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‘Hilltop Gives Back’ event raises $15K for families fighting childhood cancer

Posted at 8:03 PM, Oct 04, 2019
and last updated 2019-10-04 20:03:45-04

Photo: Roc Solid Foundation

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. - Thursday night in Virginia Beach, a community raised money for families fighting childhood cancer.

The Shops at Hilltop held an event with food tastings, entertainment and a silent auction.

All proceeds went to Roc Solid Foundation, a nonprofit that supports families by building playgrounds for children fighting cancer and by providing  "Ready Bags" to help families during their extended hospital stays.

Related: 2-year-old Chesapeake boy diagnosed with cancer gets new playset

Organizers say they raised $15,000 for the nonprofit.

Click here to learn more about Roc Solid.