Since 2014, NC professor John Bauer and his family have been honouring the memory of his daughter Miranda who lost a courageous battle with Rhabdomyosarcoma, a rare form of cancer, at the age of 17. Through their Making More Miracles fundraiser, the Bauer family has committed to supporting pediatric cancer research to help spare other families from the same pain and loss they experienced.
“Miranda was 17 years old with a brilliant future in front of her,” said Bauer. “Research is the only way to find an answer so other families do not experience the pain we have felt because of the loss of our girl. Our funds support research in discovering kinder, gentler treatments for childhood cancer, and ultimately a cure.”
Miranda’s passion for making a difference was evident in her own fundraising efforts, such as the Celebration of Miracles event in 2012, where she played a pivotal role in raising over $10,000. Additionally, Miranda participated in SickKids campaigns such as Together We Will and You Got It, where all proceeds were donated to pediatric cancer research at SickKids hospital.
Making More Miracles fundraiser event in 2023.
Continuing Miranda’s legacy, this year’s fundraiser will take place on Saturday, April 27 from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. at John Michael’s Banquet Hall. The evening will include a dinner, trivia games, live entertainment, a wine pull, a silent auction, and raffle items.
Last year’s sold-out event raised a record $20,000. This contribution adds to the approximate total of $175,000 raised for SickKids since the fundraiser’s inception in 2012.
Join this incredible cause and be a part of the important journey towards advancing pediatric cancer research!
Tickets for this year’s event are $40 per person each and can be purchased by:
- Calling: 905-357-9194
- Texting: 905-246-2914
- Emailing: [email protected]
- E-transfer: [email protected]
- At door of the event
The fundraiser is a public, family-friendly event where singles, couples and children are welcome. Tables at the event can sit 8-10 people.
Doors will open at 4 p.m. and dinner will be begin at 6 p.m.
The event also provides volunteer hours to high school students who help make the night a success and contribute to the great cause.
“Thank you to all who attend and volunteer at our events, follow our pages, support us with donations and send their love,” said Bauer. It means the world and we appreciate each and every one of you.”
To learn more about Miranda’s story and the Making More Miracles fundraiser, visit the Facebook page here.
