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

Blueberry pie ice cream scoop.

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

Birthday cake ice cream scoop.

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

Cookie dough ice cream scoop.

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

Mint chip ice cream scoop.

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

Black raspberry chocolate chip scoop.

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

Cotton candy ice cream scoop.

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
Blueberry pie ice cream scoop.

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
Birthday cake ice cream scoop.

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 Chocolate Chip
Cookie dough ice cream scoop.

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 Chocolate Chip
Mint chip ice cream scoop.

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
Black Raspberry Chocolate Chip ice cream scoop.

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
Cotton candy ice cream scoop.
Cones For The CureCones For The Cure

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.

 

Graeter's Ice Cream Sundae IconGraeter's Ice Cream Sundae Icon

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.

Graeter's Ice Cream App IconGraeter's Ice Cream App Icon

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.

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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.

Benefiting The Cure Starts Now. Donations go toward researching The Homerun Cure for all cancer.Benefiting The Cure Starts Now. Donations go toward researching The Homerun Cure for all cancer.