Latest pediatric cancer Stories
NEW YORK, April 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai Motor America and its dealers announced today, at the New York International Auto Show, a commitment to break through a major milestone of $57 million in total donations to pediatric cancer research through their nonprofit foundation, Hyundai Hope On Wheels®. This level of funding places Hyundai among the leading funders of pediatric cancer research in the nation. As part of its 14th year in the fight against pediatric cancer,...
A study by the Children's Oncology Group (COG) reported that five-year survival for acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL, the most common type of pediatric cancer) among children treated through COG clinical trials increased from 83.7 percent during the period 1990-1994 to 90.4 percent in the period 2000-2005. The improvements in survival were observed among all children over age 1 regardless of age, sex, ethnicity, or subtype of ALL. This analysis, which is the largest study to date of ALL...
LOS ANGELES, Feb. 15, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai Hope on Wheels, now in its 14th year in the fight against pediatric cancer, today announced the launch of its "Like 4 Hope" Facebook campaign. Furthering its commitment to finding a cure, and in addition to its signature Scholar Grant and September Hope Grant programs, the Hope on Wheels "Like 4 Hope" campaign will donate additional funds to 14 leading pediatric cancer organizations in honor of their significant contributions on...
Philanthropists Lester and Sue Smith stage star-studded event, match every donation HOUSTON, Feb. 6, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --A Texas-sized disco dance party was the backdrop Saturday night for a benefit that raised $32.26 million for pediatric cancer research at Texas Children's Cancer Center, the #1 pediatric cancer center in Texas as ranked by U.S. News & World Report. A record-breaking fundraiser for the hospital, Dr. David Poplack, director of Texas Children's Cancer...
Bag Warehouse President Mark Ditteaux has teamed up with Roc Solid Founder Eric Newman to sponsor the Imprinted Duffel Bags for their Ready-Bag Program, which helps to ease the burdens for families with children suffering from pediatric cancer Santa Ana, CA (PRWEB) February 01, 2012 With 16,000 children diagnosed with or relapsing from cancer each year, Eric and Roc Solid are pushing to "connect with every single patient." That is no easy task as it would cost around $6.4 million...
ALISO VIEJO, Calif., Jan. 30, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Lights. Camera. Cure., a 6-hour Dance-A-THON to raise money and awareness for the fight against children's cancer was held at the historic Avalon Theater in the heart of Hollywood, CA on Sunday January 29, 2012. Lights. Camera. Cure., the first annual event, was sponsored by The Penn State Alumni Association Los Angeles (PSULA) and was proud to announce that they raised $37,411.40 in support of THON, the 46-hour dance marathon run by...
For the second year, the staff of both SIR Management and many of their client facilities assisted Bear Necessities in hosting their annual Christmas party for pediatric cancer patients at John H. Stroger Hospital of Cook County. Chicago, Illinois (PRWEB) January 20, 2012 For the second year, the staff of both SIR Management and many of their client facilities assisted Bear Necessities in hosting their annual Christmas party for pediatric cancer patients at John H. Stroger Hospital of...
$1.5 million committed to supporting the best young scientists tackling cancers in children and young adults NEW YORK, Jan. 5, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Two non-profit organizations committed to eliminating cancer in children and young adults have joined together to address the critical shortage of funding for pediatric cancer research. The Sohn Conference Foundation, dedicated to curing pediatric cancers, has granted $1.5 million to the Damon Runyon Cancer Research...
HOUSTON, Dec. 5, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- GDF SUEZ Energy Resources NA, one of the largest retail electric providers in the United States, will again join Cox Media Group to sponsor the 2011 Cox Radio Cure Kids Cancer Radiothon benefiting research and treatment advances at Texas Children's Cancer Center aimed at curing and preventing pediatric cancer. The two-day event will also support patient care and education at Texas Children's Cancer Center - the largest pediatric hematology and...
OAKLAND, Calif., Nov. 14, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The hottest item to give and exchange this holiday season is cookies. That's because each cookie sent, sold or exchanged means more funds donated by The GLAD Products Company to Cookies for Kids' Cancer for pediatric cancer research. So whether it's sharing edible or virtual cookies, anyone can make a difference, one cookie at a time. It's easy to get involved and help GLAD® meet its goal of exchanging one million cookies in November and...
