Service 1st FCU Collaborate with Local Organizations for Pediatric Cancer Awareness Month
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September 2024 will mark the 10th year Service 1st Federal Credit Union and other local organizations and community volunteers have joined forces to help fight pediatric cancer and raise funds to benefit the ThinkBIG® Pediatric Cancer Fund.
This year, the Central & Northeastern PA Pediatric Cancer Awareness Committee is excited to kick-off their month-long calendar of events as part of the 2024 Annual Fall Arts & Crafts Festival happening along Mill Street in Downtown Danville on Saturday, September 7 from 9 am to 4 pm. The Committee, along with ThinkBIG® Pediatric Cancer Fund and Old Forge Brewing Company, will be set up within Canal Park with live music, children’s activities, and ways you and your family can help raise funds, awareness and make a difference in the lives of those battling pediatric cancer.
This Going Gold initiative, which began locally in 2015, has raised over $112,250 to help ThinkBIG® carry out its mission to lessen financial stress for families with children fighting the disease. Since ThinkBIG® started in 2014, the organization has provided over $1.5 million in financial support to local families.
“It takes a village to raise a child, and it takes a caring group of people to support families battling pediatric cancer,” said Diane Dutko, Executive Director, ThinkBIG. “This event is a wonderful way to bring our communities together, and ThinkBIG is forever grateful for this support and the hard work and dedication of so many wonderful people. Thank you for making a difference for our families.”
Dr. Colby Wesner, Founder/President of ThinkBIG, added, “ThinkBIG is always extremely grateful for the hard work and generosity of all the businesses and individuals who help plan events during September to bring awareness to pediatric cancer and also raise funds for our organization. It is these efforts that really help ThinkBIG continue to financially support pediatric cancer patients and their families in the region, and I know these families are grateful for the support.”