The NoahBRAVE Foundation announces “A Nashville Night for NoahBRAVE,” a fundraiser to benefit the families of children with terminal brain cancer. The fundraiser will be held on September 9th from 6-9 p.m. at The Pancake Pantry in Hillsboro Village, 1796 21st Avenue South in Nashville.
The event takes place during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and includes a performance by Nate Smith, the ACM’s New Male Artist of the Year and Billboard’s Rookie of the Year, as well as appearances by other local celebrity guests including Taylor Washington of the Nashville Soccer Club and New York Times bestselling author Karen Kingsbury. Tickets are $150 per person and include lavish appetizers, beverages and a live auction. Tickets can be purchased here or through NoahBRAVE.org by clicking on “Events.”
The NoahBRAVE Foundation was established in 2021 in honor of the late Noah Evans of Franklin. Noah was diagnosed with diffuse midline glial brain tumor (DMG) at age 12. After a 16-month battle, brain surgery, multiple rounds of chemo and radiation therapy, and two clinical trials, Noah was healed in heaven. His family established the foundation to honor their middle son and support families going through the same struggles as the Evans family.
“When your child receives a terminal diagnosis, all you want to focus on is creating memories,” said Lori Evans, executive director of the NoahBRAVE Foundation and Noah’s mother. “Our mission at NoahBRAVE and with this event is to help these families meet their financial needs so they can focus on what matters most.”
The Pancake Pantry was a favorite restaurant of Noah’s. He and his family would often visit the iconic restaurant after his radiation treatments and order his favorite food – chocolate pancakes.
“We are honored to host this special event at Pancake Pantry,” said Chip Bradley, CEO of Iconic Restaurant Group/The Pancake Pantry. “The NoahBRAVE Foundation and the Evans family are near and dear to our hearts and we hope you will join us in supporting their cause.”
The Foundation will also present the inaugural Live Like Noah Award to Carol Wilson at the event. With over 44 years of experience in the healthcare industry, Wilson has become a fixture in the Vanderbilt University Medical Center community. As a dedicated care partner, Wilson is responsible for patient admission and recovery, and provides transportation to and from surgery. Wilson has built lasting relationships with many of her patients over the years, including Noah and the Evans family. This award is to honor her dedication to her patients and their families, and to recognize her bright and comforting spirit.
Additionally, a silent auction to benefit the NoahBRAVE Foundation will be held from September 10-30, 2024. A list of items and a link to the silent auction will be available on NoahBRAVE.org on September 10, 2024.
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