Comedy Cures: Have fun and help children in need (May 15)

Dear Reader,

You can help a special organization called the Children’s Cancer Caring Center, and have a good time doing it too!

On May 15th 2013, DataCorp is hosting the 6th Annual “Comedy Cures” charity event at the Hard Rock Hotel’s Improv, to help Children’s Cancer Caring Center. The event brings family, friends, business clients and partners … together to enjoy an evening of laughter, food/drinks, a raffle, and a silent auction.

Every $1 raised means $4 to cover medical treatment costs for the CCCC’s young patients (infancy through age 20 or until treatments are completed). Key Sponsors can really make the difference with donations starting at $250.00 and up.

Last Year, $30K was raised through Key Sponsors, which represented almost $122K for the Children’s Cancer Caring Center!

HOW YOU CAN HELP:

  • 1) Become a Key Sponsor and donate at one of the Sponsorship Levels (starting at $250 donations) and get tickets to the show and recognition in the program.
    • By Phone: Call 305-594-6933 and ask for Celia.
    • Online: Fill out the donation form online HERE.
    • Mail: Send a check to “Children’s Cancer Caring Center” and mailing it to: 18503 Pines Blvd, Suite 213, Pembroke Pines, FL 33029
 
  • 2) Buy tickets for $20 to join us at the Comedy Cures event on May 15 at the Hard Rock Improv: http://improvftl.com/show.cfm?id=236353  (Coupon Code: “Comedy Cures”)
    • NOTE: Please, only buy tickets if you plan to attend, or give them to someone that will attend. In other words, we need a full house. If you can’t make it, you can always donate for the children.
  • 3) Reach out to your circle of friends to donate an item to raffle off/silent auction (i.e. gift cards, sports memorabilia, electric items, vacation get-a-ways, etc.)

A little effort from you can have a significant impact on the children, and those that care for them. Reach in, and give back… it feels good, it is good!

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