CureSearch - Conquering Childhood Cancer

Jeff Gordon Announces Commitment to CureSearch, Children's Oncology Group

2009-10-16T14:39:00.003-04:00

On the 10th anniversary of The Jeff Gordon Foundation, NASCAR superstar Jeff Gordon, announced that his Foundation has awarded money to complete the funding to conduct a Phase I long- term follow-up study of pediatric cancer patients through CureSearch National Childhood Cancer Foundation and the Children's Oncology Group. The funding was part of a larger commitment by The Jeff Gordon Foundation to support pediatric cancer treatment and research.

CureSearch will provide further details in an upcoming press release.

NEW Family Stories

2009-10-07T16:37:00.004-04:00

CureSearch is proud to bring you a new series of online videos we're calling Family Stories. These videos will give everyone an opportunity to learn how a childhood cancer diagnosis changes the lives of tens of thousands of families in the US.

View the videos now!

First MileStones Walk in DC - A Resounding Success

2009-09-30T17:03:00.005-04:00

This past Saturday, the childhood cancer community came together in the nation’s capital to raise money and awareness in order to conquer childhood cancer. With help from local NBC news anchor Dan Hellie, families, patients, friends and volunteers surpassed their goal of raising $60,000 for childhood cancer research.

Click here to find out about walks near you.

One more day

2009-09-29T15:31:00.003-04:00

How many families wish they had one more day? Far too many.

There's still time. Be a part of the mission. Be a hero to one child diagnosed with cancer today.

Please join us on this day the last day of the Virtual Walk for 12,500. Click here to honor a child today!

With one day left in this CureSearch campaign for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month please make a contribution today in honor of someone you know that is in the fight. A child, a doctor, a nurse, a parent, a friend, a neighbor, a family member, a camper, a marrow donor, a mentor... you can make a difference in the lives of the 12,500 children with cancer diagnosed each year.

Many of you have asked for more time to finish your own team efforts. We will keep the Virtual Walk site open until October 15th and report a grand total in mid October.

With one more day, make this a day to remember. Contribute $10, $20 or $50 today and help conquer childhood cancer.

We would like to thank you over 12,500 times!

www.CureSearch.org/12500.

CureSearch Knit-a-thon

2009-09-28T15:52:00.004-04:00

Because September is National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, knitters in Fort Collins, Colorado held their second Knit-a-thon on Saturday the 26th in honor of their adopted "Wilms Warrior", Sicily Zeka of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma.

Click here for more information.

15 Down: 15 to Go

2009-09-14T16:40:00.015-04:00

We are half way through the month. Incredibly, we have 39 Teams from all across the country coming together to support children with cancer!

A Tribute To Tina	Love for Landon
ACME Markets	Lucas' Legions
Arden Nation	m2(making miracles) @ MCH
Ashlee's Angels	Nationwide Children's
Bailey's Hope	One in a Million
Brady's Bunch	Raging Reamans
Brian's Hope!	Shandie's Hope
Callie's Cause	Super Elias and Friends
CJs Journey	Suzie Peirce
COG Nursing Navigators	Team AidensAmbition
Daring Davis	Team Christa
Defeat Neuroblastoma	Team Enzon
Doctors Hospital at Renaissance	Team Franzen
Ethan Power	Team Jett Green
For Our Kids	Team LIVE LOVE LAUGH
Glenn's Goal	Team Nick Marino
Gwen's Gang	Team Steve
Keeping the Faith for Gina-Beana!	Wesley's Warriors
Kick It!!	Zack's Pack
Kindness for Kyra and Friends

To support any of these teams, or to join the effort yourself, click here.

The Walk for 12,500: Virtually Amazing

2009-09-09T10:00:00.004-04:00

After just 8 days, we are beginning to call it the “Virtually Amazing Walk for 12,500”. Across the country, over 30 teams are gaining momentum in the CureSearch Virtual Walk for 12,500.

We are not there yet. We only have 22 days to go. Help us show the strength, passion and commitment of the community supporting childhood cancer research.

Please encourage at least 5 friends to show their support and take the hand of a child with cancer by joining you in the Virtual Walk for 12,500. If you have already created a team, thank you so much!
www.curesearch.org/12500
Help spread the word by posting a new message on all of your social networking sites (Facebook, MySpace, Twitter, Caring Bridge, care pages, blog pages). Send a reminder email to your contacts today!

Help us reach 12,500!

Together, we can do it.

www.curesearch.org/12500

The CureSearch Virtual Walk for 12,500

2009-08-31T15:05:00.002-04:00

For the second year, The CureSearch Virtual Walk for 12,500 will unite people across the country in the fight against childhood cancer. During one month, our challenge is to bring together 12,500 individuals virtually in support of the 12,500 children who are diagnosed each year. In September 2008, over $104,000 was raised to support lifesaving research.

In 2009 we are determined to join 12,500 people together to raise $12,500 in support of our mission.

For many children, this is the “Back to School Month.” Imagine walking into a new classroom after having been diagnosed with childhood cancer. Every school day, 46 children, two classrooms of students are diagnosed with cancer.

We ask for your support of the 2009 Virtual Walk for 12,500 campaign. Please consider forming a team with your friends, family members, church, school, camp, company, or community. The minimum to sponsor one child is $10. Join us by taking the hand of one of the 12,500.

Register or support a walker today!

September is National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

2009-08-07T10:03:00.004-04:00

Support National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month by downloading our September calendar. Each day shows you a different way for you to help us Conquer Childhood Cancer.

Download yours today

If you love our work then tell the world!

2009-07-29T15:57:00.003-04:00

You have an exciting opportunity to help CureSearch make even more of a difference for the cancer community. GreatNonprofits – a site like Yelp – is conducting a contest to find the top-rated cancer fighting nonprofits around the country.

Won’t you help us gain visibility by posting a review of your experience with us? All reviews will be visible to potential donors and volunteers. It’s easy and only takes 3 minutes! Go to:

http://greatnonprofits.org/reviews/profile2/national-childhood-cancer-foundation

Plus if you write a review , you are entered to win great wellness prizes such as a free copy of “Everything Changes: The Insider’s Guide to Cancer in Your 20s and 30s” by Kairol Rosenthal, free milk for a year from Organic Valley Farms, delicious baked goods from Dancing Deer Baking Co., spa packages from Osmosis Day Spa and Sanctuary, hotel stays at Joie de Vivre Hotels, and more!

With your help, we can gain greater visibility in the community.

CureSearch Applauds the U.S. House of Representatives Taking the First Steps to Fund Childhood Cancer Research

2009-07-21T17:26:00.003-04:00

Bethesda, MD — CureSearch National Childhood Cancer Foundation applauds The House of Representatives for requesting that $10M be directed to fund pediatric cancer research at the National Cancer Institute. This will provide funding for the Caroline Pryce Walker Conquer Childhood Cancer Act that was signed into law in July 2008.

Until now, there was no allocation to fund the Act and given the tight economy, it was questionable as to whether the funding would be appropriated by Congress. As a response to this, last month CureSearch hosted an event that brought 450 children impacted by childhood cancer, survivors, their friends and families, and caregivers to Washington, D.C. to urge their congressional representatives to fund pediatric cancer research.

Read the full press release

New research posted

2009-07-17T13:02:00.002-04:00

New Children's Oncology Group research findings have been posted on CureSearch.org.

Visit our COG Research Commentaries page to view a full list of June's research, as well as summaries of the new findings. New research findings are updated every month, so be sure to check back often.

New Movie Creates Childhood Cancer Buzz

2009-06-26T14:25:00.003-04:00

Earlier this week, families impacted by childhood cancer gathered at Reach the Day 2009 to meet with our Congressional leaders to request much needed funding for childhood cancer research. Their personal stories put a face to childhood cancer. Today, the big screen release of the new film “My Sister’s Keeper” spotlights one family’s journey with childhood cancer, creating awareness for this dreaded disease. Visit www.curesearch.org for more information about childhood cancer and facts about childhood cancer.

Reach the Day – A Great Success!

2009-06-26T12:50:00.011-04:00

On Tuesday, June 23, 2009, the childhood cancer community, including families, patients, and friends travelled from 34 states into the heart of DC to raise their voices for all children with cancer and for those who no longer have a voice. The group of 470 registrants met at Capitol Hill for the Ninth Annual CureSearch Reach the Day event. They came to the nation’s capitol to advocate for increased federal funding for childhood cancer research and to raise public awareness for childhood cancer.

Highlights of the event included

240 visits with elected officials to shine a spotlight on childhood cancer issues to congress.
Congressman Joe Sestak (PA) launched the House Pediatric cancer caucus along with Congressman Chris Van Hollen (MD) and Congressman Mike McCaul (TX).

By the end of the day, more than 30 members of the House of Representatives joined this newly-formed caucus.

House and Senate Resolutions were introduced to designate September 12th as Childhood Cancer Awareness Day.

CureSearch would like to thank all involved for their important contributions to a pivotal day in achieving our ultimate goal – conquering childhood cancer.

Learn more here.

Hope Street Kids joins CureSearch

2009-06-21T12:32:00.003-04:00

To conquer childhood cancer, two leading pediatric cancer organizations, Hope Street Kids founded by former U.S. Congresswoman Deborah Pryce and Randy Walker and CureSearch [National Childhood Cancer Foundation (NCCF) and the Children’s Oncology Group (COG)] have joined forces under the umbrella of CureSearch. The announcement was made today at CureSearch’s Reach the Day event on Capitol Hill.

Read the full press release here.

Reach the Day Tweet Up

2009-06-17T09:42:00.003-04:00

At Reach the Day, we want to “broadcast” the event for those not able to make the trip into DC. We’re going to provide updates on Twitter via the username @CureSearch. Tweeting will allow us to provide updates across the web quickly and easily to everyone “tuned in” via Twitter.

If you’re following along on Twitter at home, retweeting our tweets and tweeting “follow @CureSearch” suggestions during our tweet up will be a huge help to our cause.

We’re also hoping our attendees will Tweet from the event. We will then organize all of our tweets under the hashtag #ReachTheDay. This way, anyone on Twitter can see all Reach the Day-related tweets with a simple search. We will also try to have enough #ReachTheDay mentions that we’ll be one of the top 10 topics on Twitter, which will make us visible to every Twitter user online. This is a great opportunity to spread awareness for childhood cancer!

Father discusses childhood cancer

2009-06-08T13:53:00.002-04:00

In an article posted this morning, Dash Wallooppillai voiced his concerns about the lack of funding for childhood cancer research. He knows all too well the hardships caused by this deficiency; his six-year-old daughter Ishanti is now battling Rhabdomyosarcoma for the second time.

Click here to read the full article, including Dash’s encouraging words about how we can spread awareness in order to reach the day when every child can be guaranteed a cure.

MileStones Walk Begins in Omaha

2009-06-05T10:49:00.001-04:00

Today marks the start of our CureSearch MileStones Walk in Omaha, Nebraska. More than 800 caring participants have formed 57 teams to walk towards our ultimate goal: to conquer childhood cancer. We’re already past halfway to our goal of raising $200,000 during this event alone!

At CureSearch, we strive to give every child with cancer a lifetime of milestones ahead to celebrate. To learn more about how you can help in a city near you, visit our MileStones Walk Center.

Important Leukemia Discovery

2009-06-02T17:13:00.003-04:00

CureSearch's sole beneficiary, the Children’s Oncology Group (COG), helps find leukemia mutation. Working with researchers at the University of New Mexico’s Cancer Center, COG assisted in the identification of a genetic mutation that could lead to a more effective treatment of one of the most common childhood cancers, acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL).

Read the full article

Exclusive Tickets that Benefit Childhood Cancer Research

2009-05-28T10:07:00.011-04:00

CureSearch benefits from our alliance with Tickets-for-Charity®. Access great seats to see some of the biggest names in entertainment, including Coldplay, Billy Joel, Elton John, Kenny Chesney, Diana Krall, Dane Cook and many more! Your purchases can help support childhood cancer research.

Tickets-for-Charity works with top performing artists to offer fans a convenient way to purchase otherwise unavailable seats to high-demand events while supporting important causes. Seats on Tickets-for-Charity’s website are available at face value plus a separate donation amount that directly benefits participating charities. You must designate CureSearch as your charity for childhood cancer research to reap the benefits. Check it out.

Celebrate Dad

2009-05-27T15:02:00.001-04:00

This Father’s Day, give the gift that gives twice. Shop online with CureSearch, and help raise funds for childhood cancer research. Dad will love the selection and he’ll be happy you are supporting a great cause. Thanks for helping us to Conquer Kids’ Cancer.

Sign Up for Our Newsletter

2009-05-18T17:40:00.003-04:00

Every two months, we at CureSearch like to update our constituents about important efforts throughout the company. Upcoming events, Children’s Oncology Group research, public awareness, outreach and a personal message from our Executive Director are all parts of each newsletter.

Make sure you don’t miss any important childhood cancer news. Subscribe by visiting our homepage, and enter your email address in the “Newsletter Signup” box located in the left-hand navigation column.

New Research Improves Cure Rates in Neuroblastoma Patients

2009-05-15T10:23:00.002-04:00

Researchers from the Children’s Oncology Group (COG), the sole beneficiary of CureSearch fundraising, have demonstrated that a new experimental immunotherapy treatment using the chimeric monoclonal antibody, that targets a specific carbohydrate/lipid molecule which is present on the surface of neuroblastoma tumor cells and cytokines resulted in a 20% improvement in cure rates compared to the standard treatment used in the past.

Read the full article here

Join our Cause!

2009-05-07T17:03:00.001-04:00

It’s not too early to begin to think about September Childhood Cancer Awareness month.

Our Cause on Facebook is growing, but we need your help to reach our goal. We would like to have 50,000 members supporting this cause by the beginning of September. It doesn’t require any financial commitment, just an active Facebook account and a little time. Let’s start now so when September rolls around, we can share our vision: to reach the day when every child with cancer is guaranteed a cure.

To join our cause:

1. Follow this link to our Facebook profile
2. On the bottom left hand side of our profile, locate the box labeled, “Causes.”
3. Within the “Causes” box, click on either “CureSearch” or “View.”
4. On the resulting page, scroll down a bit to find the “Join” button along the left-hand side of the page.

Thank you for your help!

Celebrate Mom with a Gift that Makes a Difference

2009-05-05T15:45:00.004-04:00

Mom might like a special floral arrangement from ProFlowers and special cookie treats from Mrs. Fields. And for each purchase, $10.00 goes back to CureSearch to help fund childhood cancer research.

What about a Spa Basket from Giftback.com? A gift that gives twice with 10% of your purchase coming to us.

Jewelry is always a hit. Get your “eye” bracelet from Deira Rocks? Or send her love and hope every day with a piece from Beads of Hope. Every new Mom needs a Smart Mom Teething Bling^® products are 100% lead-free, non-toxic, phthalate, BPA and PVC free and all pendants come with a breakaway clasp. CE marking approved. Baby will love them and Mom will look great in the latest spring colors.

Still looking? Check out our own products from the Young Artist collection. “Hope Comes in Many Colors” tote bag teamed with a CureSearch baseball cap. Perfect for the pool or baseball game.

Emails, Facebook and Twitter are great new ways to communicate. But every now and then, Mom will need to write an “old-fashioned” note. We have quite a collection of beautiful note cards featuring the masterpieces of our Young Artists.

Many more gifts are available in our Gift Shop. Help us Conquer Childhood Cancer. Don’t forget order now so Mom has that very special gift on Mother’s Day.
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