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A slight breeze and mild tem-
peratures complemented the
late July sunset, providing
the perfect atmosphere at
Knollwood Country Club for
Kicks Kicking Cancer’s annual
Golf Outing fundraiser on July
27.
The heavy and consis-
tent rain Detroiters endured
through much of the summer
made the golfing portion of
the event impossible — with
saturated greens and soaked
fairways forcing the resched-
uling of the golf tourney to
Aug. 9.
Nevertheless, KKC officials
said the sold-out event was an
unabashed success; early esti-
mates pegged this year’s effort
raised in excess of $222,000,
helping fund its mission
to help pediatric oncology
patients and their families.
“These gifts help us to
ensure that more kids are
connected to the tools to
learn self-regulation and
work though overwhelming
emotions like pain, fear
and anger,” explained Rabbi
Elimelech Goldberg, founder
of Kids Kicking Cancer.
“When kids transform
from victim to victor, they
are unlocking their inner
power; and when they teach
these techniques to others, it
reinforces great purpose in
their young lives.”
Sponsors of this year’s
event included the Suburban
Collection, Agree Realty
Corporation, Jaffe Raitt Heuer
and Weiss, Art Roffey and Gail
Danto, Lisa and Hannan Lis,
Dr. and Mrs. Eric Kovan, and
many others.
PHOTOS COURTESY OF KKC
Weekend Rains
Don’t Dampen
Giving at Kids
Kicking Cancer’s
2021 Fundraiser
BRYAN GOTTLIEB FOR KIDS KICKING CANCER
Veteran broadcaster Lila Lazarus and Rabbi Elimelech Goldberg share
the spotlight at the KKC Annual Fundraiser at Knollwood Country Club.
Alexis Mantei and Barak Leibovitz enjoy the beautiful summer weather.
Jamie Davis, Chelsea Rebeck, Warren Frenkel and Chad Skop enjoyed
cocktails and mingling at the KKC Annual Golf Outing.
LEFT: KKC supports children like rising fifth-grader Leah Vincenzetti of
Highland, Mich., and her family through various programs and group
activities. FAR LEFT: Longtime KKC backers Janelle and Stuart Teger
show their support for the organization’s mission.