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Catie's Gathering

Catie’s Gathering is an inspiring event benefiting Catie’s Fund of CURE Childhood Cancer. This special dinner features unique, individually-themed table decorations, a silent auction, live auction, and moving program. Since inception, Catie’s Gathering has grown from one to five separate events in southeast Georgia. To date, Catie’s Fund has raised more than $2.8 million.

The funds raised are invested in CURE’s research initiatives – specifically our Precision Medicine Program which focuses on individualized treatments based on each child’s genetic makeup, and used to support patients and their families in their fight against childhood cancer.

March 25, 2023

Clarence Morgan Gym
1750 GA-21 S
Springfield, GA

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Catie’s Gathering Effingham, presented by Carlson & Co., was back as an in-person event (held at the Clarence Morgan Gym in Springfield) this year. Thanks to the tremendous way the community supports this event – it was an amazing night. In addition to sponsoring, Carlson & Co. helped with planning and logistics for the event and supplied tables, chairs, and the evening’s décor. Long-time CURE partners Kaufman-Heinz handled all audio-visual needs for the event.

For the first time in Effingham, there was a VIP tent for sponsors and special guests to kick the night off. Delicious appetizers and a beautiful charcuterie board, both provided by Southern Kafe on 17, and music from Lyn Avenue, set the tone for a fun time in the VIP tent. Meanwhile, guests in the main venue were checking out the tables, beautifully decorated by our hostesses, and perusing auction items while enjoying music from Tell Scarlett. A delicious meal from Simply Southern Catering led us into the next part of our evening, which included door prizes, an incredible live auction (complete with a puppy, a trip, and more being auctioned off), and two exciting raffle drawings. Former board president for CURE Childhood Cancer, Janet Street, shared her family’s journey through childhood cancer with Cam, a young man gone far too young. While Cam’s story has a tragic ending, Janet shared about his joy despite difficulties and how her family has found a way to move forward after their incredible loss.

The event raised more than any other Catie’s Gathering event to date – an astounding $340,000! Thank you, Effingham County, for your generous spirit and for coming out to enjoy a great night!

March 25, 2023

Clarence Morgan Gym
1750 GA-21 S
Springfield, GA

Read about the most recent event

Catie’s Gathering Effingham, presented by Carlson & Co., was back as an in-person event (held at the Clarence Morgan Gym in Springfield) this year. Thanks to the tremendous way the community supports this event – it was an amazing night. In addition to sponsoring, Carlson & Co. helped with planning and logistics for the event and supplied tables, chairs, and the evening’s décor. Long-time CURE partners Kaufman-Heinz handled all audio-visual needs for the event.

For the first time in Effingham, there was a VIP tent for sponsors and special guests to kick the night off. Delicious appetizers and a beautiful charcuterie board, both provided by Southern Kafe on 17, and music from Lyn Avenue, set the tone for a fun time in the VIP tent. Meanwhile, guests in the main venue were checking out the tables, beautifully decorated by our hostesses, and perusing auction items while enjoying music from Tell Scarlett. A delicious meal from Simply Southern Catering led us into the next part of our evening, which included door prizes, an incredible live auction (complete with a puppy, a trip, and more being auctioned off), and two exciting raffle drawings. Former board president for CURE Childhood Cancer, Janet Street, shared her family’s journey through childhood cancer with Cam, a young man gone far too young. While Cam’s story has a tragic ending, Janet shared about his joy despite difficulties and how her family has found a way to move forward after their incredible loss.

The event raised more than any other Catie’s Gathering event to date – an astounding $340,000! Thank you, Effingham County, for your generous spirit and for coming out to enjoy a great night!

Thank you our 2023 Effingham Sponsors

Title Sponsor

Hero Sponsors

Champion Sponsors

Tina Dasher

Guardian Sponsors

Troy & Jinci Allen
Blandford Elementary School
Burns Insurance Associates
Durrence Group
Edwards Interior
Effingham College & Career Academy
Effingham Health System
Greenblade Turf & Sod
Jake Patrick & Sons Plumbing
Marlow Elementary School
Robbie Mingledorff
Next Move
Northpoint Real Estate Inc.
Rincon Elementary School
Scientific Turf
South Effingham High School
Southeast Electric, LLC
The Atera Group
Waste Doctors

Supporter Sponsors

In memory of Catie Wilkins
21 Mini Storage
Aerodynamic Aviation, Inc.
AmerisBank
Atlantic Commercial Construction
Sandra Burns
Effingham County Middle School
Glow Ministries Inc.
Intercoastal Realty
Team Rivers
The Cargo Group
Thomas Neidlinger Logging, Inc.
Heather and Ike Wright

Friends of CURE

Tracy Durham
Ebenezer Middle School
Friends of Jon Burns
Guyton Elementary School
Guyton Pet Lodge
Hadlie Custom Works
McManamy Jackson Hollis, LLC
Renasant Bank
Rincon Learning Center
Savannah River Mortgage Company
Sloan Heating & Air
Springfield Oaks Men’s Group
Tin Fin Restaurant

September 23, 2023

 If you have any questions about sponsorship or would like more information, please email Jenny Wilkins at [email protected].

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Catie’s Gathering Bryan County was back in person this year. The event was held at the beautiful Palms Plantation on September 17. Thanks to a hard-working planning committee and the tremendous way the community supports this event – it was a fantastic night.

Before dinner and the program, guests checked out the tables, beautifully decorated by our hostesses, and perused auction items. Table themes included The Golden Girls, Yellowstone, the Masters, and more. The planning committee handled the catering, and long-time CURE partners Kaufman-Heinz handled all audio-visual needs for the event. There were fun door prizes and an incredibly exciting live auction that highlighted the generosity of the Bryan County community. This year’s program included Tim Traywick sharing a bit about his daughter Mallory’s battle with cancer. Bev Rousch was also on hand to share how CURE’s support of research is helping kids like her son, Seth, beat cancer. The program wrapped up with an amazing performance by Cirque Savannah.

The event raised more than any other Catie’s Gathering Bryan County event by bringing in $90,500! Thank you, Bryan County, for your generous spirit and for coming out to enjoy a great night!

September 23, 2023

 If you have any questions about sponsorship or would like more information, please email Jenny Wilkins at [email protected].

Read about the most recent event

Catie’s Gathering Bryan County was back in person this year. The event was held at the beautiful Palms Plantation on September 17. Thanks to a hard-working planning committee and the tremendous way the community supports this event – it was a fantastic night.

Before dinner and the program, guests checked out the tables, beautifully decorated by our hostesses, and perused auction items. Table themes included The Golden Girls, Yellowstone, the Masters, and more. The planning committee handled the catering, and long-time CURE partners Kaufman-Heinz handled all audio-visual needs for the event. There were fun door prizes and an incredibly exciting live auction that highlighted the generosity of the Bryan County community. This year’s program included Tim Traywick sharing a bit about his daughter Mallory’s battle with cancer. Bev Rousch was also on hand to share how CURE’s support of research is helping kids like her son, Seth, beat cancer. The program wrapped up with an amazing performance by Cirque Savannah.

The event raised more than any other Catie’s Gathering Bryan County event by bringing in $90,500! Thank you, Bryan County, for your generous spirit and for coming out to enjoy a great night!

October 14, 2023

 If you have any questions about sponsorship or would like more information, please email Jenny Wilkins at [email protected].

Read about the most recent event

The inaugural Catie’s Gathering Moultrie was held on November 5 at Lily Pond Farm, a wonderful venue that was generously donated for the evening. Nearly 200 were in attendance, and many guests were families affected by childhood cancer. The evening began with a cocktail hour where guests could mingle, look at the beautifully decorated tables, and enjoy fantastic music from Josh Pridemore. Dinner was donated by Gay Foods and was a delicious menu of seafood and chicken pasta, Aunt Nancy’s Asparagus Casserole, and salad.

The program started with Jenny Wilkins, the co-founder of Catie’s Fund, sharing staggering facts about the lack of funding for childhood cancers. Kristin Connor, CEO of CURE, then delivered news of exciting Precision Medicine research that CURE is funding. An incredible $41,000 was raised at this inaugural event. The funds raised will be invested in CURE’s research initiatives – specifically the Precision Medicine Program, which focuses on individualized treatments based on each child’s genetic makeup. The funds also offer general support to patients and their families fighting childhood cancer.

Thanks to our amazing sponsors: Albany Beverage Company, Ameris Bank, Procom Sales, Lasseter Motors, Judy and Mark Mobley, South GA Crop Insurance Inc, Stone’s Home Center, Amber and Chip Sumner, and Carolyn and Stan Sumner.

October 14, 2023

 If you have any questions about sponsorship or would like more information, please email Jenny Wilkins at [email protected].

Read about the most recent event

The inaugural Catie’s Gathering Moultrie was held on November 5 at Lily Pond Farm, a wonderful venue that was generously donated for the evening. Nearly 200 were in attendance, and many guests were families affected by childhood cancer. The evening began with a cocktail hour where guests could mingle, look at the beautifully decorated tables, and enjoy fantastic music from Josh Pridemore. Dinner was donated by Gay Foods and was a delicious menu of seafood and chicken pasta, Aunt Nancy’s Asparagus Casserole, and salad.

The program started with Jenny Wilkins, the co-founder of Catie’s Fund, sharing staggering facts about the lack of funding for childhood cancers. Kristin Connor, CEO of CURE, then delivered news of exciting Precision Medicine research that CURE is funding. An incredible $41,000 was raised at this inaugural event. The funds raised will be invested in CURE’s research initiatives – specifically the Precision Medicine Program, which focuses on individualized treatments based on each child’s genetic makeup. The funds also offer general support to patients and their families fighting childhood cancer.

Thanks to our amazing sponsors: Albany Beverage Company, Ameris Bank, Procom Sales, Lasseter Motors, Judy and Mark Mobley, South GA Crop Insurance Inc, Stone’s Home Center, Amber and Chip Sumner, and Carolyn and Stan Sumner.

February 23, 2024

The Venues at Trustees’ Garden
The Charles H. Morris Center
10 East Broad St.
Savannah, GA

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Each year members of the Savannah Community rally together to create a beautiful, fun, inspiring night to honor the children battling cancer, celebrate the survivors, and remember those precious lives we’ve lost. On February 25, CURE Childhood Cancer hosted its 10th annual Catie’s Gathering in Savannah.

The event, which benefits Catie’s Fund, a Named Fund of CURE, was once again presented by Coastal Electric. Catie’s Fund was created by Jenny and Tre Wilkins in memory of their firstborn daughter, Catie, who lost her battle with medulloblastoma at four years old. WSAV investigative reporter Andrew Davis served as the event emcee – as he has for all ten years.

The evening featured music by a Savannah favorite band – Junkyard Angels, dinner catered by Magnolia Grill, a live and silent auction, and an inspirational message on the work that CURE is doing delivered by CURE’s CEO, Kristin Connor. Kristin shared with the audience that many years ago, she believed that funding pediatric cancer research was much like building a cathedral, a building that is erected over many years and is an investment for the next generation. But in recent years, Kristin’s view has shifted with CURE’s involvement in funding the Aflac Precision Medicine Program. While we are laying the foundation for future cures, many children with cancer are reaping the benefits of this revolutionary treatment today.

Some additional highlights of the evening were the patient slideshow. Families and the communities who supported them cheered from around the room as they saw familiar faces on the screen. As always, the event table hostesses outdid themselves with extravagantly decorated tables. While we can’t pick a favorite, a few that stood out were Barbie’s Dreamhouse: where childhood dreams come true featuring ladies each dressed as a different Barbie, Gaga for a CURE hosted by the mothers of two survivors who came with their guests dressed as Lady Gaga, Curing Little Cuties a table featuring a centerpiece made of Cutie oranges, and beautiful Angel Graduation themed table hosted in memory of Kylie Shiell who would have graduated in May if leukemia hadn’t taken her in 2019.

This year’s live auction, led by the auctioneer, Kenny Williams, was particularly exciting. The last live auction item at each Catie’s Gathering event is the coveted, professionally decorated Head Table for 16 for the following year’s event. After an intense bidding war, the Head Table went for an astounding $25,000!

After the event, CURE’s newest staff member, Amanda Crosby, remarked, “I think what makes Catie’s Gathering such a special event is that it is the one night of the year when everyone in the room feels the same enthusiasm and contagious excitement about what CURE is doing that CURE staff members feel every day.”

We would like to thank our Catie’s Gathering title sponsor, Coastal Electric, the event planning committee, event sponsors, volunteers, table hostesses, vendors, and auction donors for an extremely successful event. Together, we raised $255,706 to fight childhood cancer!

February 23, 2024

The Venues at Trustees’ Garden
The Charles H. Morris Center
10 East Broad St.
Savannah, GA

Read about the most recent event

Each year members of the Savannah Community rally together to create a beautiful, fun, inspiring night to honor the children battling cancer, celebrate the survivors, and remember those precious lives we’ve lost. On February 25, CURE Childhood Cancer hosted its 10th annual Catie’s Gathering in Savannah.

The event, which benefits Catie’s Fund, a Named Fund of CURE, was once again presented by Coastal Electric. Catie’s Fund was created by Jenny and Tre Wilkins in memory of their firstborn daughter, Catie, who lost her battle with medulloblastoma at four years old. WSAV investigative reporter Andrew Davis served as the event emcee – as he has for all ten years.

The evening featured music by a Savannah favorite band – Junkyard Angels, dinner catered by Magnolia Grill, a live and silent auction, and an inspirational message on the work that CURE is doing delivered by CURE’s CEO, Kristin Connor. Kristin shared with the audience that many years ago, she believed that funding pediatric cancer research was much like building a cathedral, a building that is erected over many years and is an investment for the next generation. But in recent years, Kristin’s view has shifted with CURE’s involvement in funding the Aflac Precision Medicine Program. While we are laying the foundation for future cures, many children with cancer are reaping the benefits of this revolutionary treatment today.

Some additional highlights of the evening were the patient slideshow. Families and the communities who supported them cheered from around the room as they saw familiar faces on the screen. As always, the event table hostesses outdid themselves with extravagantly decorated tables. While we can’t pick a favorite, a few that stood out were Barbie’s Dreamhouse: where childhood dreams come true featuring ladies each dressed as a different Barbie, Gaga for a CURE hosted by the mothers of two survivors who came with their guests dressed as Lady Gaga, Curing Little Cuties a table featuring a centerpiece made of Cutie oranges, and beautiful Angel Graduation themed table hosted in memory of Kylie Shiell who would have graduated in May if leukemia hadn’t taken her in 2019.

This year’s live auction, led by the auctioneer, Kenny Williams, was particularly exciting. The last live auction item at each Catie’s Gathering event is the coveted, professionally decorated Head Table for 16 for the following year’s event. After an intense bidding war, the Head Table went for an astounding $25,000!

After the event, CURE’s newest staff member, Amanda Crosby, remarked, “I think what makes Catie’s Gathering such a special event is that it is the one night of the year when everyone in the room feels the same enthusiasm and contagious excitement about what CURE is doing that CURE staff members feel every day.”

We would like to thank our Catie’s Gathering title sponsor, Coastal Electric, the event planning committee, event sponsors, volunteers, table hostesses, vendors, and auction donors for an extremely successful event. Together, we raised $255,706 to fight childhood cancer!

Thank you our 2023 Savannah Sponsors

Title Sponsor

Hero Sponsors

Dr. Larry & Susan Woods

Champion Sponsors

Bert and Mary Herrin in memory of Carter Martin

Guardian Sponsors

Atlantic Radiology
Brooks Constructions
Georgia Mohs
Great Dane
Water’s Edge Counseling

Supporter Sponsors

Certainty Home Loans
Charles and Lisa Massey
Coastal Logistics Group, Inc
Freedom Boat Club
Ken and Susan Lai
Queensborough National Bank & Trust Co
Thomas and Hutton
Tide Medical Group

2024 Golf Tournament & Catie’s Gathering TBD

Forest Heights Country Club
3772 Country Club Rd
Statesboro, GA 30458

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After three years of postponement, Catie’s Gathering Statesboro is back and better than ever!

The Statesboro community welcomed CURE Childhood Cancer back in full swing with the first annual Catie’s Gathering Golf Tournament! Tee times began at 1 pm on March 9th on the gorgeous greens of the Forest Heights Country Club. Thanks to Franklin Toyota, participants had the chance to win a brand-new car on hole 13 if they could sink a lucky hole-in-one shot. No one drove off in the new wheels, but everyone had fun trying!

On Saturday, Forest Heights became filled with the fragrance of fresh flowers and table settings worthy of a museum exhibition. The details that the table hosts planned for their personal table themes were extraordinary. From pickle jars filled with pickleball balls to groovy tie-dye roses, Catie’s Gathering table hosts and their guests comfortably sat in fashion for a dinner to remember. During the cocktail hour, guests mingled, had videos made in the 360-degree camera booth, and enjoyed the music of Matt Waters. Honey’s Catering prepared a delicious spread that filled the stomachs of the 250 attendees. A sweet performance by Anna Hayes Polk and a moving speech from Greyson Kennedy, both local childhood cancer survivors, followed dinner. With their hearts moved, guests made the live and silent auctions incredibly successful.

Organizer, Jody Polk, planned a wonderful night, and the Statesboro community helped raise a total of $137,471 between the two events. The money raised will be used to fund CURE’s Precision Medicine Program, one of the most promising forms of treatment to come along in decades.

March 9, 2023 – Golf Tournament
March 11, 2023 – Catie’s Gathering

Forest Heights Country Club
3772 Country Club Rd
Statesboro, GA 30458

Read about the most recent event

After three years of postponement, Catie’s Gathering Statesboro is back and better than ever!

The Statesboro community welcomed CURE Childhood Cancer back in full swing with the first annual Catie’s Gathering Golf Tournament! Tee times began at 1 pm on March 9th on the gorgeous greens of the Forest Heights Country Club. Thanks to Franklin Toyota, participants had the chance to win a brand-new car on hole 13 if they could sink a lucky hole-in-one shot. No one drove off in the new wheels, but everyone had fun trying!

On Saturday, Forest Heights became filled with the fragrance of fresh flowers and table settings worthy of a museum exhibition. The details that the table hosts planned for their personal table themes were extraordinary. From pickle jars filled with pickleball balls to groovy tie-dye roses, Catie’s Gathering table hosts and their guests comfortably sat in fashion for a dinner to remember. During the cocktail hour, guests mingled, had videos made in the 360-degree camera booth, and enjoyed the music of Matt Waters. Honey’s Catering prepared a delicious spread that filled the stomachs of the 250 attendees. A sweet performance by Anna Hayes Polk and a moving speech from Greyson Kennedy, both local childhood cancer survivors, followed dinner. With their hearts moved, guests made the live and silent auctions incredibly successful.

Organizer, Jody Polk, planned a wonderful night, and the Statesboro community helped raise a total of $137,471 between the two events. The money raised will be used to fund CURE’s Precision Medicine Program, one of the most promising forms of treatment to come along in decades.

Thank you our 2023 Statesboro Sponsors

Spotlight Sponsor

Hero Sponsors

Champion Sponsors

Ellen Akins in honor of Carson Akins

Akins Tree & Mulching

Guardian Sponsors

Crider Foods
Polk
Renfroe Construction
Southern Family Dental Group
Starling Plumbing and Electric
Team Rivers

Supporter Sponsors

Citizens Bank of the South
Forest Heights Pharmacy

Friend of CURE

BBWH
Morris Bank

Create your own Catie's Gathering

Catie’s Gathering events are unique and special. We are excited to see these events grow to other communities – enabling Catie’s Fund to support even more life-saving research. Catie’s Gathering is a fundraiser, but it is also an opportunity to create awareness about pediatric cancer and point them to Catie’s Fund and CURE Childhood Cancer as a way to fund cures and support families.  CURE staff will work with you to offer best practices and ideas for your program.

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