TARPON SPRINGS, FL – The Tarpon Springs community is rallying together this Saturday, February 8th, at local favorite Hidden Anchor Tiki Bar & Grill to support one of their youngest community members. A special benefit event, “Hope for Harper,” will raise funds for Harper, a brave six-year-old first-grader recently diagnosed with embryonal rhabdomyosarcoma (RMS).
Harper, the granddaughter of Hidden Anchor’s owners, faces a challenging road ahead with 42 weeks of chemotherapy and two rounds of radiation treatment. In response, the local establishment is hosting a four-hour fundraising event that promises to combine family entertainment with community solidarity.
From 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM, the venue will feature special appearances by beloved princess characters, Rapunzel, Belle, and Elsa, offering young attendees magical moments between 12:30 and 3:30. The event will also include multiple opportunities for community members to contribute, including a 50/50 raffle with the drawing held at 4 PM, and themed basket raffles, with tickets starting at $5.
“This event really shows what community means in Tarpon Springs,” says the Facebook Event, . “100% of all raffle proceeds and 20% percent of food and drink sales will go directly toward Harper’s medical treatments.”
The 50/50 raffle pot has already reached an impressive $2,070, and the selection of raffle basket prizes includes:
- Signed BEACH BOYS guitar
- 4 LEGOLAND tickets for family adventure
- 2-night stay in a Crystal Beach Airbnb
- 2 cabins on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail (each sleeps 2 for 2 nights)
- Phillies tickets
- Round of golf for 4 at The Landings (includes accessories package)
- LaDeeDa Kids Spa Birthday package (for 8 kids)
- Date night basket ($300 value)
- Valentine’s Day basket
- Premium booze basket
- Dance lessons
- Boutique shopping
- Tampa Bay Spine services
- Cruz by Design services
- Various other local business certificates
The benefit has already garnered attention on social media under the hashtag #thebraveboogie, with organizers encouraging attendees to share their support online. For those unable to attend in person, donations can be made through GoFundMe or Venmo (@hatbag). Early participation in the 50/50 raffle is available now through Venmo.
Please share so we can get as many people as we can out on Saturday, Feb 8th to support Harper!
Event Details:
- Date: February 8th, 2025
- Time: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
- Location: 606 N Pinellas Ave, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
- Princess Visits: 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM
- Raffle Drawing: 4:00 PM
- Raffle Pricing: 1 ticket for $5 or 5 tickets for $20
For more information about the event or ways to contribute, community members can contact Dawn at [email protected] or visit the Hidden Anchor Tiki Bar & Grill.