July 13, 2017
Dear Fellow Community Member,
My name is Tricia Rausch and I was diagnosed at age 31 with an aggressive form of breast cancer. My diagnosis came just one month after a healthy breast exam from my primary physician. I discovered the tumor during a self-exam and was blessed to receive the treatment needed. My journey through cancer opened my eyes to a great area of need in our community.
It is critically important to provide cancer patients with financial and emotional support during their journey through this illness, in addition to advocating for continued research for better treatment and a cure for all cancer. As a 501(c) 3 non-profit operated entirely by volunteers, 100% of funds raised through Tricia’s Hope INC support local cancer patients.
On August 11th, 2017, the 5th Annual Survival Ball will be held at Lafayette Theater. The Survival Ball will emphasize the celebration of life and victory over cancer and will include the music of Indiana’s own Endless Summer Band. My goals for the evening include raising $25,000, providing people touched by cancer an evening of fun while helping others, and offering each cancer survivor a free ticket to the event and a swag bag full of surprises including an event t-shirt. The overall expenses for the 5th Annual Survival Ball are estimated at $12,900 but because of the generosity of our vendors and the work of our volunteers, we are able to put the entire event on with just under $5,000 in expenses. There will be several hundred attendees and a Silent Auction will be held as well. With the help of sponsorships from generous people like you, it will be possible to direct all ticket sale and silent auction proceeds to cancer patients in need through Tricia’s Hope, INC.
I ask that you prayerfully consider sponsoring The Survival Ball with a financial contribution. I would be grateful for any donation made and I ensure you that all funds raised will be used in the best way possible to impact others in a positive manner. Please remember that all gifts to Tricia’s Hope INC are 100% tax-deductible. If you would like to learn more about Tricia’s Hope, INC, please email me at .
Thank you in advance for your generosity.
Tricia Rausch, Founder and President
4209 State Road 43 N West Lafayette, IN 47906 317-223-9437 www.triciashope.com