



The Homerun Cure™
Inspired by the story of Elena Desserich, Graeter's formed a partnership with The Cure Starts Now® – the international charity originally founded in her honor – to help raise awareness and much needed funding for pediatric cancer research. Since teaming up in 2009, with the help of supporters like you, we've raised over $1.9 million dollars with the Cones for the Cure event that is used directly to fund cancer research.
About The Cure Starts Now
The Cure Starts Now represents something truly different – a grassroots effort dedicated to, not just fighting one cancer, but the elimination of ALL cancers.


The Homerun Cure™
Inspired by the story of Elena Desserich, Graeter's formed a partnership with The Cure Starts Now® – the international charity originally founded in her honor – to help raise awareness and much needed funding for pediatric cancer research. Since teaming up in 2009, with the help of supporters like you, we've raised over $1.9 million dollars with the Cones for the Cure event that is used directly to fund cancer research.
About The Cure Starts Now
The Cure Starts Now represents something truly different – a grassroots effort dedicated to, not just fighting one cancer, but the elimination of ALL cancers.
CONES FOR THE CURE RAISED $1.9 MILLION TO-DATE!
CONES FOR THE CURE RAISED $1.9 MILLION TO-DATE!
WAYS TO DONATE
Donate In Our Stores
Visit any of our neighborhood stores to donate. If you donate $5 or more we'll give you a coupon booklet worth over $25 as a thank you.
Donate Through Our App
Add a donation to any delivery purchase through our App. If you donate $5 or more we'll give you a coupon booklet worth over $25 as a thank you.
Ship Our Warrior Pack
Six pints of our DIPG Warriors' favorite flavors! We're donating a portion of every Warrior Pack shipped to The Cure Starts Now nationwide (excludes shipping fee).
Donate In Our Stores
Visit any of our neighborhood stores to donate. If you donate $5 or more we'll give you a coupon booklet worth over $25 as a thank you.
Donate Through Our App
Add a donation to any delivery purchase through our App. If you donate $5 or more we'll give you a coupon booklet worth over $25 as a thank you.
Ship Our Warrior Pack
We're donating a portion of every Warrior Pack shipped to The Cure Starts Now nationwide (excludes shipping fee).
Free Single-Dip Sugar Cone
Kick off Cones for the Cure with a free single-dip sugar cone of Elena's Blueberry Pie Ice Cream to all Sweet Rewards members! Look out for this special offer on your Sweet Rewards account or through the Graeter's app!
Not a Sweet Rewards Member?
Get a Free Elena's Blueberry Pie Sugar Cone and other sweet offers by becoming a member below.
Offer available Sept. 5th - 15th only. Please, no substitutions.
Free Single-Dip Sugar Cone
Kick off Cones for the Cure with a free single-dip sugar cone of Elena's Blueberry Pie Ice Cream to all Sweet Rewards members! Look out for this special offer on your Sweet Rewards account or through the Graeter's app!
Not a Sweet Rewards Member?
Get a Free Elena's Blueberry Pie Sugar Cone and other sweet offers by becoming a member below.
Offer available Sept. 5th - 15th only. Please, no substitutions.
Warrior Elena
Elena could never wear enough pink, always wrote her name backwards on purpose, and always ate her vegetables first. She taught a community how to love and how to live.
Favorite Flavor —
Elena's Blueberry Pie
Warrior Addison
Addison was a spunky and sweet ray of sunshine. She was diagnosed with DIPG in March of 2019 but was the best patient and sweetest little girl.
Favorite Flavor —
Birthday Cake
Warrior Aralyn
Aralyn Slack, 11 years old, battled 12 months against DIPG. She was a light and inspiration to everyone around her. She truly lived up to her motto of “Never Stop Swimming.”
Favorite Flavor —
Cookie Dough
Warrior Clare
Clare is already showing the world how strong she is. She continues to smile through it all despite all that she has endured since her diagnosis.
Favorite Flavor —
Mint Chip
Warrior Harleigh
Harleigh loved cheerleading, diving, swimming, and playground fun. Her heart filled with joy while watching Disney movies and spending time with loved ones.
Favorite Flavor —
Black Raspberry Chocolate Chip
Warrior Joey
Joey was diagnosed with Medulloblastoma at 5 years old. He enjoys adaptive baseball, Pokemon, Skylanders, Nerf battles with his brother TJ, and swimming.
Favorite Flavor —
Cotton Candy
Warrior Elena
Elena could never wear enough pink, always wrote her name backwards on purpose, and always ate her vegetables first. She taught a community how to love and how to live.
Elena's Blueberry Pie
Warrior Addison
Addison was a spunky and sweet ray of sunshine. She was diagnosed with DIPG in March of 2019 but was the best patient and sweetest little girl.
Birthday Cake
Warrior Aralyn
Aralyn Slack, 11 years old, battled 12 months against DIPG. She was a light and inspiration to everyone around her. She truly lived up to her motto of “Never Stop Swimming.”
Cookie Dough Chocolate Chip
Warrior Clare
Clare is already showing the world how strong she is. She continues to smile through it all despite all that she has endured since her diagnosis.
Mint Chocolate Chip
Warrior Harleigh
Harleigh loved cheerleading, diving, swimming, and playground fun. Her heart filled with joy while watching Disney movies and spending time with loved ones.
Black Raspberry Chocolate Chip
Warrior Joey
Joey was diagnosed with Medulloblastoma at 5 years old. He enjoys adaptive baseball, Pokemon, Skylanders, Nerf battles with his brother TJ, and swimming.
Cotton Candy
Join us for a cause September 7th-17th, 2022
Inspired by the story of Elena Desserich, Graeter's formed a partnership with The Cure Starts Now – the international charity originally founded in her honor – to help raise awareness and much needed funding for pediatric cancer research. Since teaming up in 2009, with the help of supporters like you, we've raised over $1 million dollars with the Cones for the Cure event that is used directly to fund cancer research.
Donate In Our Stores
Visit any of our neighborhood stores to donate. If you donate $5 or more we'll give you a coupon booklet worth over $25 as a thank you.
Donate Through Our App
Add a donation to any delivery purchase through our App. If you donate $5 or more we'll give you a coupon booklet worth over $25 as a thank you.
Ship Our Warrior Pack
We're donating a portion of every Warrior Pack shipped nationwide (excludes shipping fee).
Free Single-Dip Sugar Cone
We are kicking off Cones for the Cure with a free single-dip sugar cone of Elena's Blueberry Pie Ice Cream to all Sweet Rewards members! Look out for this special offer on your Sweet Rewards account or through the Graeter's app!
Not a Sweet Rewards member yet? Get a Free Elena's Blueberry Pie Sugar Cone and other sweet offers by becoming a member below.
Offer available Sept. 7th - 17th only. Please, no substitutions.