Caring for the Community: Fundraising Events for Those Battling Cancer

About this episode

TeDen interviews cancer survivor Leonardo Christian about upcoming fundraising events to support cancer patients.

TeDen welcomes Lansing local, Leonardo Christian, to talk about two upcoming fundraising events to support patients with cancer. Christian himself is a cancer survivor, with his last treatment being on August 27th, 2025, and he's here to lend his heart, soul, and personality to help others. The first event is a silent auction on Friday, October 24th, at the Michigan Institute for Creative Art (MICA Gallery) with proceeds going to the Herbert-Herman Cancer Center. The second event is Saturday, October 25th, at Sir Pizza's Old Town Pub, where there will be live music and food, and proceeds will go towards helping patients directly. Friday, Oct. 24th Event: MICA Gallery Saturday, Oct. 25th, Event: Sir Pizza's Old Town Pub If you would like to volunteer or cannot attend but still want to help, please reach out to: Leonardo Christian (517) 885-5412 or ChristianLeonardo839@gmail.com

People in this episode

Host: TeDen

Guest: Leonardo Christian

Topics covered

• fundraising
• cancer support
• community events
• local initiatives
• survivorship

Keywords

• fundraising events
• cancer
• silent auction
• live music
• community support

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Herbert-Herman Cancer Center

Places: Michigan Institute for Creative Art, MICA Gallery, Sir Pizza's Old Town Pub

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