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Doctors step out of the emergency room and on to stage for ‘Docs Who Rock’ benefit

Spartanburg Herald Journal By Chris Lavender Staff Writer Posted Mar 9, 2019 at 8:53 PM Updated Mar 9, 2019 at 8:53 PM Read Full Article Dr. Octavia Amaechi took center stage Saturday night, showing off her vocal skills at the Docs Who Rock fundraiser held at Wofford College to benefit the Children’s Cancer Partners of […]

Rock concert raising money for Upstate children with cancer

WSPA STAFF Posted: Mar 08, 2019 10:29 AM EST Updated: Mar 08, 2019 10:29 AM EST Read Full Article Spartanburg, SC (WSPA-TV) – It’s a rock concert to benefit children with cancer and their families. Docs that Rock happens at the Jerry Richardson indoor stadium at Wofford College March 9 to benefit Children’s Cancer Partners […]

Docs Who Rock concert to benefit Children’s Cancer Partners of the Carolinas

GoUpstate.com By Dan Armonaitis Arts & Entertainment Writer Posted Mar 5, 2019 at 3:00 PM Read Full Article Dr. Melinda Moretz has been practicing family medicine for more than 30 years, but there’s another side of her that might surprise many of her patients at Palmetto Proactive Healthcare in Spartanburg. In her spare time, Moretz […]

Sunday’s letters: Docs Who Rock

Asheboro Courier Tribune–Mar 3, 2019 Docs Who Rock Go for the gold! We often hear this during the Olympics. However, for children fighting cancer, “gold” is a symbol of hope. On March 9, physicians in Spartanburg County will take the inspiration from these courageous children and “go for the gold.” Teaming with Children’s Cancer Partners […]

Docs Who Rock Spartanburg

WSPA Tammy Jones Posted: Feb 12, 2019 04:12 PM EST Updated: Feb 12, 2019 04:12 PM EST Read Full Article Local physicians will trade in their medical instruments for musical ones at Docs Who Rock Spartanburg benefiting Children’s Cancer Partners of the Carolinas presented by Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System. Marisa Cecil, Development Director for Children’s […]

Upstate nonprofit supports fight against pediatric cancer

GREENVILLE JOURNAL By Melody Wright – Jul 26, 2018 Flash was the name of Lockaby’s imaginary girlfriend when he was younger. The name came up when baby naming for the Tollison’s second child began — and it stuck. Little Katie Flash has gone by Flash ever since she was born. But Flash’s name isn’t the […]

Children’s Cancer Partners of the Carolinas announces Shannon Brown as Director of Family Programs

upstatebizSC July 26th, 2018 Children’s Cancer Partners of the Carolinas (CCP) announced that Shannon Brown, MSW, LISW-CP, has been named Director of Family Programs. CCP is a 501(c)3 organization with a mission to provide comprehensive support and loving compassion to families whose children are battling cancer to improve their overall quality of life. The nonprofit […]

Children with cancer visit Hope Remains Ranch

On Hope Remains Ranch’s 11-acre property, two-year-old Dredger Lanier stood in front of a small, wooden horse, throwing colorful hoops at its head and smiling when one looped around its ears and slid down its straight neck. Katrina Lanier, Dredger’s mother, said for the past three months- ever since Dredger was diagnosed with cancer – […]

Children’s Cancer Partners of the Carolinas announces Cecil as New Director of Development

Children’s Cancer Partners of the Carolinas (CCP) recently announced that Marisa Cecil has been selected as the nonprofit’s new Director of Development. CCP is a 501(c)3 organization with a mission to provide comprehensive support and loving compassion to families whose children are battling cancer to improve their overall quality of life. The nonprofit serves children […]

Childhood Cancer STAR Act Signed

The Childhood Cancer Star Act of 2017 is now law, a landmark moment for the childhood cancer community. You can find a summary of the new law, signed on June 5, 2018, below. The passage of the STAR Act was a true community effort that involved years of patience, hard work, and collaboration. The childhood […]