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  • Gratitude shines at Screw Cancer 5 'Staying Alive' Event

    Jim Wallace, contributing writer|Jun 22, 2024

    The Tehachapi Cancer Foundation recently hosted its annual fundraiser, Screw Cancer 5 "Staying Alive," at Dorner's Family Vineyard for the second consecutive year. The event was blessed with perfect weather, and despite many other activities happening around town, we had an incredible turnout. We are deeply grateful to everyone who took the time to support us. It was heartwarming to see several cancer "warriors" in attendance, reminding us why we do what we do. The event featured a flowing...

  • Tehachapi Cancer Foundation fundraiser, June 1

    Jim Wallace, contributing writer|May 28, 2024

    Tehachapi Cancer Foundation is hosting a fundraiser on June 1 from 4 to 8 p.m. at Dorner Family Vineyard, 18274 Old Ranch Rd. The event itself is free to attend, dinner will be catered by P-Dubs and will cost $30 for beef or chicken and sides. Dinner tickets can be purchased in person from Jeannette Devlin or Jim Wallace at Country Real Estate. Dinner tickets will be available at the event, also. We will have D.J. music by Lil’ Ntertainment, photo booth, live and silent auction items and a 50/50 drawing. This will be a great event to raise m...

  • Cancer Foundation fundraiser, Sept. 17

    Jim Wallace, contributing writer|Sep 3, 2022

    Tehachapi Cancer Foundation, in partnership with Tehachapi Area Association of Realtors, is hosting a fundraiser on Sept. 17 from 4 to 8 p.m. at Triassic Vineyard, located at 24627 Cummings Valley Rd. The event itself is free to attend, dinner by Bean Me Up Espresso will cost $25 for tacos, rice and beans. Dinner tickets must be purchased by Sept. 1 online at Eventbrite. The event will have live music, a photo booth, auction items, 50/50 drawing, a commemorative wine glass to the first 200 people and a bottle pull. This will be a great event...

  • Tehachapi Cancer Foundation update

    Jim Wallace, contributing writer|May 22, 2021

    Hello, fellow villagers. I thought it was time for an update on Tehachapi Cancer Foundation. With no in-person fundraisers for over a year now we, like all nonprofits, are struggling. We are currently assisting four of our villagers with their financial needs. To date we have not had to say “NO, we can’t help.” We have had to scale back how much we can help; that way everyone gets something. We can’t thank our community enough. We are relying on private donations, some social media fundraisers and a silent auction. We are blessed to have the lo...

  • Hello, fellow villagers

    Jim Wallace, contributing writer|Jan 30, 2021

    I wanted to give everyone an update from the Tehachapi Cancer Foundation. To say 2020 was a rough year is an understatement with businesses having to shut down or scale back, high unemployment and being on a “stay at home” order. We humans are very resilient and adjust as needed. It is not an easy adjustment but we are survivors. Nonprofits were hit hard also. With no in-person fundraisers allowed, it affected nonprofits deeply. The annual “Screw Cancer” John Gardner memorial fundraiser had to...

  • Amazing partnership for cancer patients in Tehachapi

    Jim Wallace|Jul 18, 2015

    Exciting news for the Tehachapi Cancer Foundation. We were approached by Kevin Burton, President of the San Joaquin Community Hospital Foundation. Kevin picked up one of our brochures at Lemonade Locks located inside the AIS Cancer Center. Kevin called me to set up a meeting to see how we could work together to help the citizens of Tehachapi in their cancer journey. We received a complete tour of their state-of-the-art facility dedicated to cancer care treatment. Some very unique and specialized equipment is located there, with highly...