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Wilmington family battling childhood cancer in midst of COVID-19, nonprofits give support despite fundraising challenges
By Kendall McGee| November 12, 2020 at 8:33 PM EST – Updated November 24 at 4:50 PM WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) – About 20 children in the Cape Fear region will be diagnosed with cancer this year, according to a local nonprofit. A pandemic doesn’t stop families like the McCallums from getting that news either. Graclyn was diagnosed […]
Children’s Cancer Partners Presents ‘Taste of Thankfulness’, A Virtual Culinary Event
Children’s Cancer Partners of the Carolinas is hosting a virtual culinary event called ‘Taste of Thankfulness’ November 12, 2020 Jason Marcus Click here to watch the story. CHARLOTTE, NC–Children’s Cancer Partners of the Carolinas is hosting a virtual culinary event next week, and you can take part. Derek spoke with the organizations Executive Director and chef Jamie Cribbs to learn more […]
Families fighting childhood cancer face challenges during pandemic
Alex Flores, who’s 4 years old, has an aggressive form of Burkitt leukemia. Since being home, he’s ‘progressed in a very, very positive way,’ his mother, Rena York said, with better blood cell counts and returning strength. Posted Tuesday, September 29, 2020 7:00 am By Hannah McClellan Chatham News + Record Staff The Friday afternoon after Thanksgiving, Rena […]
Spartanburg District One Students raise money for for children battling cancer
Schools across Spartanburg District One held a fundraiser to help Children’s Cancer Partners.
Students show support to children with cancer including classmate
Updated: 6:59 PM EDT Sep 24, 2020 Nolan Blair Reporter Ava Woodard SOURCE: Ava Woodard’s family SPARTANBURG COUNTY, S.C. —Inside Holly Springs-Motlow Elementary School on Thursday you’d find an array of hats being worn. A Spartanburg County Elementary School is showing support for children with cancer including their classmate. Inside Holly Springs-Motlow Elementary School on […]
Altar’d State’s Mission Monday to benefit Children’s Cancer Partners
Altar’d State, located at The Streets at Southpoint in Durham, North Carolina, is donating 10% of their Monday sales now until October 11th. This is a part of Altar’d State’s Mission Monday and their focus to “Standout For Good”. See them for all of your women apparel needs! Learn more about their mission here.
Camp Victory goes virtual for kids battling cancer
by: WSPA Staff Posted: Aug 12, 2020 / 02:35 PM EDT / Updated: Aug 12, 2020 / 02:35 PM EDT (WSPA) – Camp Victory, put on for kids battling cancer, went virtual this year. Families were sent packages called “camp-in-a-box” with all of the items needed for the fun activities. This included all of the ingredients for s’mores, water […]
Virtual summer camp held for child cancer patients
Updated: 12:00 AM EDT Aug 10, 2020 Joe Ripley Anchor Every three minutes, a child gets cancer, according to Children’s Cancer Partners of the Carolinas. The organization cites cancer as the number one disease that kills children. And yet, they’re providing hope one box at a time. They put a twist on the traditional summer […]
Letters to the Editor: Children battling cancer during pandemic
July 22, 2020 Any parent’s instinct is to protect their child. Imagine being the mom or dad of an immunocompromised child with cancer in need of lifesaving treatment during a pandemic. This is what the 1,100 families across the Carolinas served by Children’s Cancer Partners are facing. Their battle to keep their children healthy […]