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Benefitting Susan G. Komen for the Cure of NEPA raising funds and awareness for the fight against breast cancer<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

On Sunday, October 20, 2019, Woodloch Pines Resort, an all-inclusive resort in Pennsylvania\u2019s Pocono Mountains, will host the 12th<\/sup> Annual A Night for the Cure.<\/em> The tricky-tray fundraiser benefits Susan G. Komen Greater Pennsylvania as part of BK Hope Cures. Originally established 20 years ago by Bob Kiesendahl (BK), co-owner of Woodloch and leukemia survivor, the organization\u2019s mission is to raise awareness and funds in the fight against cancer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Last year\u2019s event sold out, attracting more than 500 attendees and raising over $21,000, 100% of which benefits Susan G. Komen for the Cure. 50% of the dollars raised stay right here in Pennsylvania for education, screening and treatment grants, and 50% goes towards cancer research.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Held in the Heritage Nightclub at Woodloch Pines from 5 to 8 PM, the family-friendly evening will feature over 150 items donated by local individuals and businesses, as well as wine and beer tastings, chair massages, face painting for children, hors d\u2019oeuvres, a dessert table, and a 50\/50 raffle. Guests will enjoy live entertainment and have the chance to win dining gift certificates, unique gift baskets, and overnight stay packages at the area\u2019s leading resorts and hotels. Admission costs $10, and 100% of the proceeds are donated. The dress code is casual, and attendees are encouraged to wear pink in support of the cause.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt\u2019s a wonderful night to get together with friends, show our support for the survivors, and raise money for the cause. We\u2019re now in our 12th<\/sup> year, and the event just continues to get better and better! We are extremely grateful to the local businesses and individuals who donate their time and talents to make A Night for the Cure<\/em> spectacular. All of this hard work and generosity is truly making a difference in the battle against cancer,\u201d said Bob Kiesendahl.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition to A Night for the Cure<\/em>, Hope Cures also holds two other fundraising events each year, which include both a golf tournament and a 5K run\/walk. During the past 20 years, Hope Cures has raised over $1.2 million These funds benefit cancer research and patient care at several worthy facilities and foundations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more information about Hope Cures and this October\u2019s great event, please visit: www.bkhopecures.org\/trickytray<\/a>. Additionally, table and room reservations can be arranged by calling Woodloch Resort at 570-685-8002.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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October 2019 Issue<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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