Without volunteers, Children’s Cancer Partners would not be where it is today. We still heavily rely on volunteers to make sure all of our children receive the lifesaving cancer treatment they need. ­­We have volunteers giving their time, talent and treasure on committees such as Development, Governance, and Finance. Each committee serves the purpose to […]

Diagnosed with Wilms tumor, a type of childhood cancer that starts in the kidneys, in September 2021, Perry was an active four year old with no medical history concerns. Perry and her sister, Bailey were outside playing when she fell. Mom, Brittany, rushed to see what was the matter when she heard Perry screaming a […]

Cancer will Remain the Leading Disease Killer of Carolina Children in 2022 By Mark Jackson Last updated Dec 16, 2021 SPARTANBURG, SC (December 15, 2021) — The new year will be different, but still very challenging for Carolina families with children battling cancer, according to Children’s Cancer Partners of the Carolinas (CCP), the two-states-wide safety net organization that gets […]

Ashley Dill Herald-Journal Published Nov 23, 2021 Tom and Lucy Russell have created a legacy of love and giving to children diagnosed with cancer in the Carolinas. The couple founded the Children’s Cancer Partners of the Carolinas about 20 years ago. Earlier this month they were surprised at a reception in their honor to present The Lucy and Tom Russell […]

We are so grateful for the thoughtfulness of the Carolina community. We have been the recipient of so much generosity in the last few months. Whatta Wash Car Wash Haunted Wash Throughout the month of October, Whatta Wash Car Wash on Highway 14 in Greer hosted a haunted car wash every Friday and Saturday night. […]

The holiday season is always special for us at Children’s Cancer Partners. We typically host a “Christmas Spectacular” in Spartanburg, SC and Raleigh, NC. There, families have the chance to visit Santa, take a horse carriage ride, have their faces painted, get a balloon animal, have lunch, and enjoy being around their family and others […]

Children’s Cancer Partners is proud to spotlight Gail Lux! New to Spartanburg and enjoying her new retired lifestyle, Gail enjoys giving back by supporting our families on their childhood cancer journey. With decades of experience as a nurse practitioner in pediatric and hospice settings, Gail has been a wonderful addition to our volunteer corps! A […]

Eva is a fun loving now four year old who was diagnosed with with Embryonal Rhabdomyosarcoma on April 28, 2020 at the age of three. Eva and her mom traveled nearly 1,000 miles to Boston to receive radiation treatment for six weeks. Eva continues chemotherapy treatments at UNC Chapel Hill, an hour and a half from […]

Governor surprises Children’s Cancer Advocate Laura Allen with Order of the Palmetto SOUTH CAROLINA (September 23, 2021) – During a press conference at the Statehouse yesterday, after proclaiming September as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, Governor Henry McMaster surprised Laura Allen of Spartanburg by presenting her with the Order of the Palmetto, the state’s highest civilian […]

Childhood lymphoma awareness is also included in September. Children’s Cancer Partners currently serves 25 children and families across the Carolinas with a lymphoma diagnosis.  Lymphomas are cancers that develop in the lymph system and are divided into subcategories based on the type of cell type that is affected. As a result, they are classified as either non-Hodgkin’s (NHL) or Hodgkin’s. Typically, a diagnosis will happen in a child 10 years […]