Mother-daughter duo raise money to fight cancer and provide resources through local nonprofits – 41NBC News

MACON, Ga. (41NBC/WMGT) – Operation Slay Cancer, a local nonprofit organization, is hosting the 9th annual Pink Soirée fundraiser to raise money for breast cancer.

Operation Slay Cancer was founded in 2015 after Clarice Thomas was diagnosed with breast cancer. Thomas’ journey included chemotherapy, medication and a double mastectomy.

Thomas’ daughter, Shania Chambliss, said watching her mother battle breast cancer ignited her passion to help all women affected by breast cancer.

Operation Slay Cancer is a faith-based nonprofit organization dedicated to helping women regain their confidence and begin their healing process through empowerment and beauty.

According to Shania Chambliss, founder and president of Operation Slay Cancer, the nonprofit organization offers Empowerment events, Self-help groupsAnd Care packages.

Operation Slay Cancer Week takes place October 20-27.

• Sunday, October 20: Care Wrapping Party in Sandy Springs
• Monday, October 21st: Live meditation with ZENRN
• Tuesday October 22nd: Live Tutorial Event
• Wednesday, October 23: Survival Stories by Shadina Blunt
• Thursday 24 October: National Care package delivery
• Friday, October 25: “Look good, Feel better” pop-up in Macon
• Saturday, October 26: 9th Annual Pink Soirée

Tickets for the 9th Annual Pink Soirée are $50. Chambliss said the nonprofit is giving away two free tickets to the first people who call or text (478) 207-5325.