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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 […]

Children’s Cancer Partners of the Carolinas Adds Significant Strength to its Board Team

Experienced Business and Community Leaders Will Help Guide Organization’s Continuing Growth SPARTANBURG, S.C. (May 24, 2018) – Children’s Cancer Partners of the Carolinas (CCP) is pleased to announce the addition of five new members to its board of directors. CCP is a 501(c)3 organization with a mission to provide comprehensive support and loving compassion to families […]

Battle of the Burgers – Fifth Annual Cribbs Kitchen Burger Cook-Off to Benefit Children’s Cancer Partners of the Carolinas

April 14th Event to Offer Tasty Burger Creations, Live Music, and Family-friendly Fun SPARTANBURG, SC (April 6, 2018) – – All community members are invited to Downtown Spartanburg’s juiciest throwdown – the Fifth Annual Cribbs Kitchen Burger Cook-off Saturday, April 14, 2018, from 2-8 p.m. at the corner of W. Main and Daniel Morgan Avenue. […]

Children’s Cancer Partners of the Carolinas awarded for program excellence by United Way of the Piedmont

http://upstatebizsc.whosonthemove.com/pressreleases/childrens-cancer-partners-carolinas-awarded-program-excellence-united-way-piedmont/ Children’s Cancer Partners of the Carolinas (CCP), formerly The Children’s Security Blanket, was recently selected to receive a Program Excellence Award from the United Way of the Piedmont for its work in supporting children battling cancer in Cherokee County. The awards are given to the agency whose program ranked the highest in each of […]

Children’s Cancer Partners of The Carolinas provides Christmas to families fighting cancer

Children’s Cancer Partners of The Carolinas provides Christmas to families fighting cancer Posted: Dec 05, 2017 11:49 PM EST Updated: Dec 06, 2017 12:18 AM EST By Brandon LaVorgna SPARTANBURG, SC (FOX Carolina) – It’s been one tough battle for 4-year-old Colt Becker. He’s been taking neuroblastoma head-on for more than three years. The Becker’s […]

Children fighting cancer treated to an early Christmas

By Chris Lavender Staff Writer Posted December 5, 2017 at 9:00 Updated December 5, 2017 at 9:07 Children fighting cancer treated to an early Christmas More than 100 families with children battling cancer celebrated Christmas early Tuesday night at the Spartanburg Marriott, taking a respite from the everyday struggles they face in fighting the disease. […]

Children battling cancer enjoy Christmas Spectacular

By WSPA Nickelle Smith Published: December 5, 2017, 11:05 pm Updated: December 5, 2017, 11:33 pm Children battling cancer enjoy Christmas Spectacular SPARTANBURG, SC (WSPA) – It was a ‘Christmas Spectacular’ for families who share a common journey with cancer. The event in Spartanburg was hosted by the Children’s Cancer Partners of the Carolinas so […]