It is a challenging time for so many and our hearts are filled with concern for the health and well-being of the teens and families that we support. Due to the current health guidelines for public gatherings, we have made the difficult decision to cancel the in-person Gala for 2020 and transition to an online fundraising campaign, ‘TRCF: Making a Difference from a Distance’ event. This was a gut-wrenching decision to have to make, considering the annual TRCF Gala is our largest source of fundraising to support our programs throughout the year. However, we are very fortunate to already have a number of our supporters reach out to see how they could continue to help in this time of need. We believe this is the perfect opportunity to bring the spirit of our in-person Gala to an online platform.

While a virtual event is not exactly what we had in mind for this year, it will allow us to share stories on how, with our donor’s help, we have impacted the lives of teens and adolescents battling cancer over the past year. The virtual ‘TRCF: Making a Difference from a Distance’ event will begin on May 25, 2020 and end on May 29, 2020. This online event will include updates on our programs from the past year, first-hand stories from those we have helped, a raffle for a weekend getaway, a silent auction, and donation opportunities to continue to make a difference in the lives of the teen survivors we support. We have sponsorship opportunities for this event available on our website, with all proceeds going to fund this year’s college scholarships.

We understand that everyone is being impacted by these difficult times, none more than the teens in treatment with compromised immune systems. We have made the commitment to not only continue the previously awarded scholarships for cancer survivors, but to again increase the number of scholarships offered. There is no better way to spread love, hope and inspiration than by continuing to support this group of fighters who have already fought so hard for their health. During these times of uncertainty, we will lead with kindness and compassion and provide as much support as we are able to for those in need.

We hope to be able to see you in-person at next year’s gala on April 30, 2021. We WILL get through this and will embrace the journey along the way. Stay safe and spread love, hope and positivity.

With love,