As some of you know, there are some things that are very dear to my heart. One of the things is helping non-profits that work toward ending cancer. As someone who lost a dear friend to cancer as a child, it is a cause that is very dear to my heart and I love helping when I can. Of course, one of my favorites is The Cure Starts Now. Every year, they do a fun charity with Graeter’s ice cream – Cones for the Cure – and have a special flavor available at most Graeter’s locations – Elena’s Blueberry Pie ice cream. This year, Graeter’s and The Cure Starts Now are trying to raise $100,000 to help the cause and, of course, giveaway free ice cream!
About The Cure Starts Now and Elena’s Blueberry Pie Ice Cream
Started in 2007 in tribute to a 6-year-old girl named Elena Desserich, The Cure Starts Now Foundation has revolutionized cancer research worldwide with its focus on a homerun cure for all cancers. The Cure Starts Now has funded over $6.7 million in groundbreaking pediatric brain cancer research. With 26 chapters in 3 countries, The Cure Starts Now is making a difference in the fight against cancer. The Cure Starts Now has also been recognized by The Today Show, Good Morning America, CNN, People Magazine, Inside Edition and media worldwide for the inspiration it offers to all who fight cancer.
Elena’s Blueberry Pie Ice Cream was named after Elena as part of a wish donated by Graeter’s to The Cure Starts Now’s annual Once in a Lifetime Gala & Auction. The Groteke family won the wish and invented the flavor in 2008. Elena’s heart painting is the inspiration for the pint design. A portion of the proceeds from every scoop benefits The Cure Starts Now.
Photo Contest
One of the cool things they are doing as part of this promotion is a cool photo contest! The top 5 photos will be selected by WLWT and 96 Rock by 9/19/16 for final voting by followers of “Cones for the Cure” Facebook site – the picture with the most “likes” wins. The grand prize winner will receive a Party Pack of ice cream courtesy of Graeter’s. The winner will be announced on 10/1/16 on the Cones for the Cure Facebook page! To enter, you must use the hashtag – #conesforthecure ! For more, make sure to read the official rules here!
Free Ice Cream
Want the chance to try this awesome ice cream for yourself? Sunday September 18th is the second free ice cream day from 3-8 PM at Cincinnati, Cleveland, Chicago, Columbus, Dayton and Pittsburgh Graeter’s stores. While you are there, make sure to donate $1 or $5 to the cause while you enjoy your free ice cream. By donating $5, you also get an awesome Graeter’s coupon book!
Are you planning on helping the cause? Make sure to learn more by visiting Cones for the Cure on Facebook!
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Susan Bewley is a professional writer who has been writing content online & in print format for over 10 years. As well, she is an alumni of the University of Louisville with a Masters Degree in Special Education. When not working as an online business consultant or ghost writing, she can be found writing on Budget Earth, on her own novel, or working with various entities in the pet industry.
Wounds like a wonderful program! We love Graters and I am happy to hear of their involvement.
Very worthwhile cause. Too bad I live so far away. Want that blueberry icecream.
This is such a wonderful program. It is so wonderful when these work toward a cure.
This sounds like a great idea. I think that lots of people will be interested in this cause!
What a great contest. That ice cream, sounds good too.
Sunday, September 18, 2016 from 3 to 8 pm at Graeters – I see one is listed in my city. I will check it out! I love companies that give back or help a good cause!!
I do try to do my part in supporting the organizations who are working to find a cure!!
It is a subject that has gotten me down to my bones literally!! I am in remission right now from Multiple Myeloma.
ALL cancers are horrible & need to be wiped off the face of this earth!!
What a neat program. I hope this idea will spread!
What a wonderful cause! I absolutely love this. Plus, who doesn’t like ice cream? 🙂
This is awesome! Such a great cause to contribute to. We lost a young neighbor last year. It is something I don’t think you ever forget.
I like it when companies do promotions for a good cause. “Blueberry pie” is a popular flavor variety right now. Even Oreo cookies have caught on! It is so heartwarming that this ice cream company is raising awareness to combat children’s cancer. I just wish we lived near one!
I wish they had a Graeters location near me, but they don’t, I love ice cream and certainly would support this worthy cause..
This is such a wonderful program. So many children are suffering with this horrible disease. I’m glad to see companies giving back and helping raise awareness and hopefully one day find a cure!
I think that this is such a wonderful cause. I thank you for being an allied winner to supporting this.
Such a good program for an important cause, plus ice cream!
I’ll have to make sure to purchase Graeter’s in the stores to support them and their charities!
What a great way to raise money to help cure cancer!
wow ..I need to check this out they have a wonderful program for awesome cause and their ice cream looks delicious would love to try
I’ve never heard of Graeter’s ice cream. What a great cause. Thanks for sharing!
That is fantastic and I will be purchasing their products more from now on.
What a great cause! The Cure Starts Now has funded over $6.7 million in groundbreaking pediatric brain cancer research…interesting.
This is such a great cause. Too bad I do no live near Cincinnati, but excellent cause.
So awesome of them!! Such a beautiful cause!! I wish I could contribute!!
Too bad we don’t live close enough to participate in this program. It is always reassuring to see communities get behind campaigns like this. As much as our family likes ice cream, we could really get behind their fund raising efforts.