American Foundation for Children with Cancer

Headliner: Dawn McNamara Commits to Helping Eradicate Pediatric Cancer

Pediatric Cancer News — Sun, 20 May 2012 12:27:04 +0000

When Dawn McNamara started volunteering with the St. Baldrick's Foundation, she just wanted to make a difference and help fund pediatric cancer research.

Dick Vitale Gala Raises More Than $1 Million To Fight Pediatric Cancer

Pediatric Cancer News — Sun, 20 May 2012 10:17:16 +0000

Celebrities from the world of sports and entertainment crowded the Ritz-Carlton Sarasota on Friday for the Seventh Annual Dick Vitale Gala to raise money in the fight against pediatric cancer through The V Foundation for Cancer Research.

Austin’s merges into medical research traffic

Pediatric Cancer News — Sun, 20 May 2012 00:48:01 +0000

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Lauren’s First and Goal founders to be given honorary degrees at Lafayette

Pediatric Cancer News — Sat, 19 May 2012 14:29:04 +0000

As kickoff nears for the ninth annual Lauren's First and Goal Foundation charity football camp, founders John and Marianne Loose will receive honorary degrees at Lafayette College tonight.

Class Notes: Poinciana Elementary named winner in national Great Lemonade War fundraiser

Pediatric Cancer News — Sat, 19 May 2012 08:04:41 +0000

I just love the saying that goes something like, “When life hands you lemons, make lemonade!” Great philosophy for living life, I’d say.

Local school wins national honors

Pediatric Cancer News — Fri, 18 May 2012 23:50:43 +0000

LEE COUNTY, Fla.- Jay Scott never got to see his daughter, Alex, grow up. The little girl died at age 8 from cancer." During Alex's short life she used a lemonade stand to raise more than a million dollars to fight pediatric cancer.

Dell awards $100,000 grant to Ronald McDonald House Charities for work in 14 U.S. cities

Pediatric Cancer News — Fri, 18 May 2012 06:12:25 +0000

Ronald McDonald House Charities has received a $100,000 grant from Dell. This Powering the Possible Grant has been awarded to be shared among 14 Ronald McDonald House Chapters in cities where Dell has offices.

Lessons From a Hedge Fund Conference

Pediatric Cancer News — Fri, 18 May 2012 01:02:54 +0000

Every year, the Ira Sohn foundation invites a group of esteemed money managers to present investment ideas to raise money for pediatric cancer and other children's illnesses.

Lager Cask Fundraiser for One Mission at the Framingham Tavern Saturday

Pediatric Cancer News — Thu, 17 May 2012 20:53:26 +0000

Jack's Abby Brewery and The Framingham Tavern are hosting Jack's Abby's First Annual Lager Cask Fundraiser for One Mission, a childhood cancer foundation dedicated to enhancing the lives of pediatric cancer patients and their families.

Communication Key in Pediatric Care

Pediatric Cancer News — Thu, 17 May 2012 16:44:09 +0000

Outcomes are better than ever for pediatric cancer patients. But even with greater resources at caregivers' disposal, there are significant hurdles for young patients, their families, and even the caregivers themselves.