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August 31st, 2011

Meet our CURE Community of Bloggers!

We are so appreciative for our friends in the blogging community, our “CURE Community,” that support CURE Childhood Cancer.  Because of their dedication and support, they are able to spread awareness for childhood cancer to so many of their readers that we could not otherwise reach.

Below please find our blogroll of CURE Community bloggers. Be sure to click thru to visit their site and show some love for the support they provide us too.

Interested in joining our CURE Community too? It’s easy. Simply write a post about CURE Childhood Cancer on your blog, grab one of the blog badges below and link it to our website www.curechildhoodcancer.org, and then be sure to leave us a comment with a link to your blog on this post, letting us know you’ve posted. You will then be added to our CURE Community website page!

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August 31st, 2011

“I Support CURE’s Kids” Blogger Raffle

As part of National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, we at CURE Childhood Cancer are proud to have the support of some of our favorite companies and CURE Community bloggers this year for our 1st annual “I Support CURE’s Kids” Blogger Raffle!

Below is a list of extra-special products & services that focus on moms and children from some very special companies. Let the bidding begin!

Click here to donate to “I Support CURE’s Kids” on FirstGiving, benefiting CURE Childhood Cancer. For every $10 you donate, you may select one raffle bid item. The more you donate, the more chances you have to win the item(s) you want!

 

Raffle Items:

Raffle Item Number Company Product Details Item Value
CURE-001 Jacks Harvest Gift Certificate for six (6) bags of baby food $60 value
CURE-002 Gibson Lane Studio 5″x7″ framed silhouette & set up fee $65 value
 CURE-003  IceMilk Aprons   Mother + Daughter Apron Gift Package  $90 value
CURE-004  Beaba Babycook   A Beaba Babycook baby food maker $150 value
 CURE-005  Inkspot Workshop  InkSpot Workshop Gift Certificate good for personalized invitations and stationery  $75 value
 CURE-006  Swoozie’s    $100 Gift Certificate $100 value
 CURE-007  Bloomingdale’s (Atlanta-only)    $50 Gift Card and Make Up Class at Bloomingdale’s (Atlanta-only) $75 value
CURE-008 Nesting e-design consult for children’s and baby room design $100 value
CURE-009 Caren Products
$100 gift certificate for Caren or EVOO treatments		 $100 value
CURE-010 Layla Grayce
$250 gift certificate to shop LaylaGrayce.com		 $250 value
CURE-011 blabla Kids
A Large Inoo-lala, a Mini Mr.X,  along with a Mr.X keychain		 $75 value
CURE-012 Swaddlekinz
Two (2) 3-packs of Swaddlekinz muslin cotton swaddling blankets		 $60 value
CURE-013 Chocolate Butterbean
One 18″x24″ hand-painted, wooden sign for a boy or girl.		 $300 value

 

How to Bid:

1. Choose a raffle item or items of your choice from our list above.

2. Go to the donation site at FirstGiving and make a donation.

3. Please specify which bid item you’d like in the ‘Personal Message’ section in the donation form when confirming your donation. Remember, you must write-in how many tickets per bid item, and please use the raffle item code.

Each $10 you donate will give you one raffle ticket toward a bid item of your choice. For example, a donation of $50 can be 2 tickets for
CURE-001 and 3 tickets for CURE-002 – so you’d enter 2xCURE001, 3xCURE002 in the “Personal Message” section.

4. Please remember to allow us to see your email address so that we can contact you in case you win. By donating, you will be entered to receive communications from CURE Childhood Cancer, however you can opt out at any time.

Check back on CURE’s Blog on Monday, October 3, 2011 for the results of the raffle!

We greatly appreciate your support and the support of our amazing partner companies above. Good luck and thank you!

 

*Some restrictions apply. New items may be added at any time. Program dates run 9/01/11 – 9/30/11 for your chance to donate to win.


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August 30th, 2011

CURE Childhood Cancer a partner in the Stop Childhood Cancer Alliance

Cancer. It is a battle too many of our young children and teenagers must face every day. Cancer is the leading cause of death by disease among U.S. children from birth to age 15. Each year, more than 10,000 new cases of childhood cancer are diagnosed—approximately 46 children and adolescents every day.

CURE Childhood Cancer is proud to team up with many other organizations focused on childhood cancer initiatives for the Stop Childhood Cancer Alliance, a new initiative this year, as part of the efforts we are working on year-round and for September, National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.

The Stop Childhood Cancer Alliance wants to see these statistics change. We hope to be the driving force in increasing awareness of childhood cancer and enhancing support for the young people fighting this disease—and the clinicians and researchers who are helping them.

Gov. Nathan Deal will sign a proclamation declaring September Childhood Cancer Awareness month. Throughout the month, get involved by making donations, volunteering or working with individual member organizations of the Stop Childhood Cancer Alliance, which include:


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August 26th, 2011

Southern Poundcakes Hosts Cruisin’ for a CURE!

 

We are pleased to announce Southern Poundcakes’ 1st Annual Cruisin’ for a CURE event!

 

Saturday, September 3, 2011

10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Hudson Bridge Crossings at the Wal-Mart Shopping Center

Stockbridge, Georgia

 

 

For all you car enthusiasts, please join us to take an up-close look at Bill Elliott’s #94 Car, New Cars, Vintage Hot Rods, Classic Cars, New Muscle Cars, and Fire trucks. The event also features live music from the band Audio (formerly B-5) as well as games, raffles, a bake sale, and food and drinks from restaurants such as Chic-fil-A and Bruster’s.

 

 

 

Don’t miss your chance to meet-and-greet some local  Atlanta celebrities, including  Atlanta Braves Hall of Famer Tom Glavine. Glavine will be on site from 1-3 PM for  autographs and photos.

Additionally, don’t  forget to  stop by and say hello to Atlanta Housewives stars Phaedra Parks and Dwight  Eubanks.

All event donations will benefit CURE Childhood Cancer. Please visit our  Facebook page to RSVP. Thank you to Southern Poundcakes for hosting such a  wonderful event and we look forward to seeing you there!

 

Photo sources: Car / Glavine


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August 18th, 2011

9th and 10th Grade Best Friends Start Wishful Threads to Support CURE Childhood Cancer

Diana Russo and Brianna O’Donaghue have been best friends for 10 years, have always done everything together and have grown to love making bracelets and jewelry together. Brianna and Diana have always been interested in helping a charity by selling their hand made products. With the help of their parents, they researched CURE Childhood Cancer. In the past, Diana’s mother had donated to CURE Childhood Cancer and they followed in her footsteps They created a website called “Wishful Threads” to market their handmade products and are donating 16% of their profit to CURE.

Brianna is currently enrolled in ninth grade. She is on the Cheerleading team and in her free time, she enjoys babysitting, gardening, cooking, and, of course, making handmade products. Her specialty is making the handmade earrings that are sold on Wishful Threads. She learned to make earrings from her grandmother and also taught herself.

Diana is currently enrolled in 10th grade. She enjoys gymnastics and playing the flute and piccolo in the school bands. Her specialty is making friendship bracelets, knitting and crocheting items sold on Wishful Threads. She learned how to make friendship bracelets from books and mostly by teaching herself. She learned to crochet and knit from her grandma.

Brianna and Diana lead busy lives but through it all they have always wanted to giveback to others. Wishful Threads will allow them to give back in a way that is special to them. CURE is very honored to be their charity of choice! Click here to visit their site and support both Wishful Threads and CURE Childhood Cancer!


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August 16th, 2011

Rev’d Up Comedy Jam Benefits CURE Childhood Cancer

On July 16, Rev’d Up Comedy Jam for CURE was held at the REV Coffee Shop in Smyrna, GA benefiting CURE Childhood Cancer. Hosted by Derrick Tennant of leftarmcomedy.com, local comedians competed for cash and prizes. A portion of the ticket proceeds were donated to CURE as well as 10% of the food and beverage items sold that night.

Singer and recording artist, Kristin Weiland, opened the show.15 comedians competed and the winner was selected by the audience. Nancy Ross was the winning comedian and thrilled the audience when she signed her winning check over to CURE! We would like to thank Derrick Tennant for hosting this event, Nick Bimmerle, owner of the REV coffee shop for providing the venue and comedian Nancy Ross for her show of support. CURE is very pleased to accept a check in the amount of $410 representing the proceeds of the evening. A special thanks to all the comedians and the audience for their generosity in making Rev’d Comedy Jam for CURE a success!


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August 15th, 2011

Golf Tournament Hosted to Honor Rachel Wang

Rachel Wang’s friends and neighbors recently hosted a golf tournament to raise money for CURE Childhood Cancer in her honor. Rachel is 7 years old and was diagnosed with ALL in Oct. 2010. The tournament was held at Bear’s Best in Suwanee on Saturday, July 30 with 50 players participating in the 4 player scramble.

The tournament was truly a family affair with all of the Wang family pitching in to help that day. CURE’s Sharon Bryan attended the event to sell CURE merchandise. She said “Rachel was so precious…she sat by me at the table and gave each player a brochure and package of mints when they checked in…and then she would whisper to me, “Ask them if they want to buy a CURE hat.”

Despite the rain at the end, everyone enjoyed the event and over $3,500 was raised for CURE in Rachel’s honor! We would like to the thank Arris for the sponsorship of this event, and all those that made this event possible!


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August 9th, 2011

CURE Family Joins Allan Vigil Ford Lincoln for Soap Box on the South Side

On Saturday,  July 30, Allan Vigil Ford Lincoln hosted the Soap Box on the South Side Demonstration Race at their Morrow Dealership.  As special guests, the Powell family was invited to attend the event.

The derby was an opportunity for Treshon, his twin brother, Trevohn, and parents, Stanley Powell and Leslie Brown-Powell, “to enjoy a day out, without needles and doctors.”  Since Treshon is currently at Egleston and could not attend the event, his brother raced in his honor.

Leslie Brown-Powell, 44, of Stockbridge, described seven-year-old Treshon’s cancer as “rare,” as it affects only three children out of 1,000 in the U.S.

“He’s been in a hospital for the most part of July,” she said.

The mother, who is studying cardiovascular radiology at Sanford-Brown College, in Dunwoody, said she had to take a leave of absence from school when she learned of Treshon’s illness. The family traveled to Cincinnati, Ohio, earlier this year, so Treshon could receive a liver transplant on Mother’s Day.

Leslie appreciates what CURE Childhood Cancer is doing for her family, and others, by contributing to the Soap Box Derby.

“They’re trying to get the word out about the cancers that are striking kids,” she said. “This is huge. I have been looking for a way to get his story out, for him and other kids like him.”

Click here to read the full article from the Henry Daily Herold.


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August 8th, 2011

The 28th Annual Care Affair Raises $64,000 for CURE!

In 1983, the Delta Delta Delta Atlanta Alumnae Chapter (“Tri Deltas”) hosted the first annual “Care Affair,” a dinner dance and auction to benefit CURE Childhood Cancer.  Inspired by Dr. Abdel Ragab, CURE’s founder, and his drive to find cures for childhood cancers, the Tri Deltas were delighted to raise $13,000.

Twenty eight years later, the Tri Deltas are still at it.  Atlanta alumni of all ages, from schools all around the nation, meet to raise money to support Dr Ragab’s dream to end all cancer in his lifetime.

Atlanta Tri Deltas have raised more than $1.7 million dollars for CURE and watched the cure rate rise from 20% in the 1960s to nearly 80% today. Long time Tri Delta Alumnae Lynn Lanier reflects, “Like every one of you, parent, friend, fundraiser, we gather together to pray our united efforts see the CURE in this decade.”

The 28th Care Affair was held April 9, 2011 at the Atlanta Athletic Club in Duluth with approximately 180 attendees.  The event included a wonderful sit down dinner, silent and live auctions and an energetic band.  The speaker was Lauren Gearon, a survivor of Aplastic Anemia, CURE board member, wife & mother!  Lauren’s story inspired all with her walking example of how cutting edge research leading to just one option for children who have none other can and does save lives.  Jill Becker and Jeff Hollinger from 11Alive emceed the live auction which included 3 priceless painted planters by 3 cancer patients – Sarah Barr, Katherine Athanassiades, and Ana Hardt.  The event was successful due to all the sponsors and auction donors, resulting in a donation to CURE of $64,000.

CURE is grateful to all of the Tri Deltas who work tirelessly to continue the wonderful tradition of Care Affair.  We are particularly grateful to all of the 2011 sponsors and donors  and extend a heartfelt thanks to Mr. & Mrs. Tom Jewell who have sponsored this event for all 28 years  and Balfour Beatty which has donated more than $25,000 in the past 5 years!


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August 8th, 2011

Ferrari Maserati of Atlanta Provides “Rides to Remember”

© 2011 Shari Zellers Photography

For the past six years, Ferrari Maserati of Atlanta has hosted a one of a kind driving event designed to bring joy into the lives of children battling cancer.  “Rides to Remember” was exactly that, as childhood cancer patients and their siblings took once in a lifetime rides in exotic sports cars like Ferraris, Maseratis, Lamborghinis, Porsches, Aston Martin’s and Jaguars to name a few.  On June 4, 2011, in partnership with CURE Childhood Cancer, Camp Sunshine and Atlanta Ronald McDonald House Charities, and through the generosity of volunteer owner-drivers, more than 100 children participated in a thrilling and memorable motorcade with full police escort, photographers, food and fun.

The inspiration for the event came from within Ferrari Maserati of Atlanta’s family when the daughter of one of the owners was diagnosed with neuroblastoma.  The first event involved around 18 cars and 15 children.  This year’s event involved more than 100 cars and drivers who provided a police-escorted ride from Perimeter Mall to Ferrari Maserati of Atlanta in Roswell.

Once the convoy of exotic vehicles arrived at the dealership, three award winners were announced.  One award was given to the car the kids deemed “the coolest”, another to the driver who “Bribed the Judges” by making the larges charitable contribution, and the third to a car picked by exotic car enthusiasts. The kids were treated to Dreamland Barbecue and received a complimentary photograph of themselves behind the wheel of a Ferrari.

Lisa Branch, Director of Patient & Family Services, says the outing provides the youngsters and their families welcome relief and a chance to do something unique.

“Anything we can do to ease their burden for a little while is wonderful.  We are so grateful to Ferrari Maserati and all the volunteer drivers for giving so generously to our families,” Branch said.


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