2024 CreateAthon People's Choice
Anything is possible when our community comes together! After receiving many worthy applications, we need your help to select one Lowcountry nonprofit as our People’s Choice winner!
Voting is now open through Sept. 1, 2024, at 8 p.m. for TRIO’s CreateAthon 2024 People’s Choice.
Use your voice to support your cause! You may be the reason one of these deserving nonprofits receives professional pro bono marketing services that increase its reach and boost its mission in the coming year. Read more below about our outstanding applicants and their incredible work in our community!
Freedom Readers
For more than a decade, Freedom Readers has strived to improve reading skills in low-income communities by providing one-to-one literacy tutoring, free books for home libraries, youth book clubs and an inspiring, high-energy learning environment. This after-school and summer literacy program currently serves Georgetown, Horry and Williamsburg Counties across multiple sites with free mini-libraries for all children.
Learn more about Freedom Readers at freedomreaders.org.
Dragon Boat Charleston
Since 2003, Dragon Boat Charleston (DBC) has worked to redefine cancer survivorship, helping members find new strength in a supportive community. This nonprofit is dedicated to nourishing the mind, body and spirit of cancer survivors of all types. Through year-round on- and off-water activities, including dragon boat races, social gatherings and its Winter Wellness program, DBC supports more than 150 Lowcountry cancer survivors using a team-centered approach.
Learn more about Dragon Boat Charleston at dragonboatcharleston.org.
Lowcountry Ovarian Cancer Alliance
Having a community makes navigating any challenge easier—that includes ovarian cancer. The Lowcountry Ovarian Cancer Alliance (LOCA) understands the power of this supportive framework. Founded by survivors, healthcare professionals, health professional students and caring community members, LOCA strives toward a cure, bolstering local gynecological cancer patients and raising awareness of ovarian cancer. It does so through a monthly support luncheon, educational classes with future healthcare providers and “Teal Tote” care packages that provide patients comfort during their fight against ovarian cancer.
Learn more about Lowcountry Ovarian Cancer Alliance at locasc.org.
