Dr. Henry H. Scherich, better known as “Hank” to those who know him well, is the Founder/CEO of Measurement Incorporated. Hank is married to his wife Linda, and they have two sons, Nathan (Allie) and Bryan (Lindsey). He has five grandchildren who he loves dearly. Freelance writer and former newspaper columnist, Thomas Gasparoli, has written […]

No one budgets for cancer. The facts are staggering. The average individual hospital stay for pediatric cancer costs over $40,000 Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality – AHRQ). Additionally, nearly 75% of families experience loss of 50% or more of household income (National Coalition of Cancer Survivors – NCCS). Not only does childhood cancer take […]

North Carolina motorists will see some precious smiles thanks to a grant from The Cannon Foundation to Children’s Cancer Partners of the Carolinas (CCP). The van provided bears the faces of North Carolina children battling cancer. CCP is unique for its immediate, comprehensive and continuous support to children battling cancer, including travel assistance, lodging and […]

In February 2021, Burkley was diagnosed with Stage IV Neuroblastoma, cancer that forms incertain types of nerve tissue, at the tender age of three. She had a large tumor in her abdomen withmetastasis to her lymph nodes as well as her bone marrow. Genetic testing found the tumor to bethe more aggressive form of Neuroblastoma, […]

Michele Harvey has volunteered for Children’s Cancer Partners since 2016. Michele is often in the Children’s Cancer Partners office assisting with everything from birthday boxes that are sent out to our children during their birthday month to stuffing envelopes for the latest appeal. Michele plays a pivotal role in organizing other volunteers to assist with […]

We welcome Kedeidra Dupree to the Children’s Cancer Partners team as a Family Advocate in the Durham area! Originally from Macclesfield, North Carolina, Kedeidra made Durham her home 6 years ago. Kedeidra comes to us with a background in child and family services. She obtained both an AAS degree and BA degree in Child Development […]

Children’s Cancer Partners recently partnered with Benjamin Weeks, Founder and Communications Director of Slang Creative. Benjamin shot his first film when he was in the fourth grade. Using a stationary 8 mm film camera and stop motion control, the ten second animation entitled, “Man Falls on Banana” inspired this thing he calls a career.Later in […]

It’s been nearly 7 years since Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System started its partnership with Children’s Cancer Partners. Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System has sponsored events such as Cribbs Kitchen Burger Cook-Off and Docs Who Rock, all of which benefit local children battling cancer. Since the partnering with Children’s Cancer Partners, 83 children have been served and […]

Beau Bourquin has partnered with Children’s Cancer Partners by joining our Development Committee in March of 2022. Beau was born in Cleveland Ohio and graduated from Kent State University, earning a B.S. Degree in Business Marketing & minor in Global Communications.  Beau loves his Buckeye state, but now calls Raleigh, NC home, where Beau is the […]

When Melvin’s daughter, Jasmine, was 2-years-old, she was diagnosed with a rare form of stomach cancer, Ewing’s Sarcoma. His family traveled across the Carolinas to meet with different doctors at pediatric treatment centers to get Jasmine the best possible care. While on the road, the Melvin family met countless other children fighting their own battles, […]