Pictured is Traci Gibson. Traci’s Hope was her inspiration, a fund set up to help breast cancer patients lessen the burden of overwhelming expenses. The twelfth annual Traci’s Hope BBQ is scheduled on Saturday, Oct. 10 from noon to 6 p.m. at the Apalachin Field Day grounds. Tickets are $12 for adults and $5 for children age six to 12. Money raised goes right back into the community. (Provided photo)
Note from Editor: The Traci’s Hope BBQ and Fundraiser has been rescheduled to Oct. 10 at the same location. However, the Traci’s Hope Motorcycle Ride is cancelled! The rescheduled date for Traci’s Hope conflicts with key people involved in setting up the ride, but organizers are encouraging bikers to attend the BBQ and fundraiser on Oct. 10, and it may be a good day for a ride anyhow.
The twelfth annual Traci’s Hope BBQ is scheduled on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2015 (new date). The community is invited to enjoy a Smokey Legend BBQ along with fun activities, great music and good company from noon to 6 p.m. at the Apalachin Field Day Grounds. Tickets are $12 for adults and $5 for children age six to 12.
Traci’s Hope, a non-profit organization, is pleased to have helped 520 people to date and has donated upwards of $389,000. Money raised goes right back into the community. For residents of Tioga and Broome Counties in N.Y. and Susquehanna and Bradford Counties in Pa., Traci’s Hope helps individuals undergoing breast cancer treatments pay for expenses outside of medical bills, such as gas money to get to appointments, childcare, mortgage or utility bills, or house cleaning, to name just a few.
Traci Gibson was diagnosed with Stage 3b breast cancer at the age of 31 and lived with the disease for seven years. Traci’s Hope was her inspiration, a fund set up to help breast cancer patients lessen the burden of overwhelming expenses. Traci passed away on Oct. 3, 2006, and today family and friends carry on her mission.
A nail drive competition and the popular ball drop game, along with raffles, a merchandise tent, and activities for children like a bounce house and face painting are just a few of the activities planned. New this year; “Sticky Fingers” will be serving up classic cotton candy and snow cones.
The twelfth annual Traci’s Hope BBQ is scheduled on Saturday, Oct. 10 from noon to 6 p.m. at the Apalachin Field Day grounds. Tickets are $12 for adults and $5 for children age six to 12. Traci’s Hope helps individuals undergoing breast cancer treatments pay for expenses outside of medical bills. For more information visit their website, www.tracishope.com or find them on Facebook and Twitter. (Photo by JoAnn R. Walter)
Traci’s Hope October events also include the tenth annual “Pink Light Night”, scheduled on Saturday, Oct. 17 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the Montrose Fire Hall in Montrose, Pa. The event features door prizes, a Chinese auction and refreshments, along with a one-mile fun walk and sky lantern release. Walk registration is $10, and sky lanterns are $5 each with all proceeds benefitting Traci’s Hope. For information, email pinklightnight@gmail.com or find the event on Facebook or their website, www.pinklightnight.weebly.com.
The sixth annual “Braziers for Hope” is scheduled Saturday, Oct. 24 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Vestal Elks Lodge, 2072 Vestal Parkway West, Vestal, N.Y. In addition to one-of-a-kind bras made by creative “bra-artisans”, a silent auction will feature custom gift baskets and a 50/50 raffle. For more information, call Teri Bower at (607) 625-2558 or email teribower@hotmail.com.
For an event list, how to make a donation or to seek assistance, visit the Traci’s Hope website at www.tracishope.com, or find them on Facebook and Twitter.
