PUNT Pediatric Cancer Collaborative

06/19/2026

Today is a special one. 💜⛳️

It’s the Fifth Annual Carmella Classic to benefit PUNT Pediatric Cancer Collaborative presented by Gibson, McAskill & Crosby, LLP and that milestone carries so much heart. This legacy golf tournament honors Carmella Rossi, a little girl who is forever three, faced pediatric cancer with the mantra: “Be Brave Like Me” and loved to golf with her daddy.

Five years of love, remembrance, and impact. Today we celebrate Carmella and a community that continues to rally in her name. We tee off with purpose and with gratitude. ⛳️🦋💜🎗️
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06/18/2026

Then and now….forever on our team!
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06/15/2026

Bringing a taste of the 305 to the 716!🌴😎🦩💖

We are extremely honored for another amazing year of Miami Vice Night benefitting P.U.N.T. Pediatric Cancer Collaborative. Each year, Melcher Boling Cares and their incredible event committee transform Rec Room Buffalo into a tropical getaway, bringing all the energy, color, and excitement of a Miami night on the town to Buffalo.

Events like these are important for so many reasons: building community, celebrating culture, and creating meaningful connections between people and causes that matter. They bring together familiar faces and first-time supporters alike, helping to grow awareness of P.U.N.T.'s mission and the families we serve throughout Western New York. Long after the neon lights fade and the tropical decor comes down, the impact remains. It serves as a reminder of the power of community in Buffalo: that celebration and fun can go hand in hand with purpose, compassion, and meaningful support for local families facing pediatric cancer.

A very special thank-you to Miami Vice Night’s co-chairs and founders, Ryan Boling and Dan Melcher, along with their wonderful event committee. We are so grateful for your dedication, generosity, and the heart you bring to our mission.🎗️⭐️✨

06/04/2026

Our P.U.N.T. Ambassador Council—affectionately known as “The PAC”-- is an amazing group of young professionals who share their time, talent and leadership to help make our mission matter! Thanks to Prova at Fountain Plaza Downtown Buffalo for hosting a happy hour fundraiser with our PAC this evening!💛🫶🏻🎗️💚

05/31/2026

We were honored to be part of Dawson Knox’s ProCamp this weekend at Nazareth University! 🏈💙❤️🙌

It was great to see #88 in action doing what comes so naturally: encouraging, lifting up, and showing firsthand what it means to lead and play with character and heart.

We’re grateful to be included in a day that was all about teamwork and learning inspired by a cherished P.U.N.T. teammate who gives so much to our game plan to make a meaningful difference for kids and families facing pediatric cancer.🎗️

05/27/2026

It is our privilege to honor Chelsea Campbell, a brave pediatric cancer warrior who died on May 2nd at 9 years old. ❤️‍🩹🕯️

Her mom shared: “To know Chels was to feel joy. She was vibrant, determined, and endlessly inquisitive, a warrior girl with a sparkle that could light up any space. She moved through the world hand-in-hand with her built-in best friend, her twin sister Charlotte, and together they made magic in the everyday.

Chelsea loved the simple wonders of childhood: playing in the grass, inspecting bugs, running barefoot as fast as she could. She adored animals of all kinds and was forever asking, “What’s that?”—curious about everything and everyone around her. Disney princess movies were always on rotation in her world, brought to life through singing, dancing, and imaginative play alongside her sister.

There was a gentleness to Chelsea, a kind, thoughtful way she met life that made everyone feel seen and loved. Her big hugs and infectious smile were gifts she gave freely. Her carefree love of life shone through in all she did, leaving an imprint on every heart she touched.”

Chelsea will forever be remembered for her sweet yet sassy spirit, her fearless joy, and the love she shared so effortlessly. 💖

We extend our support and ultimate compassion as we continue to walk beside her loving family. ♾️ 💕💗💝🩷

05/26/2026

Happy Birthday, Jonathan! 🎉💛

Today we celebrate Jon McGrath, our Director of Mission Advancement and one of the most genuine, kind, and selfless people you could ever know!

After the unimaginable loss of his son Cooper to cancer in 2021, Jon chose purpose from his pain, transforming grief into hope and tireless advocacy for families facing pediatric cancer. Because of his relentless heart for this mission, every service PUNT Pediatric Cancer Collaborative provides has grown in reach and impact. He also co-founded our region’s new peer-support grief center, WNY Compassion Connection, extending compassion to bereaved families when they need it most including starting a “Dads Navigating Grief” group.

Jon is the ultimate team player — an authentic leader who is always looking for ways to lift others, support the mission, and lead with care.

We are endlessly grateful for his heart, his dedication, and the sincerity he brings to this work every single day.

Wishing Jon a birthday filled with love, peace, and all the goodness he so freely gives to others. 🧡🎈

05/26/2026

From the starting line to the finish, former CBS journalist and Buffalo native Jeff Glor helped move our cause forward at full stride! Thanks to News 4 WIVB Buffalo for sharing his “why.”

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Jeff Glor, a well-known journalist and Town of Tonawanda native, ran the Buffalo Marathon this weekend for P.U.N.T. Pediatric Cancer Collaborative. The money Glor helpe…

05/24/2026

The “P” in P.U.N.T. stands for Perseverance! Thanks, Jeff Glor for going the distance for our mission. 🎗️💛👊🏻

After what happened in Boston 20 years ago (two collapses and a trip to medical tent before finishing), I never thought I’d run a marathon again. After what happened in the hospital 10 years ago (two emergency back surgeries) I never thought I’d run again. Actually, I didn’t think I’d walk properly ever again. Well, guess what? We did it. Most importantly, we did it for . Congrats to all runners!!!