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Pop a Top for a Good Cause Join Pure Sodaworks in support of Jack's ChattaNoggins to help raise funds to end childhood cancer A s a small business, it's incredible to see the passion and dedication that 15-yearold Jack Skowronnek* has shown with Jack's ChattaNoggins. First, coming up with the idea to "walk a mile," and then turning it into a way for others to share in that experience and to raise real money for Children's Hospital Foundation and for cancer research. We have always felt strongly about supporting worthy causes in our community. If we can help in the battle to end childhood cancer, then we would be wrong to pass up the opportunity. We are honored to support both the "shavees" during the events, but also to continually support Jack's ChattaNoggins through the development of Jack's Cherry Soda. -Shawn Clouse and Matt and Tiffany Rogers, Pure Sodaworks 1 *Jack Skowronnek is founder of his namesake event, Jack's ChattaNoggins, which raises awareness and funds for pediatric cancer through an annual head-shaving event. When he was 10, he read the book Drums, Girls & Dangerous Pie, by Jordan Sonnenblick, a story about a middle school boy whose younger brother is diagnosed with leukemia. The boy ends up shaving his head to make his younger brother feel better about losing his hair to chemotherapy. After reading the book, Jack wanted to show his support for kids with cancer by shaving his own head. He's done this four years in a row and has raised more than $95,000 to help children battling cancer. You can help Make Miracles happen The 2014 Jack's ChattaNoggins event was held June 1 at the Chattanooga Market. All funds raised during the event benefit the Center for Childhood Cancer and Blood Disorders at Children's Hospital in Chattanooga. You can continue to support the Children's Hospital Foundation throughout the year. Call 423-778-3989 for more information or to donate, or go to erlangerfoundations.org. erlangerfoundations.org 7 http://www.erlangerfoundations.org http://www.erlangerfoundations.org

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