‘Jovita, this is for you’: Gala honors Jovita Moore as she battles brain cancer

ATLANTA — A gala previously emceed by Channel 2′s Jovita Moore honored our beloved anchor last week as she continues her battle with brain cancer.

This week, Jovita will receive dozens of cards of support written for her by attendees at the Dress for Success EmpowHer fundraising gala Friday night.

The organization provides business attire, job training and other services to help women succeed professionally.

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In 2019, Jovita hosted the organizations last in-person gala. Last year, she was a vital part of the virtual gala held during the COVID pandemic.

“”Whatever I can do to make someone’s life a little easier or give them a little bit more hope, I’m happy to do it,” Jovita said during the gala’s video stream.

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This year, the organization thanked Jovita for her efforts in special ways throughout the evening, including writing her more than 40 cards.

During the scholarship presentation, the executive director of the foundation, Susan Bonds-McCulloch, said, “Jovita, this is for you” as she awarded the recipient the $5,000 scholarship.

The event raised more than $360,000.

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“The whole room was inspired by Jovita’s service to our organization and how she helps our entire community,” Bonds-McCulloch told Channel 2.

Moore was diagnosed with glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer, earlier this year. Follow her latest updates here.

A message from Channel 2's Jovita Moore As she announces her diagnosis and the next steps in her treatment, WSB-TV's Jovita Moore wanted to share this message with all of you.

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