At pep’s core is a group of people who care deeply and passionately about two things: driving unparalleled value to clients on a daily basis and being conscious and consistent contributors in driving positive change in our communities.

Our people give everything they have while at work, only to continue putting forth just as much effort and care into activities outside of the workplace such as volunteering and supporting organizations that impact the world for the better.

pep recently attended the Once in a Lifetime Gala put on by The Cure Starts Now, a non-profit foundation that supports a cause close to many of our hearts — finding a cure for cancer. “The Cure Starts Now represents something truly different. For us it’s not about fighting just one cancer, but the elimination of cancer as a whole. We believe as the experts do, that in order to truly cure cancer you have to focus on those cancers that are the biggest bullies like DIPG. The Cure Starts Now is the first cancer charity dedicated to this “homerun cure” – curing cancer, one child at a time” (thecurestartsnow). The foundation has funded over $10 million dollars for the cause, a number that continues to grow with each function that they spearhead.

The 11th annual benefit, one of Cincinnati’s most unique galas and largest silent auctions, was a night full of  Alice and Wonderland themed fun. The event was held in Duke Energy Convention Center’s Grand Ballroom and presented by Graeter’s Ice Cream. As a gold sponsor for the event, pep was allotted a table to enjoy the evening firsthand. Overall, the event was a huge success and raised over $587,000!

A Cure Starts Now gracefully unifies compassion & purpose to create a tangible, intentional mission that impacts the lives of many. pep is honored to play a very small role in supporting their efforts. All proceeds raised benefit cancer research directly and better position us to eliminate this disease, freeing our communities and children of cancer, for good.

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Jamie Arroyo
Marketing & Communications Coordinator
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