Media release: The holidays are here and in what has become a local
tradition, Cancer Navigators is once again celebrating its Third Annual
Holiday Ball.
This is no ordinary event. In fact, it is a "non-event." That's because, as
the invitation from the board of directors states, "We will not be at the
event. We do not wish to look for parking and drink wine out of plastic
glasses. We invite you to join us in staying home and celebrate the holiday
season with your family. You will not have to mingle with people you barely
recognize. You will not have to hire a babysitter, buy a fancy outfit to
appear in or travel after dark. We would just like you to Have a Ball at
home!"
The idea is that instead of attending a big fancy ball, folks can instead
donate the money they would spend on such a night to Cancer Navigators to
help cancer patients on their journeys.
Cancer Navigators has begun mailing out more than 1,000 commemorative
ornaments – its annual "Holiday Ball." The 2011 event is in memory of Kandis
Drummond Riddle, Cancer Navigator board member and community stalwart, who
lost her battle with cancer this year.
The keepsake ornament comes in an informative wrap about Cancer Navigators'
mission of reassurance, resources and renewal for cancer patients.
Also included in the invitation to the non-event Holiday Ball is a donor
card that recipients can return with a donation. For $75 you can designate
yourself as an "attendee." For $150, you can be an "honored guest." For
$250, you can be the "life of the party."
Cancer Navigators Executive Director Charlotte Atkins says the annual
Holiday Ball is one of the organization's two major fundraisers of the year.
"The is a joyful way to kick off the season, by encouraging people to stay
home and enjoy the holidays with their loved ones and to contribute to
making cancer patients' journeys more manageable," she said. "It's
especially meaningful this year since the Holiday Ball has been named in
honor of Kandi Riddle, who meant so much to our community and to our
organization."
The Cancer Navigator Holiday Ball packages should begin arriving in
mailboxes this week. Those not on the mailing list who would like to make a
donation and receive an ornament may contact Cancer Navigators at
706-295-4119 or by e-mail at
Sbattle@cancernavigatorsga.org<mailto:i@cancernavigatorsga.org>
Cancer Navigators Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and your
donations are tax-deductible.
"The main thing we want people to know is that every single dollar donated
stays right here in our community to serve area cancer patients," said
Atkins. "We are so thankful for our donors who partner with us in making a
difference in cancer patients' lives. "
Web link for Cancer Navigators website:
http://www.cancernavigatorsga.org
Web link for Cancer Navigators Facebook page:
http://secure.smilebox.com/ecom/openTheBox?sendevent=4d6a63334d7a49334d44513d0d0a&sb=1
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