“Campfires for Cancer” Raises $12,000 for Hasbro Children’s Hospital
(posted October 2, 2009)
A group of Rhode Islanders joined this summer to raise $12,000 for cancer research and treatment at Hasbro Children’s Hospital. The funds were raised through a golf tournament held at the Connecticut National Golf Course, followed a few weeks later by “Campfires for Cancer” at Johnston Memorial Park. Campfires for Cancer is a daylong family event with activities, music, games and food. At sunset, 30 campfires were lit in celebration of cancer survivors and in memory of those who lost their battle with cancer. Each of the campfires was purchased by family members to honor their loved ones and each had a sign representing the person it was honoring.
“This group was started in memory of Sal Gelsomino, Laura DeAngelis and Anna Mazzulla, who were a husband, father, wife, mother, grandparents and friends to many,” said Mike Mazzulla, committee member. “What better way to honor their memory than to help children fighting cancer? Our hope is that this donation will help the children of the Hasbro Children’s Hospital hematology and oncology program.”
Sponsors for the events included Frank Chiello, Mario’s Showplace; David Levesque, Brewed Awakenings; Len Curreri, Curreri Collision; David & Judi Graham, Graham Builders, Inc. and Brian Crum, Gentry Relocation.
The group will continue to raise funds for Hasbro Children’s Hospital with future events. There will be another golf tournament on May 22, 2010, and the next Campfires for Cancer will be held on June 26, 2010.
