Since 2019, the Cards Crush Cancer event has been an annual fundraiser for the Northern Cancer Foundation held annually at St. Charles College in New Sudbury.
This year, more than 800 students, staff and community members turned out for the event on May 31.
The event was created by teachers Jessica Demore, Amanda Montgomery, Jennifer Humphrey, and the SCC Student Council in 2019.
“It has been a huge success ever since,” the school told Sudbury.com. “Year after year, the students come in droves to enjoy live entertainment like dancing, singing, trivia, Zumba and a live DJ.”
For the event, the school grounds of St. Charles are turned into a “festival-themed day with local food trucks on site, BBQ snacks, a huge stage, water balloons, bubble soccer, jumbo lawn games, intramurals, obstacle courses, teacher versus student games, etc.”
New this year was a water gun zone with refill stations, a new inflatable riding bull, and even had Cirque du Soleil-style performances on stage.
“The school has a rich history of giving back to the community, and it is important to keep the SCC traditions thriving,” Principal Aaron Barry said in a news release. “We are fortunate to have a phenomenal crew of teachers and students who put on this event and make sure there is always a little something for everyone to enjoy.”
Kristofer Cacciotti, the community engagement and events specialist for the Northern Cancer Foundation, was also on hand for the event.
“I am always so amazed at how SCC gets their student body involved and plans these epic fundraising events,” he told the students. “Between the student turnout, the music and sound setup, and the on-site activities, it’s all pretty remarkable. The students and teachers behind the event, somehow find a way to make this event bigger and better every year.
“Not only does Cards Crush Cancer give the students and teachers a fun day in the sun, it also makes a meaningful impact on those individuals and families in Sudbury and Northeastern Ontario who are facing the negative impacts of cancer, hats off to St Charles College, I look forward to coming back again next year.”
The school said it is grateful for the generosity of their students and cannot wait to host again next year.
