Sapphires and Speedways: Fundraising Gala for American Oncology Cares Foundation [Video]

The hard truth is that many of our fellow Hoosiers are forced to choose between cancer treatment and keeping a roof over their head each and every day.

Now you have the chance to help these fighters focus on living and not their living expenses.

The American Oncology Network is announcing its first black-tie fundraising gala benefiting the American Oncology Cares Foundation in Indiana. The Sapphires and Speedways event will be held the evening of Saturday, April 20 at 6 p.m. at the JW Marriott in Indianapolis and is open to the public. The gala will include a silent auction, a cocktail reception followed by a fashion show featuring edgy summer looks for both men and women, open bar and dinner. 

Sapphires and Speedways is in need of sponsors, big and small, and silent auction items. 

Dr. Ruemu Birhiray, with Hematology Oncology of Indiana, is one of our own Lindy Thackston’s oncologists from her battle with stage 4 colon cancer. She speaks with …