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CANCELED - Beat Cancer Poker Run

CANCELED - Beat Cancer Poker Run

Unfortunately, due to the extensive damage caused by the Derecho in Cedar Rapids, we are canceling this event.  Thank you for your support and our prayers are with everyone that was impacted by this storm.


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Beat Cancer Today is a local 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in Swisher, Iowa. Formed by Iowa families whose children have battled childhood cancer, Beat Cancer Today's mission is to create awareness of childhood cancers and to provide financial support for childhood cancer research, scholarships, and for patient and family support programs.

COVID-19 has changed so many things about our daily lives, including the way we think about fundraising. We had to cancel our annual fundraiser for our local childhood cancer-fighting heroes in our community and have thought long and hard about how to create a fun and SAFE way to continue to help those battling in these even more difficult times.

We are happy to announce our first annual Beat Cancer Today POKER RUN! The event will be held on Saturday, August 29th from 11 AM - 3PM. We are excited about this opportunity to raise money for local patients and their families, as well as support our local small business community at the same time. With your $30 registration fee, you will receive a complimentary food/drink with each participating vendor ($45 value). We will have a volunteer stationed outside each business ready to hand over your playing card, and you are encouraged to stop in each place of business and grab your free food/drink item. Some vendors request that you redeem your free item that day, but others will allow you to come back another day with your friends and family to redeem your item. The expiration date varies with each business.

Bring your playing cards from each stop to The Olympic South Side Theater and the best hand will win a prize. No need to know anything about poker, we'll help you find your best hand! You'll also be able to enjoy a cash bar and bid on some silent auction items!

Come join us in for this fun event and enjoy the best of Cedar Rapids's small business community while you're at it. Social distancing and masks are encouraged, but not required at all vendors. All of our volunteers will be wearing masks and located outside each establishment to hand over your playing card safely.

You may choose to walk, ride, run, or drive this event, and there is no prize for the fastest completed route. You are encouraged to slow down and enjoy each of these unique area businesses we are thankful to have in our community! Very family-friendly so bring the kids if you choose, we can't wait to see you all (from a safe distance).

Packet Pickup will be at The Olympic South Side Theater from 10:30am-11am the day of the event.

Participating Vendors:

The Olympic South Side Theater - Packet pickup, cash bar, silent auction
Brewhemia - Free drip coffee or lemonade
The Map Room - Free Bloody Mary or Mimosa
Gianna's Italian Beef - Free Italian Beef or Italian Beef Combo
Dash Coffee Roasters - Free drip coffee or N'Awlins cold brew
Thew Brewing Company - Free half pour draft
LP Street Food (Local Pour) - Free specialty appetizer just for Poker Run participants
Almost Famous Popcorn Company - Free single ice cream

Event Location
1202 3rd St SE
Directions

CANCELED - Beat Cancer Poker Run

Date & Time
Sat, Aug 29, 2020
from 5:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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