“Your chance of winning Bunco is 1:12. In the U.S., the chance of a woman being diagnosed with invasive breast cancer in her lifetime is about 1 in 8.”
(source of statistic: The American Cancer Society)
Meet Candy Horman, Ocala, FL
What is the name of your Bunco For Breast Cancer event?
Bunco Babes Ocala First Annual Bunco for Breast Cancer
How long have you been holding your event?
January 2009 was our 1st event.
Do you set fundraising goals for each successive event?
Yes
How much have you raised to date?
Over $14,000.00
What motivates you to organize Bunco For Breast Cancer events?
Several members of our group have family members affected by breast cancer.
Do you have a personal connection to the cause?
Several of the ladies in our Bunco Group do.
Do you have any words of wisdom for first-time event organizers?
Yes, get EVERYthing you can donated for free! Do not be afraid to ask for donations. You will be amazed at how generous people are when it comes to such a great cause.
To what extent does The Breast Cancer Research Foundation figure in your decision to hold a Bunco For Breast Cancer event?
100% of our proceeds went to BCRF, and they were WONDERFUL to work with.