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Bras for a Cause 2024

A firefighter in a bra and wings poses for a Bras for a Cause save the date poster.
Bras for a Cause is a third-party hosted event for cancer patients and survivors, with some funds going to Cancer Care Services!
Join Stronger Together Texas for an unforgettable evening filled with fun, laughter, and a hint of the unexpected—all in the name of making a difference!
Local firefighters will take to the runway, modeling creatively decorated bras to not only entertain but to raise vital funds for charities like Careity Foundation and Cancer Care Services. It’s not just about bras; it’s about community, solidarity, and uniting for a powerful cause.
Highlights:
*Live Bra Auction and Runway Show featuring your Fave Firefighters
*Special Performance by ‘Girl Can’t Help It’ covering your favorite Journey tunes 🎶
*Emcee Extraordinaire, Tony Green, steering the evening’s festivities
*Silent Auction with a range of enticing items up for grabs
Whether you’re looking for a unique Friday night experience, eager to support vital local charities, or both, this event promises to deliver.

Woody’s Cup 2024

Woody's Cup 2024 Flyer

Welcome to the Annual Woody’s Cup, benefitting Cancer Care Services! For more than 20 years, Woody’s Family Charities has been playing golf to raise money for cancer awareness, prevention, care, and aid.

Join us at  Woody’s Tavern for an auction and delicious food and beverages!

Time: TBD

4744 Bryant Irvin Rd Suite #946

Fort Worth, Texas 76107

Revenge of the Beards 2024

Revenge of the Beards 2024 flyer with a Star Wars background.

What is Revenge of the Beards 2024?

Revenge of the Beards is a Fort Worth beard and mustache competition hosted by the North Texas Beard Alliance.

“Prepare yourself for the intergalactic extravaganza: BEARD WARS EPISODE III – Revenge of the Beards! On May the 4th, step into the Rusty Nickel Ice House in Fort Worth Texas and witness the most ferocious Beard and Mustache Competition in the Galaxy. With lightsaber-sharp style and boundless creativity, participants will unleash their facial hair prowess, all in support of Cancer Care Services of Fort Worth. This event promises an experience that will be a force to be reckoned with for both The Jedis, The Sith, and even the ordinary folks.
Embark on a thrilling pub crawl and meet and greet on the historic Fort Worth stockyards on the night of May the 3rd. It’ll be a night filled with wookie-worthy adventures and camaraderie, where bearded warriors from all walks of life can bond over their shared love for facial follicles.
But beware, for on Saturday afternoon, May the 4th, an epic beard battle will ensue at Rusty Nickel Ice House. This venue, much like the Mos Eisley Cantina, harbors a colorful cast of characters and is the perfect stage for hairy heroes to showcase their astounding facial creations. As Obi-Wan Kenobi once said, “You will never find a more wretched hive of scum and villainy.” So, let us approach this contest with caution and may the best beard win!
But the saga doesn’t end there! On Sunday, May the 5th, join us for a brunch that’s simply out of this galaxy. Savor delectable delights while basking in the company of fellow beard enthusiasts. It’s the perfect opportunity to recharge your Jedi powers or embrace your Sith side, all while relishing the joy of extraordinary facial hair.
So gather your combs, trimmers, and grooming tools, and prepare to embark on an unforgettable journey through the Star Wars-themed Beard Wars. Remember, in this competition, the beard is strong, and the mustache is your ally. May the 4th be with you as you conquer the galaxy with your magnificent facial mane!”

 

 

Get Your Rear in Gear 2024

Get Your Rear in Gear participants

Get Your Rear in Gear events are held across the country in an effort to raise awareness of the importance of colon cancer screenings. The money raised at these events empowers local community leaders to promote prevention and early detection of the disease and to provide support to those affected.

Info from Get Your Rear in Gear:

DATE: Saturday, March 23, 2024

LOCATION:

Trinity Park, Pavilion #1
2201 West 7th Street,
Fort Worth, TX 76107

Registration Fee:
**Colorectal cancer patients and survivors register for Free**
Early Bird Fees:
Through February 22, 2024

Adult: $35
Youth (18 and under): $20
Kid’s Fun Run (10 and under): $15
Virtual Participant: $25

Regular Fees:
February 23 – Event Day

Adult: $45
Youth (18 and under): $25
Kid’s Fun Run (10 and under): $20
Virtual Participant: $25

Register Here: https://donate.coloncancercoalition.org/fortworth/Account/Register

Cancer Care Services has received donations from the Colon Cancer Coalition funded by Get Your Rear in Gear – Fort Worth. We are so grateful for their support!

Apex Capital Supports Cancer Care Services: How Chemo Jackets Started a Fundraising Tradition

Blog header that has a strip of different color cancer ribbons and text that says "Apex Capital Supports Cancer Care Services"

by Mario Tarradell, Apex Capital
October 27, 2023

This article first appeared on the Apex Capital News Blog and is republished here.

Nearly a decade ago, 2014 to be exact, Apex Capital added Fort Worth-based Cancer Care Services to the list of local charities that we support. At Apex, we have an active Social Responsibility program that fundraises and donates money as well as goods to local non-profit organizations dedicated to making our community a better place. Apex’s core values perfectly align with the mission to make our community a better place.

We also believe in taking care of each other because we are a family. So, it was in 2014 when a co-worker was going through chemo, that her Apex family immediately responded by raising money to buy her a chemo jacket so that her treatments would be more comfortable. From there sprang the idea to help others going through cancer with chemo jackets. Another Apexer at the time was a Cancer Care Services board member and he suggested it would be the perfect organization to donate money or chemo jackets.

Chemo Jackets Were the Catalyst

“I contacted Cancer Care and started the process,” says Vicky Sauer, an Apex Account Executive and a longtime member of the Corporate Citizenship Committee. “We started with donations to buy them chemo jackets, which they loved. Then we did a Goods Drive to buy things for the center such as supplies. Before long, we did another drive and made enough money to purchase a new couch and loveseat for the center’s living area.”

Nine years later, all of us at Apex remain proud of our relationship with Cancer Care Services, an organization that supports cancer patients, cares for caregivers, and empowers survivors to reduce the impact of cancer in Tarrant County. The non-profit serves all cancer types and provides emotional, financial, and practical support to those impacted by cancer at no cost.

Chemo jackets Cancer care Apex Capital

We Make the Fundraising Fun

How does Apex raise funds for Cancer Care Services? We make sure to organize fun events that include the entire staff. Here are a few examples:

  • T-shirt donations: Apexers donate for the privilege of wearing a T-shirt to work once a week. At the end of the quarter, we tally up those donations and send off a check.
  • Virtual garage sales: We encourage Apexers to clean out their closets – gently-used clothing, cookware, shoes, even furniture – and then create an online garage sale to raise funds. It’s a blast to watch Apexers outbid each other.
  • Bake sales: Can Apexers bake? Oh yes, they can! These bake sales are always a huge hit. We get bakers in double digits and buyers in triple digits. Because who doesn’t like sweet treats?
  • Apex donations: As if that isn’t enough, Apex donates annually to Cancer Care Services.

“What a gift Apex is to Cancer Care,” says Rhea Jackson, Director of Community Engagement at Cancer Care Services. “I have seen many exciting events over the past five years on their social media, creating engagement with their employees all to benefit Cancer Care. The continued support of Apex employees and company help ensure Cancer Care can continue to provide services to cancer patients and their families at no cost to them.”

Apex’s Corporate Citizenship Committee, a robust part of Apex’s company culture, consists of 50 members. We currently support a dozen local non-profit organizations. The Corporate Citizenship program at Apex includes at least one event a month to raise funds for these organizations.

Bras for a Cause 2023

A firefighter walks down the runway at Bras for a Cause Fort Worth.
Bras for a Cause includes a Live Bra Auction and Runway Show modeled by area firefighters. Money raised will be donated locally to cancer research and services.
Located at River Ranch Stockyards in Fort Worth, TX.

Art in the Square

Art in the Square by Mike Lewis

Art in the Square is a three-day juried fine art festival produced by the Southlake Women’s Club. It is held in the Southlake Town Square annually, typically during the last weekend in April. All proceeds from this event are donated to local charities benefiting women, children, and families. To date, they have dispersed over $3M in funds in the last 20 years.

Attended by tens of thousands of visitors and over 150 artists each year, Art in the Square also features two stages with fabulous entertainment, a bistro walk with plenty of food and beverages, a fun zone for teens and ‘tweens, and a younger children’s area sure to delight kids and parents. The Southlake Women’s Club is proud to provide three days of quality family fun—with no admission fee.

Check out the 2023 beneficiaries, including Cancer Care Services! http://www.artinthesquare.com/beneiciaries-2023

EVENT HOURS FOR 2023

  • Friday, April 28 – 4:00 pm – 10:30 pm
  • Saturday, April 29 – 10:00 am – 10:30 pm *
  • Sunday, April 30 – 11:00 am – 5:00 pm

*Artists’ booths close at 9:00 pm

LOCATION

Art In The Square is held at Southlake Town Square, a unique, open-air lifestyle shopping district with more than 120 shops and dozens of fine restaurants in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex.

PARKING
Parking lots and garage structures in Southlake Town Square are free of charge.

Granite Place Parking Garage at 550 Reserve Street is available during Art in the Square.

VOLUNTEER

Cancer Care Services has 6 Art in the Square volunteer opportunities available on Sunday, April 30th! We need volunteers to help man the gates at Art in the Square to answer questions and prevent attendees from leaving with alcohol and cars from entering the event. You can sign up for the following timeslots, and enjoy the art festival and surrounding shopping and dining center before and/or after your shift!

  • 10:45 am – 1:30 pm
  • 1:15 – 3:45 pm
  • 3:30 – 6:30 pm

Click this link, scroll down Cancer Care Services’ slots, and sign up for your preferred time: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b0b4fada728a1fc1-beneficiary4#/

Woody’s Cup 2023

Woody's Cup 2023 Banner

Welcome to the Annual Woody’s Cup, benefitting Cancer Care Services and Beads Of Courage! For more than 20 years, Woody’s Family Charities has been playing golf to raise money for cancer awareness, prevention, care, and aid.

Woody’s Tavern

4744 Bryant Irvin Rd Suite #946

Fort Worth, Texas 76107

Revenge of the Beards

Revenge of the Beards 2023 poster

“The North Texas Beard Alliance has returned with Revenge of the Beards, a beard and mustache competition for charity, this year’s proceeds will be donated to Cancer Care Services of Fort Worth. This year’s extravaganza will have 13 different categories of facial hair including our world-famous Texas Red Beard™ category, and many more. The event is free to attend for spectators!

Special Thanks to our Title sponsor Mad Viking Beard and Mustache Company! Please check them out!”

https://madvikingbeard.com

https://instagram.com/madvikingbeardco

https://www.facebook.com/madvikingbeard/

@madvikingbeard

**Categories**

Natural Mustache – Mustache may be styled but without aids. Sideburns unconnected to the mustache are permissible; they cannot be overstated and will not be considered during the judging

Styled Mustache – A styled mustache is any length of hair styled with any product. Styling aids are permitted. Sideburns unconnected to the mustache are permissible; they cannot be overstated and will not be considered during judging.

Groomed Beard – under 7″ – 7″ from the bottom of the lip maximum. Judges will be looking for the best overall appearance of the participant, with emphasis on the beard and shape and how dapper A.F. you are; styling aid permitted in beard only.

Full Beard with Styled Moustache – Competitors must have a full beard of any length and a styled mustache; styling aids are permitted in mustache only.

Whiskerina Creative – You may use any beard or mustache style to inspire your design. You are encouraged to use creativity in material choices. The creation must be able to hang freely on the face or general head area.

Freestyle Beard – Anything goes, styling products are highly encouraged. Competitors will be judged on creativity. Competitors that don’t fit into another category will be placed into Freestyle.

Chops – Chin is shaven at least 1.5″ (4 cm, the width of a razor blade) and hair is optional on the upper lip. The mustache may or may not be connected, also known as the “friendly or unfriendly” chops. No styling aids allowed.

Goatee – The goatee appears as it grows naturally. The more natural the better! The goatee and mustache may be maintained but without any styling aids. There must be a clean-shaven section of at least 1.5″ (4 cm, the width of a razor blade) between the onset of the head hair and the beard.

Donegal – Full beard, no mustache; also known as the Whaler, Abe Lincoln, or Amish. The focus is on the full natural beard with no mustache. No styling aids allowed. No mustache allowed. Points for length, girth & shape. Extra points for no mustache.

Texas Red Beard™ – A North Texas Beard Alliance’s crowd favorite since our first competition back in 2011. Only contestants with a certain gingerness may enter. The color is the emphasis, but growth should also be considered.

Business Beard – 4″ and under: Highly groomed and manicured beard no longer than 4 inches. Shaping and manscaping are encouraged. Styling aids are allowed. This category is for shorter groomed beards. Businesses beard for the businessman.

Full Beard Natural – under 12″ – The beard appears as it grows naturally. The more natural the better! Competitors will be judged on length, fullness, and overall appearance. No styling products are allowed.

Full Beard Natural – over 12″ – The beard appears as it grows naturally. The more natural the better! Competitors will be judged on length, fullness, and overall appearance. No styling products are allowed.

Get Your Rear in Gear 2023

Get Your Rear in Gear participants

Get Your Rear in Gear events are held across the country in an effort to raise awareness of the importance of colon cancer screenings. The money raised at these events empower local community leaders to promote prevention and early detection of the disease and to provide support to those affected.

Info from Get Your Rear in Gear:

DATE: Sunday, March 19, 2023

LOCATION: Trinity Park, 2401 University Drive, Fort Worth, TX, 76107

Registration Fee:
**Colorectal cancer patients and survivors register for Free**
Early Bird Fees:
Through February 19

Adult: $30
Youth (18 and under): $18
Kid’s Fun Run (10 and under): $18
Virtual Participant: $25

Regular Fees:
February 19 – Event Day

Adult: $35
Youth (18 and under): $20
Kid’s Fun Run (10 and under): $20
Virtual Participant: $25

Register Here: https://donate.coloncancercoalition.org/fortworth/Account/Register

Sign up to volunteer!