While children with cancer often experience disruptions in their education as they are coming back to school after being diagnosed/treated, there are alot of different valuable resources for parents, children, suvivors and teachers as they go through this process. View this episode, "Back to School and Childhood Cancer," as a part of Simply Connected brought to you by Children's Cancer Connection, to learn about a few of these resources!
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Monday, August 30, 2010
New Intern - Marina Shawd!
Children’s Cancer Connection is excited to welcome Marina Shawd as their new communications intern. Marina is currently a sophomore attending Drake University in Des Moines, with majors in magazine journalism and graphic design. She is involved on campus with Kappa Alpha Theta, Society of Professional Journalists and writing for the campus magazines.
“I am looking forward to all the experiences that Children’s Cancer Connection has to offer,” said Shawd. “I love that I not only have the chance to use skills from both of my majors, but that I will also be helping an organization that benefits numerous families in the surrounding community.”
In her time here at Children’s Cancer Connection, Marina hopes to increase her knowledge of marketing and design while benefiting the lives of children and families dealing with cancer.
“I am looking forward to all the experiences that Children’s Cancer Connection has to offer,” said Shawd. “I love that I not only have the chance to use skills from both of my majors, but that I will also be helping an organization that benefits numerous families in the surrounding community.”
In her time here at Children’s Cancer Connection, Marina hopes to increase her knowledge of marketing and design while benefiting the lives of children and families dealing with cancer.
Vote for Children’s Cancer Connection in the Quad City Times 10,000 Fan Challenge!
The Quad-City Times asked their readers to nominate deserving charitable organizations that benefit the Quad-Cities. Children’s Cancer Connection was among the 19 organizations that were nominated!
In effort to complete the 10,000 Fan Challenge on Facebook, the Quad-City Times created a competition among supporters of the 19 organizations. When their Facebook page reaches the 10,000th follower, the Quad-City Times will donate $1,000 to the charitable organization that has received the most votes.
Are you interested in helping Children’s Cancer Connection win the competition? Here’s how:
1. Log on to Facebook and search for the Quad-City Times page.(http://tinyurl.com/2bdy59t)
2. Click on the button to become a fan of the Quad-City Times.
3. Click on the “10,000 Fan Challenge” tab at the top of the page.
4. Vote for the Children’s Cancer Connection!
In effort to complete the 10,000 Fan Challenge on Facebook, the Quad-City Times created a competition among supporters of the 19 organizations. When their Facebook page reaches the 10,000th follower, the Quad-City Times will donate $1,000 to the charitable organization that has received the most votes.
Are you interested in helping Children’s Cancer Connection win the competition? Here’s how:
1. Log on to Facebook and search for the Quad-City Times page.(http://tinyurl.com/2bdy59t)
2. Click on the button to become a fan of the Quad-City Times.
3. Click on the “10,000 Fan Challenge” tab at the top of the page.
4. Vote for the Children’s Cancer Connection!
Friday, August 27, 2010
Kids' Summer Lemonade Stand Donates Profit
What’s better than a glass of ice cold lemonade on a hot summer day? Knowing you helped give back to the community while doing so!
In early August, $40 was donated to Children’s Cancer Connection by a few kids who held a lemonade stand in their neighborhood. Morgan, Clara and Leo Stuedemann along with their friends, Sydney and Tommy Ross (all of West Des Moines) worked really hard all day to sell lemonade and brownies.
They began the day by making signs and hanging them up all over the neighborhood. The kids felt very good about raising the money that would help others and so did the customers, who were glad to support Children’s Cancer Connection (some even gave a little extra for their treats!). By the end of the day, the kids had sold the goodies to friends, neighbors and even the FedEx driver!
Thank you for thinking of Children’s Cancer Connection on a hot summer day!
In early August, $40 was donated to Children’s Cancer Connection by a few kids who held a lemonade stand in their neighborhood. Morgan, Clara and Leo Stuedemann along with their friends, Sydney and Tommy Ross (all of West Des Moines) worked really hard all day to sell lemonade and brownies.They began the day by making signs and hanging them up all over the neighborhood. The kids felt very good about raising the money that would help others and so did the customers, who were glad to support Children’s Cancer Connection (some even gave a little extra for their treats!). By the end of the day, the kids had sold the goodies to friends, neighbors and even the FedEx driver!
Thank you for thinking of Children’s Cancer Connection on a hot summer day!
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Two Events to Benefit Children's Cancer Connection on Saturday
Children's Cancer Connection is excited to have two great events that will benefit us this weekend. The 7th Annual Brinks Co-Ed Kickball Tournament as well as Maddy Cunningham's Classic Volleyball Tournament will both take place on Saturday, August 28.
The Brinks Kickball Tournament will be held at Raccoon River Softball Complex in West Des Moines starting at 8a.m. and continue throughout the day. Hosted by Brinks Social Club, this event has donated funds to various organizations. The members of this networking group began the event in order have fun while giving back to the community. This year, Brinks is continuing their two-year partnership with Children's Cancer Connection in order to benefit as many families as possible.
Maddy Cunningham's Classic Volleyball Tournament is taking place at Sands Volleyball Club from 9a.m.-7p.m. and is hosted by Coconut Castaways. After receiving support from Children's Cancer Connection, Maddy's parents wanted to create a fundraiser that would give other families the opportunity to experience that same support. Coconut Castaways, a local non-profit community service and social club, hosts the event and provides many of the volunteers.
The Brinks Kickball Tournament will be held at Raccoon River Softball Complex in West Des Moines starting at 8a.m. and continue throughout the day. Hosted by Brinks Social Club, this event has donated funds to various organizations. The members of this networking group began the event in order have fun while giving back to the community. This year, Brinks is continuing their two-year partnership with Children's Cancer Connection in order to benefit as many families as possible.
Maddy Cunningham's Classic Volleyball Tournament is taking place at Sands Volleyball Club from 9a.m.-7p.m. and is hosted by Coconut Castaways. After receiving support from Children's Cancer Connection, Maddy's parents wanted to create a fundraiser that would give other families the opportunity to experience that same support. Coconut Castaways, a local non-profit community service and social club, hosts the event and provides many of the volunteers.External events that benefit Children's Cancer Connection are essential to our fundraising efforts. If you are interested in creating an external event, contact Tiffany Spinner, Director of Doner Relations at tiffany@ChildrensCancerConnection.com
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
7th Annual Brinks Co-Ed Kickball Tournament benefiting Children's Cancer Connection
The 7th Annual Brinks Co-Ed Kickball Tournament will be held on Saturday, August 28 at Raccoon River Softball Complex. View this episode of "Simply Connected" to learn more about the kickball tournament, Brinks Social Club and about their connection with Children's Cancer Conneciton.
Monday, August 23, 2010
Run, Rock & Stroll 2010
Run, Rock & Stroll is Children's Cancer Connection's largest annual fundraiser, which includes a 1-mile fun run, 5K, 10K, Kid's Village, face painting, homemade baked goods and more! Listen to this episode to learn more about Run, Rock & Stroll and to learn more about our presenting sponsor Wellmark BlueCross BlueShield.
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