Fundraising Spotlights

The Cholangiocarcinoma is pleased to support your local event by providing publicity on our website and social media outlets, giveaways including educational brochures and awareness bracelets, and suggestions to help make your activity a success!

Please add your event to our event calendar to get started, and contact Kathi at kathi.wagner@cholangiocarcinoma.org or 630-286-0418 for further information.

Don’t forget to send post-event pictures!

Michelle’s Hot Peeps Beat CC

Aug 14, 2019

Over 150 runners braved the Texas heat in Taylor, TX, on Saturday, Aug. 10th, to support the second annual “Michelle’s Hot Peeps Beat CC” 5K and Fun Run race to support finding a cure for cholangiocarcinoma. The event was planned in memory of Michelle McDonald who last her battle with the disease, at the age of 47, only five months after being diagnosed. More than 30 local sponsors generously supported the event, with Team CBS Austin’s Chelsea Thompson participating and placing second in her age division.  The event was an incredible success because of family, friends and supporters!  Next year’s date has already been set for August 8, 2020. Below are links sent from CBS TV from Austin, TX regarding the race John McDonald... read more

Changing Lives Fundraiser

Jan 8, 2019

EVENT INFORMATION: Friday, February 15, 2019 — 6:00 – 10:00 PM The Salem Waterfront Hotel — 225 Derby Street Salem, MA 01970 Food Open Cash Bar Silent Auction Fun & Dancing with DJ Nick! Theme: Wear Green! Prize awarded for best dressed! To purchase tickets, please contact Caitlin Fortuna at: https://changinglivesfund.wixsite.com/fundraiser Adults: $23 Children: $20 (Under 3 yrs: Free) Event proceeds after expenses will go to the Cholangiocarcinoma... read more

Daniel King Memorial Fund

Nov 12, 2018

Enclosed you will find a check in the amount of $150.00, which was written directly to the Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation from Brett and Debbie Johnson. This raises the Daniel King Memorial Fund donation to $4,650.00 in 2018. Please deposit the enclosed check in the memory of Daniel King. The following is a portion of the thank-you letter that went out to the friends of the Daniel King Memorial Fund.

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Avery’s Ice Cream for a Cure

Apr 25, 2018

Avery has a huge love for ice cream and all things chocolate. She also wants to help find a cure for cancer, specifically cholangiocarcinoma, in memory of her grandmother. So this sweet 9 year old decided to use her love of ice cream to raise money and awareness for the The Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation. Avery‘s Ice Cream for a Cure fundraiser in February generated over... read more

Publix Georgia Half Marathon

Mar 21, 2018

I successfully completed the Publix Georgia Half Marathon this morning. With the support of some great friends and family, we were able to raise $5,200 (counting $200 I understand was sent directly to the CCF) for the Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation. I am humbled and honored by all the support I’ve received, and I hope these funds help further the great work of the CCF! Thanks for your help and guidance getting the Crowdrise site set up! Fred... read more

6th Annual Jacques Dupont Memorial Benefit

Dec 2, 2017

Dear CCF, I set my goal very high this year and unfortunately I did not make it. I am not disappointed though, we did really well. We raised a little over $35,000 (this number includes in- Kind donations as well). This is an increase of $7,000 from last year! I have received a lot of emails, texts and phone calls from people saying how amazing the night was and how powerful everyone’s speeches were. Barbara... read more

Event in memory of Kathy Plouff

Sep 27, 2017

Event in memory of Kathy Plouff I am so happy to update you to tell you the Fundraiser we had in memory of my Mom on what would have been her 52nd birthday was a HUGE success,I believe that we raised a little over $2,000!   We are so grateful for our generous friends and family that came out to support the foundation, which means so much to my sister, father, and I. I have attached some pictures from the event!   We are again so thankful and blessed to be able to contribute to the foundation. It was a beautiful tribute to our mother and hopefully shined a light on the value of the CCF! Thanks!   Best,  Alie... read more

Knock Out Cancer Event

Aug 27, 2017

Hi! Just getting back to you about our first fundraising event that was held on July 22- Knock Out Cancer. We had a great turnout with 100+ people, raising over $5,000! We created t-shirts and cups for this event that were able to be purchased, along with about 35 donated baskets that we raffled off. In the end, we have raised a total of $5,850 from this event and we will be donating it in full to The Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation! Although this was just the first year, we have even bigger goals for the next few years to come. This foundation hits very close to home with us so we are more than supportive of everything that you all do! I am going to... read more

2nd Annual Fundraiser in Honor of Kelly Gratz

Jul 25, 2017

July 2017 was the second annual fundraiser for the Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation in honor of Kelly Gratz.  Kelly was diagnosed in February 2016 with stage 4 Cholangiocarcinoma. His children decided to host a fundraiser to rally as much emotional support for him through this battle and also to be able to raise money for the foundation and research. It was successful last year so they did it again this year. The fundraisers included a softball and volleyball tournament, along with 20+ raffle baskets, silent auction items, and a 50/50 raffle. Also in gathering donations, the facility used to host the fundraiser donated a percentage of all food and drink sales to the foundation.  Lastly, a local horse show that his daughter participated in donated a portion of their money from the riders’ entry... read more
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