09/21/2026
🧡 Give Fest 2026 is just around the corner! 🌾
Mark your calendars! The Cancer Council of Ellis County is proud to participate in the 2026 Heartland Community Foundation Give Fest on Wednesday, October 7th!
Your generosity helps us continue supporting individuals and families in Ellis County affected by cancer. Every gift makes a difference, and we are grateful for our community's continued support!
There are several ways to give:
🔸 In Person: Join us October 7th from 9 am to 6 pm at the Hays Recreation Commission Main Gym, 1105 Canterbury, Hays.
🔸 Online: Give during the early bird period, October 1st–7th, at HeartlandGiveFest.org.
🔸 By Mail: Send your donation to Heartland Community Foundation, 1200 Main St., #102, Hays, KS. Mailed donations must be received by October 7th.
✉️ When donating by check, make it payable to Heartland Community Foundation and include Cancer Council of Ellis County in the memo line.
Thank you for being part of a community that cares. Your support means so much to the individuals and families we serve! 🧡
🧡🥨 Leading up to Give Fest—October 7—we’re spotlighting the organizations participating in this year’s day of giving!
Donations to participating funds will be matched up to 100% from a $110,000 match pool! Online giving opens October 1, with in-person Give Fest celebrations happening in Ellis, Rooks and Trego counties on October 7.
🌟 Today’s spotlight: Cancer Council of Ellis County!
A cancer diagnosis brings enough to worry about. Paying the bills shouldn't have to be one more burden. 💜
The Cancer Council of Ellis County provides services to local individuals and families affected by cancer, including financial assistance for approved applicants as they navigate treatment and the many challenges that can come with it.
For those receiving help, that support can mean much more than dollars and cents. It can provide a little breathing room during an incredibly difficult time.
One recipient shared:
"Not only has it helped me financially, but has helped me mentally be able to deal with the added stress cancer has caused me."
That's the difference our local Cancer Council is making for our friends, neighbors and families right here in Ellis County.
And your Give Fest gift makes an impact in TWO ways:
🧡 Your donation builds the Cancer Council of Ellis County’s endowed fund, creating a permanent source of support for local individuals and families affected by cancer.
🥨 Heartland’s matching dollars can be used for immediate needs, helping provide financial assistance to approved applicants facing cancer today.
Give online beginning October 1, or join us in Ellis County on October 7!
📍 Hays Rec Center Main Gym | 9 AM–6 PM
🍻 Happy Hour (tasty bites & mocktails) | 4:30–6 PM
Visit HeartlandGiveFest.org for more information and a full list of participating organizations.
