b'E V E N T S P O T L I G H T3 , 1 0 0 P E O P L E P A R T I C I P A T E D I N - P E R S O N A N D V I R T U A L L YREACHING FOR THE CURE HALF MARATHON,LACROSSE OUT CANCER CHALLENGE 10K, 5K, 1K KIDS RUN In May 2022, Massachusetts Youth Lacrosse joined forces with PCRF to execute our inaugural The 24th annual Reaching for the Cure made a highly anticipated return post-Covid in MarchLaCROSSe Out Cancer Challenge, raising $32,000 in the process. The ask was simplesince 2022. Runners, walkers and community members were energetic as they took to the course of this47 children per day are diagnosed with cancer in the US, youth players were encouraged to hybrid event, which had a full-scale in-person field several thousand strong, plus virtual participantscomplete 47 reps each day during a designated week and to use their participation in the from across the US, Canada and Mexico. Additionally, AutoNation Toyota Irvine signed on as a newChallenge as a fundraising opportunity. One hundred and twenty four (124) kids accepted this presenting sponsor. The event underscored the communitys vigorous commitment to supportingfirst-ever challenge to help advance pediatric cancer research, demonstrating what can be children living with cancer and powering cures that will improve their lives.achieved when kids tap into their powers and step up to help peers. PCRFS DREAM. DISCOVER. CURE. GOLF TOURNAMENTFOURTH ANNUAL WILL IRWIN MEMORIALThe 15th annual Dream. Discover. Cure. Golf Tournament brought together 100 golfersGOLF EVENTwho stepped up to put an end to childhood cancers and honor Dream Big AwardThis annual golf tournament raises money for the Will Irwin Memorial Fund at PCRF, recipient Gabe Farajollah. Gabe lost his best friend and brother, Ariel, to cancer when hewhich principally explores improving diagnostic techniques and treatments for was just 10 years old. For the last seven years, Gabe has rallied together his communitypediatric brain cancers. Held at the Yorba Linda Country Club, our 2022 Golf event of family and friends to raise record-breaking fundraising totals to build a legacy in Arielsraised $220,000 for research.honor. The $149,000 raised at this tournament supports the Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation Laboratory directed by Mitchell S. Cairo, MD at the Maria Fareri Childrens Hospital at Westchester Medical Center and New York Medical College.26TH ANNIVERSARY ROD CAREW ANNUAL BID FOR THE KIDS GALA, CALIFORNIACHILDRENS CANCER GOLF CLASSIC At this special event marking our 40th Anniversary, PCRF celebrated all of the progress made to date The Rod Carew Childrens Cancer Golf Classic, presented by Bank of America, was held and recommitted to accelerating further innovations for future children diagnosed with cancer. on Monday, August 29th, 2022, at the Pelican Hill Golf Club in Newport Beach, California. The event saluted many people who have been a part of the organizations success. We celebrated More than 290 golfers turned out for this annual event, held in honor of Rods late daughterBrody ODonnell and his family, who are invaluable PCRF ambassadors; Terry and Anita Plummer, Michelle who passed away from Leukemia. Famed basketball coach Steve Lavin, a long-timelongtime members of the PCRF family, were honored with the Save a Life Award; and Ware Malcomb champion of pediatric cancer research, was honored with the Michelle Carew Spirit Award. was recognized for their corporate leadership and creativity in engaging their community in our cause. A good time was enjoyed while enthusiasts also embraced the taskraising money to Accepting for Ware Malcomb was Ruth Brajevich, a cancer survivor and passionate PCRF ally. advance urgently needed research.We are thankful to everyone for a sparkling night of fun, recognition and focus!DRIBBLE FOR VICTORY OVER CANCERBID FOR THE KIDS GALA, NEW YORKREACHES INTO MORE COMMUNITIESAfter a long and dedicated career supporting the groundbreaking research of her husband, TO TAKE DOWN PEDIATRIC CANCER Ellen Cairo stepped in to the limelight to accept the Dream Big Award at our bi-annual NY The Dribble for Victory Over Cancer event series expanded to five campuses this year, providinggala. Ellens selfless commitment to advancing science through countless volunteer hours a bluerprint for further growing this program. Duke University, University of North Carolinaand other demonstrations of support perfectly embodies the spirit of the Award. What (UNC) at Chapel Hill and North Carolina State University hosted their first events in 2022,makes Ellen so special is her big heart and willingness to always lend a helping hand. We while University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) and St. Johns University continued theircould think of no one who is more deserving to be honored on our 40th anniversary. The participation that began in 2008. Working together, community members, students and collegeevent featured two intimate chats between Dr. Cairo and former patients who are today basketball fans raised $300,000 that will enable all-star scientists to better understand the diseaselongtime friends. Kent Buchan and Daniel Mitchell shared their experiences as patients and and improve treatment options. The response to the programs expansion has been inspiring. UNCdiscussed the lingering impact of their care. Treated ten years apart from one another, these and Duke have already committed to growing their future impact with us in 2023.chats dramatically brought to life the many improvements in care made possible by research.13'