Events Around Town
When: Sunday, August 17th | 11 AM - 3 PM
Where: River Bends Park | Shelby Twp.
(Post-event social | Unwined Winery | 3 PM - 6 PM)
Join us for a day full of community, movement, and fantastic eats - all to support Connor's Mission. This year's summer event has something for everyone:
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Event Highlights:
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Trail Time - 12 - 1 PM: Take to the trails your way - walk, run, bike, rollerblade or roll - with a $25 donation. (what that gets you = racing bib + bottled water)
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BBQ | Served from 1 - 2 PM:
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Lawn Games & Fun | 11 - 3 PM: Cornhole, Ladderball, Disc Golf Putting & more!
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50/50 Raffle & Prizes | 11 - 3 PM: Support the cause and maybe take home something special.
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Post-Event Gathering - Unwined Winery in Shelby Twp. | 3 - 6 PM | Private room, 1st drink on us!
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Why We Gather:
Connor's Mission is dedicated to raising awareness for Pediatric Cancer and doing our little part to make a difference.
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Every step, every bite and every laugh shared helps us create more opportunities and support for families in need.
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How to Participate:
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Save the date - Sunday, August 17th.
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Bring your family, friends and energy!
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Do as much or as little as you'd like
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THE 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 & 2024 HOLIDAY DRIVES WERE A HUGE SUCCESS!
STAY TUNED! More details on our next toy/supply drive this holiday season will be announced soon.
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You can always help out by visiting our GoFundMe page.
If you prefer, you can support The Ronald McDonald House Charities of Detroit by sending your contributions directly.
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Visit their Target & Amazon Wish Lists below.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
​​Follow “Connor's Mission” on Facebook #4Ella​
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Why we do it?
We were touched by an Angel who fought nearly her entire life but never lost her smile or spirit. We were inspired by our son Connor who also was touched and wanted to make a difference and "change the world."
Our Hope
We hope to raise awareness for Pediatric Cancer and have a positive affect on as many children and their families as possible.
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See media coverage of the events that started it all
Read the following articles as well:
Oakland Press
Fox26 Houston
Fox5 New York
KIRO7 Seattle
Childhood cancer statistics
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Cancer is diagnosed each year in about 175,000 children ages 14 and under worldwide.
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Cancer is the leading cause of death by disease past infancy for U.S. children.
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However, thanks to better therapies, more than 80% of U.S. childhood cancer patients now become long-term survivors.
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Survival rates can vary depending on the type of cancer.
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About 420,000 childhood cancer survivors live in the U.S., with many more around the world.
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- Source: StJude.org
