​MCL Construction in Omaha, Nebraska, takes pride in the fact that its employees dedicate themselves to community service outside the workplace.

In 2017, MCL Construction employees volunteered a total of 3,586 hours to local charities, churches, and organizations. These volunteer hours included time with the Girl and Boy Scouts, volunteer fire department, churches, nonprofit board members, youth sports, and more.

"I think it speaks to the character of our employees that they donate so much of their free time," said MCL Construction  President Bob Carlisle.  "It's also crucial that MCL Construction as a company contribute to important causes in Eastern Nebraska and Western Iowa."

Scare Away Cancer is a nonprofit organization run by the volunteer employees of MCL Construction.  In 2017, Scare Away Cancer raised $185,845 and distributed close to $100,000 to cancer patients, programs, and families in the area.  In seven years, Scare Away Cancer has raised close to $700,000 and is now in a position to provide assistance year-round.

"Our volunteer employees are a big part of Scare Away Cancer's success," says MCL Construction Senior Vice President Tony Fucinaro.  "But I can't forget our sponsors and everyone who comes to our annual event in October as well as our Boo Brew summer party.  Without them Scare Away Cancer would not be able to grow as it has."

Along with Scare Away Cancer, MCL Construction supported several local nonprofit organizations throughout 2017 and will continue the spirit of giving in the new year.

About MCL Construction:

MCL Construction is an Omaha, Nebraska, based Construction Manager and General Contractor.  It builds relationships with business partners by using construction expertise with innovative building strategies to provide a collaborative building experience.

​Scare Away Cancer's annual Boo Brew at Nebraska Brewing Company was a huge success.
 
An estimated crowd of 200 people gathered to raise a pint (or two) to help in the fight against cancer. $3,700 was raised for Scare Away Cancer, a nonprofit organization that supports patients and families who have immediate needs.  The organization also supports cancer programs that provide treatment and services to cancer patients. This year, Scare Away Cancer is helping the Linear Accelerator project at Methodist Health Jennie Edmundson Hospital in Council Bluffs, Iowa.
 
"It's inspiring to see everyone come and support our cause," said MCL Construction Senior Vice President Tony Fucinaro. "I think this event is a success because it's low key and very relaxed. Everyone here considers each other friends."
 
Scare Away Cancer is an all-volunteer organization started by the employees of MCL Construction. This year, Boo Brew 3 was supported by a team of volunteers from the Lincoln Financial Group. Its team was instrumental in driving presale tickets to the event, checking in guests, selling raffle tickets, and organizing basket raffle prizes.
 
Scare Away Cancer's feature event is coming up on October 22 at Anthony's Steakhouse. If you haven't been to our Halloween costume bash, you are missing out! Purchase individual tickets or an entire table by clicking here.
 
If you were not able to come to Boo Brew and find yourself inspired by those who did, please feel free to make a donation to help us continue our mission of helping, helping in any way we can.