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September 13, 2009 NFL Coach Helps Raise Awareness for Childhood Cancer
September 13, 2009 Hundreds Work to Raise Childhood Cancer Awareness
The 12-year-old's mom, Annette McKeon, took a deep breath on Sunday morning at Nay Aug Park and began to read a letter Aimee wrote before she died. "As you know, I am very strong in doing research to find a cure for childhood cancer, so in time, no other parent will ever have to hear 'your child has cancer and there is nothing we can do.' " The 200 people gathered around the gazebo wiped tears. Some began to sob. Most parents never read letters from their children who have passed away. When Aimee knew she was going to die from her brain tumor, she wrote a letter to her mother, explaining what she thought the goals of her charity, Aimee's Army, should be.
September 12, 2009 Alexa's Family is Making People Aware
September 11, 2009 LIVESTRONG and Childhood Cancer Awareness
September 4, 2009 NASCAR's Carl Edwards is Racing Against Childhood Cancer
The program kicks off September 4 at the Aflac Cancer Center in Atlanta where Carl Edwards will unveil his race car with a new paint scheme inspired by Jody Lawrence, a 13-year-old cancer patient who submitted her design for the "Color Carl's Car" contest. Making the event even more special, Carl will drive the car with Jody's design during the September 6th race at the Atlanta Motor Speedway, on national television. Carl will also wear a helmet signed by children at the Aflac Cancer Center.
September 3, 2009 Team Rian In The News: Get Your Gold On!
“She said, ‘I want a puppy I can dress up,’” Melinda said. Melinda cringed because she’s never been a small-dog person, but they gave in and bought Rian Anderson a maltese named Cadillac. Anderson, 18, was diagnosed with a spinal cord tumor in 2005. Since then, the Seabeckian and 2008 Central Kitsap High School grad has been in and out of Seattle Children’s Hospital and local Group Health offices.
September 1, 2009 West Point Newspaper Features Childhood Cancer Awareness Month Thank you to Team Sarah P for sharing this article with us!
Aug. 21, 2009 NASCAR Sprint Cup Champion Jimmie Johnson Continues to Decorate Helmet of Hope
Jacki Wilbourne of Lawrenceville, Ga. nominated The Taylor Brooks Foundation. The mission of the group is to serve patients, families and doctors dealing with rare forms of childhood cancer through increasing the visibility of childhood cancer, humanitarian support of the patients and care-givers, resources to analyze and implement treatment options and resources to research new treatments. In choosing this organization, Wilbourne said, "Taylor Brooks was an amazing 14 year old young lady. Even in the midst of her brief time after she was diagnosed with a rare cancer, she organized a Christmas party and raised money to benefit the patients (children), their families and the hospital staff to make their time a little easier during their treatments. "What a legacy this young lady left and with only eight months to accomplish so much from the time she was diagnosed until the time she passed. This beautiful child touched my heart and has opened my eyes to do more for the community."
Aug. 20, 2009 Amy Klett's The Amazing Hannah written for preschool children with cancer
Through the photos and easy to follow narrative, children learn about Hannah's hospital stay, friendly health care team, tests, treatments, and special measures to prevent germs. These concepts are presented in a simple and unintimidating manner that focuses on celebrating the accomplishments associated with each task. Klett wrote the book in the spring of 2000, just months before Hannah died in October. Realizing how very important it was to honor her daughter's memory and to help other families like her own, she raised enough money to self-publish the book in the spring of 2001. She then sent copies to oncologists throughout the country. In response, she received rave reviews, and, as a result, Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation offered to publish the book in November of 2002, making it available free-of-charge to any child 1-5 years of age with a cancer diagnosis. The book was also published in Spanish, and both versions continue to be available to children through the Candlelighters website.
Aug. 16, 2009 Inherited Risk Factors Increase Odds of Developing Childhood Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia St. Jude Children's ResearchHospital scientists lead survey of genome that identifies new genes linked to cancer risk and treatment response MEMPHIS, Tenn., Aug. 16 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Scientists at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital have identified inherited variations in two genes that account for 37 percent of childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), including a gene that may help predict drug response. The findings stem from the first complete search of the human genetic blueprint or genome to look for inherited risk factors for ALL, the most common childhood cancer. Published in the August 16 advance online issue of Nature Genetics, the work offers the first proof based on a complete survey of the human genome that inheritance plays a role in childhood ALL.
Aug. 13, 2009 Cancer cluster meeting: Team Unite Family, the Browns meet Sen. Brown CLYDE, OH (WTOL) - Thursday was a day a Clyde family has been waiting for, a chance to tell political leaders to push for more funding for childhood cancer research. Warren and Wendy Brown sat down with U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown to talk about their daughter's lost battle with cancer. "I think I need to share Alexa's story with you," began Warren Brown.He and his wife Wendy detailed their daughter's fight against cancer for the senator as he sat on the Brown's front porch. The three talked about a recent proposal to actually start to fund a Childhood Cancer Act for an initial $10 million of $30 million committed. Sen. Brown called out the National Cancer Institute. "This is only a small part of what NCI should be doing." Wendy couldn't hold back her urgency. "But until the $10 million...the $30 million...the symbolic dollars...there's nothing!" Sen. Brown agreed, saying, "Pediatrics has always been under funded." He says he's working on creating centers of excellence where highly skilled physicians would focus on childhood health problems. By the end of the meeting, Wendy gave Sen. Brown a picture of Alexa.
Aug. 5, 2009 St. Baldrick's Foundation announces pediatric cancer awards totaling $11.5M
The $11.5 million goes to cancer researchers at a number of prestigious medical institutions in California, the United States and elsewhere around the world, the Pasadena-based foundation said Aug. 5, including UC San Francisco, UCLA and Children's Hospital of Los Angeles in the Golden State.
July 23, 2009 On July 23, 2009, the House Rules Committee deliberated the Labor, HHS, Education Appropriations Subcommittee bill for FY 2010. We will alert you as to next steps and what actions we need to take on this as information is relayed to us on these important deliberations! July, 2009 $10M funded to Conquer Childhood Cancer Act CureSearch Applauds the U.S. House of Representatives Taking the First Steps to Fund Childhood Cancer ResearchBethesda, 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. July, 2009 New research posted
July, 2009 Mike and Ike® Hit the Road with Jordin Sparks
We are thrilled to announce that Mike and Ike® Brand Candies, a generous supporter of Alex's Lemonade Stand, has recently announced its exclusive partnership with American Idol winner and 19/Jive Records artist, Jordin Sparks, as she readies the July 21st release of her upcoming album, Battlefield. Mike and Ike® will share the sweet sounds of summer with Sparks when she tours the country with the Jonas Brothers. http://www.alexslemonade.org/jordin-sparks-news Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation™ fights childhood cancer one cup at a time. Join Mike and Ike® to help find a cure and fulfill Alex’s dream. For more information visit www.alexslemonade.org. A minimum annual donation of $100,000 will be contributed to ALSF. http://www.justborn.com/mike-and-ike/stock-up/everyday/lemonade-blends
1. Please send a thank you email to Jordin Sparks and to Mike and Ike to let them know how much we appreciate their support of childhood cancer and Alex’s Lemonade Stand. Ask them to help our grass roots effort to raise awareness by promoting and wearing gold ribbons for all children fighting this battle. Please ask that they consider posting information about September/Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and September 12th/Childhood Cancer Awareness Day. Awareness brings about research and, we pray, a cure. Here is contact information. Thank you to all who choose to take the time to comment! Jordin Sparks http://www.jordinsparks.com/us/home NOTE: Does anyone have a better email to contact Jordin? If so, please send it to dianne@teamunite.net and we will update the site. Mike and Ike can be reached via electronic form at http://www.justborn.com/contact-us/contact-us-iframe?site=mike-and-ike June, 2009 News from CureSearch
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. June, 2009 News from CureSearch
Washington, D.C. - Among hundreds of children, parents, nurses and concerned citizens, Congressman Joe Sestak (PA-07) opened CureSearch's "Rally to Reach the Day." The Congressman announced the establishment of a new House Pediatric Cancer Caucus and, as someone who shared the experiences of many attending the event, expressed his hopes for the future of pediatric cancer research and treatment. Please see full article here. June, 2009 More news from CureSearch
Bethesda, MD – 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. treatment. Please see full article here. June, 2009 Team Unite Survivor Gives Back to Sick Kids
DALLAS -- When Karlee Miller was a new student in first grade at Lyle Elementary School, some of her peers called her a boy because her hair was very short. At that age, the students likely could not understand how strong the young girl standing before them was. Karlee had been in and out of the hospital for chemotherapy treatments and surgery for 42 weeks and had to relearn to walk with her prosthetic leg. When she first started at Lyle, she was still undergoing scans to check for cancer. Karlee, now 7, showed her peers that she was just like them by playing with them at recess, swimming in the pool, dreaming of playing sports like softball, and even raising money for other sick children. "They see me like I'm just a normal kid now," Karlee said. Please see full article here. June, 2009 Gold Ribbon on Fla-Vor-Ice!!
FLA-VOR-ICE PUTTING A FREEZE ON CHILDHOOD CANCER Jel Sert Proud Sponsor of the Gold Ribbon for Childhood Cancer Awareness Buying Jel Sert’s specially marked Fla-Vor-Ice products is a "GREAT WAY TO HELP LICK CHILDHOOD CANCER." West Chicago, IL – Jel Sert is proud to extend its corporate commitment to sponsor the Gold Ribbon for Childhood Cancer on its Fla-Vor-Ice products. Jel Sert’s Fla-Vor-Ice has delighted families for over 35 years with great tasting freezer bars for the whole family. Now proudly displaying the gold ribbon for childhood cancer awareness on millions of Fla-Vor-Ice packages, Jel Sert is helping Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation support our nation’s littlest cancer patients. Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation has been providing information and awareness for children and adolescents with cancer and their families since 1970, and supports cutting-edge research so that every child survives and leads a long and healthy life. Jel Sert is committed to support research funding and build awareness of childhood cancer. Please see full article here. May, 2009 Farm Fresh Donates $703,200 to Pediatric Cancer Program
Please see full article here. April, 2009 New Child Cancer Drug Tests Successful Researchers from the Children’s Cancer Hospital at The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center have identified a drug that prevents blood vessels from aiding the growth of neuroblastoma, a childhood cancer. The drug, AMD3100, was shown to reduce the growth of a tumor by more than 75 percent in mice, according to investigators who presented their findings Friday at the 22nd annual meeting of the American Society of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology in San Diego. Please see full article here. 2009 CureSearch Hosts Reach The Day 2009
Team Unite, ARE YOU planning to attend? Please let us know by emailing us at admin@teamunite.net! Thank you!!! CureSearch REACH THE DAY 2009 will be the ninth annual gathering of the childhood cancer community in Washington, DC. The event provides an opportunity for those who care about children with cancer, to share their story with our nation's leaders, and to impress upon them that critical funding for childhood cancer research is needed. We come together in one place on one day to raise our voices for all children with cancer and for those who no longer have a voice. Unfortunately, Reach the Day registration has closed for 2009. April, 2009 May Is Brain Tumor Awareness Month!
Order your gear here. Please pray for these BT warriors!!! (click for list) Please continue to wear your Childhood Cancer Awareness Gear! A gold ribbon is a must and is easy to make. Or you can order buttons, t-shirts and more here. Let’s all start now in asking children’s hospitals in our area what they are planning to do for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month! April, 2009 Blue Jackets' Chimera sees life in a new way now Winger touched by youth's fight with cancer
In the hallway outside the Blue Jackets' locker room, two fathers shared special moments with their boys after Sunday night's game. Leaning against a brick wall, winger Jason Chimera held his 1-year-old son, Cale. Several feet away, Brad Salmons rested his hand on the back of his terminally ill son, Ryan, who was chatting with Jackets captain Rick Nash. Chimera had just finished his first home game in six weeks after recovering from a groin injury. He was wearing a white "Ryan's Fight" T-shirt, calling attention to Salmons' struggle against cancer. It's well documented what the relationship with Chimera and the Jackets has meant to the Grove City family. But when Chimera looks at his first child, he's reminded of what befriending the Salmons family has meant to him. "It's been a huge reality check," Chimera said. "It makes you realize you have to squeeze every moment out of life. It makes you hug your son a little harder because you never know. "I have given Brad (Salmons) a couple of hugs, too. I can't imagine what he is going through. But now being a dad, I know what it's like to have a son you love." Yesterday, Chimera spoke of the perspective gained from a friendship that has come to symbolize a growing bond between team and community. Chimera and Ryan appeared on ESPN on March 27, two days after the Jackets signed the 19-year-old former hockey player to a one-day contract. The deal came with an incentive clause: two tickets to the Jackets' first home playoff game, should they qualify. Getting a point tonight in Chicago would clinch the franchise's first postseason spot. "Jason really has taken upon himself to help us get in the playoffs for Ryan," Nash said. "You can see how important it is to him." Chimera has played two solid games since returning to the lineup. His speed and strength, so critical to his success, are back to where they were before the groin injury on Dec. 17. The deal came with an incentive clause: two tickets to the Jackets' first home playoff game, should they qualify. Getting a point tonight in Chicago would clinch the franchise's first postseason spot. "Jason really has taken upon himself to help us get in the playoffs for Ryan," Nash said. "You can see how important it is to him." Chimera has played two solid games since returning to the lineup. His speed and strength, so critical to his success, are back to where they were before the groin injury on Dec. 17. He had been enjoying the best start of his six-year NHL career with seven goals and 11 assists in 30 games. Chimera tried resting the muscle for five weeks, but he was tentative, ineffective and frustrated in his first comeback effort. Chimera underwent surgery in early March and, unable to play, began making regular stops to see Ryan, whom the players had gotten to know during visits to Nationwide Children's Hospital through the Blue Jackets Foundation. "It has put life in a new light," Chimera said. "You're injured and then you walk into the (pediatric cancer) unit at Children's and you see people really struggling. treed@dispatch.com | Please see full article here. 2009 Save The Date!!!
Team Unite, ARE YOU planning to attend? Please let us know by emailing us at admin@teamunite.net! Thank you!!! CureSearch REACH THE DAY 2009 will be the ninth annual gathering of the childhood cancer community in Washington, DC. The event provides an opportunity for those who care about children with cancer, to share their story with our nation's leaders, and to impress upon them that critical funding for childhood cancer research is needed. We come together in one place on one day to raise our voices for all children with cancer and for those who no longer have a voice. Registration is open now please click here to register and be sure to SAVE THE DATE! March, 2009 Miss Bald Virginia? Miss Virginia has vowed to shave her head if she raises $500,000 for pediatric cancer research. St. Baldrick’s contacted her a few months ago. She is also an ambassador for the Children’s Miracle Network. Please see full article and video here. To donate to Miss Virginia's St. Baldrick's campaign, please click here.
March, 2009 Researchers discover gene mutations that cause childhood brain cancer Researchers funded by the Canadian Cancer Society have discovered eight similar genes that, when mutated, appear to be responsible for medulloblastoma - the most common of childhood brain cancers. The findings are published today in the online edition of the journal Nature Genetics. Please see full article here.  March, 2009 Kroger Neighbor to Neighbor
The Kroger Neighbor to Neighbor Donation Program is a great way for nonprofit organizations to raise money! The program started in May of 2008 and allows churches, schools (K-12), or ANY 501 (c)(3) charitable organization the opportunity to earn a portion of $1 million that will be donated annually. For information or to register your organization please go to this link for an overview.  March, 2009 A very special Team Unite THANK YOU!!!
Team Unite would like to invite you all to join us in thanking Dianne Killian, our incredibly dedicated volunteer/director/writer. Dianne has been a stalwart "behind-the-scenes" miracle-worker since Team Unite's inception over a year ago. She writes all of our Strategies and is a constant motivator. Dianne (shown here with Michelle Tucker (Michelle, left; Dianne, right)) is a close family friend of the Tuckers, and is "Aunt DiDi" to ^Henry^. She also lost her brother to Glioblastoma Multiforme (brain cancer). Dianne works tirelessly to stay abreast of the latest campaigns that could use Team Unite's backing and is a compassionate advocate for our children. Please take a moment and send Dianne a note of thanks. She deserves a GINORMOUS pat on the back!!!! Thank you Killian!!!!!!! Team Unite Media Alert | March 3, 2009 This just in! CBS news' Early Show JUST did a story today featuring childhood cancer and the Jonas Brothers! If you are on pacific, Mountain or Central time you can still catch it! Tune in or set your DVR OR DVD players if you can and we'll post a link as soon as it is available!!! Perhaps the Jonas Brothers are the advocates we've been praying for??? Let's thank them and CBS for the story and ask them and CBS for their continued support of Childhood Cancer! Team Unite, please mobilize your teams for a mission! We need to ask everyone who is willing (nurses, doctors, friends, family members....) to help us with the following! We need to thank these folks for this story and also get the word out NOW to ask for folks to recognize September as childhood cancer awareness month and September 13th as our annual childhood cancer awareness day. 1. Please email and write letters to CBS news and thank them for doing this story. Ask that they feature it on their website and continue the coverage on this important issue! Contact your local CBS Affilitate station | CBS email Form 2. Contact and thank Debbye Turner Bell, the CBS News Correspondent who filed this story. 3. Please write to the Jonas Brothers (send through CBS) and thank them for their support and for bringing attention to this on behalf of all children battling cancer. 4. Please continue to address the fact that September is Childhood cancer awareness month. Wear your shirts!!! To order September wear, click here ... there will be new ones coming out this summer. Thank you so much for your continued support of Team Unite. We're DEFINITELY making a difference! This just in, as well! Thank you Team Lazaro for the link to this video from The Today Show! Let's thank the Today Show for covering this wonderful story of these GREAT kids at Penn State. Here is some contact information: Online Contact Form: http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/29041920/ Make sure to mention that September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and that anything they could do to make their viewers know would be very much appreciated! February, 2009 Super Star Ben!!!
Please check out our Team Unite Super Star, Ben Baltz! Ben was on the CBS Evening News sporting his Team Unite "I'm Wearing Gold For The Kids" T-Shirt!! He did an amazing job and we are all proud of him! For the full story, click here. To visit Ben's Caringbridge page, click here. To order your Team Unite gear please click here. February, 2009 Childhood Cancer In The News
brought to you by CureSearch - Conquering Childhood Cancer Moving Ahead with the Stimulus Funds — An article from Dr. Niederhuber, Director of NCI, about the stimulus package, the guidance regarding the types of projects that will have priority for funding and the mechanisms for transparency for use of the stimulus money. Dr. Reaman will be meeting with Dr. Niederhuber today regarding COG funding initiatives. Adults with ALL Benefit from Pediatric-Type Intensive Chemotherapy — An article from the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society regarding nice example of how pediatric cancer research benefits adults. Team Leaders Wrap Up Successful DC Session — Are you, or someone you know interested in being a Team Leader for your State with CureSearch? Team Leaders are needed in Alaska, Utah, the Dakotas, New Hampshire and Maine. Please email Kate Shafer with CureSearch for details.  February, 2009 ATTENTION TEAMS!!!
Well, believe it or not ... it's that time again: Time for us to start planning the designs for our September! gear. We want to make sure to have the final products ready in time for folks to wear all September-long. In addition to the design from last year, we will be adding some new designs in order to give all teams the opportunity to participate. There will probably be three t-shirt designs this year, in order to accommodate all of our teams. NEWS FLASH: For our newer teams that may not know about our September! gear, please check it out here. If you are interested in having your child featured on one of the designs, please send the following to september@teamunite.net:
Please note: We will automatically be using all children from last year's designs for our new gear. If your child was included last year and you would like us to use a new photo, please send it to the email address above (see item #2 above for size requirements). Alternatively, if your child was was included last year and for some reason you DO NOT wish to participate this year, just let us know and we will certainly honor that decision. We are incredibly excited to get to work on this year's gear and just want to thank you all again for your support, and your commitment. January, 2009 Happy New Year!!
The volunteers from Team Unite send prayers to you and yours for a very prosperous new year to our team! We look forward to another year of fighting for children and their families. We need each individual in order to be successful so please remember to share information with other members through our forum at http://teamunite.net/forum/ and complete our strategies when they are posted. Please continue to post anything that you feel will help others going through this battle with childhood cancer. Provide support in a variety of topics. Let us know how we can make the site more user friendly for everyone and your ideas for raising awareness.  November, 2008 2009 Team Unite Calendar Now Available!
Show your support for our kids, and join us in the fight to CONQUER CHILDHOOD CANCER!!! Each page features 6 Team Unite members. Also included within each month is a detailed description of one of the childhood cancers, including symptoms and statistics. The month of September features Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. Please note that on our smallest calendar ("Team Unite Wall Calendar"), the informational text is a bit difficult to read from a distance. Please consider one of the larger sizes ("Team Unite Vertical Wall Calendar" or "Team Unite Oversized Wall Calendar") if you feel this may be an issue. October, 2008 Team Unite Contributes $750 to the CureSearch Virtual Walk for 12,500!!
Team Unite formed a team and participated in the CureSearch Virtual Walk for 12,500 to Conquer Childhood Cancer! We are proud to announce that, from t-shirt sales, we were able to contribute $750 for our team. THANKS SO MUCH TO ALL WHO PARTICIPATED!! We look forward to being able to do more next year! From CureSearch:
9.19.08 CureSearch Virtual Walk for 12,500!!
Team Unite recently decided to participate in the CureSearch Virtual Walk for 12,500 to Conquer Childhood Cancer! By joining our team, you will be helping to find a cure for childhood cancer. The Virtual Walk for 12,500 is an online effort to unite people across the country in the fight against childhood cancer. During September National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, our challenge is to bring together 12,500 individuals virtually in honor of the 12,500 children who are diagnosed each year. Think about the ways that childhood cancer has impacted those around you. By participating in this virtual walk you are helping to raise money for childhood cancer research so kids with childhood cancer might be able to reach their dreams. Join the fight today: www.curesearch.org/12500. We need your support, so join our team, register as an individual or make a donation on our behalf. The minimum to honor one child is $10. Thank you so much! Walking for ALL THE KIDS!!!! 9.1.08 September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month!
Make sure you wear your gold to let the world know you support our kids! Get our "I'M WEARING GOLD FOR THE KIDS" gear at cafepress.com. To see the names of the kids on the shirt, please click the thumbnail at left.
7.29.08 MISSION ACCOMPLISHED!
Team Unite strategically contacted members of Congress on a daily basis, requesting that they cosponsor and vote yes in support of “The Caroline Pryce Walker Conquer Childhood Cancer Act.” Our goal was to witness S.911/H.R.1553 signed into Law during the term of the 110th Congress and we have succeeded!!!! Read more at CureSearch... |
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - - Tom Coughlin's dedication to helping families of children with cancer will continue uninterrupted on game day. When the Giants opened the season at home Sunday against the Washington Redskins, Coughlin wore a pin to help increase the public recognition about Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. The pin depicts a gold ribbon. 
Aimee Dickey never knew how her words would be remembered. 
September is National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month with the objective to spotlight childhood cancer and survivorship issues related to childhood cancer nationally. Approximately 12,400 Americans under the age of 20 will be diagnosed this year and although survival rates have increased steadily since the 1970’s, the aftereffects of treatment continue to be a major hurdle to overcome. LIVESTRONG has funded programs and created information specific to children affected by cancer.
"Color Carl's Car" is a colorful way to raise money for the fight against Childhood Cancer, during September's Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.
Last year during an extensive stay at Seattle Children’s Hospital, David and Melinda Smieja told their ailing daughter she could have anything she wanted.
Most of you reading this are probably aware of the H1N1 virus, that a pink ribbon symbolizes breast cancer awareness and support and that Suicide Prevention Awareness month falls in September. What you might not know is September is also Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and that the symbol for Childhood Cancer Awareness and support is a gold ribbon.
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The St. Baldrick’s Foundation, a non-profit organization that raises funds for childhood cancer research, on Wednesday announced a flurry of 2009 research grants and other awards totaling $11.5 million, including funding for pediatric oncology scholars and fellows.
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