Radiate Hope Festival June 18, 2011
The Radiate Hope Foundation supports Wisconsin non-profits that serve people with cancer. It was founded by employees of TomoTherapy, Inc. of Middleton, a company that makes cutting-edge radiation therapy equipment. Badger Childhood Cancer Network is very excited to have been chosen as a Radiate Hope partner organization for 2011!
The major Radiate Hope fundraiser is their annual Festival, held this year on Saturday, June 18th from noon to 8 pm at Keva Sports Center in Middleton. There will be live entertainment and great food and beer available throughout the day, plus a volleyball tournament, raffles (win airfare for 2 to Hawaii!) and tons of activities for kids and families. Check out the website for more information and come out for a fun event to support local groups that make life easier for people with cancer!
Radiate Hope Festival Site
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Grateful Thanks to
these Recent Donors!
Joel Haraldson AFCH P4 Nurses and Staff Beloit Breakfast Optimist Club Kylie and Howard Cagle Carol Diamond and Howard Rowley Diane Schuh Myers Anonymous (2)
In memory of Mina Sergenian
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Volunteers Needed
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Would you like to help us make Suzy's Run/Walk 2011 the biggest and best fund-raising and awareness-raising event in our history?
We need volunteers to help us on our PR and Promotions committee, to create great posters, press releases, emails and Facebook postings. If you'd like to motivate individuals and organizations to form teams to run and walk, if you'd like to inspire people to support the brave kids and families we serve, we'd love to have your help!
We have other volunteer opportunities available, too, including:
--Volunteers to help out on the day of the Run/Walk
--The Party Planning Committee, organizing the details of our fun quarterly social events for kids with cancer and their families (Summer Picnic, Halloween Bash, Holiday party and Spring Party).
If you'd like to help us with one of these volunteer activities or learn more about volunteer opportunities with BCCN, please call Anne at 231-8006 or email anne@badgerchildhoodcancer.org
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This newsletter is
dedicated to
the memory of
Miguel Barrera.
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Click the Button Below to donate:
 Badger Childhood Cancer Network 517 N Segoe Rd #100 PO Box 5624 Madison, WI 53705 608.231.8006 info@badgerchildhoodcancer.org . . . because kids can't fight cancer alone!
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Get to Know A Kid Fighting Cancer
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John Maniaci/UW Hospital and Clinics
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Emma is 9 years old and lives in Appleton with her mom and dad and two older sisters. She suffers from NF1 which has caused her to have multiple tumors, including brain tumors. Diagnosed in June of 2007, she recently started her 4th chemotherapy protocol. None of them so far have slowed the tumors' progression and have required driving to Madison anywhere from once a week to once a month over the past 4 years. Her current protocol is at least another 2 years. She had to have a below the knee amputation on one leg last Fall, learning pretty quickly how to get around on a prosthesis. You can't keep a strong girl down.
Emma is a ray of sunshine and makes people smile. She loves sports, arts and crafts and movies. If you're ever following the American Family Children's Hospital ambulance, look up and say hi to Emma - that's her photo on the back!
A Note From Emma's Mom:
The past 4 years of our lives have included countless trips to Madison, 110 miles one way. Many Many Many gallons of gas, many missed days of work for Dad, some without pay when vacation ran out. (Mom's full time job is taking care of Emma's health). We also have 2 other children, Allie 15 and Delaney 12. We have tried hard to keep their lives as normal as possible, but it isn't always easy when the whole world revolves around keeping Emma healthy and sometimes has required us taking off on a moments notice.
The economic impact of having a child with cancer goes far beyond medical bills, it is meals when at chemo, meals in the hospital, special food for the child who just doesn't feel up to eating what everyone else is due to chemo, meals out when the caregiver is just too tired to cook. The wear and tear on the vehicles from driving 200 miles a week or every other week. Often people don't realize that the cost of the treatment goes far beyond what insurance can ever cover. This is why organizations such as Badger Childhood Cancer Network are so imporant to families.
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Monthly Family Gathering
Wednesday, May 4th
a support group sponsored by Bright Horizons Foundation for Children
Dinner from the
Green Tree Grill
Young people are supervised by UW Occupational Therapy grad student volunteers while adults have chat time. Mini-golf, arcade play, heated driving range, games, crafts - something for everyone!
Free of charge for families of
kids and teens with cancer
Upcoming Family Gatherings:
June 1st and July 6th
(no August meeting) Questions?
Call 608.231.8006 for more info
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The Bread Barn &
Silly Yak Bakery are
Supporting Kids With Cancer!
On Thursday, May 12th when you purchase delicious baked goods at The Bread Barn or its super awesome gluten-free sidekick, Silly Yak Bakery, a portion of the proceeds will be donated to Badger Childhood Cancer Network! Silly Yak Bakery The Bread Barn 7866 Mineral Point Rd, Madison Open 6:30 am to 6:30 pm |
Badger Childhood Cancer Network presents
Suzy's Run/Walk 2011
Sunday, Sept. 4th 10 am
Have you ever wanted to run a 5K or 10K but weren't sure you could do it? Now is the perfect time to start training for Suzy's Run/Walk on Labor Day Weekend! Already an experienced runner? Form your own team and run or walk to support kids fighting cancer! Download our Team Captain Packet to get started, then register your team at our registration site on active.com.Pick out a team name and get your friends, family members and co-workers signed on to join you! The pledges you raise will provide emotional support, gifts and comfort items, educational materials and financial assistance (rent/mortgage, utilities, car repairs, phone bills, gas cards, groceries) to kids in our area who are fighting cancer. If you aren't a runner, take part in our 2 mile walk through the Middleton Conservancy. Kids and families are welcome, and there are fresh chocolate chip cookies and fun activities at the finish line! Register Now!
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What Can't Those Nurses Do?
 The P4 Nurses, who provide world-class care to kids with cancer at American Family Childrens Hospital, also know a thing or two about baking. In April they put on a fabulous bake sale at the UW Hospital and Clinics and raised over $1000 for Badger Childhood Cancer Network! We are honored to have their support as they seek out yet another way to make a difference in the lives of these great kids and their families.
Have You Hugged a Nurse Today?
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