This year on September 19th, the PaulieStrong Foundation held its Annual Drive For a Cure Golf Outing, Fundraising Dinner, and Silent Auction at the Scarsdale Golf and Country Club. The organization received a ton of support and proudly raised over $275,000 in childhood cancer research funding!
Paulie’s Story
Discovering his illness was shocking enough, but learning that the recommended treatment was 54 weeks of chemotherapy and radiation was astounding. Paul could not believe that putting poisonous substances into his body could be the only path back to health. The same treatments would have been prescribed 20 years ago. As Paul and his family uncovered more about childhood cancers and the lack of research funding, the statistics were disheartening; still, never for a second did anyone believe that cancer would take Paul from us.
For two months, Paul bravely battled against Rhabdomyosarcoma—rare cancer that forms on soft tissue—and he realized other kids were going through similar struggles. Wise beyond his years, Paul aimed to raise awareness for children’s cancers and safer treatments by selling t-shirts. With a personal design inspired by his favorite football team, Paul hoped to sell 100 shirts. Thousands have been sold.
On January 5th, 2016—just shy of his 11th birthday—Paul passed away from this horrible disease. A beautiful life needlessly cut too short. But because of his selflessness, hundreds of thousands of dollars have already been put toward research and new treatments. PaulieStrong believes no child or family should have to endure this kind of pain. With your help, we are working to shine a light on new therapies, safer drugs, and better solutions. Join us as we continue Paul’s vision.
Be brave. Demand more.
We’re #PaulieStrong
#PaulieStrong Foundation
The PaulieStrong Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization devoted to bringing more awareness for children’s cancers. Working closely with Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, their mission is to generate research funding for safe, effective treatments and therapies.
Cancer is the #1 cause of disease death for children in the United States, yet only receives 4% of funding. But we can shift the tides by advocating for more research, more treatments, and more hope.
With their communities support and generosity, The PaulieStrong Foundation has surpassed their initial goal of raising over 1 Million dollars and together have raised over $1,700,000 for Pediatric Cancer Research!
Drive For a Cure: Golf Outing
The Scarsdale Golf Club is a private golf club located in Hartsdale, New York. The PaulieStrong Foundation has previously held events at the private country club, and because of the tremendous support and praise received from hosting in the past, have decided to revisit the town!
The Club, established in 1898, was formed to provide recreational enjoyment to the families of the area and to help attract more people to the growing Scarsdale community. It continues to do so. For over 100 years, the Club has maintained its character as a family-friendly, sports-oriented Club, strongly rooted in the local community. With modern amenities, Scarsdale Golf Club continues to deliver its membership engaging activities and extraordinary facilities year-round.
Drive For a Cure: Fundraising Dinner
#PaulieStrong hosted a fundraiser in the Scarsdale community to raise awareness for childhood cancer in honor of Paulie Strong who passed away from a rare disease called Rhabdomyosarcoma.
Monday, September 24th, hundreds of people came together to support and fund the research for Childhood Cancer Research at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. Many businesses, including Dealer Synergy, showed their support by donating and being present at the Scarsdale Country Club Fundraising Dinner. Hundreds gathered in support of Paulie Strong and his family.
Drive For a Cure: Silent Auction
After the PaulieStrong Golf Outing and Fundraiser Dinner, the organization hosted their Silent Auction. Every cent helps to get the world closer to finding a cure for childhood cancer. With everyone coming together and supporting this fundraiser, the Paulie Strong Foundation raised over $250,000!
The fundraiser raised awareness for childhood cancer in honor of Paulie Strong who passed away from a rare disease called Rhabdomyosarcoma. Monday, September 24th, hundreds of people came together to support and fund the research for Childhood Cancer Research at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.
Dealer Synergy is honored to be part of the PaulieStrong Foundation. From the Golf outing event to the silent auction, everyone came together to support the fundraiser and get us closer to finding the cure.
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The research we’re funding is already making a difference in young lives.
Just think of what we can do together.
Be Brave. Demand more. Be #PaulieStrong
Visit www.PaulieStrong.org to learn more about our cause
For more information contact: Golf@pauliestrong.org
*If you would prefer to donate by check, please make checks payable to:
The PaulieStrong Foundation
78 Carthage Road
Scarsdale NY 10583