The First Annual Ride to Remember Casey Poker Run was a tremendous success! They raised $3000.00 for CURE Childhood Cancer!
The members of the American Legion Riders Post 216 are committed to making this an annual event and look forward to it growing each year. Casey Callaway, the grandson of one of their members, passed away in 2007 from cancer and this ride was in his memory.
CURE would like to thank all who participated in this event and everyone who worked so hard to make it possible
“My son was diagnosed Sept. 27 2009 with 2 types of Lymphoma (Berkett’s Non Hodges and Large B Cell stage 4). We were in the hospital for 3 months and CURE was there supporting not only the children but the parents. CURE came every Thursday and provided dinner. In times like that every little bit helps. I would support them even if my child didn’t have cancer. No child should have to endure the pain these kids do with Chemo, LP’s, etc – I pray that there will be a cure to childhood cancer and sooner then later.”
—Amy Collins
As Mother’s Day quickly approaches, CURE is proud to offer a special way to both honor our beloved mothers and all the mothers in the world, while doing what is most important to them: taking care of children in need.
One of our favorite quotes is this: “Mother’s are angels who lifts us up to our feet when our own wings have trouble remembering how to fly.” Mothers are absolutely unique in their unselfish willingness to sacrifice their time and energy and so much more because of their immeasurable love for their children. When we are young, we take their sacrifices for granted. However, as we become adults, perhaps parents ourselves, we begin to truly appreciate the fine qualities of the love and affection our mothers have for us.
This year, consider giving your mother and other special mothers in your lives a gift which honors them and also helps children with cancer. For a donation of $20, we will send a beautiful tribute card to a special mother of your choosing. The card includes our favorite quote and a personalized message from you. To view and/or purchase the card, click here. To ensure delivery by Mother’s Day, orders must be received by May 4, 2010.
The 16th Lauren’s Run and CURE Childhood Cancer Annual Picnic return on May 2, 2010 at Concourse Office park (I-285 and Peachtree Dunwoody Road). Presented by AirTran Airways, this year’s Lauren’s Run will draw more than 2,000 participants to its 5k Race, 2k Fun Run/Walk and much adored Tot Trot.
The race course is lined with tribute signs, featuring pictures of cancer patients, survivors and those lost to cancer, providing a poignant reminder of why we gather. Form a team, register online, create a fundraising page, purchase a tribute sign. For more information and to get started, click here.
Lauren’s Run will be followed by CURE’s Annual Picnic, where participants will welcome childhood cancer patients and their families. Childhood cancer patients and survivors are invited to attend the picnic even if they do not participate in Lauren’s Run. Sponsored by Amusement Masters, Speedway Children’s Charities and Publix, the picnic will include delicious food provided by Folks, inflatables, carnival games, arts and crafts and a special area for toddlers and young children. Hearts and Hooves will also be on hand with miniature horses.
A special and heartfelt thanks to our generous Run and Picnic sponsors: AirTran Airways, Speedway Children’s Charities, Coca Cola, Equifax, 1Source International, Publix, Wilmington Trust, Virtual Management Technologies, Real Estate Mortgage Networks, Damaballa, Anodyne Health, Tom Kashi Insurance Agency, Wells Fargo.
We also thank our generous in kind sponsors: Amusement Masters, Folks, Coca Cola, Lynn Crow Photography, Springer Mountain Farms, Contagious, Metro Awards, American Mountain, Rayen Studios, Playball, Hearts and Hooves, Concourse and Cousins Properties.
The CURE Childhood Cancer Annual Picnic is a day of laughter and cheer for children fighting cancer and their families, a day to reconnect as families and to tap in to the support network of other families walking the same road and a compassionate community of supporters who provide critical assistance during times of need.
Childhood cancer patients, survivors and their families and families who have lost children to cancer are all warmly invited to attend the CURE Childhood Cancer Annual Picnic on Sunday, May 2, 2010 beginning at 10:30 am at Concourse Office Park (I-285 and Peachtree Dunwoody Road). Sponsored by Speedway Children’s Charities, Publix, Amusement Masters and Folks, this picnic is a highlight of the year for many children with cancer and survivors, siblings and family members, providing a day of fun and respite from the daily struggles of dealing with the disease and its aftermath.
In addition to great food, this year’s picnic will feature inflatables, carnival games, special arts and crafts, relay races and obstacle courses and much, much more. The picnic is free of charge for families affected by childhood cancer as well as Lauren’s Run participants.
No registration is necessary.
Click here to see pictures from last year’s CURE Childhood Cancer Annual Picnic.
Organize a team to participate in the Team Challenge. Teams are eligible for special prizes and can compete with other teams to see who raises the most money!
Remember – 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. (You can however, still participate in Lauren’s Run and start a fundraising page no matter how big your team is.) 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. Ask your co-workers, place an article in the school newspaper or include information on the school website, organize a team of members from your neighborhood and challenge other neighborhoods to enter a team!
Click here to register your team now!
“I support CURE because my daughter, Bridget was diagnosed with All, a type of Leukemia a month before she turned 5. After 2 and half years she finished treatment on January 2 of this year. There are thousands of kids like Bridget that are still in treatment or will be diagnosed with childhood cancer this year. We have lost so many of these…”
—Rita Shore
Our 16th Annual Lauren’s Run is here! Lauren’s Run is one of CURE Childhood Cancer‘s biggest events of the year and we want everyone to get involved. This event is held in Atlanta so we know you may not be able to travel from outside Atlanta to attend the event – BUT don’t worry you can still help!
If you can’t attend Lauren’s Run because you don’t live nearby – become a Phantom Runner! Just go to CURE’s Firstgiving Page and register yourself as a Phantom Runner.
It’s only $25 and we’ll mail you a t-shirt after race day. You can also still collect sponsor donations in order to be eligible for fundraising prizes! It’ll be like you’re there!
Not only will you get a T-shirt and be eligible for fundraising prizes but you will also be supporting CURE in our quest to find a CURE for childhood cancer.
CLICK HERE NOW to register your family, or yourself as a Phantom Runner, or start a team of Phantom Runners!
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