SAVANNAH, GA – In recognition of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, CURE Childhood Cancer will host a special Ice Cream Social on Thursday, September 10, for pediatric cancer patients and their families at the Children’s Hospital.
The afternoon will bring together CURE staff, patients and families for complimentary ice cream and a celebration designed to recognize the strength and courage of children facing cancer.
WHAT:
CURE Childhood Cancer Ice Cream Social, featuring complimentary ice cream provided by Udder’s Ice Cream Shop in Effingham, craft stations with the CURE Crew, Gold Beads and other activities for pediatric cancer patients, survivors and their families.
WHEN:
Thursday, September 10, 2026
Media arrival: 3:45 p.m.
Event: 4:00–5:30 p.m.
WHERE:
Sunshine Park and Healing Garden
Outside the Children’s Hospital
4700 Waters Ave
Savannah, Georgia 31404
WHO:
CURE Childhood Cancer staff and CURE Crew members, pediatric cancer patients, survivors and their families, along with community supporters including Dr. Deshpande of Chatham Orthopaedics.
VISUALS/INTERVIEW OPPORTUNITIES:
Media will have the opportunity to capture the Ice Cream Social festivities, speak with representatives from CURE Childhood Cancer about Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, CURE’s work in the Savannah area and the organization’s ongoing efforts to support children and families facing a cancer diagnosis, and speak with any children or families willing to be interviewed.
ABOUT CURE CHILDHOOD CANCER: Founded in 1975, CURE Childhood Cancer is dedicated to conquering childhood cancer through funding targeted research while supporting patients and their families. With cancer as the leading cause of death by disease in children, CURE has dedicated more than $45MM to specific research projects aimed at curing cancers that affect children. CURE is headquartered in Atlanta and has an active staff operating throughout the greater Savannah area. It is the only organization funding pediatric cancer research and providing this level of financial and emotional support to local children and families across Georgia and parts of South Carolina. For more information, visit www.curechildhoodcancer.org.
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