Interfaith Community Outreach Receives $53,000 Alice Kelly Memorial Donation from Pirate’s Cove Billfish Tournament

Interfaith Community Outreach (ICO) is honored to announce a generous $53,000 donation from the Alice Kelly Memorial, part of the renowned Pirate’s Cove Billfish Tournament. These funds will directly support ICO’s Cancer Outreach Program, providing critical financial and emotional assistance to individuals battling cancer in the community.

ICO Executive Director Jenniffer Albanese and Cancer Outreach Coordinator Jean Freeman proudly accepted the donation on behalf of the organization. The Alice Kelly Memorial, named in honor of a beloved community member, continues to make a profound impact by supporting local nonprofits dedicated to helping those in need.

“We are incredibly grateful to the Pirate’s Cove Billfish Tournament and the Alice Kelly Memorial for their continued commitment to making a difference in the lives of those facing the challenges of cancer,” said Albanese. “This donation will help us provide much-needed assistance to individuals and families in crisis, ensuring they receive the support and care they deserve.”

The Legacy of Alice Kelly

Alice Kelly, a passionate Outer Banks angler, was the inspiration behind the Alice Kelly Memorial Ladies-Only Billfish Tournament.

After being diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma, Kelly was forced to seek treatment outside the Outer Banks due to the lack of local cancer care facilities. Determined to support others facing similar challenges, she founded the Outer Banks Cancer Support Group in 1989. This volunteer-driven organization provided transportation for cancer patients needing out-of-town treatment. Local cancer care options did not become available on the Outer Banks until the mid-2000s.

Following Kelly’s passing, a group of friends, led by Mike Nolan, former sales director for Pirate’s Cove Realty, established the Alice Kelly Memorial Ladies-Only Billfish Tournament in 1989. The event was created to honor her memory and to continue raising funds for the Outer Banks Cancer Support Group.

In 2015, Interfaith Community Outreach absorbed the support group, expanding its reach and resources to provide even greater financial and emotional assistance to those battling cancer. Today, the Alice Kelly Memorial continues to uphold her legacy by funding ICO’s Cancer Outreach Program, ensuring that local cancer patients receive the support they need.

Interfaith Community Outreach remains dedicated to providing financial assistance and guidance to individuals undergoing cancer treatment. Donations like this ensure ICO can continue its vital mission of supporting those in need throughout the region.

If you’d like to donate, join their volunteer staff, or refer someone, please call 252-480-0070 or go online to www.interfaithoutreach.com to apply for assistance.

Contact:
Jenniffer Albanese, Executive Director
Interfaith Community Outreach, Inc.
PO Box 1663- 115 Mustian Street
Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948
(252) 480-0070 phone
(252) 261-6342 fax

About Interfaith Community Outreach (ICO):
Interfaith Community Outreach (ICO) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to assisting individuals facing temporary emergency crises. Through a variety of programs, ICO provides resources to help individuals regain stability during difficult times. ICO’s vision is “Bridging the Gap: Where no one will face an emergency crisis alone.”