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March 31st, 2010

Your Lucky Charms

In honor of St. Patrick’s Day, and the significance of the lucky four-leaf clover, we asked you who the lucky charm in your life is?

Here’s what a few of you had to say:

“My Lucky charm is my daughter Kaylee. She was diagnosed with Leukemia 2 years ago at age 6. She will take her last treatment in May of this year. She is my true hero! But I know a lot of true heroes through this journey!”

—Melissa Langley

“Our youngest son, PJ, who was diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor at 2, and now 6 months later just keeps on getting better everyday.”

—Pamela Schmidt Baldo


March 30th, 2010

Fundraising Tips for Lauren's Run

So you’ve created a Team for Lauren’s Run and now you’ve started fundraising – Here are some fundraising tips you and your Lauren’s Run team may find helpful.

* Create your own Fundraising Page

* Send an e-mail to your friends, family & co-workers about racing or donating to support your team

* Enter your team in the Team Challenge

* Invite your Facebook friends to join the event


March 30th, 2010

HOPE Talent Show Benefits CURE Childhood Cancer

The 5th Annual Hope Talent Show has made a $1,700 donation to  CURE Childhood Cancer.  18 musical numbers were performed on March 7 by students from Mill Creek, Dacula and Mountain View High Schools as well as Osborne, Creekland and Twin Rivers Middle Schools. A wide range of genuine talent was exhibited through singing, dancing, song writing, piano, guitar and drums.

Mill Creek High School Junior, Savannah Turner, the show’s producer announced the winners:

Middle School Division:

3rd Place: Emma Bridger from Twin Rivers Middle School singing “Light of the World”

2nd place: Rachel Wiggins from Twin Rivers Middle School singing “Part of Your World”

1st place: Patrick Johnson from Creekland Middle School singing “Free to Be Me”

High School Division:

3rd Place: Carrie Moll from Mill Creek High School singing her original tune “Me without You”

2nd Place Caroline Renner from Mill Creek High School singing “Stay”

1st Place Amanda Merry and Grace Hubbard singing and Samantha Jensen dancing to “Colors of the Wind” These students all attend Mill Creek High School.

People’s Choice Award: DJ Mattocks from Mountain View High School and Alex Ubiera from Mill Creek High School singing and dancing to “Lean on Me.”

The exciting evening also featured performances from past HOPE Talent Show winners, the show’s producer, Savannah Turner and a budding star, 4th grader, Ashton Ritzal.

30 parent and student volunteers contributed their time for the show.  Hamilton Mill United Methodist Church graciously offered their facility for this effort.

CURE wishes to thank all who participated in this event and especially Savannah Turner for organizing this event each year!


March 29th, 2010

Your Lucky Charms

In honor of St. Patrick’s Day, and the significance of the lucky four-leaf clover, we asked you who the lucky charm in your life is?

Here’s what a few of you had to say:

“Our son Daniuel is our lucky charm. He was diagnosed with AML Leukemia back in August and he has been through so much at such a young age. He is my little hero!”

—Carrie Mixon Standridge

“My 2 daughters are my lucky charms – we lost Ashlee to Synovial Sarcoma in November 2009 but she will always be my baby.”

—Naomi Fowke Drouillard


March 25th, 2010

Show your Support with a Tribute Sign

Show your support, during this year’s Lauren’s Run, for the heroes in your life that have been touch by cancer.
For only $25, you can pay tribute to someone special who has been touched by cancer. Tribute signs will be placed along the 2K course & can be taken home after the event.

If you would like to pay tribute to someone, please include the honoree’s name and the following information when returning your registration form. In 10 words or less tell us something special about the person you are honoring (loved to play soccer, always had a smile on her face, had a laugh you would never forget). e-mail a picture to lisa@curechildhoodcancer.org with your name & contact information.


*Files must be .jpg or .tif. Scanned 4 x 6 pictures must be 300 dpi. Scanned 8 x 10 pictures must be 200 dpi

The deadline for ordering Tribute Signs is Saturday, April 17, 2010.

Click Here to Order


March 25th, 2010

Your Lucky Charms

In honor of St. Patrick’s Day, and the significance of the lucky four-leaf clover, we asked you who the lucky charm in your life is?

Here’s what a few of you had to say:

“My sweet little neighbor, who is 3 years old, has Leukemia — she is in remission and honestly everyday I see her I feel so lucky to be a part of her life! Her smile could light up an entire room! She is so brave and I just love her so much!”

—Lisa Steiner Speaker

“My son, Jacob, who passed away in July.  He is truly my hero and lucky charm.  Through his 3 year battle with Hodgkins Lymphoma, he never complained and always kept a smile on his face.  Through it all he was worried about how everyone else was doing.  He will always be my hero and lucky because his smile and outlook on life has taught me to take it one day at a time.”

—Myrna Rubert


March 24th, 2010

Your Lucky Charms

In honor of St. Patrick’s Day, and the significance of the lucky four-leaf clover, we asked you who the lucky charm in your life is?

Here’s what a few of you had to say:

“My lucky charm is our little girl, Charli! She was diagnosed 3 years ago next week with NB. A lucky charm that it was found at stage 3, and that she’s 3 years out! She’s amazing!”

—Brenda Preister

“My granddaughter, Delaney who is a 9 year survivor of stage 4 Neuroblastoma! She is our lucky charm and miracle child. We are very blessed.”

—Robin Chester Warner


March 23rd, 2010

How to Start a Team and Register for Lauren’s Run

Interested in participating in Lauren’s Run but not sure how to get started?  We can help!

How to Start a Team:

First organize a team for the Team Challenge of at least 10 people and choose a team captain.  Teams may include any combination of runners, walkers and tot trotters.

Be creative! Awards will be given to teams with the most pre-registered participants, the team that raises the most money and the team with the most spirit. Teams are made up of 10 or more people running or walking together.  Each team member is encouraged to raise a minimum of $100.  Team members may include friends, family, neighbors, co-workers–anyone who wants to get involved!  Team members do not have to attend the run to participate in raising money for your team.  Be sure to register with the correct team name, choose a Team Captain and set a fundraising goal!

Recruiting Team Members: Ask all of your friends and family to join your team.  Place posters around schools (with permission), place an article in the school newsletter and include information on the school website, and challenge other schools to enter a team!

Click here to start your team!

How to Register:

-Teams or individuals may register online at www.firstgiving.com/curechildhoodcancer

-Click on the “Get Started” Button on the CURE Childhood Cancer Firstgiving page.

-Select Lauren’s Run and CURE Annual Picnic

-Select “Yes Register Online Now” and hit continue

-Choose your registration type by putting “1” in the Qty box

-After you have read the Waiver, check the “I have read and agree to the above waiver” box and hit continue

-If you already have a Firstgiving account, Log in using your name and password.  If not select “I am new to this site” and hit continue.  (If you hit I am new to this site, it will prompt you to set up an account with your name and password.  You will need to have an account to set up a team and fundraising page for Lauren’s Run)

-Choose who you are registering (yourself or someone else) and hit continue

-If your team captain has already created you team, you may search for that team and join it, or you may create a new team.

-After you have joined a team, you may create your own fundraising page.  The computer will pick a URL that is available and you thenclick continue.

-Your fundraising page has now been created and you may click on edit my page to add any pictures or information you’d like.

-Now start your fundraising!

Click here to register now!


March 22nd, 2010

Celebrating Our 16th Year of Lauren's Run!

Founded in 1992 in memory of Lauren Zagoria and continuing in memory of Lauren Kochman, Lauren’s Run has raised over $2 million for pediatric cancer research. This May, Lauren’s Run returns.  All funds will be directed towards CURE Childhood Cancer’s funding of life-saving pediatric cancer research at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta and Emory University School of Medicine.

This year Lauren’s Run and CURE Childhood Cancer Annual Picnic will be held on Sunday, May 2, 2010 at Concourse Office Park at I-285 and Peachtree Dunwoody Rd.  The event will include a 5K Run, a 2K Fun Run/Walk and a Tot Trot! Help support Lauren’s Run by starting your own team of runners and walkers!

Click to Register Now!

Race Day Schedule:

6:30 am – 9:55 am: Race Day Registration / # pick-up

7:45 am: Warm-Up for 5K

8:00 am: 5K Run

9:00 am: 5K Awards

9:15 am: Warm-Up for 2K/Ceremony

9:30 am: 2K Fun Run/Walk

10:00 am: Tot Trot (ages 5 & under)

10:30 am: Picnic activities begin

11:30 am: Lunch provided by Folks Restaurant

Even if you are not participating in the run, children in treatment, survivors and families who have lost children to cancer are invited to attend the CURE Childhood Cancer Annual Picnic.  Come cool off with a tall glass of sweet tea!  Fun games provided by Amusement Masters and plenty of great food thanks to Folks Southern Kitchen.

Online registration ends Friday, April 30, 2010 at 5:00 pm so don’t forget! Click to Register Now!


March 16th, 2010

Why Do You Support CURE?

“I support CURE because, I’m a Childhood Cancer survivor! In the spring of 1973, my mom took me to my Pediatrician for a check up.  While he was examining the area around my stomach, a very serious look came across his face. He called his colleague in to confirm what he had discovered & that was when they told my mom to take me to Egleston immediately. After a CT-Scan & some x-rays my parents worst fears were confirmed. It was a Stage Three Neuroblastoma tumor in the area between my abdominal aorta & kidney. Everyone who knows me says that it’s a miracle that I’m alive because they know what I went through.  So the main reason why I support CURE is because, my life is a miracle.”

—Angela Jane (A.J.) Sawyer



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    Nacho Average Taco

    For May and June, order the CURE taco at Red Pepper Taqueria and $1 will be donated to CURE. The taco features chargrilled calamari, crispy eggplant, tomato, onion, sorrel, and ginger pico.


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    Home by Dark - Singer/Songwriter Show

    Saturday June 1st at 8PM at Chukkar Farm in Alpharetta, GA. A portion of the proceeds will benefit CURE. Bring your own chairs and picnic for this beautiful outdoor music event. Click here to learn more.