O n October 5, 2007, the foundation assisted the newly formed Josh Cares foundation to sponsor the third Annual Josh Cares Affair, Rock Around the Clock, at the Hyatt Regency in downtown Cincinnati, Ohio. As a result of the event, we were able to raise over $43,000 for the Josh Cares Program. For more details on the event and the results for Josh Cares for 2007, please refer to this link.

     With the incredible potential for growth of the Josh Cares Program, the Josh Cares Foundation, a newly incorporated 501(c)(3), was founded by Dan Pierce.  With a large, energetic board of experienced volunteers, and a vision to enable Josh Cares at other hospitals around the U.S., The Josh Cares Foundation will be assuming the leadership role for the majority of Josh Cares fundraising.  You can learn more about this progam and its service and growth at the link above. 

     Other smaller fundraising opportunities are also being planned for 2008.  For the third year in a row, the foundation, with volunteers, will man a "water station" along the route of Cincinnati's Flying Pig Marathon on May 4, 2008.  The marathon water stations distribute water and Gaterade to the runners as they continue to the finish line and is a fun time for all involved.  For the third year in a row, we will also be fielding a team of walkers for the Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center Walk-A-Thon in mid October 2008.  

     If you are interested in participating in the event planning, providing sponsorship, volunteering, or just curious, feel free to give us a call at 859-727-6339 or email us at JoshCaresAffair@joshhelfrich.org