In March, Mary Scroggs Elementary School in Chapel Hill, N.C. was asked by our foundation and Eric Montross (a dear friend of the foundation and basketball star) to wear their P.J.s to school in an effort to show support for children fighting cancer and create awareness for their struggles. This amazing student body stepped up in full force when all 400 students wore PJ’s and the Scroggs’ student council, on behalf of the foundation, graciously collected $3,100 donated by families, staff, and students. An amazing event through the efforts of amazing kids.
For the second year, on a warm Saturday in June, Super Cooper supporters gathered in Chapel Hill for a balloon launch and to create awareness around pediatric cancer. This was a very special day for the foundation as neighbors and friends rallied to contribute over $1000 and equally as special for the Herman family as these same families blew out 4 candles to celebrate Cooper turning 4 years old!
In May, Jackson Asaro, a super-star fifth grader at Montessori Community School in Durham, N.C., organized the first (annual?) Relay Against Cancer at his school. Motivated and inspired by Cooper’s story, he and his classmates walked laps (some over 15 miles worth!) to raise funds for the foundation. The end result totaled in over $2700 raised! Way to go Jackson and thank you to all of his classmates, teachers, and sponsors for your support!!
Despite the rain and cool temperatures, over $53,000 was raised at the 2nd annual Super Cooper Rock & Run! Please see our Rock & Run tab (above) for more details and don’t forget to SAVE THE DATE for this year’s rack and run- September 15, 2012.
The generosity of The Avett Brothers’ fans brought in over $1600 for our foundation at a raffle held during the band’s October concert in Greensboro, NC. The winner received a beautifully crafted and autographed Martin D-28 guitar. Thank you to The Avett Brothers and all of their bighearted fans!
For two weeks in December, our foundation collected over 150 gift cards valued at $25 a piece that would be distributed to the courageous kids at both UNC and Duke as a way to bring smiles during the holiday season. A scrap book moment in the drive came with a visit from the Chief Elf in Charge, jolly old St. Nick himself! The kids were beyond delighted, and so were the parents! It truly was a season of giving from amazing families reaching out to spread some much needed joy.
