We’re a blog with heart. That’s why we support local fundraisers to benefit charities and non-profits alike. Visit us here often to see what events and charities Smarty Moms like you are supporting. And if you have a suggestion or charity we should know about you can email us at info@charlottesmartypants.com.
With the approach of Fall comes Lungstrong, a cause near and dear to our hearts here at CSP. This Run/Walk 15K/5K supports lung cancer awareness and benefits LUNGevity Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to funding lung cancer research.
LUNGevity Foundation is the pioneer in lung cancer research and is the leading private provider of research funding for the #1 cancer killer. Yes, it’s gravely true, lung cancer is the leading cause of all cancer deaths in the U.S…more than breast, prostate, colorectal and pancreatic cancers COMBINED. Yet, it is the least funded cancer for research. Approximately 50% of the people diagnosed with lung cancer have never smoked or are former smokers. There are the startling statistics and then there are the individuals that comprise them, and when lung cancer claims one of your own you fight back with all you got. Such is the case with the Charlotte Smarty Pants family.
As most of you are aware, in February 2008 (a mere 3 months after launching this site) lung cancer claimed the life of our beloved co-chief founder, Jen Bunich, who never smoked a day in her life. This is the event we get behind in a Smarty big way in memory of her. It’s so important to raise money for research so a cure can be found and not another life is lost to this unforgiving disease.
The 3rd annual Walk the Course Against Domestic Violence event, a project of the Avon Foundation for Women held in collaboration with the PGA TOUR Wives Association and the Wells Fargo Championship, will be a fun, meaningful, family-friendly event at the beautiful Quail Hollow Club golf course on the evening of Tuesday, May 3, 2011.
CSP is once again proud and honored to partner with Walk the Course to help make a difference in the lives of thousands of people in North Carolina who are affected by domestic violence. Join us as we commit to change the course of domestic violence in North Carolina, and to help put an end to abuse.
Walk the Course Against Domestic Violence is a non-competitive, family-friendly event that will raise critical funds and awareness to help end the cycle of domestic violence in North Carolina. Join the CSP team to walk 18 holes (5 miles) and you’ll be sure to enjoy the views on one of North Carolina’s finest golf courses at Quail Hollow Club. Funds raised will be distributed by the Avon Foundation to outstanding organizations in the Charlotte area.
