Fire at Will

The Children’s Cancer Foundation hosted the evening’s festivities October 3^rd 2009, which marked the 4^th annual Red, White, and Blue Gala.  The formal event, which was held in Daytona Beach at the Daytona 500 Club, raised nearly $24,000.  Approximately 175 individuals filled 26 sponsored tables, and took part in playing black jack, slot machines, a 50/50 raffle, a live auction, and numerous silent auctions to raise money for this worthy cause.  Also, those in attendance had an opportunity to have their pictures taken in the Winner’s Circle.

The evening’s entertainment was hosted by radio personality Bob Barry from Sunny 105.9.  Michele Anastasio returned as the featured performer and filled the night’s air with her angelic voice.  The Stetson University Jazz Ensemble set the tone that all enjoyed.

Over 130 companies contributed with donations of gifts and prizes for the auctions.  Many companies throughout Volusia County took part in sponsoring the special occasion.  They were:

SIGNATURE SPONSOR

DeLand Nissan

PLATINUM SPONSORS

Jacob Heating & Air Conditioning

Rotary Club of DeLand

Rue & Ziffra, P.A. – Attorneys & Counselors at Law

GOLD SPONSOR

The West Volusia Beacon Newspaper

SILVER SPONSORS

Terry Bailey, Realtor – ReMax Associates Inc.

Brighthouse Networks

Steven R. Burk, Attorney at Law

DeLand Junior Service League

DeLand Toyota

Dreggors, Rigsby & Teal, CPA

Florida Hospital DeLand

Gateway Bank

Girard Enviromental Services

H&R UNLIMITED

Dr. Steve Hayman

The Higbee, Shams & Spore Group – Morgan Stanley Smith Barney

Angie Johnson

Maureen Kemp, Realtor – Bill Mancinik Realtors, The Home Team

Kiwanis Club Deland

Kiwanis Club Deltona

Mainstreet DeLand Association

Mainstreet Grill

Michael F. Scott, Realtor – Adam Scott Realty

Sunny 105.9

Woman’s Lifestyle Magazine

CCF Board of Directors include: Don Hill Executive Director/Founder, Sammie Wiggins Chairman, Jack Becker Director, Kathy Burk Director, Janet Dixon Director, Jan Giroux Director, Dr. Steve Hayman Director, Donna Higbee Director, Harper Hill Director, Chantel Martin Director, Michael Scott Director, Cherry Smith Director, and Nan Smith Director.

CCF is a non-profit organization that raises money for children in Volusia County stricken with cancer.  The organization also provides Allotment Funds – provides financial assistance towards transportation to and from treatment centers, food, tolls, and gas.  An Emergency Assistance Program – provides help with grocery gift cards and utility bills during crisis situations.  Prepaid Long-Distance Phone Cards – is given to parents to keep them updated on their children’s progress during hospitalization.

Those interested in contacting CCF may do so by calling 386-747-3962 or emailing them at www.childrenscancerfoundationinc.com.  The Children’s Cancer Foundation, Inc. office is located at 451 E. Graves Avenue Orange City, FL 32763.

Tags: CCF, Children's Cancer Foundation, Daytona 500, Daytona Beach, deland, fundraiser, West Volusia Beacon

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