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November 2011
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| 3rd Annual Give Thanks for Life Gala
Friday,
November 18th join the Arms Wide Open Childhood Cancer Foundation for
their 3rd Annual "Give Thanks for Life Gala" at the beautiful Hilton
Garden Inn on Staten Island. Guests will enjoy a cocktail hour followed
by dinner, dancing and fabulous raffles. Please visit www.awoccf.org
for more information.
www.awoccf.org
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My Friend Zach
A little girl copes as her friend has to go away for cancer treatment. My Friend Zach is an endearing story of friendship and hope. Proceeds from the sales of this book will benefit Band of Parents.
Debra Ortiz-Pardi is the author and recently told us that the book was inspired by her daughter's friendship with Zach Charlebois, NB patient. Their families have become good friends over the past couple of years and this is a small way for her to help them fight back against neuroblastoma!
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Cookies For Kids' Cancer
Created to raise awareness of, and funds for, pediatric cancer research. But it all started with a kid fighting cancer and his parent’s desire to help him and others. When 2-year-old Liam was diagnosed with a deadly form of pediatric cancer called Neuroblastoma, his family learned quickly it is a cancer that only about 30% of children survive. They were shocked to hear the reason for such terrible odds was directly related to how little money was being spent on research by both the government and the pharmaceutical industry. Pediatric cancer is the leading cause of death by disease for children under the age of 18. Get involved. Hold a local bake sale – help us find a cure…
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October 2011
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| Cure Kids With Cancer 5K Run/Walk
Saturday, October 22 lace up your running shoes and join the Arms Wide Open Childhood Cancer Foundation, The Richmond Rockets and the Staten Island Athletic Club for a 5K Run Walk at Clover Lakes Park in Staten Island NY. Trophies and Awards for age group winners Please visit www.awoccf.org
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www.awoccf.org
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September 2011
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Sweet and Social Cupcake Shop - Cupcake sale
Come in to the Sweet and Social Cupcake shop in Larchmont New York to purchase the most delicious fundraiser around- Smiley Faced Cupcakes to benefit the Band of Parents. Visit them at www.sweetandsocial.com for more details. Or check them out on facebook at http://www.facebook.com/#!/sweetandsocial
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I Back Jack ‘Back to School’ Golf Event
Reserve your opportunity to Pair Up With Jack for the 3rd Annual I Back Jack Foundation’s Back to School Golf Event on Monday, September 12, 2011.
All proceeds from the event will fund innovative research initiatives
and the development of new treatment therapies to find a cure for
children affected by neuroblastoma and related pediatric cancers.
www.IBackJack.org
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Neuroblastoma Gift Basket Raffle and 5K Run/Walk
Upstate
New York- Saturday, September 17th- come out to support the Band of
Parents for a 5K run/walk on the Warren County Bike Path in Glens Falls,
New York. Make a donation or pay your registration online under the
Donate Now! page(top right). For more information please contact
Danielle McCormick at djmccorm2@gmail.com or 518-743-9300.
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| 1st Annual Super Slugger Co-Ed Softball Benefit Tournament
Alabama- Saturday, September 17th- The 1st annual Co-Ed Softball tournament in
memory of Jensen Byrd was held at the Gulf Shores
Sportsplex. The event had an amazing show of community support with 20 teams participating including people who came in from Pennsylvania and Ohio and went on until after midnight. They raised over eight thousand two hundred dollars.
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The Isabella Santos Foundation 5K Run/Walk for Kids with Cancer
Charlotte, North Carolina Saturday, September 24nd- The Isabella
Santos Foundation hosted their 4th annual 5K Run/Walk and 1
Mile Fun Run at the Ballantyne Corporate Park.
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Liberty Elementary Pediatric Cancer Awareness Month
Chesterton, Indiana, September - The children of Liberty Elementary
school hosted a month of great fundraising events in support of
pediatric cancer research. Hat Day, Red White and Blue Day, Hero Day,
Walk-a-Thon and Cookies for Kids Cancer Bank Sale will be among the fun
offerings. They raised over $3,400 way to go Liberty Elementary! You can see photos on our FB page.
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August 2011
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NED Celebration and Dinner
Northern California- The 4th Annual Nick Lynch
- NED Party and Fundraiser took place on August 27th at the Conservatory at Granite Bay Golf Club. 275 people attended and a great time was had by all as they were serenaded by the Clean Slate Band. It was a wonderful event and brought in over $45,000 dollar to support BOP's research grants. Many thanks to the entire Lynch family and supporters for all their hard work and enthusiasm!
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October 2010
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Golf Tournament for Nick Lynch
The family of Nick Lynch, is holding a golf tournament on October 15th which is part of the Club Corp Charity Classic in which the Band of Parents is one of the charities which will benefit from the event.
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September 2010
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Fund Less Toxic Therapies for Children With Cancer
Right now and only until September 30!
Please, vote for our friends Arms Wide Open Childhood Cancer Foundation's awesome idea to change America!
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First Annual Band of Parents Golf Invitational
This golf tournament will be held on September 20, 2010 in Manassas, Virginia. Hosted at Bristow Manor Golf Club, this annual event is sure to be a success! There will be a Shotgun start at noon and it will be a Captain's Choice format. Thanks to Virginia mothers Amber Yost and Caryn Franca, mothers of Neuroblastoma warriors, Zach and Nick, for organizing this event. For more information please contact Amber Yost at (703) 594-2031 or email her at amberdahser@yahoo.com. |
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I Back Jack ‘Back to School’ Golf Event
Reserve your opportunity to Pair Up With Jack for the 2nd Annual I Back Jack Foundation’s Back to School Golf Event on September 13, 2010. All proceeds from the event will fund innovative research initiatives and the development of new treatment therapies to find a cure for children affected by neuroblastoma and related pediatric cancers.
IbackJack.org
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Team Ty Dinner Gala
Team Ty will be holding their Gala fundraiser on September 24th at the Wyndham Hotel in San Jose, California from 6:30pm until midnight in honor of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. There will be dinner, a band, dancing, silent auction and different raffle prizes.
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July 2010
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Paddling For a Cure 2
The adventure is on! Last year, Karen Hohertz-Jacobs and Mary Ellen, mom and aunt to Neuroblasotma survivor, Kate Jacobs, took on the rapids of the Colorado River in honor of our children to raise money for the Band of Parents. They were very brave and raised over $14,000 for our children. This year, on July 19th, they are at it again. This time they have two more brave women joining them for the ride. The goal this year is $30,000 and already they have raised over $23,000!! What a fabulous start to a tremendous journey and a fantastic experience to boot. Thank you to everyone who has donated so far. Let's get the word out and reach that goal! For donations and more information, go to the website.
PaddlingForaCure.com
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May 2010
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Walk for Allina
On May 22, 2010, around 500 people gathered to show their support for Alina Galletta. The walk was a huge success and raised over $24,000 for the Band of Parents. We cannot thank everyone enough for all their support for the BOP and especially Alina.
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Friends of Lauren
In just twelve short days, an idea was put into reality to show support for NB warrior Lauren Maziarz. The River Reserve Clubhouse in Piedmont, SC hosted a Memorial Day fundraiser put on by Lauren's pre-school playgroup and volunteers. The original idea of a simple lemonade stand quickly grew into a silent auction, bake sale, face painting and big hand print banner for Lauren. The event raised over $12,000!! This is an inspiration proving that it doesn't always need to take months to plan a successful fundraiser. Thanks to all who contributed!
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February 2010
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NED Celebration and Dinner
Last February the friends and family of Nick Lynch held their third annual NED Celebration and Dinner. The auction portion of the event raised over $50,000 for the Band of Parents. The night included both silent and live auction items and entertainment from a Live Band called Retrostate which plays 70's rock and roll and includes Nick's brother as lead guitar.
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July 2009
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Paddling For a Cure
Karen and Maryellen (mom and aunt to Neuroblastoma Survivor Kate Jacobs) paddled the entire length of the Grand Canyon over two weeks’ time. They slept on the shore of the Colorado River at night and rafted it by day. It was a wonderful adventure as they went two weeks without their kids – or a shower! They crossed more than 100 rapids, including the wildest navigable river water in all of North America. They called this adventure “PADDLING FOR A CURE!” and they did it to fund the development of a new treatment for Neuroblastoma.
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October 2008
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Rock’n For a Cure
The night was magic as young and old danced, laughed and celebrated life. The Hubcaps Oldies Show and Dance proved to be an evening of community, of celebration and of fun. Children with Neuroblastoma danced and played alongside those without disease. For a few magical hours they were no different than anyone else. The strength and support of having several families banding together was what truly made the event a moving and meaningful experience. The money raised tops $55,000.00. It will go directly to the BOP fund established at MSKCC to move new treatments forward in hopes these kids and many others will dance alongside their friends for years to come. Thank you all for your generous support of this event.
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