Annual 605 Pop Culture Con Raises Funds For Pediatric Cancer Research

You can help in the fight against childhood cancer

Every day, nearly 50 children in the U.S. are diagnosed with cancer. Despite advances in treatment, one in five of these kids won’t survive. Childhood cancer remains the leading cause of disease-related death among kids in America, and it doesn’t just impact the child. Families often face emotional, financial, and psychological challenges that can last a lifetime.

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That’s where Voices Against Cancer steps in. This nonprofit organization raises critical funds and awareness for pediatric cancer and research, championing better treatments and a brighter future for young patients.

What is the 605 Pop Culture Con all about?

The organization's major fundraiser is 605 Pop Culture Con - an annual event filled with celebrity guests, iconic voice and screen actors, authors, artists, and cosplayers. It features silent auctions, vendor booths, and photo ops, all supporting the fight against pediatric cancer.

605 Pop Culture Con is coming up this Saturday, June 28, from 10 AM to 7 PM and Sunday, June 29, from 10 AM to 5 PM at the Sioux Falls Convention Center.

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Just a few of the celebrity guests include Tom Kenny, the voice of SpongeBob SquarePants, Peter Weller, the original Robocop, John Boyega, who was Finn in Star Wars Episode VII - The Force Awakens, Sylvester McCoy from Doctor Who, crowd favorite Emily Swallow, from The Mandalorian, and more.

The 19th Annual St. Baldrick's Head Shaving Event is also going on during Pop Culture Con. It will be happening from 10 AM to 2 PM on Saturday, June 28, at the Sioux Falls Convention Center.

Every dollar raised helps in the fight against childhood cancer. For more information, see Voices Against Cancer.

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