Party For A Cure

12/24/2025

Merry Christmas and Happy Year to all our families and supporters and a special thank you to Denise Koch for making our galas sparkle. Please consider making donations to help give our families a better quality of life. Congratulations to Cristal Dejesus ans Chris Washington on the birth of the baby boy.

11/01/2025

Calling on all supporters and future supporters. We need your donations to help Chris Washington and his family. Cristal Dejesus and Chris Washington are expecting their second child December 9th. With disability checks getting cut and medical expenses on the rise, their living expenses are too high. Party For A Cure is trying to find a less expensive apt near Westminster MD. Cristal can’t work her second job as she has medical issues with her pregnancy. She will need a C section and time away from work is mostly unpaid. Please can you donate! We need money to support this family at least for the next six month. Please can you help!! All proceeds will go them. You can donate via our website, www.pfac-md.org or send a check to 909 Baltimore Blvd Suite 144, Westminster, Md 21157. Contact Karen Pecora-Barbour for any questions. Thank you.

09/24/2025

To all our supporters, please consider donating your items and money to our non-profit. All proceeds go to our families.

I also have 50 yard tickets to Raven home games. Two seats. Minimum price is 2,000. Cristal Dejesus and Chris Washington are having a baby soon and need our support more than ever. We have only two weeks to sell the tickets. Choose your game. After two weeks the owner reclaims the tickets.

Thank you. We will resume our event in the Fall of 2026. More details to follow.

06/04/2025

Hello ardent supporters. As you all know we are not having an event this year but hope to start again in 2026 with another crab feast. However, we need your help NOW. Chris Washington and Cristal Dejesus and their son, Leo, are in dire need of our support. With DOGE came cuts to Chris' disability benefits. Leo has been diagnosed with the same disease as his father. Cristal works as a PET/CT authorization coordinator but needs another job, one that either pays more or is part-time to supplement. She is trying to do whatever she can to scour up funds. But, it's hard for Chris to watch Leo, who is 3 years old. I sent out an email blast with Cristal's resume. If you do not have any openings for her, could you plese make a donation earmarked for this lovely couple. They are young, in their twenties, with a long road to tow in front of them. If you need Cristal's resume, please contact me, Karen Barbour, at [email protected] or [email protected]

01/01/2025

Happy New Year to all our sponsors and supporters and families we continue to serve since 2008. We thank you all for helping research efforts to cure nueromuscular diseases and for enabling a better quality of life to those afflicted. We can’t thank you enough and hope your support continues in 2025 and beyond. May you have a healthy and prosperous New Year!

03/20/2024

🌟✨✨ Help Us Brighten The Washingtons' Home! ✨✨🌟

🏡 Every family deserves a cozy and comfortable home, and you can help make that possible for a special family we're sponsoring! Their wish list is filled with essentials that will truly transform their living space into a haven of warmth and love. Here's how you can lend a hand:

🛏️ Bedroom Essentials:
Queen Size bedding
Twin extra long bedding
Pillows, Comforter, Mattress covers
Nightstands
Curtains for privacy and comfort
Gate for kid's room

🍽️ Kitchen Necessities:
Plates, Cups, Silverware
Cutting board for meal prep
Pots & Pans
Tupperware
Trash can

🧺 Bathroom & Laundry:
Towels, Shower curtain (with hooks)
Bathroom mat
Handheld shower head
Laundry Hamper

🏠 General Household Items:
Dining Table
Vacuum
Broom and Dustpan for everyday cleanup

Your generosity can truly make a difference in their lives. If you're able to donate any of these items or know someone who can, please reach out to us! Together, we can turn their house into a home filled with comfort and joy. Let's spread love and kindness, one donation at a time. Thank you for your support!

Reach out to us on our website, give us a call, or drop us a message here!
410.876.9610
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03/06/2024

Hello supporters! Our gala this year is being replaced by a crab feast and BBQ on July 28th. All crabs are being hand picked and will be large in size. Details on venue and ticket cost to follow. We are also sporting a corn hole contest. Entry is $50 per team. This is a family affair. Nerve is going to be our band again this year. Yay!

We also continue to support Chris Washington and His partner, Cristal De Jesus and their son, Leo. They are moving into a better place on March 30th. We are getting them new beds and a few things, but they need so much more. We will post their list soon.

Items can be sent to PFAC office address in Westminster or delivered to their new home. More details to follow.

Karen Pecora-Barbour

09/29/2023

🌟 TONIGHT IS THE NIGHT! 🌟

It's Party for a Cure's 15th Annual Gala, and we're on a mission to change lives. This year, we're raising funds for local kids battling muscular dystrophy and related diseases.

Even if you can't make it to the event, you can still be a part of this incredible cause! ✨ Visit our Silent Auction online and bid on amazing items that will help change lives. Every contribution counts. 💙

👉 Silent Auction Link: https://us.givergy.com/partyforaCure2023/?controller=lots&category=All%20Lots

Let's come together, make a meaningful impact, and improve the lives of local kids. 🎉 Together, we can make a world of difference. ❤️

Bid on exclusive money can't buy items & experiences with Party for a Cure. Enter into one of our charity auctions, prize draws or buy exclusive items

12/02/2022

Party For A Cure sends its sincerest condolences to the Eisenbrandt family. Brian Eisenbrandt received his wings on November 26. Brian loved attending our gala. He brought such awareness to neuromuscular diseases and won the support of all our gala guests and more. For more details on Brian’s Celebration of Life. Thank you Hannah Fallon for letting us know. Please give support to his family.

08/16/2022

08/16/2022

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