolled up their sleeves to prepare and serve more than 100 kids and their families dinner. The evening also included a glittery butterfly craft project that everyone enjoyed.
Solving Kids' Cancer Bowling Event to Strike Out Childhood Cancer
June 03, 2010
The Solving Kids' Cancer Junior Board held its 2nd fundraising event at Bowlmor Lanes in Manhattan. For those who joined the Junior Board to Strike Out Childhood Cancer, the event was a huge success.
The sold-out event was attended by over 150 people with 20 lanes. Including the proceeds raised from a silent auction and raffle, the Junior Board successfully raised over $23,000!
Stay tuned for future announcements for the Junior Board's next event to be held Fall 2010!
SKC Spring Celebration
May 12, 2010
The Solving Kids’ Cancer first annual Spring Celebration Event was held on Wednesday, May 12th in the Powerhouse space at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City with more than $400,000 raised for the charity.
The event was attended by more than 250 guests including Nigel Barker, Marcia Gay Harden, Carolina Herrera, Russell James, Donna Karan and many more. Philanthropist & nightclub impresario Amy Sacco and comedian, actor Seth Herzog, of Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, served as co-auctioneers for the live auction which featured an unique opportunity to sponsor an innovative and first of its kind pediatric cancer therapeutic trial. To learn more about the Oncolytic Virus Program visit our website. 41 attendees rallied to raise the evening’s goal of $165,500 with the SKC board's commitment to match the money dollar for dollar in order to launch the trial.
Alexander Dexter-Jones, from the Dexter-Jones/Ronson musical dynasty, guest DJ’ed for the night. For the benefit’s conclusion, attendees were treated to a special performance by three time Grammy award winning singer/songwriter Shawn Colvin.
The evening sponsors included Credit Suisse Prime Services and SuttonBrook Capital Management.
First Annual SKC Fall Event
October 29, 2009
SKC's First Annual Fall Event was hosted by the Junior Board of Solving Kids' Cancer. The Junior Board comprises a talented grup of New York City based young professionals who serve as ambassadors of SKC in the community by articulating the mission, goals, and unique therapeutic development model. They work together as an affilitate board of the SKC Board of Directors to create and produce events that help the organization meet its development goals. With more than 150 guests in attendance, the Tenjune event was a huge success!
First Annual SKC Golf Outing
October 13, 2009
Solving Kids' Cancer hosted the First Annual Golf Outing on October 13th at Fenway Golf Club in Scarsdale, New York. More than 100 golfers enjoyed a day of golf in the October sun to support Solving Kids' Cancer. With the help of our generous sponsors and attendees we have raised over $340,000 that will directly fund research for children with cancer!
