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Two great CureSearch events this weekend!
In Poulsbo, Washington, the Hepatoblastoma Foundation is hosting the “One in a Million” Dinner and Live Auction at the Kiana Lodge on Saturday, October 11th. Be sure to check out all the press and...
Scholarships for Cancer Survivors
On the Blog “After Cancer, Now What” I ran across a great list of scholarships available to cancer survivors. This is a great list of foundations, funds, awards, and others who offer scholarships ...
Over $100,000 Raised in Virtual Walk for 12,500
The CureSearch childhood cancer community has really stepped up for the MileStones Virtual Walk for 12,500! As of today, you have raised over $101,000 for childhood cancer research. Thank you for crea...
“I gave at the office” …or did you? And did your employer match it?
Many private and public employers offer workplace giving or charity campaigns where a portion of your earnings can be donated to charity - why not choose CureSearch?In the government sector, you may b...
Kitsap Sun: Keeping Up Fight Against Cancer, Even in Remission
The Swift-Crosby family of Washington knows all too well about childhood cancer. Their daughter, Montana, at the age of 14 months, was diagnosed with stage IV hepatoblastoma. The Kitsap Sun has publis...
Last "Official" Day of the CureSearch Virtual Walk
One more day.How many families wish they had one more day? Too many.Please join us on this day - the last day of the Virtual Walk for 12,500.Together, we have taken the hand of over 9,000 of the 12,50...
Boston.com Promotes Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
The good folks at People Against Childhood Cancer have brought it to our attention that Boston.com has an article posted today recognizing September as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. The photos are...
One Week Left to Walk for Children With Cancer
OK, folks - today begins the final week's push for the CureSearch Virtual Walk for Children with Cancer.To recap: in observance of National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, we are seeking 12,500 spon...
Black River Farm Grand Prix Horse Show to Benefit CureSearch - Starts Thursday, September 25th!
Do you live in the metro New York City or Philadelphia areas? Do you love horses? Want to see world-class show jumping?The Black River Farm Autumn Classic Grand Prix Horse Show is coming up this weeke...
New Live Group Chat Opportunity - Begins Tonight!
The folks at People Against Childhood Cancer have begun a new regular chat room feature on their site that we wanted you to know about.Attached is an email we here at CureSearch received from them tod...
Ping Pong to Virtual Walk, Events Across the Country Honoring Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
Have you checked out the CureSearch Events calendar lately? The month started with a Ping Pong tournament in San Joaquin Hills, CA and continues on with golf tournaments, the Frederick, MD MileStones ...
Take a Walk This Weekend
Thank you for all that you have done so far! As of today, we have taken the hand of 6,758 children with cancer.There are only 12 days left in our campaign and in Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. Will...
CureSearch Welcomes CoolPeopleCare
Today we welcome and introduce a new CureSearch retail partner, Cool People Care.Maybe you haven’t heard of them yet, but CPC is a company that aims to “help change the world, five minutes at a ti...
Macy's Shop for a Cause Day is Tomorrow
Thanks to all of you who supported CureSearch by purchasing a Shop for a Cause pass. We want to remind you that tomorrow, September 20th, is the big day! Stop in during regular store hours to receive ...
Blog Support for National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
Today we take a visit to "Blog Nation," to show you just a few of the great blogs out there in support of National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.These great bloggers - and hundreds of others like ...
Ways to Honor Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
We’re halfway through National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. It’s time to take stock about what each of us has done – and what more we can do – to raise awareness about the #1 cause of dea...
Paula Deen Picks CureSearch
Attention Paula Deen fans!We’re thrilled to inform you that the September/October edition of Cooking with Paula Deen magazine features not one - but two - CureSearch gift items in her popular “Pau...
Craig Breslow's Strike 3 Foundation Partnering with CureSearch
There was a great article in the Connecticut Post that I found online over the weekend about Minnesota Twins relief pitcher Craig Breslow.Craig knows first-hand about pediatric cancer and its impact o...
Macy's "Shop for a Cause" - Final Week!
Don’t miss out. Final week! Get your "Shop for a Cause" pass and shop at Macy's department stores this Saturday, September 20th to receive 10 – 20% savings off most store items.Here’s how it wor...
September 13 – National Childhood Cancer Awareness Day
Much has happened in 2008 for the childhood cancer community:The Caroline Pryce Walker Conquer Childhood Cancer Act passed both the Senate and House and was signed by the President in July.Congress al...
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center: Family Matters Newsletter
Many of the over 200 hospitals of the Children’s Oncology Group offer great resources to patients and families both online and at their facilities. M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, a COG member institut...
Julian’s World...One of the 12,500 Reasons
“Rays of light are always present in my life, every day since Julian was born. We've always called him our sunshine. His favorite color is yellow. And his smile, well, that says it all, doesn’t...
Join the Virtual Walk!
Great news! We have more than 80 teams signed up as part of the CureSearch Virtual Walk for 12,500! This is a wonderful and unique opportunity to lend your support to children who are diagnosed with c...
Stand Up and Walk
Don’t forget: Stand Up to Cancer airs tonight on ABC, CBS, and NBC at 8 pm, EDT.Dr. Gregory Reaman, the Group Chair of the Children’s Oncology Group, is currently featured prominently on the Stand...
Let's All Stand Up To Cancer
No doubt you’ve noticed the publicity and heard the buzz about tomorrow night’s big “Stand Up To Cancer” program, set to broadcast simultaneously at 8 pm EDT on ABC, CBS, and NBC. The show wi...
Childhood Cancer Awareness Video
It’s September now, which means it’s National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. To honor all the heroes and angels in the childhood cancer community, we wanted to remind you of a really amazing Yo...
Walk Now in the "CureSearch Virtual Walk for 12,500"
“Do we actually walk for this???”– No, but…Sometimes it's not about the miles pounding pavement, but the journey toward your goal. Our shared goal is to bring 12,500 people together virtually ...
Stand Up To Cancer and the Children's Oncology Group
Dr. Gregory Reaman, Chair of the Children’s Oncology Group, has been invited to write an article on behalf of the COG, as part of the new nationwide “Stand Up To Cancer” initiative.“Stand Up T...
12,500 Reasons
Walks are a wonderful visual of support to a cause - a mass of humanity all walking in the same direction – laughing, talking, holding hands - great images of caring people.Well, what if you could j...
More on the Conquer Childhood Cancer Act
As we promised yesterday, below are some great links regarding yesterday’s signing of the Caroline Pryce Walker Conquer Childhood Cancer Act into law by President George W. Bush.You can read the Cur...