hosted by Green Hope High School
2009 Matt Cossa Memorial Event Summary
This years memorial event took place on an absolutely beautiful day with over 500 in attendance to join in the fun and honor Matt's memory. Among the many activities arranged by Matt Lilley for the event there were carnival games, a free-throw contest, nail and face painting, a silent auction and raffles.
Green Hope's Varsity Baseball team won the memorial game against visiting team Southeast Raleigh 10-0. The annual Friends and Alumni Softball Game ended with an 8-7 win for the maroon team.
The day ended with words of love from Morgan Clark and the Hearts for Matt balloon release. The balloons are meant to be a symbolic gesture where those in attendance are sharing in sending their thoughts to Matt.
With the help of all the volunteers and attendees, along with our sponsors, contributors and fundraisers, the Cossa family presented Dr. David Rizzieri of Duke's Comprehensive Cancer Center with a check for $32,000!
The Cossa's and the members of the event committee would like to thank everyone who came to the event or contributed in anyway for helping us raise our largest contribution yet.
About Duke C.C.C.
The Duke Comprehensive Cancer Center is the top cancer hospital in the south according to U.S. News and World Report. As one of only 40 comprehensive cancer centers nationwide, it has been recognized "for excellence in research and for other contributions in the areas of clinical trials, prevention and control efforts, information and educational offerings, and outreach and service activities." Health care professionals at the Duke Comprehensive Cancer Center are renowned for their individualized treatment plans and our contributions directly support research programs aimed at improving targeted cancer treatment. For more information on the memorial raised funds and how they're used please see our FAQ's.About Lymphoma
In lymphoma, as with most cancers, chemotherapy damages the body. As
leading researchers in the study of the human genome, the Lymphoma
Group of the DCCC is examining how to focus treatment on the abnormal
pathways of cancer cells and avoid damaging healthy cells in patients
with progressive lymphoma. Identifying which pathways are out of control and which patients would be appropriate for targeted treatment are critical aspects of the study. This first-of-its-kind study would lead to additional studies of individual patient gene analysis and targeted cancer treatment.
To Donate By Check:
Please make check out to Duke Comprehensive Cancer Center with "Matt Cossa Memorial" in the memo section of the check. Then mail the check to:
Matt Cossa Memorial
c/o Terri Buchanan
106 Aberson Court
Cary, NC 27519
