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Prairie Creek Church Blood Drive in Support of Childhood Cancer Awareness -- August 6th
Did you know that children and teens with cancer require a LOT of blood products? High-dose chemotherapy kills off good blood cells along with cancer cells, so cancer kids DEPEND on infusions of red blood cells and platelets. Donate a pint of your healthy blood and help us raise awareness of childhood cancer at the same time!
Friday, August 6th
1:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Prairie Creek Community Church
6484 North Bird St.
Sun Prairie, WI
Appointments are recommended and can be made online at www.redcrossblood.org/badgerhawkeye
Our sponsor code is 4465
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Hozhoni Weekend
September 10-12, 2010
Hozhoni Weekend is a
weekend camp for children with cancer and their families, hosted by Friends of Oshkosh Area, Inc. and American Cancer Society. Celebrating its 25th year of happy campers in 2010!
Register now to hold your family's spot - just $25 for a family of four for the entire weekend!
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We extend our profound gratitude to these recent donors:
Yellow Thunder Good Sams Club Richard and Julie Piacenza
Jack and Betty Smith in honor of Dawn GrelleBradford 4-H Club, Clinton, WI in honor of Tristan RhodeNakamaconEric Larson Rodney and Wanda Maass in memory of Ivan McCrannerBaking Magic For Kids LMNO'Pies AirTran Airlines Natalie SlaterStefanie Gaxiola/Red Velvet Stefanie |
This issue of the newsletter is dedicated to
the memory of
Benjamin Johnson
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Suzy's Run/Walk September 5th, 2010 Middleton
Show your support for kids with cancer Labor Day Weekend, Sunday, September 5th at 10am at Keva Sports Center, 8312 Forsythia St. Middleton.
As always, the 4th annual Suzy's Run/Walk will feature fresh- baked chocolate chip cookies at the finish line!
Come out and run or walk with our Honorary Chairperson,
Olympic runner Suzy Favor Hamilton!
Form a team in honor or in memory of someone you love,
or to represent your workplace, club or school.More Details: * The 5K and 10K Runs include cash prizes for the male
and female winners ($100 first prize, $50 second prize)
* The walk
this year is 2 miles (instead of 5K/3.6 miles)
* Registrations start
at 8:30 am
* Pirates and Princesses Kids' Run will start at 9:45 am
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Bounce House and obstacle course activities for kids, food and drinks,
door prizes and more. A healthy, life-affirming event!
Collect pledges to win exciting prizes!For 3 biggest individual fundraisers:
Grand Prize - 10.5" Acer Aspire Netbook Computer (160 GB hard
drive, wireless internet, 8 hr battery life)
Second Prize - Mino HD FlipVideo Camera and HDMI cable
Third Prize - 8 GB iPod Touch
Incentive prizes from Movin' Shoes for every participant who collects pledges totaling $250 and up (one prize per person):
Raise $1000+ and receive a Saucony running jacket and gloves!
Raise $500+ and receive a $100 certificate for new running shoes!
Raise $250+ and receive a long sleeved Suzy's Run/Walk logo tech tee
Let's
kick off Childhood Cancer Awareness Month in a big way and raise
awareness and funds to support our youngest cancer patients! Check www.suzyrun.com for more information. Sponsors include First Weber Foundation, Stafford Rosenbaum, Rick and Julie Piacenza, Murphy Desmond and LMNO'Pies |
Capital Candlelighters Childhood Cancer
Monthly Family Gathering
Wednesday, July 7th
Come join us!
Vitense Golfland
Beltline Hwy at Whitney Way 6:00 pm
Dinner from the Green Tree Grill
Young people are supervised by UW Occupational Therapy grad student volunteers while adults have chat time. Indoor and outdoor mini-golf, arcade play, batting cages and driving range, games, crafts - something
for everyone!
Free of charge to families of kids/teens with cancer
Upcoming Family Gatherings Sept 1 and Oct 6, 2010
Note: we will not meet at Vitense Golfland in August
Please join us at the Summer Picnic on Sunday, Aug 8th,
Winnequah Park in Monona at Noon
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Come to the Summer Picnic! August 8th Monona
Monona Dream Park
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All current and former childhood
cancer patients and their families are invited to attend! Lunch, drinks and treats, crafts, games and sports activities. Chat with other families, enjoy the Dream Park and take part in the Butterfly Release.
Please RSVP with your name and the number of people in your family so we will make sure to have enough food and drinks. We understand that plans can change abruptly for our on-treatment families, so RSVP if you'd like to come to the picnic and we'll hope for the best! RSVP to anne@capcan.org or leave a message at 608-231-8006.
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Capital Times Kids' Fund Makes $1,200 Grant for Sickle Cell Children and Family Support Group
 Capital Candlelighters is proud to announce that we have provided assistance to our sister organization, Families of Children With Sickle Cell Anemia, in securing a start-up grant to provide a quarterly education and support group. This population of young people is the second largest group of patients served by the pediatric hematology/oncology clinic at American Family Children's Hospital. These kids, teens and their families need a support group and specialized information to meet their unique medical and educational needs. The Capital Times Kids' Fund Developmental Disabilities Committee awarded this 1 year grant. |
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Best wishes for a happy, healthy and safe July!
Anne Spurgeon
Executive Director
Capital Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Alliance
608-231-8006
http://www.capcan.org
. . . because kids can't fight cancer alone!
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