CCP NEws: Our Blog

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!

Superhero Sprint

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

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 […]

Two Spartanburg High School Students make a Continued Impact on Children’s Cancer Partners.

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 […]

Not All Superheroes Wear Red Capes

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 […]

Superhero Spotlight: Little Brian

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 […]

Thank you for going above the call of duty for children with cancer in the Carolinas

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 […]

Superhero Spotlight: Johnathan White

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 […]

Childhood Cancer Road Warriors

Every day, hundreds of our childhood cancer Superheroes are on the road, away from home to get lifesaving treatment.  With so few pediatric treatment centers, the average round trip is probably 70-80 miles.  For dozens of children, the journey is much greater, since none of our fine Carolina facilities have all the treatments. One of […]

CCP Salutes World Social Work Day

A childhood cancer diagnosis crashes down on the entire family.  It blocks out the sun. The first ray of sunshine parents see is the pediatric oncology social worker who helps them overcome their shock, who guides them with assistance and tools that will aid them on their journey. We are proud to be a big […]

Superhero Spotlight: Clay Patterson

Oakbrook Preparatory senior, Clay Patterson, organized a Kidz in Lids day on February 25, 2021 for his Senior Project, which raised nearly $1,000. For Clay, it was more than just a day he could wear at to school. Children’s Cancer Partners of the Carolinas (CCP) has partnered with Clay and his family since 2019 when […]