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We love sharing the great news about our children, their families, and all who partner with us: volunteers, corporations, and beyond. Please help us spread the word by sharing these stories and announcements with your friends and family!

Thank you, Members Credit Union!

Thanks to the generosity of Members Credit Union and its members, the company donated $36,125 to Children’s Cancer Partners of the Carolinas (CCP) this year, following a two-month-long campaign.“We are so inspired by our members and their willingness to help others,” Members Credit Union’s Community Outreach Specialist Jon Hamby-Lattimore said. “We chose Children’s Cancer Partners […]

Longtime Educator joins Children’s Cancer Partners of the Carolinas

Dr. Kim Deering has joined Children’s Cancer Partners of the Carolinas as the new Kidz in Lids Program Director. With more than 30 years of experience working with children, including most recently as an elementary principal and professor at USC Upstate, Dr. Deering is excited to work with schools with students of all ages to […]

A Change in Health Leads to a Change in Life

“My plans completely flipped from being student body vice president and captain of my high school swim team to going through the hardest months of my life that changed my life forever.” Clay Patterson was only 16 when he was diagnosed with Leukemia AML. His junior year of high school involved several rounds of intense […]

Children’s Cancer Partners welcomes Savanna James to the Development Committee

Savanna grew up in Cowpens, South Carolina and is an honors graduate of Limestone University and the University of South Carolina, earning her masters in mass communication from the latter. She has extensive experience in the public relations, marketing, and community relations fields with previous roles at Fox Sports, CBS Sports, The Johnson Group, US […]

Lauren Marvin joins Children’s Cancer Partners Development Committee

Lauren was born in Providence, RI and was raised in Pomfret Center, CT.  She attended Killingly High School, Bay Path Jr College and The Mary Brewer School of Insurance earning her SC and GA Life, Accident & Health, Property & Casualty and her series 6 and 63 Agent License.   She is self-employed with Lauren Marvin Insurance, […]

Join Hundreds of Schools and Host a Kidz in Lids Day!

Hundreds of schools across North and South Carolina have hosted a Kidz in Lids day this year, raising money for Children’s Cancer Partners to support local children with cancer. We want to make sure your child’s school or school district is signed up to participate! It’s easy! Put simply, Kidz in Lids Inclusion Program is just […]

A special thanks from the Call family

Our little Corbin has been sick with Neuroblastoma. He has gone through two big surgeries and four cycles of chemo. We really appreciate everything your organization does to help so many! Hoping this t-shirt fundraiser helps you all touch someone else’s life. Corbin is doing much better right now and just received good news from […]

Partner Feature: Contec, Inc.

For the last 4 years, Contec, Inc. has partnered with Children’s Cancer Partners of the Carolinas. Not only does Contec, Inc. support our various fundraising events, they are a major donor to our Single Moms Program. Our Single Moms Program designates money towards single moms who must care for their child with cancer and their siblings. When […]

Volunteer Feature: Kathryn Mitchell

As a teacher, caring for others runs in Kathryn’s blood and volunteering is second nature. For the last six years, Kathryn has volunteered at many Children’s Cancer Partners events. From Burger Cook-Off to traveling to Durham for our Holiday Spectacular, there’s not an event that Kathryn has not donated her time to. Kathryn heads up […]

St. James Plantation Tennis Association hosts annual Slammin’ & Jammin’ tennis event

Members of the St. James Plantation in Southport, North Carolina raised over $21,000 for Carolina children battling cancer. All thanks to the St. James Plantation Tennis Association and their Slammin’ and Jammin’ tennis event, many Carolina children will receive the life saving treatment they need. You can read the entire story here: https://stateportpilot.com/community_focus/article_a3f43016-d3d1-11ed-b785-4b54393c8718.html Note: You […]