Community Bank of Tri-County is pleased to announce its support as the Presenting Sponsor of the 28th Annual Cancer Crusade Gala held Thursday, August 6,ย at the Rod โ€˜Nโ€™ Reel Restaurant.ย ย 

In addition to a financial contribution to the Gala, Community Bankโ€™s team has joined in the cause to help raise funds for this event and celebration of life.ย  Leading the bankโ€™s team are this yearโ€™s Honorary Co-Chairs, Michael and Sara Middleton.ย  ย 

โ€œWe all know far too many people whose lives have been touched by cancer.ย  And, as President of Community Bank for over 30 years, I know what a difference companies can make when an organization embraces a worthy cause.ย  At Community Bank we are driven by our mission; our support of this Gala is especially important to us,โ€ said Middleton.ย 

The Gala, first organized 28 years ago by Rod โ€˜Nโ€™ Reel owner and former Chesapeake Beach Mayor Gerald Donovan and his brother Fred, is a celebration of life with proceeds going to the American Cancer Society for research, education and patient services. In 1982, the first event raised $5,300 and to date, combined earnings have reached over $3.8 million.ย 

โ€œSara and I, along with the entire staff at Community Bank, are very excited to lead this yearโ€™s effort. We are hoping that many businesses and individuals will join us in the fight against cancer,โ€ said Middleton.

Advanced tickets are $125 per person and $150 on the day of the event.ย  Tickets may be purchased at any Calvert County Community Bank of Tri-County branch, the Rod โ€˜Nโ€™ Reel Restaurant, and online at www.RodNReelCancerGala.org.ย 

Community Bank of Tri-County is the oldest independent financial institution headquartered in Southern Maryland with ten branches and approximately $750 million in assets. Community Bank of Tri-County branches are conveniently located throughout Charles, Calvert and St. Maryโ€™s counties.

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