On May 2, the Georgia Cancer Center will once again Unite in the Fight Against Cancer, a day to celebrate and honor those who’ve been affected by the disease.
Since 2019, the event has raised more than $450,000 for patient programs, and on April 26, a group of children proved it’s not just adults who can make an impact. Through their Kids Unite event, they raised $4,227 for the cancer center.
“Months in the making, Kids Unite was envisioned not only as a fundraiser, but as a way to teach children the values of leadership, compassion, service, and giving back from an early age,” wrote Dr. Arpita Gandhi in an email about the event at the Evans Towne Center Park.
Gandhi, a Hematology/Oncology Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, along with Dr. Priyanka Raval helped lead the effort.
Children baked cookies and brownies with their parents, created and donated handmade bracelets and paintings. They also sold lemonade, snacks and baked goods. There were arts and crafts stations and several games for children attending the event, the email continued.
Gandhi said the event highlighted “what can happen when young people are empowered to lead for a cause bigger than themselves.”
The Unite in the Fight Against Cancer event will be from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday at the Georgia Cancer Center. A walk will course through the Medical College of Georgia campus.
The event doesn’t focus on a single cancer but on all cancers. Each cancer is designated with a different color.
“Whether with ribbons, leis, shirts, hats, or other accessories, we will create a sea of colors walking proudly together as we join united in the fight against cancer,” wrote Angela Maskey, Georgia Cancer Center Guest Relations Coordinator, in an email. “This year’s walk route has been updated for enhanced safety, scenery, and fun. The event layout has also been expanded with new features, so plan to arrive early to enjoy the pre-walk fellowship and festivities.
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Charmain Z. Brackett, the publisher of Augusta Good News and Inspiring: Women of Augusta, has covered Augusta’s news for more than 35 years. She’s won multiple Georgia Press Association awards, is the recipient of the 2018 Greater Augusta Arts Council’s media award and was named Augusta Magazine’s best local writer in 2024 and 2025. Reach her at charmain@augustagoodnews.com. Sign up for the newsletter here.
