Careathon 2022 is Today - Call 855-636-6877 or **1045 from cell phone
The ongoing COVID pandemic, inflation, and other challenges have impacted local families over the past year. For pediatric cancer patients and their families, the impact has been even greater. That’s why your help is needed even more this year, as Careathon returns this Friday.
Now in its 8th year, Careathon, presented by Duval Asphalt, is a one-day fundraiser for the Child Cancer Fund of NE Florida. CCF is a partner to families of pediatric cancer patients and provides programs and services to 300 families annually.
This grassroots charity is small but mighty, with two full-time employees. CEO Carla Montgomery understands the challenge and horrors of pediatric cancer, as her son was diagnosed in 2000. Today, he is a thriving young man, nearing 30 years of age.
When a family calls Carla, she provides gift cards, mortgage assistance, meals, tutoring and other financial assistance. Pediatric cancer patients face weekly or monthly treatment, as well as unplanned ER visits, and more. Every visit comes with costs for the family: gasoline, meals, and more.
Money raised through Careathon goes directly to the Child Cancer Fund to support the families they serve. Every single dollar matters. In seven years, more than $1.4 million has been raised through Careathon.
Listener donations helped to fully fund the Child Life Specialist position at Nemours Children’s Health through a restricted fund. And donations have allowed families to escape for weekend retreats at Camp Boggy Creek in Central Florida.
Ways to Donate:
There are multiple ways to donate to the Child Cancer Fund. A one-time or recurring monthly donation to the Child Cancer Fund online...
During Careathon only, a phone call to 855-636-6877. Volunteers will take calls and donations from 5 am – 6 pm on Friday, August 12th.
Text-to-donate. Text CCF22 TO 707070
Browse and bid in the Careathon auction sponsored by Equipment Services of Jacksonville, with items and one-of-a-kind experiences (Starting August 5 – August 15). Every winning bid is a donation to the Child Cancer Fund.
