WOKC Appreciation Party Celebrating 45 Years

Wipe Out Kids’ Cancer hosted an Appreciation Party at the home of Anne and Bill Seanor to celebrate the Host Committee, sponsors, and donors helping make the organization’s 45th Anniversary Gala possible. Guests enjoyed an elegant evening of food and beverages while gathering in support of WOKC’s mission to bring comfort, hope, and significant funding for research to children with cancer and their families.

During the evening, Cindy Brinker Simmons, founder of Wipe Out Kids’ Cancer/Gala Co-Chair and Gala Co-Chair Karee Sampson shared remarks about the impact of the organization’s work over the past 45 years and the importance of the upcoming gala on Saturday, April 25, at The Ritz-Carlton, Dallas. They thanked supporters for helping advance WOKC’s mission from providing family support programs such as Buddy Bags and the Warrior Family Program to funding innovative pediatric cancer research.

The Appreciation Party offered a meaningful opportunity to recognize those whose generosity is helping fuel a milestone year for WOKC and build momentum for a memorable gala evening centered on the theme, “Cancer Does NOT Define ME!”

Wipe Out Kids’ Cancer (WOKC) is partnering with the V Foundation for Cancer Research, which is matching $2 million of WOKC gala proceeds to co-fund a total of $4 million in game-changing pediatric cancer research. Additional funds raised from the gala will support WOKC’s year-round programs, including its signature Buddy Bags and Warrior Family Program, which bring comfort and hope to children with cancer and their families, many of whom are living under the poverty line.

Founded in 1980, Wipe Out Kids’ Cancer offers comfort and hope to kids with cancer through support programs serving the entire family and funds innovative research leading to new discoveries and treatments in the fight against pediatric cancer. For more information on WOKC, follow on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter or visit WOKC.org.

To learn more about WOKC’s 45^th Anniversary Gala, to sponsor a table or buy individual tickets, visit wokc.org/gala.