Pirate Themed Benefit Planned to Honor the Memory of Denise Heath Winter and Raise Funding for Cool Kids Campaign

On Saturday, November 15 from 6:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m, the daughters of Denise Heath Winter will be hosting a pirate themed benefit to honor their moms memory. The benefit will be held at Zion United Church of Christ Hall, 7146 Golden Ring Rd, Essex, MD 21221. The night will be full of fun and activities for all ages. There will be delicious food, 50/50’s, raffles, silent auctions, games, dancing and lots of pirate themed fun!

“Cool Kids Campaign” is a local organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for pediatric oncology patients and their families by focusing on the academic, social and emotional needs brought on by a cancer diagnosis. “Cool Kids Campaign” has developed many programs to improve the lives of children battling cancer as well as their families. To learn more about “Cool Kids Campaign” please visit www.coolkidscampaign.org.

“Our mom was an inspiration to many but she inspired us to make a difference in the lives of children as she had done for decades. She was always trying to better the lives of children. I know that she would have loved nothing more but to have money raised in her name to benefit pediatric oncology patients” said Winter’s youngest daughter, Emily Winter.

Winter lost her hard battle to colon cancer last November. She fought hard and strong for over four years prior. Winter was an active member in the community. She spent her nights as the dedicated chairperson for Rosedale Dance and the Vice President of Rosedale Recreation. During the day, she was a beloved instructional assistant at Red House Run Elementary School. In her free time she was either the costumer for local theatre productions or singing in her band, “Collage.” She was known an inspiration to many and is greatly missed.