Starting a year ago this month, the pandemic started its onslaught throughout the world. Despite it making front-page news daily, medical professionals, researchers and patients had to juggle COVID-19 with the challenge of other, already ongoing health problems. One of those was pediatric cancer. Even before COVID-19 made the scene, children's cancer was a double-edged … [Read more...] about Jamie O’Banion Continues Her Commitment To Children’s Cancer Fund By Joining Its Advisory Board
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JUST IN: More Than $130,000 Results from Women’s Auxiliary To Children’s Health For Holiday 2020
Santa just sent a note. Instead of taking it easy to recover from his Christmas around-the-world deliveries, it seems that he and the elves have been adding up all the results from Women’s Auxiliary to Children’s Health for Holiday 2020 with the NorthPark Center elves. The old bearded fellow wrote that he was amazed to see the numbers in spite of the COVID-19 restrictions. … [Read more...] about JUST IN: More Than $130,000 Results from Women’s Auxiliary To Children’s Health For Holiday 2020
Catherine And Gino Sabatini Showed Their Thanks In A Million Ways For Saving Their Son Roman’s Life
Catherine and Gino Sabatini didn’t just write a thank-you note when it came to the health of their son Roman Sabatini. But first, the backstory. It was back in 2018 when 16-year-old Roman started having headaches, rashes and a lingering cough. At one point during a Colorado ski vacation, he complained of stomach pains. Scared that it was a case of appendicitis, he was rushed … [Read more...] about Catherine And Gino Sabatini Showed Their Thanks In A Million Ways For Saving Their Son Roman’s Life
MySweetWishList: Children’s Cancer Fund
According to Children’s Cancer Fund’s Advisory Board Member Kimberly Schlegel Whitman, “Every evening around the dinner table, we take turns saying our prayers before we eat. From my husband to my children, it never fails that in between the, ‘Dear Lord and the Amen’ there is thanks given for our health. Health has never been more top-of-mind in our house and I expect in … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Children’s Cancer Fund
Add A Sign To Your Yard Art That Will Be “Boo-tiful” And Help Children’s Health’s Munchkins
Front yards are sprouting signage for various candidates and issues. But there is one sign that has no political allegiance and is simply promoting a good cause. It’s the Children’s Health’s purple-and-white-and-red “Boo!” sign to “scare away childhood illness and injury.” With a touch of mischief, you can have some fun with this little ghostly figure by “boo-ing” your favs. … [Read more...] about Add A Sign To Your Yard Art That Will Be “Boo-tiful” And Help Children’s Health’s Munchkins
JUST IN: Hyundai Hope On Wheels “Hands” Over $300K To Children’s Medical Center Foundation For Dr. Samuel John’s Research
The annual Hyundai Hope On Wheels check presentation at Children’s Medical Center Dallas is far from the stuffy suits-on usually associated with such photo occasions. While a generous check is handed over, it’s the cancer-surviving kids hand-printing a brand new white Hyundai who literally steal the show. However, this year’s COVID-19 compliance created a different … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Hyundai Hope On Wheels “Hands” Over $300K To Children’s Medical Center Foundation For Dr. Samuel John’s Research
MySweetEssential: Clayton Dabney For Kids With Cancer
According to Clayton Dabney For Kids With Cancer Executive Director Leslie Ficke, Our world has changed significantly over the course of this year, but childhood cancer continues to wreak havoc on families across the country. Many families in need of our support have faced additional hardships due to COVID-19, while at the same time struggling with the devastating loss … [Read more...] about MySweetEssential: Clayton Dabney For Kids With Cancer
Candice Romo And Kimberly Schlegel Whitman Join Children’s Cancer Fund Advisory Board
Candice Romo and Kimberly Schlegel Whitman are old hands at raising kids and funds for children battling cancer. Both have headed up the annual Children’s Cancer Fund gala. When Candice co-chaired the 30th Annual Gala in 2018, she raised more than $1.2M. A year later Kimberly topped the previous records hauling in more than $1.4M. Due to their fundraising for pediatric … [Read more...] about Candice Romo And Kimberly Schlegel Whitman Join Children’s Cancer Fund Advisory Board
Children’s COVID-19 Back-To-School Guidelines Are A Primer For Parents With Health Concerns
It’s barely the middle of August and kids are heading back to school... sorta. Some will be doing it online and others in person. Unlike years past when the big deal was hitting Office Depot for school supplies, this year’s big deal is the risk of sending a youngster out the door to school. Luckily, the folks at Children’s Health have provided "Back-To-School Guidance" … [Read more...] about Children’s COVID-19 Back-To-School Guidelines Are A Primer For Parents With Health Concerns
MySweetEssential: Children’s Health℠
According to Children’s Medical Center Foundation President Brent Christopher, For more than 100 years, Children’s Health has earned the trust and support of our North Texas community by providing the highest possible care, researching life-saving cures and being a champion for community-wide health and wellness. As a nonprofit pediatric health care system, generous … [Read more...] about MySweetEssential: Children’s Health℠
Loren Descovich Proved That The 2020 Virtual Red Balloon Run And Ride Knew No Boundaries
Not everybody was running and riding in North Texas for Children's Medical Center Foundation's 2020 Virtual Red Balloon Run And Ride fundraiser today. Loren Descovich was spinning away inside her basement in Colorado, where the day’s high was 62 degrees. Loren’s not your typical Red Balloon participant with kids who've benefited from all the great professionals at … [Read more...] about Loren Descovich Proved That The 2020 Virtual Red Balloon Run And Ride Knew No Boundaries