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Family Fest held to kick childhood cancer CUMMING, Ga. — The inaugural “Kicking Childhood Cancer” 5K/1K and Family Festival was a success, organizers said. With about 450 runners and participants, “Because God Said,” a local Christian charity, surpassed their fundraising goal. The 5K/1K race and Family Festival was held Sept. 2, Labor Day, at Fowler Park, 4110 Carolene Way. “Many Cumming residents were on hand to show their support for the local charity that provides financial services to families who are battling childhood cancer in the Cumming/Forsyth County area,” said Kay Stanley-Rector, one of the organizers. – Staff
Pancreatic cancer research gala Sept. 29 ALPHARETTA, Ga. — On Sunday, Sept. 29, for the fourth year, the Purple Pansies Gala and Wine Dinner to benefit the TGen Foundation, a medical research organization committed to finding a cure for pancreatic cancer, is taking place. The event kicks off at 5 p.m. at Casa Nuova restau-
rant, at 5670 Atlanta Highway in Alpharetta. Guests and presenters at the gala include Sen. Jack Murphy, Dr. Carlos Franco (hematologist/oncologist), Michael Bassoff, president of TGen Foundation, Randy Dobbs, CEO of Matrix Medical Network, and Elizabeth O’Connor and auctioneer Mike
Overton. The gala includes dinner, auction and live music. For more information, contact Wendi Fareri at 678313-2756, Maria Fundora at 678-429-6297 or Chelsie Byers at 770-475-9100 and via email at cbyers2012@ gmail.com. – Aldo Nahed
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