An Evening of Hope Cancer Benefit

Thursday, September 24, 2026
6:00 p.m.
FMU Performing Arts Center

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SPONSOR EVENT

Join us for an inspiring evening celebrating courage, hope and the power of community at the An Evening of Hope Cancer Benefit, presented by Harbor Freight Tools Foundation, LLC.

The date for this year’s event is Thursday, September 24 at the Francis Marion University’s Performing Arts Center.  A strolling dinner and cocktail hour will begin at 6:00 p.m., followed by our stories of hope and lively entertainment.

This special evening will feature five courageous cancer survivors:
Cely Anne Brigman
William “Twig” Chestnut
Jamie Dyce
Calvin Smith
Sarah Stephens

You and your guests will be inspired by courageous survivors who acknowledge that each day is a gift. They, along with others who support the HOPE Fund, recognize how charitable giving provides many of the services that go along with excellent medical care.

All proceeds are directed to the HOPE (Helping Oncology Patients Everyday) Fund. Since its establishment in 2014, donors to the HOPE Fund have helped thousands of patients with needs such as transportation, medications, nutrition and unique personal financial challenges requiring immediate assistance.

Sponsors to Date:

Presenting Sponsor – Harbor Freight Tools Foundation, LLC

Marquee Sponsor – THE Pharmacy

Encore Sponsors – Carolina Radiology, SC Federal Credit Union, McLeod Volunteer Services, Wells Fargo

Red Carpet Sponsor – Moore & Van Allen

Hope Sponsors – Mr. & Mrs. Boone Aiken

Dessert Sponsors – Exelixis, Gilbert Construction, Mr. Charlie & Dr. Virginia Clyburn-Ipock, PGBA, SPC Credit Union

Stage Door Sponsor –  Mr. & Mrs. Buddy Brand, Collins & Almers Architecture, Mr. & Mrs. Ed Jenkins, Little Diversified Architectural Consulting, On The Go Gas Stations

Spotlight Sponsors – AWL Medical, Cherokee, Inc., Companion Life, Dargan Construction, First Citizens Bank, Greewalker, Palmetto Infusion, PDI Pharmacy, Pee Dee Pathology, Mr. Ernie Redd, Ruiz Foods, SEJ Services, Thompson, Siegel & Walmsley, Voya Financial

For more information, please contact the McLeod Foundation office at 843-777-2694 or at kendra.collins@mcleodhealth.org.