Gracelyn Thrash

Describe what you do for your company.: As a Senior Development Manager, I lead volunteer-driven fundraising efforts and community engagement across Gwinnett County. I work alongside local leaders and volunteers to plan impactful events like Relay For Life of Gwinnett, build strategic partnerships, and create opportunities for people to give back in meaningful ways. My goal is to connect purpose with action to help fund our mission and support those facing cancer.

Describe what your company does.: The American Cancer Society is a national nonprofit organization on a mission to improve the lives of people with cancer and their families. We do this through:
Funding groundbreaking cancer research to discover new treatments and cures Providing 24/7 patient support through programs like free rides to treatment, lodging near hospitals, and a live helpline Offering trusted information on prevention, early detection, and treatment Advocating for public policies that improve access to care and reduce cancer disparities

With a presence in communities across the country, we’re working every day to ensure everyone has a fair and just opportunity to prevent, detect, treat, and survive cancer.

List any of your achievements.: Relay For Life of Gwinnett – #3 nationwide Premier Relay For Life event American Cancer Society Georgia Area Community Fundraising Leadership Team Gwinnett Chamber Ambassador Council GCPS Superintendent Business Leader Council Gwinnett Chamber’s On the Rise Moxie Award Nomination

Fun fact about yourself.: I hosted a birthday party themed after The Amazing Race called “The Amazing gRACElyn”, complete with real challenges, clues, roadblocks, and matching team outfits across the city of Atlanta! (I even special ordered the yellow envelopes #iykyk).