Looking Back at HeroPalooza 2024
That’s a wrap on HeroPalooza 2024! Our .5k Race & Crab Feast was a record-breaking success! On Sunday, October 27th, over 160 people- the LARGEST attendance in HeroPalooza history- come together at the Eastern Yacht Club to enjoy crabs, drinks, BBQ, raffles, and so much more. Together, we skyrocketed past our fundraising goal, raising over $40,000, with more donations coming in.
The event kicked off as attendees gathered to hear board member, George Hall, speak about what it means to be a Hero. Then, the crowd was off down the driveway and back for our .5k race- a real endurance test!
Our volunteers manned the swabbing station and sold raffle tickets where guests would get a chance to win three amazing prizes. People lined up to get pit beef and sides from Top Shelf Caterers. Soon, it was time for the crabs to be served. Thanks to Lady Frances Crabhouse, our guests dug into hot, fresh crabs while catching up and watching the Ravens’ game.
Founder Erik Sauer took the stage to share his journey with blood cancer and the inspiration behind starting There Goes My Hero with cofounder Michele Bresnick-Walsh. Our board president, Geneau Thames, spoke passionately about Hero’s mission and how save lives, provide hope, and help those impacted by blood cancer. Geneau’s outlined three ways our supporters can help us achieve our mission;
- Volunteer – Join us in our fight to help those impacted by blood cancer. Whether that is by helping people register or preparing meals for patients, you can make a difference.
- Host a Bone Marrow Registry Drive – Have your club, company, or organization host a swabbing event to add more people to the bone marrow donor registry.
- Donate – Your monetary support helps us continue and advance our programs to help even more people affected by blood cancer
We couldn’t have had such a successful event without the support of our attendees, volunteers, and supporters. Together, we created something special that will be remembered for a long time. Thank you to all of those involved for being an essential part of this journey. Click here to learn how you can donate to HeroPalooza 2024.