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Fashion Funds the Cure hosts annual event to raise funds for pediatric cancer
Local pediatric cancer warriors dressed up and hit the runway at the 5th annual “Fashion Funds the Cure” event hosted by the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation on Saturday. The event was in SouthPark mall and also included several professional models. At the end of...
Police, superheroes raise spirits for brave children battling cancer
MIAMI — September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month; and, hundreds of superheroes, police officers and everyday heroes turned out to raise awareness and raise the spirits of those brave children battling cancer. The goal of Saturday's "Gold Ribbon Parade" is to let...
St. John’s-Rutgers exhibition to aid Vitale Pediatric Cancer fund
NEW YORK -- St. John's and Rutgers will play an exhibition game for charity in October to benefit the Dick Vitale Pediatric Cancer Research Fund at the V Foundation. Just more than two weeks before the college basketball regular season tips off, new coach Rick Pitino...
Community wears gold at high school football game to raise awareness to pediatric cancer
WAUKESHA, Wis. (CBS 58) -- Friday night lights at one Waukesha County school have a gold shimmer tonight, as the student body uses the color to draw attention to pediatric cancer on Friday, Sept. 15. Pediatric cancer has sadly touched the Arrowhead family multiple...
MSK Earns Top Distinction for Pediatric Cancer Care From American College of Surgeons
Today Sammy C. is a healthy 15-year-old boy — a top varsity athlete who plays three sports. But only 18 months ago, his life was very different. Sammy was dealing with a neuroendocrine tumor, a rare and aggressive cancer, in the lower part of his colon. He and his...
Pediatric cancer balloon release
Mercy Health - Lourdes Hospital held a gold balloon release Thursday for pediatric cancer patients, their loved ones and caregivers. Source: Pediatric cancer balloon release
Elijah’s Song: Pediatric cancer patient performs song of gratitude for hospital staff
TAMPA (WFLA) — A 10-year-old boy from Hillsborough County used his voice to show his appreciation for the hospital staff that helped him through his battle with cancer. The young patient wrote and performed his song before leaving Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital...
Waxahachie girl going to Washington, D.C. to advocate for childhood cancer funding/research
Isabella Day is on a mission to put childhood cancers in the national spotlight. On Tuesday, she will go from her home in Waxahachie to Washington, D.C. to advocate for funding for childhood cancers. For the 12-year-old, it's personal. "I still have the cancer, but...
FedEx and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Celebrating 11th Purple Eagle Honoree
MEMPHIS, Tenn., September 14, 2023 /CSRwire/ - FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX), together with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital®, celebrated the 11th anniversary of the Purple Eagle program at TPC Southwind during the FedEx St. Jude Championship. The program annually...
Albany Med receives $100K to support pediatric cancer research
ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — Hyundai Hope on Wheels presented Albany Medical Center with a $100,000 grant on Wednesday. This year, the non-profit is celebrating its 25th anniversary with $25 million in pediatric cancer research and programmatic grants. This brings the...
Prisma Health Children’s Hospital-Upstate launches $6M campaign to build pediatric cancer unit
A child diagnosed with cancer or a severe blood disorder may spend hours, days or weeks receiving treatment at Prisma Health Children’s Hospital-Upstate in Greenville. Throughout their hospitalization, the child will have family or loved ones standing by them to offer...
‘It’s okay. I’ll be fine’: 8-year-old cancer patient raises awareness during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
INDIANAPOLIS — Walking into the outpatient center at Riley Hospital for children you see smiles. On the oncology floor, you see red wagons, parents pulling their children. The waiting room, quiet, but there's a buzz of children playing. Some of these kids in high...
Honoring boy’s memory by helping childhood cancer research
It’s been a year since 8-year-old Quincy Nelson-Sweatt died from a rare form of cancer and to commemorate the anniversary of his passing, his mother enlisted his friends and classmates to support childhood cancer research. With September being Childhood Cancer...
Pitt studies link unconventional natural gas developments to childhood cancer, asthma attacks
When three recent Pitt studies linked fracking to negative health outcomes, the results did not surprise Lucy Zhang. They described the research as “important,” but said waiting for change to happen is “frustrating.” “It’s scary how desensitized you become to news...
A monstrous mission: Mohawk Warrior driver wants to crush pediatric cancer
Sep. 9—KERNERSVILLE — Bryce Kenny, who gets to play with a 12,000-pound toy for a living, couldn't stop talking about Legos. The 35-year-old High Point native, who drives the Great Clips Mohawk Warrior monster truck, has experienced plenty of thrills during his seven...
Local moms mark Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
Local bereaved mothers who have lost children to pediatric cancers plan a series of events throughout the month of September to call attention to Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. Columbus Mayor Jim Lienhoop signed a proclamation declaring September Childhood Cancer...
‘Miracle’ at Catholic school leads cancer survivor to launch pediatric charity foundation
Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Sep 9, 2023 / 05:00 am Few young people can claim to have distinctly felt the healing touch of God or to have survived major bouts of serious cancer. Fewer still can say they’ve launched a foundation meant to help other young cancer...
National Pediatric Cancer Foundation Kicks Off Childhood Cancer Awareness Month with $1 Million Donation Match Announcement
TAMPA, Fla., Sept. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Pediatric Cancer Foundation (NPCF), a leader in the fight against childhood cancer, kicks off National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month by announcing a $1 million donation match campaign. With only 4% of all...
‘Be A Good Cookie Merrick’ honors late chef who helped children with cancer
The Merrick community held a fundraiser Saturday in honor of an award-winning pastry chef who used his baking skills to help children fight cancer.The Be A Good Cookie Merrick event outside RS Beanery continued Richard Capizzi's efforts to raise millions of dollars...
Lubbock Pediatric Cancer Association partners with Parry’s Pizzeria and Taphouse for fundraiser
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - The Lubbock Pediatric Cancer Association has partnered with Parry’s Pizzeria and Taphouse to raise funds during Childhood Cancer Awareness month. The fundraiser will help fund childhood cancer research and support young cancer patients and...
Laredo unites to declare September as Childhood Cancer Awareness month
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The Laredo community is taking a stand in the battle against childhood cancer as it officially proclaims September as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. During a ceremony, residents and leaders came together to demonstrate unwavering support for...
Paddlers get ready to support Island families facing pediatric cancer
Paddlers are gearing up for a good cause this weekend as Paddle for Health returns to the waters off Oak Bay and Saanich. The annual event takes place Saturday (Sept. 9) with paddlers venturing from Willows Beach Park in Oak Bay to Gyro Beach in Saanich and back...
Bay Area family’s foundation raises funds for childhood cancer awareness
September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, and one Bay Area family is hoping to make a difference in the lives of young patients. In 2019, Enzo Keller, now 8, was diagnosed with Burkitt lymphoma, an aggressive non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Fortunately, he was able to get...
Dallas skyline goes gold for childhood cancer awareness
These days even the most seemingly normal moments, like afternoons spent in the backyard or hours watching 10-year-old Levi shuffle through his impressive card collection, are reminders for the Murphy family that every day is a gift. “When you hear your child has...
Meet a Machine to support childhood cancer awareness
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Augusta Regional Airport announces its fourth annual Meet a Machine event benefitting Children's Hospital of Georgia. The event, scheduled for September 16, 9:00am-1:00pm at hangar one, provides an opportunity for children and adults to "see, touch, and...
Child fighting cancer encouraging kids with challenge to encourage movement, funding for research
CINCINNATI — Pediatric cancer is one of the most underfunded cancers in the U.S. According to the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation, only 4% of federally funded research focuses on kids with cancer. But one 12-year-old boy, who is battling his own cancer, is...
Norwich St. Baldrick’s to raise money for childhood cancer at ‘Halfway to St. Patrick’s Day’ event
NORWICH, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) – Members of the Norwich chapter of the St. Baldrick’s Foundation are inviting the community to join them in the fight against childhood cancer as they get ready for their latest fundraising event. Coinciding with Hidden Spring Brewhouse’s...
Runners in Virginia Beach support pediatric cancer awareness in Oceanfront race
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — The Virginia Beach community came out to the Oceanfront Labor Day Weekend for a brand new race supporting pediatric cancer awareness month. The Chartway Virginia Beach 10 Miler happened September 2 and 3, in conjunction with the Live the Life...
Corewell Health going “gold” for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
ROYAL OAK, Mich. (CBS DETROIT) - In the closing days of August, you'll find gold ribbons tied on many trees across Corewell Health's campus in Royal Oak to kick off Childhood Cancer Awareness Month in September. "Children are pure gold," says Lisa Muma, who...
WVU Medicine Children’s Hospital Plastic Surgery Team provides high-quality service to pediatric cancer patients
The WVU Medicine Children’s Hospital Plastic Surgery Team offers an invaluable service to pediatric cancer patients, using their skills to reconstruct and improve the appearance and functionality of parts of the body affected by cancer resection. WVU Medicine...
CancerFree KIDS launches challenge to raise money for cancer research, promote exercise
CINCINNATI — CancerFree KIDS launched a 30-day fitness challenge to raise money for pediatric cancer research. This year the organization hopes to raise $200,000 throughout September in honor of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. For every 100 miles participants...
Howie Mandel, Mya, Alysia Reiner join celebrities, businesses supporting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
MEMPHIS, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--This Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, communities across the nation can support St. Jude Children's Research Hospital® in many ways to drive research and treatment for pediatric cancer and other life-threatening diseases. Ways to get...
Colorado’s most stylish charity event? Lamborghinis fighting pediatric cancer
Colorado’s gearheads will have a rare chance to view a world-class exhibition of vintage and exotic automobiles, airplanes and motorcycles this weekend. The 20th Annual Morgan Adams Concours d’Élégance, a fundraising event to fight children’s cancer, will be held at...
Hundreds of bikers help bring a smile to children and families in the fight for their lives
BECKETT RIDGE, Ohio —Looking up at the sky, Ally Brokaw of The Dragonfly Foundation knows it is going to be a good day. “We are blessed with beautiful weather and the support of this biker community to support our families who are going on this difficult journey,”...
Bucknell Football Continues Partnership with Vs. Cancer to Fight Pediatric Cancer
LEWISBURG, Pa. – For the fifth consecutive season, the Bucknell football program will team with Vs. Cancer to bring awareness to pediatric cancer and raise funds to support the cause. The Bison raised over $28,000 in 2022 and, with the support of Bucknell fans, family...
Birth Weight Linked to Risk of Certain Pediatric Cancers
Birth weight may be associated with the risk of certain pediatric cancers, according to a study published in the International Journal of Cancer. Researchers found associations between high birth weight (being large for gestational age) and an increased risk of acute...
St. Cloud family finds hope while child’s cancer is in remission
ST. CLOUD, Fla. — As a mother of three, Jennifer Elliott says she tries to make the best out of any situation. At a young age, her middle child, Jericho, was diagnosed with epilepsy — and during one of his tests, she says doctors found a cancerous brain tumor....
Local dance group spreads awareness for animal rescues, pediatric cancers
TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — For over a decade, the local non-profit Leaps for Lives continues to raise awareness and support for causes in southern Arizona. The dance group puts on two performances each year — a spring and fall showcase. "You can have an impact no matter...
Childhood Cancer Survivors Paint Gratitude on Vehicle
Multi-colored painted handprints covered an electric car as an expression of gratitude on Aug. 17 after Hyundai Hope On Wheels rolled on to the UC Davis Health campus to deliver a $100,000 check to help with the cancer fight. Sharing their appreciation were childhood...
Replacing the immune system can boost cancer survival
Combining stem cell transplantation and immunotherapy could be the key to improving treatments for one of the deadliest forms of childhood cancer: neuroblastoma. The challenge: Neuroblastoma is a rare form of childhood cancer, with only about 700 cases reported in the...
‘Colors for Colette’: Hospital creates hope around pediatric cancer
Cleveland, Ohio's University Hospital and its Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital has created hope and healing for families impacted by pediatric cancer. The Colors for Colette event is free and hosted by Ohio's University Hospital each year to raise money for...
Grand Rapids neighborhood lemonade stand sees success, raises money for childhood cancer
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — A northeast Grand Rapids neighborhood, right by Northview High School, was overrun by kids on a mission this Friday. Their mission: sell as many cups of lemonade as possible, between 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. at 1711 Solitude Drive NE. It's all for...
Johns Hopkins doctor says funding is critical for pediatric cancer research
TAMPA, Fla. — As Bay News 9 continues special coverage of Stand Up to Cancer, we take a look at the call to increase funding research for pediatric cancer. Congressman Gus Bilirakis is pushing for legislation that will do that, he supports the Gabriella Miller Kids...
Cincinnati Children’s Hospital using proton therapy to treat children with cancer
CINCINNATI — At Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, a multi-million-dollar proton lab is changing the way Dr. John Perentesis treats children with cancer. While cure rates for children with cancer have improved dramatically in the last 20 years, now the...
Pennsylvania Study Suggests Links Between Fracking and Asthma, Lymphoma in Children
(HARRISBURG, Pa.) — Children who lived closer to natural gas wells in heavily drilled western Pennsylvania were more likely to develop a relatively rare form of cancer, and nearby residents of all ages had an increased chance of severe asthma reactions, researchers...
New study digs into potential link between natural gas production, childhood cancer
CALIFORNIA BOROUGH, Pa. — In California Borough, Washington County, University of Pittsburgh researchers shared their findings Tuesday night after digging into a potential link between natural gas production and long-term health impacts. “The findings presented...
SIU prof gets $445K grant for genetic research on a devastating childhood cancer
CARBONDALE, Ill. – A researcher at Southern Illinois University Carbondale will use a $445,500 federal grant to explore ways of turning off a genetic switch that allows rare but devasting cancer to progress in children. Judith Davie, associate professor of...
A 15-year-old childhood cancer survivor becomes a cancer researcher
Robert McCabe of Anchorage, Alaska, is a 15-year-old avid bowler, a fan of baseball and basketball, and a rising high school sophomore who hopes to be an engineer one day. He is also a pediatric cancer survivor, and most recently, a pediatric cancer researcher. This...
SALUD study examines health disparities for Latino survivors of childhood cancer
Latino children are at greater risk of developing certain cancers, and their short and long-term outcomes are often worse than other children with cancer. The reasons for these differences are not entirely known or understood. Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine...
Ryan Strong: A Pediatric Cancer Patient’s Remarkable Recovery Journey
When 12-year-old Ryan Mackey felt a sharp cramp in his left leg in early March, he had no idea he was about to embark upon an unpredictable journey, becoming one of approximately 200 children and teens in the United States each year diagnosed with Ewing's Sarcoma — a...