The Pullman, Washington “Kicking Cancer” Event is an annual community fundraiser hosted by Dean Janikowski in support of the Heather Janikowski Foundation. Each year, families, students, local businesses, and community leaders come together with one shared purpose: to raise awareness and critical funds for children and families affected by cancer.
Through auctions, tournaments, sponsorships, and generous donations, the event continues to grow in participation and impact. More than just a fundraiser, “Kicking Cancer” is a powerful gathering of hope, resilience, and unity — reminding families in the fight against cancer that they are not alone. Year after year, the Pullman community proves that when people stand together, meaningful change happens.
2024 Pullman, WA “Kicking Cancer” Event
The 2024 Pullman, WA “Kicking Cancer” Event once again brought the community together in a powerful show of generosity and resilience. Hosted by Dean Janikowski, the event continues to advance the mission of the Heather Janikowski Foundation with heartfelt dedication and purpose.
Community members gathered to raise awareness, offer support, and stand alongside families impacted by cancer. Through shared stories, sponsorships, and collective participation, the event reinforces a simple but powerful message: no one fights alone.
Year after year, Pullman demonstrates that hope is stronger than fear — and that when a community unites around a cause, the impact extends far beyond a single day.
2023 Pullman, WA “Kicking Cancer” Event
Momentum continued at the 2023 Pullman, WA “Kicking Cancer” Event as the community gathered once again under the leadership of Dean Janikowski in support of the Heather Janikowski Foundation.
With growing participation and overwhelming community support, the event featured tournaments, auctions, and generous contributions that directly benefited families facing cancer in the region. The atmosphere was filled with unity, encouragement, and shared purpose.
Through every activity and act of generosity, the message remained clear: together, this community is stronger than the challenges it faces — and year by year, Pullman continues to stand united in the fight against cancer.
2022 Pullman, WA “Kicking Cancer” Event
The 2024 Pullman, WA “Kicking Cancer” Event once again brought the community together in a powerful show of generosity and resilience. Hosted by Dean Janikowski, the event continues to advance the mission of the Heather Janikowski Foundation with heartfelt dedication and purpose.
Community members gathered to raise awareness, offer support, and stand alongside families impacted by cancer. Through shared stories, sponsorships, and collective participation, the event reinforces a simple but powerful message: no one fights alone.
Year after year, Pullman demonstrates that hope is stronger than fear — and that when a community unites around a cause, the impact extends far beyond a single day.
