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Children’s Cancer Partners’ data shows treatment center disparities for Cape Fear, NC, children battling cancer

(New Hanover, Pender, Brunswick Counties, NC) – Battling cancer is an arduous journey, and for many children in the Carolinas, it’s compounded by the geographic challenges they face in accessing treatment centers. With only seven pediatric oncology treatment centers in North Carolina and three in South Carolina, many families have to travel hundreds of miles […]

Come join CCP’s Team as a Family Advocate!

Location: Durham Position Type: Full-time Closing Date: February 15, 2024 Children’s Cancer Partners of the Carolinas Children’s Cancer Partners of the Carolinas (CCP) provides resources, community, and compassion to children with cancer and their families. CCP is truly unique nationwide! While many organizations offer ‘bits and pieces’ that matter to families battling childhood cancer, none […]

Children’s Cancer Partners Welcomes New Board Chair & Members

Children’s Cancer Partners of the Carolinas, a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting children battling cancer and their families, is pleased to announce the appointment of Hammond Edwards as the new Board Chair and the addition of five distinguished members to its Board of Directors. Hammond Edwards, a Senior Vice President, Senior Commercial Lender, and Business […]

Children’s Cancer Partners of the Carolinas Welcomes two Directors of Advancement

Children’s Cancer Partners of the Carolinas is delighted to announce the addition of two highly experienced professionals to its team. Allison Brouillette and Dan Daniel will join CCP as Directors of Advancement in early December, bringing a wealth of expertise to further the organization’s mission. Allison Brouillette, previously serving as the Director of Philanthropy at […]

Children’s Cancer Partners Receives $25,000 Grant from Lexington Medical Center 

Lexington Medical Center will help Lexington County children battling cancer receive meals, lodging, and travel for lifesaving cancer treatment with a $25,000 grant to Children’s Cancer Partners of the Carolinas (CCP).  “Lexington Medical Center is grateful for the services these partner organizations provide our community. We’re happy to provide financial support, which allows them to […]

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 […]

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 Impact Story: Clay Patterson Shares Childhood Cancer Story with Local Students to Make Big Impact 

On Friday, September 23, Clay Patterson shared his childhood cancer story with the student body of St. Joseph’s Catholic School – a school participating in the Kidz in Lids program. Clay, now 20, is a sophomore at the University of South Carolina studying public health. While he was in high school, he experienced cancer and worked […]

Partner Spotlight: Measurement Incorporated

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 […]