27th Annual An Evening of Hope Held
The Francis Marion University Performing Arts Center was the venue for the 27th Annual An Evening of Hope on Thursday, September 24, 2026. This event supported the HOPE Fund at the McLeod Center for Cancer Treatment and Research.
The Harbor Freight Tools Foundation served as the presenting sponsor for the McLeod Health Foundation’s 27th Annual Cancer Benefit. Since 2014, the HOPE (Helping Oncology Patients Everyday) Fund has provided assistance to thousands of patients, addressing needs such as transportation, medications, nutrition, and personal financial challenges.
The evening featured several cancer survivors, including Cely Anne Brigman, Twig Chestnut, Jamie Dyce, Calvin Smith, and Sarah Stephens. Performances were delivered by entertainers Jerinda Davis, Andrew Poston, Kristen Hardaway, Cole Davis & Band, Landon Reynolds, Stephen King, and The cast of Six from South Florence High School.
