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By staff reports Nov 15, 2016 at 5:36 PM

http://www.goupstate.com/news/20161115/childrens-security-blanket-gets-100k-for-children-fighting-cancer

Spartanburg-based Children’s Security Blanket announced Tuesday that anonymous donors have given the nonprofit $100,000 to brighten the Christmas season for children battling cancer.

The donors specifically requested the organization use the money to make the holiday season better for sick children and their families.

“Holidays can be stressful under the best of circumstances,” Laura Allen, executive director of the nonprofit, said in a statement. “Dealing with a child who has cancer can put an enormous strain on families, making the emotional and financial demands of holiday time especially hard. This amazing gift will make it possible for us to alleviate financial pressure for these families so they can focus on enjoying a memorable Christmas with their precious children.”

The money will be used to pay for rent, utility, car and insurance payments for families during December, along with a holiday celebration for children served by the nonprofit. Children undergoing cancer treatment and their siblings will be treated to carriage rides, presents and a festive dinner at the event, which will be 6 p.m. on Dec. 8 at The Hangar at First Baptist Church in Spartanburg.

The money will be used to pay for rent, utility, car and insurance payments for families during December, along with a holiday celebration for children served by the nonprofit.

Children undergoing cancer treatment and their siblings will be treated to carriage rides, presents and a festive dinner at the event, which will be 6 p.m. on Dec. 8 at The Hangar at First Baptist Church in Spartanburg.