Childhood-cancer survivor tells tale of hope, overcoming odds - pressofAtlanticCity.com
Check out Alesia Shute's book about her battle with colon cancer, diagnosed at the age of 7.
Enhancing the lives of families and children by providing education and advocacy, emotional and practical support, and most of all... HOPE....because kids can't fight cancer alone!
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
Monday, June 21, 2010
Blinatumomab - Possible New Treatment for ALL?
Micromet’s Cancer Missiles Lure Boehringer, Sanofi (Update2)
From Businessweek (June 14, 2010, 4:25 PM EDT):
"What Micromet has developed is a way to activate T-cells, the elite troops of the immune system, to attack malignancies, including a rare leukemia that strikes children. It has signed partnerships with five of Europe’s largest drug companies: Bayer AG, Sanofi-Aventis SA, AstraZeneca Plc, Merck KGaA and Boehringer Ingelheim GmbH."
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"The disease blinatumomab is designed to treat, acute lymphocytic leukemia or ALL, isn’t common, but it is a high priority for some doctors. One reason is that two-thirds of the 5,400 new cases in the U.S. each year are children, many of whom only survive with painful chemotherapy that continues for years."
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From Businessweek (June 14, 2010, 4:25 PM EDT):
"What Micromet has developed is a way to activate T-cells, the elite troops of the immune system, to attack malignancies, including a rare leukemia that strikes children. It has signed partnerships with five of Europe’s largest drug companies: Bayer AG, Sanofi-Aventis SA, AstraZeneca Plc, Merck KGaA and Boehringer Ingelheim GmbH."
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"The disease blinatumomab is designed to treat, acute lymphocytic leukemia or ALL, isn’t common, but it is a high priority for some doctors. One reason is that two-thirds of the 5,400 new cases in the U.S. each year are children, many of whom only survive with painful chemotherapy that continues for years."
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Saturday, June 19, 2010
Extreme Recess Baseball Clinic with the Washington Nationals
Dreams for Kids contacted DC Candlelighters to let our families know about Extreme Recess baseball clinic at Nationals Park! Open the flyer and related forms, and hurry...spots are limited!
Saturday, July 10th
Nationals Ball Park
Washington, DC
Join in the fun as the Washington Nationals and Dreams for Kids partner on a large scale for an Extreme Recess baseball clinic for kids with all abilities! We will be hosting 100-150 kids for a full day with the team and trained professionals. Kids will be able to practice with the players and coaches in the stadium and on the field and each participant will also be given two tickets to that evening's game for free! Lunch will also be provided for participants. There are limited spots, so call to claim your spot today.
Participant Waiver Form
Volunteer Waiver
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
Monday, June 7, 2010
Help *Transplant Grants for Kids* Pepsi Refresh Project*
With just the click of your mouse (and without spending a dime) you can help raise $100,000 to help families of children who need a bone marrow transplant!
Here's how: Pepsi has invited three NASCAR drivers to take part in a friendly competition to raise funds for their favorite charity. NASCAR champ, Jimmie Johnson, has chosen the *National Marrow Donor Program's Patient Assistance Fund* which helps families pay for food, lodging, travel, prescription co-pays and other expenses that really can mount up during transplant.
In order to win the $100,000, Jimmie needs to get the most votes online for his cause.
Here's where you come in!
Simply *click on this link* to the competition web site and vote for Jimmie Johnson's project to fund *Transplant Grants for Kids*.
There's no limit on the number of times you can vote between now and June 23rd at 6 pm EST.
Ask your family and friends to vote for Jimmie's project too. If you or a
loved one has been through a transplant, you understand just how important this financial assistance can be.
As we say in Chicago, vote early, vote often! Let's make sure Jimmie Johnson
gets the most votes, so that kids who need a transplant get the financial help that they need.
Here's how: Pepsi has invited three NASCAR drivers to take part in a friendly competition to raise funds for their favorite charity. NASCAR champ, Jimmie Johnson, has chosen the *National Marrow Donor Program's Patient Assistance Fund* which helps families pay for food, lodging, travel, prescription co-pays and other expenses that really can mount up during transplant.
In order to win the $100,000, Jimmie needs to get the most votes online for his cause.
Here's where you come in!
Simply *click on this link* to the competition web site and vote for Jimmie Johnson's project to fund *Transplant Grants for Kids*.
There's no limit on the number of times you can vote between now and June 23rd at 6 pm EST.
Ask your family and friends to vote for Jimmie's project too. If you or a
loved one has been through a transplant, you understand just how important this financial assistance can be.
As we say in Chicago, vote early, vote often! Let's make sure Jimmie Johnson
gets the most votes, so that kids who need a transplant get the financial help that they need.
Wednesday, June 2, 2010
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