Some 300 attendees and volunteers turned out to support the fight against cancer for the 20th Anniversary Striders’ Ball event for the American Cancer Society in Northern Kentucky.
The event raised $90,000 to help the American Cancer Society save lives through groundbreaking cancer research, education and risk reduction efforts, and free information and critical services for people with cancer who need them.
“It was inspirational to see people from all parts of our community come out to support us and make an impact in the fight to end cancer,” said Candyse Jeffries, event chairperson. “Together, we celebrated those surviving cancer, remembered loved ones lost, and took tangible action to make a difference.”
The following companies were recognized for their sponsorship of the event:
Printers Emergency Service, Jeffries Orthodontics, Yellin’ Helen Strike Out Cancer Bowl-a-Thon, , Oral Facial Surgery Associates, St. Elizabeth Healthcare, Anthem, Ulmer and Berne, Vitas Healthcare, Cincinnati Bell, Macy’s, Edward Jones, Terri & Gary Grefer, and Celanese.
Event MC for the evening was Jack “Goose” Givens. The program included recognition of the event honorees, Dr. Michael Guenter, volunteer Elaine Neaves, and cancer survivor Richard Bowen, and music by Soul Pocket.
Event attendees had the opportunity to purchase a limited edition Striders’ Ball bow tie designed by Bow Tie Cause. Dhani Jones was on hand to assist the men with tying the bow tie.
Attendees had the opportunity to bid on auction items, play games such as Bourbon and Bow Ties, Bubbles and Baubles, Pop A Shot, a wine toss, and a putting green.
Next year’s event will be held November 5, 2016 at the Cincinnati Airport Marriott in Hebron. For more information, please visit www.stridersball.org.