EVENTS
THE ANNUAL KICKS FOR A CURE WEEKEND
The 2021 Kicks for a Cure Weekend and NO SHOW auction was held on April 12-18, 2021! The event raised over $350,000 to help KICK CANCER!
The Kicks for a Cure weekend honors Liz Karnes and her love of soccer. Traditionally Saturday’s soccer games (featuring local teams) offer an opportunity for families to cheer on the athletes and spread awareness for a great and important cause. This year we are also proud to partner with the Alliance Soccer Tournament where over 75 youth teams will compete. Proceeds raised from the tournament will be directed to local pediatric cancer research.
Funds from the auction and event go directly to cancer research at the Fred and Pamela Buffett Cancer Center and the Hereditary Cancer Center at Creighton University in Omaha. Past events total an impressive $3,400,000.
2021 KICK-OFF PARTY
The NO SHOW auction and event offers the opportunity for everyone to generate excitement for the weekend’s soccer festivities and Alliance Youth Soccer Tournament. The weeks long virtual event will also allow our supporters the opportunity to come together with the same common goal – to KICK cancer.
WHEN:
April 12 – 18, 2021
WHERE:
Givesmart Auction Site
RESERVATIONS:
NONE Needed
Ticker Purchasers will receive additional benefits
EVENT CHAIRS:
Sarah McGowan
Denise Hazelrigg
HONORARY CHAIRS:
Greg and Karen VanDyke
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR:
Brenda Christensen
2021 SOCCER EXHIBITION DAY
Traditionally Saturday’s soccer games are held at University of Nebraska Omaha’s Caniglia Field and these exhibition games are open to the public!
GAME SCHEDULE
March 25, 5pm – Westside vs. Marian Girls @ Westside
April 15, 5pm – Millard West vs. Bellevue West Girls @ Millard West
April 16, 7pm – Elkhorn South vs. Omaha Central Girls @ Elkhorn South
April 17, TBD – Skutt vs. Millard North Girls @ Skutt
Skutt vs. Papio South Boys @ Skutt
2020 Inspiration Award Winner
Steve and Barb Durham
“We are really involved [in Kicks for a Cure] because of Liz and Dave and our lifelong friendship with the Karnes. A few years ago I didn’t have any idea what oncology was. Having experienced what I have been through and especially what Liz had to endure has made me extremely passionate about finding a cure.” – Steve Durham
Steve Durham, an Omaha native, and his wife, Barb, currently resides in Clear Lake, TX. They have two sons, one daughter, and six grand children. Steve is a cancer survivor.
The Inspiration Award is presented to an individual, family or group that has contributed significantly to the success of the KFAC event and its efforts to increase cancer awareness locally and statewide.
THANK YOU TO ALL OF OUR SPONSORS FOR MAKING THIS WEEKEND A POSSIBILITY. WE ARE EXTREMELY GRATEFUL TO HAVE SUCH OUTSTANDING PARTNERS IN THE OMAHA COMMUNITY TO SUPPORT KICKS FOR A CURE!
GALLERY
OTHER EVENTS
KICKS FOR A CURE BAGS AND BEER
Fall 2019 Bags and Beers Tournament at Pint Nine Brewery
WHAT:
Our 2020 Annual Bags Tournament will be held in a virtual format by registering “teams” in the form of a donation
WHEN:
September 14-28 Team Registration
September 27 KFAC Bags Day “Sunday Funday”
WHERE:
From the comfort of your own home!
OTHER INFORMATION:
Send your 2020 KFAC Bags Day “Sunday Funday” photos to kicksforacur04@gmail.com
COCKTAILS FOR KICKS
Come learn more about Kicks for a Cure and the over $3.4 million raised to support local cancer research. Kicks is a charitable program that supports cancer research, education, and patient care in the Omaha Area.
WHEN:
TBD
WHERE:
Morrison Stadium
SPECIAL GUEST:
TBD