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Our Final Event will benefit The Gathering Place, whose mission is to support, educate and empower individuals an families currently coping with the impact of cancer in their lives through programs and services provided free of charge.
The Gathering Place By the Numbers
The Gathering Place opened its doors in Beachwood in 2000 in a grass roots effort to provide a space where people felt safe, connected with others and found peace during a time of chaos. A space where the entire family was supported, the services were free of charge and the largest barrier to entry was admitting you needed help. In 2008, a location was opened in Westlake and in 2011 The Gathering Place Richman Family Wellness Center opened in Beachwood to provide exercise programs for individuals in treatment and those who had completed treatment. Since opening its doors, The Gathering Place has served over 47,000 individuals who have made more than 371,000 visits.
47,000+ Participants
Since 2000, The Gathering Place has served more than 47,000 individuals and families on their cancer journey.
$42,000,000+ Raised
From community-based fundraisers to the organization's annual fund, more than $42 million have been raised with the help of our supportive community.
A Nation Served
Since 2020, virtual programs have connected families from Northeast Ohio with loved ones around the globe. Participants have come from all 50 states plus Puerto Rico, D.C., and five countries.
5,900+ Inspired
Programs and services have inspired nearly 6,000 individuals practicing wellness through physical activity.
500+ Children
Our Children, Teen & Family programs have connected with more than 500 children who received grief support when a loved one died from cancer.
100% Privately Funded
The Gathering Place is 100% privately funded thanks to the support of our donors.
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Help on the Way ---
We're GRATEFUL for your support at our Fall 2024 Event, benefiting "the Owsley Stanley Foundation" -- staying true to our mission that all net proceeds from Networking is DEAD events go to charitable, non-profit organizations. Your ticket purchases and generous donations have helped provide much needed funds not only for The OSF, but also for: Hope's Landing, Friends of City Dogs, The Journey Center for Safety and Healing, Cleveland Rape Crisis Center, as well as, The Common Goal Foundation, The Achievement Centers for Children, LEAP, Youth Challenge, The Up Side of Downs, Autism Speaks, and the Leukemia Lymphoma Society.
"...without
love in the dream it will never come true
" -- Robert Hunter