Charity Event to Help Support Lemont Resident Battling Cancer

LEMONT, IL - The Hope and Friendship Foundation in Lemont will host a WILL Power Challenge-Ellie's Day to show support for Lemont resident Ellie Cuiching. Cuiching, like Will for whom the event was created for, has worn the label of a child battling cancer, but she would like to be known for so much more than that.

When Cuiching was six years old, she was diagnosed with cancer. For six years, Cuiching has battled cancer, and is now 12 years old and in seventh grade at Old Quarry Middle School.

According to a release from the Hope and Friendship Foundation, Cuiching would rather be known for her will, determination and strong spirit, which is the inspiration for the WILL Power Challenge.

Will will also be at the event, wearing his title of cancer survivor, and he and Cuiching serve as inspiration for this year's event.

The foundation said the goal of the event is to provide an opportunity for Cuiching to see the outpouring of support and feel positive energy, hope and love to help her in her continued battle.

The challenge will be held on the campus of Oakwood and River Valley on May 13. Registration/check-in for the event is from 1:30 to 2:15 p.m., and the event will be from 2:30 to 5 p.m. The event will be held rain or shine.

The foundation said the WILL Power Challenge is a multi-skilled competition created to allow teams of 6-8 to complete 10 challenges in 90 minutes varying in skill levels. Each team will choose their challenges from a list and choose someone from the team to compete in each challenge.

There are age brackets of 8-12, 13-15, 16-19, 20-29, and 30 and up. It is $120 for a team ages 16 and up; and $60 for a team ages 15 and under.

To be guaranteed a T-shirt, you will need to register by 5 p.m. Friday, April 21. You can turn in registration to River Valley front office or the Lemont Police Department. The final registration deadline is May 10, but shirt size and availability are not guaranteed.

Sponsorship registration is also due Friday, April 21. There are several levels of sponsorship that businesses can choose.

For more information about the event, contact info@hopeandfriendshipfoundation.com.

Photo provided by Hope and Friendship Foundation.