CURE Childhood Cancer, a Georgia-based non-profit dedicated to conquering childhood cancer through funding targeted research while supporting patients and their families, was named the beneficiary of Pearson Farm’s first annual Peach Week in Savannah, Ga. 

Eight participating farm-to-table Savannah restaurants will use Pearson Farm peaches in special menu items from Thursday, June 22, through Sunday, June 25.

The highly-acclaimed restaurants celebrating Peach Week are Husk, both Collins Quarter locations, The Fitzroy, Cotton & Rye, Thompson Hotel Savannah, Common Thread and Ardsley Station. Every participating restaurant will feature a creative, peach-inspired menu item, with a portion of the proceeds going to CURE.

Pearson Farm will also be selling their sweet peaches direct to consumers at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 1003 E. Victory Dr., Savannah, on Saturday, June 24, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. 

Additionally, Pearson Farm passed out peaches to oncology patients and their families at the Dwaine & Cynthia Willett Children's Hospital of Savannah. 

"Pearson Farm is proud to announce a partnership with CURE Childhood Cancer to launch Peach Week in Savannah. We are grateful for the chefs in our community who have come together to support this wonderful cause," said Kyle Barfield, Marketing Manager of Pearson Farm. "We invite all of Savannah to join us in supporting this important cause by visiting one of the many restaurants participating in Peach Week. Together, we can make a difference for those affected by childhood cancer."

Nestled in bucolic Fort Valley, Ga., approximately 25 miles southwest of Macon, Ga., Pearson Farm offers fresh fruit and nuts, preserves, jellies, flavored pecans, and wholesome baked goods from their on-location bakery, Mary’s Kitchen. They also offer their goods by mail order. Their family business relationships with numerous restaurants are a shining example of their farm-to-table ethos. Pearson Farm has supported the growth of authentic Georgia-grown peaches and pecans, as well as the growth of the five generations of family that pioneered it for more than 135 years. Their core values remain the same today — good soil, hard work, honest dealings, family and faith. Peaches and pecans are grown, harvested, and hand-packed on location. 

“Working with the people at Pearson Farm has been wonderful, and we are so excited for the first annual Peach Week celebration,” said CURE VP of South Georgia Mandy Garola. “Their great idea and the creativity of Savannah’s fabulous chefs will undoubtedly raise needed funds to continue the CURE mission. I can’t wait to try some of the dishes.”

Founded in 1975, CURE Childhood Cancer is dedicated to conquering childhood cancer through funding targeted research while supporting patients and their families. With cancer as the second leading cause of death in children, CURE has dedicated more than $38MM to specific research projects aimed at curing cancers that affect children. CURE is the only organization funding pediatric cancer research and providing this level of financial and emotional support to local children and families across Georgia and parts of South Carolina.