Family Programs Committee
Meets January 29th
Families of kids who've been treated for cancer and serious blood disorders - have you been looking for the opportunity to serve and support other families? You can help decide what programs and services are most needed for kids and families and learn about opportunities to volunteer. We need your input and your help! Please attend the meeting at 2pm on Sun, Jan 29th in Madison at the Italian Workmen's Club at 914 Regent Street. Call Anne at 608-231-8006 or email info@badgerchildhoodcancer.org for more information. If you can't attend this meeting but would like to get involved and help make a difference, let us know!
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Italian Workmen's Club donates funds to
help kids with cancer
The Italian Workmen's Club of Madison dedicated the proceeds of their 2011 annual golf outing to Badger Childhood Cancer Network through their charitable arm, the Greenbush Heritage Foundation. We are greatly honored to accept this very generous donation! The Italian Workmen's Club's mission is to preserve the memories and heritage of the Greenbush neighborhood in Madison, and to share with the community the values and traditions that made Italians such a special part of American heritage. Learn more about the IWC at their website, www.iwcmadison.com
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We Offer Our Grateful Thanks to
These Recent Donors!
Donors of toys and holiday gifts: Staff of Rome Corners Intermediate School, Oregon, WI Jane and Allen Kahl family St. Maria Goretti Parish families American Cancer Society - Madison office staff Kerry and Paul Frank family Abel Covarrubias Memorial Foundation Jennifer Stock and friends Michael Alioto Anonymous (multiple) Monetary Donors: Italian Workmen's Club
Maurice Rosefelt Memorial Fund
in memory of Mo
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Holt
Tom McClaren
Kappa Psi Pharmaceutical Fraternity
Greg and Mary Davidson
in memory of Sharon Davidson
Steve Hathaway
Gap Foundation Gift Matching Program and Gap-West Towne
Anonymous
Larry and Debbie Hoffman
in memory of Elizabeth Kay
Hoffman
John and Vicky Rosenbaum
in honor of Ryan Rosenbaum
Scott and Kim Fredrickson
in memory of Jared
Fredrickson
Paul and Becky Burcalow
in honor of Cade Burcalow
Gordon Dreier
in honor of Tom and Sharon
Lundgren
David Grimm
Seth Hynes
Dan and Barb Jacobson
in honor of Jenni Jacobson
Tom and Sharon Lundgren
in memory of Matt Lundgren
Terry Parisi
Nicholas and Melody Scheckel
in honor of Wyatt Scheckel
Howard and Kylie Cagle
Kevin and Jennifer Figy
Suzanne Kemnitz
Jason and Cari Lauters
Gerald Pines
Philayne Chose |
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This newsletter is
dedicated to all the wonderful siblings of kids with cancer and life threatening blood disorders!
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The 2011 Holiday Party
was an evening to remember!
 
 
Lots more photos on the website! Thank yous to: - The Madison Children's Museum for hosting the party in their beautiful facility! Many thanks to their friendly, helpful staff for all their assistance. - Blackmoon Entertainment for donating their rockin' DJ services! - Jeff Armstrong Photography - David Woods - The Holiday Party committee and chairperson Elizabeth Sieger - The amazing team of party volunteers from DeForest, Sun Prairie and Oregon High Schools, St. Albert the Great Youth Ministry and MATC Business Professionals of America - Generous in kind donors: Mindy Wambach of Carpe Diem Handbags & Jewelry, John Hammer of Wall Fixer Uppers, Maurices East & West, Walgreens Sun Prairie, Heather Rimrodt, Kelly Whalen, Joseph Gomoll Foundation - gave a 'Joey's Song' CD's to each family, Debora Greiveldinger, Todd Osborne, Kerrie Louis,
Brian & Stephanie Sieger, Mike & Nory Gomoll, Kelly Peeples,
Al & Pat Guyant, Dan & Stacey Carpiaux, Aunt "Cookie Alice"
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Monthly Childhood Cancer Family
Support Group
Wednesday, Jan 4th
6 pm
a parent-led support group sponsored by Bright Horizons Foundation for Children
Dinner from the
Green Tree Grill
This month's theme is "Play For the Whole Family!"
Our grad student volunteer team is away on Winter Break,
so families will play together, doing crafts, playing mini golf and challenging each other to in the arcade!
Free of charge for families of
kids and teens with cancer
Upcoming Family Gatherings: Feb 1st. and March 7th.
Questions? Call 608.231.8006 for more info!
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St. Maria Goretti Giving Tree
makes holidays brighter for area families
Members of St. Maria Goretti Parish purchased and donated nearly 50 gift cards from their Giving Tree in December to provide families of kids on active treatment with gifts, groceries, gas and other household basics. This is a wonderful help for families who have struggled with a lot of expenses this year and who deeply appreciate knowing that there are members of the community keeping them in their hearts and thoughts this holiday season.
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P4 Staff Holiday Bake Sale Benefits
Family Assistance Fund  Staff of the P4 unit at American Family Children's Hospital hosted a spectacular Holiday Bake Sale at UW Hospital and Clinics on December 22nd! They raised over $1100 to provide help for families with children in acute treatment who are struggling to pay for car repairs and other transportation expenses, utility bills, rent or mortgage, groceries and other basic needs. We are so thankful for the dedication and compassion of this wonderful group of professionals!
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Spring Party March 17th - Mark Your Calendar! 
Get ready to bounce into Spring on St. Patrick's Day!
The Saturday before the official start of the season we'll have our annual Spring party at Legacy Academy in Fitchburg at 3 pm. Wii games, climbing and playing in the gym, crafts, Bingo - something for everyone!
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We're looking for photos of kids
with their Hero Beads!
 Do you have a photo of your child or teen with their Hero Beads? We would like to have more photos to help show what Hero Beads mean to real kids. The photos may be used on our web site, in our brochure or in the newsletter.
If you would like to share your photos showing a young person's cancer journey through their Hero Beads, we'd love to see them and use them to inspire others. Please email your photos and a short note giving us permission to use them to info@badgerchildhoodcancer.org. Postal mail works fine, too. THANK YOU!
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Happy New Year! Stay warm, stay healthy and have fun!
All the best-
Anne Spurgeon
Executive Director
Badger Childhood Cancer Network
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