According to Wipe Out Kids' Cancer CEO Evelyn Costolo, "Wipe Out Kids’ Cancer (WOKC) is a Dallas-based nonprofit organization founded in 1980 dedicated to raising awareness and funding for pediatric cancer research, and to providing hope and support to kids and families battling cancer. Cancer is the #1 cause of death by disease in American children, and our mission … [Read more...] about Pitch Your Nonprofit: Wipe Out Kids’ Cancer
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27th Annual Wipe Out Kids’ Cancer Oktoberfest Run Takes Off September 22 At Addison Park Circle
The 27th Annual Wipe Out Kids' Cancer Oktoberfest Run may be a tad bit confusing at first blush. It's part of Addison's Oktoberfest, but it's taking place on Saturday, September 22. Yes, Oktoberfest taking place in September seems slightly premature, but whatever!Presented by Tom Thumb, all proceeds benefit Wipe Out Kids' Cancer, the "Dallas based non-profit organization … [Read more...] about 27th Annual Wipe Out Kids’ Cancer Oktoberfest Run Takes Off September 22 At Addison Park Circle
Celebrate Little Mo’s Birthday With A Run While Raising Funds For Wipe Out Kids’ Cancer
Next Saturday would have been Maureen "Little Mo" Connolly Brinker's 77th birthday. For those who might not recognize the name, she was a legendary tennis player, wife of the late Norman Brinker and mother of Cindy Brinker Simmons. After dying of cancer at the age of 34, her legend continues not just on the tennis court but also on the street.What was that?Next Saturday, in … [Read more...] about Celebrate Little Mo’s Birthday With A Run While Raising Funds For Wipe Out Kids’ Cancer
Jersey Mike’s Subs Makes Eating Fund Raising Yummy For Wipe Out Kids’ Cancer
If you ever had a sub, you know it's like having a major salad with an assortment of meaty items in between a couple of hunks of bread. Jersey Mike's Subs not only has both cold and hot subs, they're practically giving them away. On Monday, March 28, the 14-Dallas-area Jersey Mike's Subs are "giving customers a free regular sub in exchanged for a minimum $1 donation" with 100% … [Read more...] about Jersey Mike’s Subs Makes Eating Fund Raising Yummy For Wipe Out Kids’ Cancer
30th Anniversary of Wipe Out Kids’ Cancer Brings Honors, Joys And Tears
Friday evening was a very special one for Cindy Brinker Simmons at the 30th anniversary of Wipe Out Kids' Cancer at the Adolphus. Having founded the organization to help children and their families battling cancer, Cindy's work both professionally and personally have been amazing and inspiring. To mark the occasion, Event Chair Mary Poss created an evening for the 300 guests … [Read more...] about 30th Anniversary of Wipe Out Kids’ Cancer Brings Honors, Joys And Tears
Wipe Out Kids’ Cancer Celebrates 30th Anniversary By Saluting Others
Back in 1980 Cindy Brinker Simmons created Wipe Out Kids' Cancer to help children and their families battling cancer. She was inspired to found this organization by the death of her mother Maureen "Little Mo" Connolly Brinker's from cancer. In 2005, "The Spirit of Little Mo" awards were established to "honor community leaders who represent Maureen Connolly Brinker's spirit of … [Read more...] about Wipe Out Kids’ Cancer Celebrates 30th Anniversary By Saluting Others