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| Quick Facts |
- Childhood cancers are the #1 disease killer of children - more than asthma, cystic fibrosis, diabetes, and pediatric AIDS combined.
- Childhood cancer is not single disease, but rather many different types that fall into 12 major categories. Common adult cancers are extremely rare in children, yet many cancers are almost exclusively found in children.
- Childhood cancers are cancers that primarily affect children, teens and young adults. When cancer strikes children and young adults, it affects them differently than it would an adult.
- Attempts to detect childhood cancers at an earlier stage, when the disease would react more favorably to treatment, have largely failed. Young patients often have a more advanced stage of cancer when first diagnosed.
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| Community Events |
Hope & Heroes Children's Cancer Fund is a circle of hope created by people from all walks of life - all ultimately connected - who come together to help children and their families in their fight against childhood cancer.
If you are interested in holding your own event, please contact Katie Leiby at 212.305.5010 or kl2601@columbia.edu. |
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BURGER KING®
We are joining forces with The Valerie Fund for this annual coupon campaign. In April, visit your local BURGER KING® for the opportunity to buy a coupon booklet for free soda, with all the proceeds coming to Hope & Heroes and The Valerie Fund. |
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FCS Race for Kids
This annual event consists of a ski race, networking events, fun - and fundraising. Year after year, this early January event in Stowe, VT grows in attendance and stature while raising money for Hope & Heroes, Make A Wish and the Downey Side. |
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| Family Fun Day with the Jay and Corbett families |
| For four years, this event has honored young survivors of Wilms Tumor with barbeque, games, and entertainment at Nansen Park in Staten Island, NY. Thanks to the remarkable efforts of the Jays and Corbetts, over $250,000 has been raised for Wilms Tumor research. Will it return? Stay tuned. |
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Media Internships
A key area in the road back from cancer to wellness is professional development. The Center for Survivor Wellness has teamed up with CBS Radio, Major League Soccer and other organizations to provide summer internships for pediatric cancer survivors from ages 18-25. |
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Sienna’s ParTee
Held in memory of Sienna Cavallo, this annual golf event at Battleground Country Club raises $25,000 - $40,000 each year. Look for the event in late September or early October. |
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Fostertown ETC Magnet School
Young students at this Newburgh, NY school fundraise for Hope & Heroes as part of the Pay It Forward program on community involvement. |
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Hyundai Hope on Wheels
Hyundai grants millions of dollars each year for childhood cancer research across the country. Twice a year, once at the New York International Auto Show and once during National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month (September), the present a check to one of our physician-scientists and ask patients to leave their handprints on a Hyundai Santa Fe. |
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Hockeython
Held in 2007 & 2009 this unique fundraising event featured competitive games played overnight and raised critical funds for pediatric cancer. What do you like to do with your friends? Turn it into a fundraiser!
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Jewelers on the Fairway
Thanks to H&H Board member Larry Gordon and his co-chair Samir Mehta and their partners at Jewelers For Children, this annual golf event at Trump Bedminster raises between $50-80,000 each year.
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102nd Precinct Golf Event
John McGrorty and his NYPD colleagues gather every year at Stonebridge Country Club to play golf and raise funds for Hope & Heroes. 50% of what they raise goes for holiday gifts and 50% goes to solid tumor research in memory of Matthew McGrorty. |
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| Dynamics Associates |
| This New York-based financial services search firm holds annual cocktail events to raise dollars and awareness among their clientele. |
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