Foundation

Raising Awareness and Money to Support Cancer Research in Michigan

On September 16, 2017 U CAN-CER VIVE Foundation will be hosting its First Annual Cure & Couture event at M1 Concourse. This event is the first and will be one to remember for raising money to support cancer research.

The red carpet will be rolled out at this much anticipated event at the LaFontaine’s private garage at the M1 Concourse. The new “car condo” will have its first reveal and is designed with the car enthusiast in mind. The event will feature VIP Trill Ride Experience around the 1.5 mile performance track. The VIP ticket holders will also be the first to see the private garage and tour the track.

Guests will be escorted into the party with valet service and greeted with their choice of drink including a specialty cocktail from the caterer of choice, Ocean Prime. They have over the top food and service that adds additional ambiance.

A special performance by Nuclassica, a talented pop violin group that has amazing energy and talent, will add major wow-factor to the evening.

The event will also feature a silent auction as well as live auction with fabulous items. We can only leak one sneak peek at this time; a Rolex watch with an estimated value of $10,000!

To come full circle on why we work so hard raise funds, a check will be presented to Dr. Taub of Children’s Hospital of Michigan to support the grant Diffuse Instrinsic Pontinue Giloma (DIPG).

Tickets are still available for purchase on the U CAN-CER VIVE event website with all profits going directly to fund grants for cancer research.

If you can not attend the event and would like to support the cause, you can make an online donation.

We are looking forward to continue to grow the reach of the foundation through our volunteers and fabulous donors.

About U CAN-CER VIVE

U CAN-CER VIVE (pronounced You Can Survive) is a foundation founded by Ryan and Kelley LaFontaine in 2014 and officially becoming a 501c3 in 2016 who’s mission is to provide vital funding for cancer research to create a cancer free world. They are 100% volunteer run organization with all donations going towards cancer research and supporting Michigan families effected by cancer.

The organization continues the tradition that began with Team LaFontaine in 2010 when Ryan and Kelley began working annually with the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society after Ryan was diagnosed with non-hodgkins lymphoma. During their partnership, Team LaFontaine raised over one-million dollars for the LLS.

We’re really excited to let you know that we’re a part of the Give Detroit Challenge. It’s a fundraising campaign launched by Hour Detroit where organizations in Southeastern Michigan compete to raise the most money with the top team winning a grand prize cash donation of $20,000.

It started on September 29th at 12pm ET and a total of $50,000 will be given away to organizations in the Challenge. The organization that raises the most will receive a $20,000 donation. And, second through fifth place also get large cash donations ranging from $1,000-$10,000. We’re ready to raise as much money as we can so we can win the $20,000 grand prize donation. We will also be reaching out to support our weekly Bonus Challenges.

How You Can Help

Please consider joining our U Can-Cer Vive team as a fundraiser. By setting up a fundraiser for our cause and reaching out to your network of supporters, you can help us make an even bigger impact and get us closer to that grand prize.

It takes less than five minutes to set up a fundraiser. All you have to do is Go Here and click ‘Fundraise for This Campaign.’

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for all the support you have given us. We created our own 501c3 for U Can-Cer Vive, powered by Team LaFontaine.

The event was phenomenal and raised a grand net total of $228,000.

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for all the support you have given us. We created our own 501c3 for U Can-Cer Vive, powered by Team LaFontaine.

The event was phenomenal and raised a grand net total of $228,000.