McLeod Health - 27th Annual An Evening of Hope to Benefit the McLeod HOPE Fund

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27th Annual An Evening of Hope to Benefit the McLeod HOPE Fund
 
(September 2, 2026 - Florence SC) An Evening of Hope supporting the HOPE Fund at the McLeod Center for Cancer Treatment and Research will take place on Thursday, September 24, 2026, at 6 p.m. at the Francis Marion University Performing Arts Center. The presenting sponsor for the McLeod Health Foundation's 27^thAnnual Cancer Benefit is Harbor Freight Tools Foundation.
A strolling dinner and cocktail hour will begin the evening followed by stories of hope and lively entertainment at 7 p.m. Benefiting the HOPE (Helping Oncology Patients Everyday) Fund, the event is supported by donors and sponsors who have helped thousands of patients with needs such as transportation, medications, nutrition, and unique personal financial struggles requiring immediate assistance since 2014.
Featured Cancer Survivors include Cely Anne Brigman, Twig Chestnut, Jamie Dyce, Calvin Smith and Sarah Stephens. Guests will be inspired by these courageous survivors who acknowledge that each day is a gift. They, along with others who support the HOPE Fund, recognize how charitable giving provides many of the services that go along with excellent medical care.
In addition, this year’s entertainment will be provided by a talented group of performers who will uplift spirits and enhance the message of hope. Performers for the evening will include Jerinda Davis and the cast of Sister Act from Florence Little Theatre; Andrew Poston; Kristen Hardaway; Cole Davis & Band; Landon Reynolds; Stephen King; and 
The cast of Six from South Florence High School.
Sponsors to date include: 
Presenting Sponsor – Harbor Freight Tools Foundation, LLC
Marquee Sponsor – THE Pharmacy
Encore Sponsors – Carolina Radiology, SC Federal Credit Union, McLeod Volunteer Services and Wells Fargo
Red Carpet Sponsors – Moore & Van Allen
HOPE Sponsors – Mr. & Mrs. J. Boone Aiken, III
Dessert Sponsors – Mr. and Mrs. Rhett Covington, Exelixis, Gilbert Construction, Mr. Charlie Ipock and Dr. Virginia Clyburn-Ipock, PGBA and SPC Credit Union