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Nearly every week this summer, rain or shine, KrisTech CARES team<\/a> members worked tirelessly at the grill, serving up hundreds of hamburgers, hot dogs, and side dishes for hungry KT employees.\u00a0<\/p>

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But what seemed like ordinary family-style cookouts carried a much deeper meaning. Though it\u2019s always nice to get a freshly grilled lunch for a couple bucks, every dollar donated from those BBQ events went to a charity carrying a lot of weight with the company. <\/p>

This week, all those burgers and hot dogs culminated in a trip up to the American Cancer Society Golisano Hope Lodge in Rochester. Throughout the summer, the team raised more than $1,508 in employee donations, which helped purchase more than 20 boxes of much-needed supplies for the facility. <\/p>

\u201cThe incredible people at KrisTech showed up week after week,\u201d Documentation Specialist and CARES Team member Christina Wilcox explained. \u201cMany gave well beyond the cost of their lunch simply because they wanted to support a good cause. But what most of them didn\u2019t realize was that they were doing so much more than buying lunch. They were helping support an organization that had already given so much to one of their own.\u201d <\/p>

So Much More Than Lunches<\/strong> <\/h2>

For several years, KrisTech has partnered with Syracuse\u2019s Golisano Children\u2019s Hospital by donating and dropping off Easter baskets in the spring. Sick children may not have the opportunity to celebrate the holiday at home, so bringing them filled baskets offers a much-needed moment of joy and normalcy to a situation that can feel anything but. <\/p>

This year, KrisTech expanded its partnership with the hospital by raising funds for Golisano\u2019s Hope Lodge, a 30-room facility designed for patients receiving cancer treatment at local centers and their caregivers. For those receiving treatment, Hope Lodge means more than free rooms \u2014 it offers community during a difficult time. <\/p>

For Wilcox, who had stayed at the Hope Lodge for several weeks while receiving cancer treatment, giving back to a place she\u2019s grown close to is a full-circle moment. <\/p>

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\u201cThe American Cancer Society Hope Lodge in Rochester gave me so much more than a place to stay,\u201d Wilcox said. \u201cHope Lodge provides cancer patients and their caregivers with a free home away from home while they are receiving treatment. They\u2019re also funded entirely through donations, which makes the generosity of those supporting it especially meaningful.<\/strong> The Rochester location has private rooms, fully equipped community kitchens, laundry facilities, gathering spaces, a library, and, most importantly, a community of people who understand what it means to be going through cancer treatment. For me, it became part of my support system. I felt safe and comfortable during a time when very little about life felt normal.\u201d <\/p>

Supporting Those Who Support Others<\/strong> <\/h2>

Donations are the lifeblood of any charitable organization, and the Hope Lodge is no different. The facility often needs a variety of everyday materials to provide the best support to their guests as possible, including: <\/p>