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 It was 15 years ago that San Diego businessman Craig Pollard, a two-time cancer survivor, founded Cancer for College with a small golf tournament and a backyard barbeque. His goal was to provide college scholarships to cancer survivors who had endured the hardships of the disease as he did. With the help of his good friend and fraternity brother, actor Will Ferrell, who is currently starring in the comedy “Step Brothers,” Cancer for College is enjoying its most successful year to date. “People can be charitable with their time, and they can be charitable with their money, but Will has been extremely generous with both,” said Pollard, whose group is preparing for the 15th annual Cancer for College Golf Classic and Live Auction, hosted by Ferrell on Friday, Sept. 19 at San Diego’s Rancho Bernardo Inn. “With Will’s assistance, we have taken it to a new level this year.” Cancer for College will distribute over $250,000 in scholarships to more than 350 worthy applicants this year. In addition to having the strength of Ferrell, the charity has the support of FedEx, Golf Magazine, Hewlett Packard, Monster Energy and numerous local businesses that are aiding the efforts. “The support we receive each and every year from corporations and individuals amazes me,” said Pollard. “Cancer is a terrible disease, and it’s a cause that is easy to get behind. It is not only the physical effects on your body, but the financial effects on the family and the emotional toll it takes on everyone. You read the stories that the survivors write to us, and you want to do everything you can for each and every one of them. We do not reject any valid request for help. It might be $250 or it might be a four-year, $16,000 scholarship. We just can’t say no to these courageous young people.” The 15th annual Cancer for College Golf Classic is sold out, but tickets remain for the dinner, the live auction hosted by Ferrell and the after-party featuring live entertainment. Tickets are $175 and are available online at cancerforcollege.org. For more information, call (760) 599-5096 or visit cancerforcollege.org. |
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