CURE Childhood Cancer’s “A Tribute to Our Quiet Heroes” Raises $330,000
for Pediatric Cancer Research
Over 500 People Attended Annual Luncheon Hosted by Chris Glavine
Atlanta, GA, October 8, 2012 – CURE Childhood Cancer announces that its eighth annual “A Tribute
to Quiet Heroes” luncheon, which was held on September 29, raised nearly $330,000 for pediatric cancer
research. The event, which was attended by more than 540 people, including nearly 200 mothers of childhood
cancer patients, has raised more than $2.5 million for pediatric cancer research since its inception in 2005.
"This was our most successful luncheon to date, both in terms of fundraising and attendance,” said
Kristin Connor, CURE’s executive director.
“Not only were we able to raise critical funds to support pediatric cancer research, but we were able to
honor and provide a day of respite to nearly 200 women who take care of their children with cancer so
selflessly throughout the year. None of this would be possible without our generous sponsors and the leadership
and dedication of Chris Glavine, her husband Tom, and the countless volunteers who made this day possible.”
Since its inception, Quiet Heroes has honored more than 1,000 mothers for their courage, strength and
determination. The event is hosted by Chris Glavine, wife of former Major League Baseball player Tom
Glavine, who helped launch the inaugural event eight years ago. Emmy-award winning news anchor Jill Becker
of 11Alive, herself the mother of a childhood cancer survivor, emceed, and the featured speaker was Alpharetta
resident and cancer survivor Joshua Goodling. Diagnosed with terminal cancer at the age of four, Goodling was
given just a week to live—that was more than forty-two years ago. A former senior web developer at WebMD
and current director of web development at PGi here in Atlanta, Goodling travels frequently to speak at cancer
events, conferences and seminars and numerous other events.
Sponsors of this year’s event include the Glavine Family, Pepidped, Jack and Donna Kennedy, Sylvia
and Pat Tylka, MedAssets, Incredible Southern Poundcakes, Copeland’s of New Orleans, Classic Cadillac,
Affinity Bank, Aflac, E*Trade Financial, Muse Salon and Spa and Simply Buckhead. All funds raised go
directly toward finding a cure for childhood cancer
About CURE Childhood Cancer
Founded in 1975, Atlanta, Georgia-based CURE Childhood Cancer has raised millions of dollars for
research and ongoing education of pediatric cancer and is focused on supporting childhood cancer experts,
locally and nationally, who work daily to discover a cure for pediatric cancer. CURE Childhood Cancer
currently funds two pediatric oncology Fellows at the Emory University School of Medicine. CURE
Childhood Cancer also offers programs that address the critical/urgent needs of patients and their families. For
more information go to www.curechildhoodcancer.org or contact Ms. Kristin Connor, Executive Director, at
770-986-0035.
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Phone: 770.986.0035 or 800.443.2873
Fax: 770.986.0038
www.curechildhoodcancer.org