{"id":99,"date":"2024-11-22T05:58:45","date_gmt":"2024-11-22T05:58:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cota.org\/cotaforsam\/?p=99"},"modified":"2024-11-25T16:41:02","modified_gmt":"2024-11-25T16:41:02","slug":"community-comes-together-for-sam-fundraiser-at-raising-canes-a-success","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cota.org\/cotaforsam\/2024\/11\/22\/community-comes-together-for-sam-fundraiser-at-raising-canes-a-success\/","title":{"rendered":"Community Comes Together for Sam: Fundraiser at Raising Cane\u2019s a Success"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This week, our community came together in an incredible show of love for Sam, who is courageously battling leukemia. Raising Cane\u2019s Temecula hosted a special COTA fundraising event, bringing friends, family and community members to raise funds for COTA for Sam to assist with transplant-related expenses and to help find his life-saving donor match. The event proved that when a community unites, amazing things can happen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-a-night-of-generosity-and-hope\">A Night of Generosity and Hope<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The restaurant was packed with families, friends, and neighbors who turned up to enjoy delicious meals while contributing to a vital cause. Thanks to their participation, the funds raised will benefit COTA in honor of Sam. The energy in the room was filled with hope, compassion, and determination to make a difference for Sam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-more-ways-to-help\">More Ways to Help<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>While the fundraiser at Raising Cane\u2019s was a big step forward, our efforts to support COTA for Sam don\u2019t stop here. Whether you missed the event or are looking for other ways to contribute, there are plenty of opportunities to get involved:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Volunteer at Swabbing Events:<\/strong> Help out at swabbing stations as we continue the search for Sam\u2019s donor match. Every cheek swab brings us closer to success.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Attend Upcoming Fundraisers:<\/strong> Stay tuned for more events, such as art fundraisers and other community gatherings. Every COTA event is another chance to come together for Sam.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-a-community-united-in-action\">A Community United in Action<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This week\u2019s event at Raising Cane\u2019s was more than a fundraiser; it was a testament to the power of unity and compassion. Whether people came to buy a meal, volunteered their time, or shared Sam\u2019s story, their efforts combined to show that our community stands strong for those in need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-thank-you-for-supporting-cota-for-sam\">Thank You for Supporting COTA for Sam<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To everyone who participated in this week\u2019s event, thank you for showing up and making a difference. Your generosity and kindness bring hope to Sam and his family during this challenging time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While the event was a success, there\u2019s still work to be done. Together, we can continue to raise funds for COTA for Sam, spread awareness, and, most importantly, find Sam\u2019s match. For updates, donation links, and information about upcoming events, visit www.cota.org\/cotaforsam<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Because when a community comes together, there\u2019s nothing we can\u2019t achieve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/cota.org\/cotaforsam\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6436\/2024\/11\/Canes-3-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-100\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cota.org\/cotaforsam\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6436\/2024\/11\/Canes-3-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cota.org\/cotaforsam\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6436\/2024\/11\/Canes-3-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cota.org\/cotaforsam\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6436\/2024\/11\/Canes-3-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cota.org\/cotaforsam\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6436\/2024\/11\/Canes-3.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/cota.org\/cotaforsam\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6436\/2024\/11\/Canes2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-101\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cota.org\/cotaforsam\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6436\/2024\/11\/Canes2.jpg 960w, https:\/\/cota.org\/cotaforsam\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6436\/2024\/11\/Canes2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cota.org\/cotaforsam\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6436\/2024\/11\/Canes2-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-\"><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/cota.org\/cotaforsam\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6436\/2024\/11\/Canes-4-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-103\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cota.org\/cotaforsam\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6436\/2024\/11\/Canes-4-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cota.org\/cotaforsam\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6436\/2024\/11\/Canes-4-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cota.org\/cotaforsam\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6436\/2024\/11\/Canes-4-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cota.org\/cotaforsam\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6436\/2024\/11\/Canes-4.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/cota.org\/cotaforsam\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6436\/2024\/11\/Canes1-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-104\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cota.org\/cotaforsam\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6436\/2024\/11\/Canes1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cota.org\/cotaforsam\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6436\/2024\/11\/Canes1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cota.org\/cotaforsam\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6436\/2024\/11\/Canes1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cota.org\/cotaforsam\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6436\/2024\/11\/Canes1-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cota.org\/cotaforsam\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6436\/2024\/11\/Canes1.jpg 2016w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This week, our community came together in an incredible show of love for Sam, who is courageously battling leukemia. 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