We can’t fight cancer alone. We thank our supporters for making it possible for us to pursue our vision to conquer cancer in our lifetime. Big thanks to all the sponsors and supporters of the recent fundraisers listed below!
Please consider supporting K-State cancer research and education. You can give online here or learn more about supporting our center here.
Beta Boo on Halloween
Beta Theta Pi fraternity hosted a haunted house and raised $1,600!
Cowley Co. 4-H county fair fundraiser
Cowley County 4-H members donated $334 that they earned in tips at their county fair food stand!
Downtown Parking Lot Party
Downtown Dental Group, Manhattan, hosted a lunchtime party in their parking lot, along with Tasty Traveler food truck and DJ Slice. This year, they added a big fundraiser raffle and were able to donate $1,239!
Quantum Party in Pink
Quantum Health and Wellness Center, Manhattan, held their second annual pink party in October and collected freewill donations totaling $111!
MHK Girls Pint Out
This group of beer fans gets together monthly and dedicates each gathering to a Manhattan-area cause. In October, they chose the JCRC and donated $150!
Rob Regier Memorial Golf Tournament
The Regier family, Overland Park, hosted their 21st annual tournament Oct. 12 at Colbert Hills. It was dedicated in loving memory of Les Regier, Rob’s father, who passed away from cancer in February 2018. Thanks to many generous sponsors and supporters, it raised $36,200!
Manhattan High School Volleyball Pink Night
The team hosted a pink night in memory of Coach Ray Kujawa and sold shirts to raise money for cancer research. They donated $250!
Mason’s Wish
Mason Wolfe, Colorado, and her family, along with Western States Fire Protection, raised $24,100 for K-State cancer research! Mason started raising money for us about 10 years ago by selling candles and other items, and later added a golf tournament with Western States Fire Protection. They’ve raised more than $124,000 over the years!
MovemBeer
In November, Tallgrass Tap House, Manhattan, crafted a special beer called Movembeer to celebrate “Movember,” or “No-Shave November,” a movement in which men grow out their facial hair to promote men’s health and cancer awareness. They donated 30% of proceeds, totaling $2,180!
New Beginnings Hairstyling annual pink fundraiser
The generous ladies of this Manhattan salon held another breast cancer awareness fundraiser raffle for us in October and donated $175!
Young Trustees Chili Cook-Off
The Greater Manhattan Community Foundation Young Trustees sponsored their second annual chili cook-off to support many worthy, local charities. We’re grateful for their $100 gift!
Smoky Valley Chiropractic annual fundraiser in Lindsborg, Kan.
Darrel Loder, a chiropractor in Lindsborg, was a student of the late Dr. Terry Johnson, our center’s founding director and namesake. Dr. Loder and his staff dedicate a special day each year to raise cancer awareness and funds for our center. With their patients’ support, they gave $1,270 this year!
Fighting for a Cure Shirts and Matching Gift Campaign
Our thanks to everyone who bought Fighting for a Cure shirts to raise awareness and funds for K-State cancer research! Nearly $9,500 was raised in 2018! The associated matching gift campaign, made possible by an anonymous donor, raised another $21,700! Thank you, supporters!
The Bill Snyder commemorative Fighting for a Cure shirts are still available. Get yours before they’re gone!