Saturday, November 14, 2026
Tom Sessa, Hideaway Cancer Committee co-chair; David Curry, Associate Director, Moffitt Cancer And Research Center; and Jackie Cox, co-chair Hideaway Cancer Committee holding a check for $402,587 to the Moffitt Cancer Center from Hideaway Beach Club members.
It’s personal for the community at Hideaway. Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute matters because so many Hideaway members have benefited from the groundbreaking research done at the Center. As a way to say thank you, the Hideaway Cancer Committee rallied their community and raised a record breaking $402,587 for Moffitt this year.
“Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute is a special place and Hideaway is a special place. We are both aware that the only way to beat cancer is through research and these two partners came together to help get the job done,” said Hideaway Cancer Committee co-chairperson, Jackie Cox. Co-chair Tom Sessa has been active in the cause since 2005 when member Bill Dean began fundraising for cancer cures.
Dr. John Cleveland, Moffitt Cancer Center Director, was guest speaker at the Hideaway ‘We Can Beat Cancer’ dinner where he gave a presentation on the progress being made in treating and preventing various cancers, especially lung cancer. A live auction followed which included items such as private dinners prepared by Hideaway’s master chef, yacht trips and golf packages.
Hideaway members also participated in the ‘float your boat’ race where little rubber yachts were raced in the Clubhouse pool. “It was fun to watch, fun to win and there was no better cause to support,” said Mickie Polk, whose toy yacht came in first and donated her winnings back to Moffitt.
“We have always supported cancer research but this year our members really wanted to make a statement after COVID,” said Sessa. In the past few years, Hideaway has donated over
$725,000 to Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute.
In addition to Mrs. Cox and Mr. Sessa, other Committee members included Carolyn Leman, Susan Evans, Debbie and Leslie Shade, Jennifer Porter, Andy and Linda Kelly, Nanette Finkle, Cathy Teghtmeyer and boat race master Dave Cox. For further information, please contact Jackie Cox at 317-490-1170 email: daveandjackiecox@hotmail.com
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