The Cure Starts Now is gearing up for an exciting morning of festivities that promise to fill hearts with holiday cheer.
Set against the backdrop of the Esquimalt Gorge Park Pavilion, this annual event is scheduled for Sunday, Nov. 19.
The highlight of the morning will be a pancake breakfast that will tantalize taste buds and warm souls. But that’s not all – Santa and Mrs. Claus will be making a special appearance, granting attendees the cherished opportunity to capture precious moments with these beloved holiday icons.
The event is more than just a breakfast and a chance to meet Santa, it’s a celebration of compassion and unity. Holiday crafts, a raffle, auctions and a myriad of other activities will keep attendees entertained throughout the morning.
All proceeds from the festivities will go towards supporting the Cure Starts Now Canada and their relentless efforts to combat pediatric brain cancer through the HomeRun Cure initiative.
The event’s origin story adds even more depth to its significance.
The Christmas pancake breakfast was born in memory of Liam Comboye, a brave young boy who valiantly battled diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG), an aggressive brain tumour. Comboye’s unwavering spirit and his innate willingness to help others inspired the creation of this heartwarming tradition.
“The pancake breakfast is extremely important to me, as it keeps my son Liam’s legacy alive. Liam always wanted to help people, his life will live on forever in helping other children and families that have to battle pediatric brain cancer,” said Cari Comboye. “We wanted to create a fun family event and get the community together. We hope to raise $5,000, with all the proceeds go towards funding research in Canada.”
