Local 'Shoot For a Cure' Fundraiser Coming

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Casey Glynn, a 15 year-old Hampton resident who established the “Shoot for a Cure” fundraiser, is teaming up with the Winnacunnet High School hockey team for a “Family Skate” fundraiser on Sat., March 3, 7:30–10 p.m. at the .

All proceeds will benefit Exeter Hospital’s Beyond The Rainbow Fund, a fund that assists oncology patients of the hospital in need by providing assistance with practical needs that can become unmanageable for patients and families during treatment.

The night will begin with the opportunity to sponsor and personalize a  “Puck for a Buck” as Casey and his teammates shoot pucks on net, followed by two hours of skating. Raffles, face painting and other activities will also be available. Cost of admission is $8, which covers skating (rentals not included).

“This is my seventh year supporting Exeter Hospital’s Beyond The Rainbow Fund,” said Glynn. “The fund was established by my godmother, Anne-Marie Viviano, who lost her battle to breast cancer in May of 2009.  Her vision was to help provide financial assistance to local cancer patients in need and it has helped many patients pay for childcare while in treatment, wigs while going through chemotherapy, medication and helped pay for utility bills.  Whatever the financial burden may be, Beyond the Rainbow is there to help provide relief and to help patients fighting cancer focus on getting healthier.”

The night will begin with the opportunity to sponsor and personalize a  “Puck for a Buck” as Casey and his teammates shoot pucks on net, followed by two hours of skating. Raffles, face painting and other activities will also be available. Cost of admission is $8.00, which covers skating (rentals not included).

To date with the help of the community, friends and family, Casey has donated more than $11,000 to Beyond the Rainbow and the American Cancer Society.