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A small island community of just 50 people came together for a day of live music and raised nearly $3,000 for animals in need. Four bands donated their time to make tails wag across Manitoulin Island.
Nearly 200 neighbors in Lake Hiawatha gathered for a casino night fundraiser that exceeded expectations, bringing holiday decorations back to their revitalized business district. The community event raised enough money to restore festive cheer to North Beverwyck Road after years without seasonal lights.
After beating cancer at age five, Samantha Thannisch is turning her journey into hope for other kids fighting the disease. The 11-year-old is hosting her annual fundraiser in Colorado Springs to support children battling pediatric cancer.
Two childhood friends who both survived breast cancer are turning their shared experience into hope for others through pickleball. Their "Dink for Pink" tournament brings the community together for fun and a life-saving cause.
Nearly 80 guests attended CAFFI Housing's first Harvest High Tea fundraiser, supporting affordable homes for adults with disabilities. The successful event could become an annual tradition as the nonprofit plans to expand.
Eva McKee beat breast cancer 20 years ago thanks to research funded by the American Cancer Society. Now she's bringing her community together for the 15th annual Car Cruz-In to help fund the next breakthrough.
A Willie Nelson tribute band will headline an alcohol-free benefit concert in Jackson, Mississippi, raising funds for women rebuilding their lives after addiction. The Rock for Recovery event combines live music with community support for an extended care facility.
Cancer survivors led a moving walk through Beaver Creek Park as the Barren County community gathered to celebrate hope and raise funds for cancer research. Faith, music, and glowing luminarias turned an afternoon into a powerful reminder that no one fights alone.
A sold-out bingo fundraiser in Fortuna brought the community together to support domestic violence survivors. Humboldt Domestic Violence Services celebrated their first-ever bingo event that packed the Veterans Hall with enthusiastic supporters.
A superhero-themed race in Midland, Texas invites families to run in costume while raising funds for foster children. The September 19 event offers three distances and supports One Accord for Kids' mission across the Permian Basin.
Tracy Bernard Smith pulled his 95-year-old neighbor through a window as flames consumed her Lauderhill home after a lightning strike. Rose Nelson is now recovering in the hospital, and her community is rallying to help rebuild her life.
A nonprofit founded by a two-time childhood cancer survivor is hosting a paint night to support others facing lifelong treatment effects. Half of all proceeds will help survivors navigate the challenges that continue long after treatment ends.