A fundraiser with serious appetite – meet the donors behind Drive by Dinners

May 29, 2020

In Houston, our Friends of Pablove supporters started Drive by Dinners as a way to help their friends and local business owners during the pandemic. But the generosity of these women did more than just bring delicious dinners to locals — their love spilled over to Pablove’s plate too– turning a meal-pickup event into a hugely successful fundraiser to help fight childhood cancer!

Michele Bua, owner of Bua’s Bistro & Catering has been a small business owner in Houston for many years. Her life and her business, like many others around the world, changed drastically when the virus hit. So, her friends, Jeanne Kugler and Carla Schraub of Allegiance Title Company Memorial stepped in to find a creative way they could help their community and small business survive. The group organized a weekly meal pick-up where Houstonians could pick up delicious, home cooked dinners curbside for just $5, (a suggested donation for The Pablove Foundation).

The palette-popping plates created by Chef Michele for the Drive by Dinners were so popular that after the first week, the event had customers asking to order 3 – 5 extra meals.

The event lasted for 4 weeks, and was fortunate to have numerous sponsors including Title Resource Guaranty, Old Republic Title Underwriters, Survey1 Surveyors, Certainty Home Loans – Joady Rubin & Debbie Cash and Tammy Rose with Old Republic Home Warranty.

These sponsors were vital to support Michele and her fabulous food. Of the experience, Kugler says:

“Before our lives changed I had wanted to do a little fundraiser for The Pablove Foundation. The pandemic changed all that!  We are all trying to stay healthy and safe. But, children with cancer and other chronic health issues are always fighting to stay healthy and survive!  We thought if we asked for a small ($5.00) donation for each dinner we could help support The Pablove Foundation. Our little idea to help a friend and raise a little money for Pablove was so fulfilling and a big success!”

We are proud to announce that Drive by Dinners raised $875.00 for Pablove. But it didn’t stop there, when Jeanne told her friend Scott Talley of  NIA “Network In Action” about the Drive By Dinners fundraiser, Scott jumped in and donated $125.00 to get to the goal of $1,000 total!

 

We are so grateful and thank all of the sponsors, donors and volunteers who made this delicious event possible! 

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Hollywood Foreign Press Association Supports The Pablove Foundation!

August 20, 2019

What a night our Shutterbug Lucky had at the 2019 Hollywood Foreign Press Association Grants Banquet!

Did you know? The HFPA recognizes the critical work of The Pablove Foundation and generously supports our Pablove Shutterbugs program with multi-year grants, so that kids like Lucky can learn the art of photography as they overcome the struggles of pediatric cancer.

Beyond grant funding, the Hollywood Foreign Press gives our deserving students the experiences of a lifetime– providing access to world-class events like the HFPA Grants Gala and Golden Globes red carpets. Our Shutterbugs get to shoot Hollywood’s biggest stars as the youngest Official Press Photographers, truly getting the royal treatment.

This year, 13 year old Lucky joined us for the HFPA Grants Banquet, where he got to meet some of his favorite celebs including Renée Zellweger, Corrine Foxx, Justin Hartley, James Corden, Eva Longoria, Julia Butters, Taika Waititi, and more!

Thank you to the HFPA for continuing to shine a light on kids living with cancer and to the kind stars who stopped by to meet Lucky and see the face of #HFPAGRANTS in action!

Interested in learning more about Lucky’s cancer story? You can read his full profile on the Hollywood Foreign Press website here!

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Shutterbugs Fall Classes Enrolling now!

July 26, 2019

Do you know a colleague, friend or relative who is affected by pediatric cancer? Spread the word about Pablove Shutterbugs! Shutterbugs is Pablove’s signature photography program that teaches children and teens living with cancer to express their creativity and find a new outlet during cancer treatment.

All lessons and equipment, including a new professional camera that students get to keep, are provided at no cost to families. Students will learn photography in a nurturing environment while having fun with other kids just like them, who understand the struggles of a cancer diagnosis.

Classes are beginning September 2019. Send the application link to a family you know and encourage them to enroll their child into a Shutterbugs class in their city now!

Online application here  ➡ pablove.org/shutterbugs

Thank you for helping spread the pabLOVE! Stay tuned as we share some of our inspiring student photos and stories!

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Did you know?

July 8, 2019

Did you know? Childhood cancer is not just one disease. It’s made up of a vast group of diseases, with 12 major types over 100 subtypes. All forms of cancer cause cells in the body to change and grow out of control.

Pablove knows first hand the impact that cancer and cancer treatment can have on families, that’s why we’re on the front lines accelerating breakthroughs in cutting-edge pediatric cancer research and helping to heal patients today through art.

It’s what we call fighting childhood cancer with love.

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Support Shutterbugs Summer Camp

May 7, 2019

This June, 40 Pablove Shutterbugs Alumni from across the country will descend onto Lake Arrowhead, California for the summer of a lifetime. These deserving children + teens living with cancer will get to enjoy the authentic summer camp tradition, while advancing their photography education in the context of nature — but they need your help!

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Help send a child living with cancer to Shutterbugs Summer Camp!

May 7, 2019

Give Shutterbugs the Summer of a Lifetime!

This June, kids living with cancer across the country are packing their bags and heading west for a chance to heal, make new friendships and advance their photography skills in nature at Pablove Shutterbugs Alumni Summer Camp.

We need to raise $10,000 to give our Shutterbugs the Summer of a Lifetime — and we need your help to get there! Please give as much as you can to make someone a Happy Camper this June!

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Raise your racquets to help fight childhood cancer with love! The 5th Annual Pablove Tennis Classic is back!

April 22, 2019

Calling all Los Angeles tennis players and fans, grab your racquets! You’re invited to join us for a day of non-stop doubles tennis action, all to support childhood cancer research! 🎾 💕

Registration is now open for the 5th Annual Pablove Tennis Classic presented by WME, The Make Yourself Foundation (founded by the band, Incubus), Yoshiki Foundation America and City National Bank.

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Pablove Ambassador Ace Scores at the Golden Globes

January 20, 2016

Greetings! I’m Ace Tombolini-Campbell. I’m a 12 year old photographer, Pablove Shutterbugs alum, and Ambassador of The Pablove Foundation. I am writing to share my experience going to the Golden Globes Award Show. Every year, The Pablove Foundation, works with the HFPA (Hollywood Foreign Press Association), and invites a Pablove Shutterbug to the Golden Globes […]

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You Can Help Us Find a Cure

December 8, 2015

FUND THE GAP? YES! With less than 4% of federal cancer research dollars geared toward pediatric cancers, only a few scientists are able to conduct meaningful childhood cancer research. Additionally, federal funding for biomedical research has been decreasing, which has resulted in an increasingly difficult environment for young researchers to make much needed breakthroughs. The […]

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A Childhood Cancer Journey Comes Full Circle

October 30, 2015

Steven R. Hazlett is a professional photographer and teaching artist for Pablove Shutterbugs New York City. He is a pediatric cancer survivor. I was seventeen years old when I was diagnosed with a brain tumor. My whole world crumbled before me as I heard the words: “You have cancer.” It shook the very foundation of […]

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Insomniac Committed to “The Good Fight”

November 4, 2014

Earlier this year, The Pablove Foundation was honored to receive Insomniac’s third annual Leading The Way Award, which recognizes creative philanthropy in the entertainment industry. Along with the award, Insomniac added a $50,000 donation, which became our record-breaking sixth Childhood Cancer Research Grant funded in 2014. Read more from Insomniac’s Monica Howe on just how […]

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Jo Ann and Jeff recognized for “Leading the Way” at EDMbiz

June 23, 2014

An entire weekend of panels, presentations, and parties on electronic dance music will certainly get your blood pumping. But we’ve got a very special reason to be excited about Insomniac Event’s recent EDMbiz Conference Expo. Congratulations to our co-founders Jo Ann Thrailkill and Jeff Castelaz for being honored with the third annual Leading the Way […]

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