Dania Beck has worked in healthcare for 20 years and specifically in healthcare fundraising for over 17 years. She comes to us after serving most recently as the Director of Philanthropy for Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System, raising funds for the Cancer and Heart service lines. Dania is our new Director of Philanthropy and will be […]

Brain tumors are the most common solid tumors affecting children and adolescents, with close to 5,000 children diagnosed each year (source: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/brain-tumor/pediatric-brain-tumors). Symptoms of brain tumors can include:             -Headaches             -Seizures             -Irritability             -Lethargy and drowsiness A child experiencing these symptoms should be evaluated by their pediatrician to decide next steps. Treatment can […]

May is Brain Tumor Awareness Month. Children’s Cancer Partners serves 94 children battling brain cancer. Learn more here. One of Children’s Cancer Partners brain cancer Superheroes, Lillie was diagnosed two years ago. While Lillie still fights the childhood cancer battle, her story and “legend” stays strong. Below is a excerpt from an post on April […]

In 2017, I had hit rock bottom, at least, I thought I had. I was 47 years old, just divorced for the 2nd time, looked like I was physically in shape, but really wasn’t, and appeared on the outside to have everything under control, but REALLY didn’t. I had no confidence, low self-esteem and no […]

Retinoblastoma Awareness Week is May 10, 2021 until May 16, 2021. Children’s Cancer Partners of the Carolinas supports 40 children on their cancer journey battling Retinoblastoma. Here is a story from one of our families. Words from Alisha Trent about her daughter Zuna and their journey: When our daughter was diagnosed with retinoblastoma in October […]

Sophomore Julia Graham once hosted a spaghetti dinner with the Spartanburg Breakfast Optimist Club. All proceeds were donated to Children’s Cancer Partners (CCP) to help local Carolina children battling cancer receive the life saving treatment they desperately need. Keeping COVID-19 recommendations in mind, Julia brought CCP’s fundraiser, Kidz in Lids, to her administration in lieu […]

This past year has made me truly reflect on my career and what I consider a calling: Nursing. I do not consider myself a hero by any stretch of the imagination, as so many people have blessed me. I have had the pleasure of meeting amazing people every single day in a profession I didn’t […]

Today we celebrate a Superhero, Brian. Brian has been an inspiration from the day he was born overcoming many odds. In March of 2018, Brian was diagnosed with Leukemia and rang the bell on April 14, 2021 after 3 years of treatment. “Ringing the bell marks a milestone for families, symbolizing all they have been […]

The global pandemic has affected every facet of our life. Each day brings more tragedy and sadness, new rules for health safety, more restrictions often without answers. Unfortunately, many of us have experienced personal loss. Now imagine, in the midst of this pandemic, that your child has been diagnosed with cancer. You’ve stopped work to […]

These are some of our favorite stories to share and it is the support of everyone that makes this all possible:  My name is Johnathan White.  My life was forever changed on July 3, 2019.  I was selected to attend camp for a week! I had a physical, got all my things packed and was […]