The second annual Kids Cancel Cancer, benefiting the Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation, will take place on Tuesday, August 15, at The Clubhouse in East Hampton. In addition to raising crucial funds for pediatric cancer research, the event will be an entertaining evening of arcade games, miniature golf, great food, raffle prizes, and more.
“Unlike, other fundraising events put on by SWCRF, this one was created and is being organized by kids,” said Marion Waxman, who is spearheading the event. “Last year’s event raised more than $100,000 allowing SWCRF to support the work of two leading pediatric cancer investigators – one based at St. Jude’s Research Hospital and the other at Schneider Children’s Medical Center in Israel. We hope to exceed this inaugural amount in order to fund additional scientists next year.”
Co-chairs of the event include Mischa Abend, Abey Fuks, Ava Litman, and Hayley Silvers.
“Cancer impacts so many families around the world. My main goal is to raise awareness and make a difference,” said Abend.
“Cancer has affected my family in so many ways. I have seen many dark days stemming from this horrible disease. I hope to help eradicate cancer,” said Litman.
According to SWCRF, while pediatric cancer deaths have declined by 65 percent over the past few decades, cancer remains a leading cause of death for children and teenagers. It is estimated that 10,500 new cases of cancer will be diagnosed among children (birth to 14 years old) each year, and about 1,190 children will die from the disease. Additionally, a recent study published in Aging And Cancer found that childhood cancer survivors experience serious health issues in adult life, much earlier than their counterparts who did not have cancer as a kid.
“I want my friends to know that research can lead to a cure, and we can end this awful illness,” said Silvers.
“The event will be fun and entertaining. Attendees will be inspired by the work the Foundation does to make a difference in peoples’ lives,” said Fuks.
Tickets are $100 for kids, $125 for adults. For more information, to buy tickets, sponsor, or donate, visit waxmancancer.org.