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What a day on the course! Sponsors and participants came together for the 8th Annual Casey Cares Sporting Clay Tournament, helping create little moments and lasting memories for children facing critical illness and their families. Thanks to their support, the money raised will provide 216 Casey Cares families with grocery store gift cards. For families […]

The 12th annual Swing-A-Thon brought supporters together at 39 Minute Workout for a day of movement, generosity and community. Thanks to everyone who participated and donated, the event raised funds that will provide 341 Casey Cares families with an at-home movie and pizza night kit, including gift cards for pizza and streaming services. For families […]

A day at the aquarium. Feeding an elephant. Sailing along Florida’s Gulf Coast. Cheering from the stands at a sporting event.   For many families, these are the simple experiences that make up childhood. But when a child is diagnosed with a critical illness, everyday family moments can quickly take a back seat to hospital […]

Last week, we hosted another incredible event in our Sports Legends series, this time featuring two-time Super Bowl champion and Maryland football favorite Torrey Smith. Guests gathered for a memorable evening filled with entertaining stories, plenty of laughter and delicious food. Most importantly, the event brought together a generous group of supporters committed to making […]

For David Beares, becoming involved with the Casey Cares Foundation was a matter of being in the right place at the right time. During the early years of his business, David was training Casey Baynes in his gym when he began thinking about organizing a community fundraiser. He knew he wanted to bring people together […]

Every September, National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month shines a light on the children facing cancer, the families walking beside them and the ongoing need for research, resources and compassionate support. Childhood cancer is not one single disease. It includes many different diagnoses, with leukemia, brain and central nervous system tumors, lymphoma, bone cancer and soft-tissue […]

Last weekend, fourteen-year-old Brayden and his family recently traded treatment schedules for an unforgettable underwater adventure at The Florida Aquarium in Tampa. Brayden, who is battling osteosarcoma, experienced SeaTREK, a guided underwater walking tour through the Aquarium’s 15-foot-deep Heart of the Sea habitat. Wearing specialized helmets that allowed them to breathe comfortably, Brayden and his family […]

Fall is almost here, and at Casey Cares, that means one thing: event season is about to get exciting! From Maryland to Florida, we have a packed lineup of events bringing our supporters together for unforgettable experiences, friendly competition and plenty of fun, all while helping Casey Cares continue creating Little Moments, Lasting Memories for […]

The start of a new school year is usually filled with excitement. Class schedules are set, backpacks are packed and children reconnect with friends as they settle into another year of learning and growing. For families caring for a child with a critical illness, however, the season can bring a very different set of emotions […]

This past Saturday, more than 800 runners, walkers, volunteers and supporters came together at the Maryland Zoo for the 17th Annual Casey Cares 5K Run and 1-Mile Walk! The event raised more than $50,000 to support Casey Cares programs for critically ill children and their families, with final fundraising totals still being calculated. Casey Cares […]