The American Cancer Society’s signature event represents a powerful commitment to eradicating cancer and supporting those affected by it. These volunteer-driven initiatives connect communities across the nation, fostering a spirit of unity and resilience in the ongoing fight against cancer. Guests are invited to an inspiring evening celebration where they can enjoy the camaraderie of others while raising crucial funds that offer HOPE to cancer patients and their families. Through meaningful connections and poignant survivor stories, participants will be reminded that no one faces the journey of cancer alone. We invite you to join us on this impactful journey as we collectively work towards a future filled with resources for our community and a hopeful vision of a life free from cancer. The evening will feature a special program, including the presentation of the Dr. Headrick Distinguished Honoree Award, recognizing Cole Webster as the 2025 award recipient and honoree. Come together for a memorable night where we can make a difference—one step, one dollar, and one community at a time. Your support will be instrumental in advancing pediatric cancer research, providing local resources, and ensuring lung screenings for individuals unable to afford their out-of-pocket costs. Join us as we stand together and make a lasting impact in the fight against cancer!
Many of you know Gina Dhanani, known for her work with many of our local nonprofits and a visionary leader renowned in the Chattanooga community for her unwavering philanthropic commitment to improving the lives of others. As the Chief Operating Officer of Double Cola she embodies a blend of compassion and strategic thinking that has raised thousands of dollars for local nonprofit’s in our community. “Cancer has touched all of us in one way or another,” which is why taking on this leadership role is so important to me, she shares. Partnering with the American Cancer Society only makes sense. The American Cancer Society is not about one cancer but all cancers, so my investment as the Gala Chair and as a sponsor will make a difference in saving lives and putting an end to cancer as we know it. The evenings fundraising mission will be to support pediatric cancer research, lung cancer screening locally and cancer patient resources. We look forward to seeing you on the on the Red Carpet, November 15 at the Westin Chattanooga. Together let’s make a difference for those in their fight with cancer, and a future free from cancer as we know it.
Since 1946, the American Cancer Society has supported researchers at pivotal points in their career – to give them the support they need to keep great research going or to take their ideas from dream to reality. The American Cancer Society is proud to have helped more than 24,000 investigators make important advances in prevention, early detection, treatment, and care for those with cancer. In fact, 50 of those investigators have gone on to win the Nobel Prize, considered the highest accolade any scientist can receive. As the largest private not-for-profit, non-governmental funder of cancer research in the US, the American Cancer Society has played a role in many of the major cancer research breakthroughs of the last century.
Learn MoreFor more than 10 decades, the American Cancer Society has been dedicated to pursuing better outcomes for every cancer, every life. Today, more people are surviving cancer than ever before, but there is still work to be done. Join us, support us, and help us end cancer as we know it, for everyone.
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