November 2023 Newsletter
C.U.R.E. is here.
From the day of diagnosis, throughout treatment and beyond:
The support doesn’t stop when the treatment stops.
And we are so thankful for our Friends who make our support possible.
Your Kindness Makes a Difference!
We continue to be overwhelmed by the support of our Community, all so we can help our Families. We do our best to meet the needs of our Families and cater the support we provide to them based on their needs at the time. This past quarter, we provided the following support:
Added a snack cupboard at Golisano Children's Hospital with snacks to help with the steroid hunger hits our Kiddos (or mom or dad need a snack)
Provided over $4,000 in emergency financial assistance to our Families
Coordinated and provided professional family portraits for 18 Families
Provided 150 tickets to C.U.R.E. Families for the Red Wings Survivors' Night Game
Celebrated 4 End of Chemo Bell Ringings
Gave Families a fun night out at the Drive In at Silver Lake
Hosted a Parents' Night Out event
Treated C.U.R.E. Families to a PRIVATE Taylor Swift Laser Light Show at the Rochester Museum and Science Center
Partnered with Morton Baptist Church to offer our Families a Fun Fall Family Day
Partnered with CURE Bears for Hope and Love and distributed 41 backpacks to C.U.R.E. Kids and Sibs
We are grateful for the support of our Community. Our Staff looks forward to being able to meet the needs of our Families in the final quarter of the year, where our Families tend to need extra love during the holidays. We hope you'll join us!
Spotlight on: Eli
Meet our Friend, Eli.
Eli is a very respectable, courteous and caring person. He is empathetic and very helpful and loving. He is an “A” student. He loves playing the flute. Eli enjoys spending time playing with his brothers, helping in the kitchen and riding his bike.
Hey, C.U.R.E. Parents:
Did you know we have a private Facebook Group JUST for you? Connect with other parents. Ask questions about treatment, education help and more. Learn from others.
Contact us to learn more!
C.U.R.E. Families:
Need to entertain the kiddos while they’re home from school on November 10th?
Come make crafts with the C.U.R.E. Team! We’d love your help decorating holiday crafts that will be given to our dedicated Friends of C.U.R.E. as a thank you for their yearly support.
Pizza will be provided!
October Parents’ Night Out
On Friday, October 13th, our C.U.R.E. Parents had a SPOOKtacular night on the VerHulst Haunted Hayride! Many thanks goes out to the VerHulst crew for always taking of our Families every October. It was a wonderful evening.
C.U.R.E. Parents and Caregivers watch for Program emails and join us on our next Parents’ Night Out!!!
Morton Family Fun Day for C.U.R.E. Familes
Saturday, September 30th was the annual Morton Family Fun Day and many C.U.R.E. Families came and enjoyed the beautiful day. This event is done yearly and is a wonderful day of food, games, prizes, pumpkin patch and apple picking. We are so grateful to our friends at Morton Baptist Church for always making it such a great day for our C.U.R.E. children and their families!
Resources:
Childhood Cancer Survivor Scholarship and Employment Resources:
Children's Cancer Cause is assisting childhood cancer patients, survivors and families by centralizing most national resources that provide scholarships for survivors of childhood cancer or those with particular effects. The site also has resources and advice relating to employment and applying for these scholarships.
Some opportunities require commitment to a childhood cancer advocacy project while in college, while others make you eligible for you just being you. But you do need to apply! Be sure to read the instructions and qualifications very carefully. Apply in plenty of time to get feedback from family, guidance counselors and others. Board Member, Jacob Adams, would be happy to help if given at least two weeks’ notice. Please contact the office for his e-mail address.
YOU can help C.U.R.E. for FREE
Follow us on social media:
Facebook: facebook.com/curekidscancerrochester
Instagram: @curekidscancer
Twitter: @curekidscancer_Write a review about C.U.R.E. on our Facebook Page or on Google.
Write a blog that can be shared on our website.
Contact our Parent Advocate Michelle about doing a Facebook Live or Instagram Takeover.
“Like”, Share or Comment on our social media posts.
Conquer Cancer in Kids:
make childhood cancer research a priority:
UPDATE: THE PETITION IS JUST SHY OF BEING ONE OF THE MOST SIGNED PETITIONS ON CHANGE.ORG. THE GOAL IS 15,016 SIGNATURES AND AS OF 10/31/2023, THERE ARE 15,010 SIGNATURES!
We invite our families and supporters to join CNN’s Rene Marsh as she advocates to make childhood cancer research a priority! Sadly, Rene lost her two year old son, Blake, to brain cancer in April 2021. She is now working with CNN and childhood cancer awareness advocates to make a difference!
To review and sign the petition, click the button below.
Petition to the Biden Administration to increase funding for childhood cancer research. This effort was started through awareness from The Ellen Show.
81,014 signatures of 150,000 wanted (as of 10/31/2023)
GRYT Health connects patients and caregivers to others with shared experience and to information relevant to their journey.
Through the GRYT app, we’ve created a platform for people affected by cancer to connect to others with similar experiences, and to tailored information that helps our users become more aware of options specific to their needs or diagnosis – empowering them to make choices that are right for them.
Our community of patients, survivors, medical professionals, researchers and advocates across all 50 states in the U.S. and in more than 100 countries worldwide have participated in almost 1,000,000 interactions to date, inspiring people to live according to their own standards.
Trust from our community is paramount to our success and something we take very seriously. We never share any of our users’ information without their explicit permission. Unlike other apps, GRYT is the first social community that is funded, built, and run by patients and caregivers where users communicate anonymously in real-time and each person is 100% in charge of what happens with their data.
Global Virtual Cancer Conference
Check out GRYT’s 3rd Annual Global Virtual Cancer Conference on November 3rd and 4th.
Learn more about Bill A6430B
Creates the Sickle Cell Disease detection and education program
Sponsored by Hyndman
Cancer for College has provided need-based scholarships to cancer survivors since 1993.
The scholarship application period is November 1 – January 31 each year. Starting November 1, 2023, they’re accepting applications for the 2024-’25 school year.
To learn more, please click the link below or contact CFC at applications@cancerforcollege.org.
Happy Birthday!
Sending MUCH gratitude and an abundance of birthday wishes to our Friends who created Facebook Fundraisers to benefit C.U.R.E. in celebration of another year around the sun during the 3rd Quarter. Not only are you raising much needed and valued funds for our organization, but you’re sharing our Mission with your network and we are so humbled to be a part of your celebrations!
Thank you to all of you who celebrated your birthday by supporting our Families!
Thank you for ‘Keeping Tabs on Cancer’
Marion dropped off can tabs for Hailey’s program, ‘Keeping Tabs on Cancer’! She led the collection with the the Families of American Legion Post 468.
You can learn more about Hailey’s program in the ‘More Ways To Help’ section of the newsletter. Thank you for supporting Hailey and our Families!
Summer Stand Spectacular!
Over the summer, Purvi along with her Family and Friends - Nivi, Saanvi, Shreyan & Shrikar - set up a stand to raise money for C.U.R.E.! They sold everything from lemonade and cookies to homemade arts and crafts.
We are honored that you chose to donate your funds to C.U.R.E. Thank you for supporting our Families Purvi!
We are so grateful for you!
A big thank you to The Landing Strip for again hosting their helmet coloring fundraiser in loving memory of Landon Coia. There were SO many helmets colored and adorning the walls of the establishment. We are truly honored to be included in the memorialization of Landon and carrying on a legacy in his honor.
No Fouls Here. Great work, Brockport Volleyball!
Brockport Volleyball served an ACE this September in raising awareness and funds for Childhood Cancer. They raised awareness throughout the month with their custom gold t-shirts and held an awareness month game in September where we tabled and were able to watch the game!
Thanks so much for thinking of our Families!
Sprinkled with Kindness!
Shelly’s Sweet Shoppe: where smiles are made and awareness is raised!
Thank you to our Friend Shelly for offering her yummy sprinkle cookies during the month of September to raise awareness of childhood cancer and funds for C.U.R.E.! The kindness of our Community for supporting Shelly and her efforts to raise awareness are appreciated immensely! Thank you for being so sweet to our Families!
Thank you, Pinnacle School #35!
We are so grateful for our Friends at Pinnacle School #35. They conducted a Penny Drive in September for C.U.R.E. and to raise awareness during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. Each classroom had a special jug to collect donations and the students wore yellow/gold to help raise awareness for our Kiddos!
We think you’re great, Pinnacle School. Thank you for making every penny count for our Families!
Untamed Kindness!
A tremendous THANK YOU to our Friends at Untamed Nutrition and 7North who raised $900 during September in honor of our Kiddos who have battled or are currently battling. Your special Childhood Cancer & Sickle Cell Crusher was a hit! The raspberry and pineapple tea was a great way to raise awareness and funds! Thank you for thinking of our Families AND raising awareness!
Raising awareness is sweet with Ridge Donut Cafe!
We just LOVED the creativity (and deliciousness) behind this one: the strawberry headlight donut with frosted animal cracker topper! It was such a hit and we are grateful for the Community’s support.
We look forward to more awareness raising (and donut eating) next year!
Please give a hand for our Volunteer of the Month….
SORA SACHS!
Sweet Sora has been a longtime C.U.R.E. advocate and volunteer for MANY years! She helps the C.U.R.E. team mail out birthday cards for our C.U.R.E. Kiddos every month. For the past several years, she has become a fearless leader at the Recipe for a C.U.R.E. Brunch, leading a group of volunteers in the dining room. We LOVE when she stops by the office - she always manages to put a smile on our faces!
Thank you, Sora, for your dedication to C.U.R.E. and your willingness to lend a hand!
We need YOUR help this Holiday season!
We will be in need of Volunteer Assistance this Holiday Season:
Prepping for the Holiday Party
At the Holiday Party
Wrapping gifts for Families in December
Join our Board of Directors!
We have some Board positions opening in the very near future! Interested in applying?
The Board meets monthly for 1.5 - 2 hours (Currently the third Wednesday evening of the month from 5:30 - 7:30)
Board members must attend two of the three main fundraisers (5k & Fun Walk, Golf Tournament, Brunch)
Board members are on at least one sub-committee
Board members make a monetary donation for the Board sponsored Live Auction package for the Brunch
Applications can be emailed to:
cureboardapplications@gmail.com
We want to connect!
If you served on the Board of Directors for C.U.R.E. Childhood Cancer Association, we would love to stay connected! Please email Holly Dutcher to connect!
holly.dutcher@curekidscancer.com
Honor the special Heroes in your life with our annual Holiday Hero program!
It’s easy:
* Make a donation to C.U.R.E. by clicking the button below (or sending a check to our office with “Holiday Heroes” in the memo line)
* Include your special Hero message or ad
* Your Hero will be recognized in print (in the Democrat and Chronicle and The Canandaigua Post) and digitally (the Democrat and Chronicle, The Messenger Post and on our website)
Peachskin Sheets + C.U.R.E.
It’s Cozy Season, Friends.
We are thrilled to be partnering with Peachskin Sheets once again!
Shop November 1st through November 22nd to get your paws on the AFFORDABLE & LUXURIOUS sheets offered through Peachskin Sheets.
USE DICOUNT CODE: CURECHILDHOOD1 AT CHECKOUT
For every sheet set sold, $20 will be donated to C.U.R.E.!
Support Local Crafters & Vendors…
… all while supporting C.U.R.E.!
Please join Shopping for a Cause on Sunday, November 19th for a fun day or crafters and vendors! With nearly 30 participants, you’re sure to knock some of your Holiday Shopping off your list!
Sunday, November 19th
at the Italian American Community Center
(150 Frank Dimino Way)
10 AM - 4 PM
ROC the Day is almost here!
United Way’s ROC the Day is back this year on Giving Tuesday! This day long campaign brings the Rochester community together in a time when it is most needed. Be sure to mark your calendar for November 28th and check in on C.U.R.E.’s Facebook and Instagram pages to see how your donations help our Families and fit within the puzzle!
Click here to learn more about how you can be the missing puzzle piece to helping C.U.R.E. embrace our Families: https://roctheday.org/CURE
The BEST Thanksgiving Race Around Just Got BETTER!
Start your Thanksgiving morning with the 32nd Annual Race With Grace 10k OR 5k! That’s right: a 5k component has been added this year! We are so excited!
With opportunities to Volunteer AND run the distance of your choosing, this is one tradition you won’t want to miss.
Proceeds benefit C.U.R.E. Childhood Cancer Association.
The Holidays are coming…
Do you want to make the Holidays brighter for our C.U.R.E. Families? YOU can sponsor a C.U.R.E. Family and make their Holidays great! Each child in the Family typically receives between 7 and 10 items. Depending on the size of the Family, we expect it will cost at least $250 to sponsor a Family (for your reference).
Shop our Wish Lists:
Please help us make the Holidays brighter for our Families by shopping our Amazon Wish Lists this Holiday Season. We have split our lists into three different spending categories to make shopping more convenient for you. We are also in need of fun Holiday wrapping paper and Scotch Tape (if that’s more in your comfort zone):
It’s Beanie Szn!
Keep your head warm and your heart full this season with our EXCLUSIVE Love Your Melon + C.U.R.E. Beanies. One beanie is given to a child battling or who has battled cancer for every one that is purchased. Even better? Funds from purchased merch help further our mission and help us support local Families battling.
These make AMAZING holiday gifts as well. We hope you’ll keep us in mind this gift-giving season!
Don’t forget the JOE!
Don’t forget to check out our Friends at Awareness Coffee Co.! They have many different coffee options AND you can support a cause you’re passionate about (we’re partial to the Pediatric Cancer Blend). A portion of the sale of the coffee will be donated to the charities listed under each cause.
Become a C.U.R.E. Ambassador!
The Support Doesn’t Stop When Treatment Stops…
Because of YOU and your kindness.
Support our mission year-round by becoming a C.U.R.E. Ambassador! A C.U.R.E. Ambassador is a donor who commits to our mission through a monthly donation of his/her choosing. Whatever level you are comfortable with makes a difference!
Click here to learn more.
Every Penny Matters.
Do you want to join forces with C.U.R.E. and participate in our Annual Penny Drive? We make it easy! We can decorate and deliver jugs for your to facilitate your collections. We will also pick up your donations. No change rolling or counting required! Contact our office if your school or business would like to participate!
It makes cents.
Round Up for C.U.R.E.!
We are thrilled to share that we are now part of the Walmart Spark Good program! You can select “C.U.R.E. Childhood Cancer Association” as your charity of choice and round up your purchases! The rounded up change will be donated to C.U.R.E.!
STEP 1: Visit walmart.com/sparkgood and sign in to your Walmart.com account.
STEP 2: Search for a favorite charity.
STEP 3: Once you choose a charity, go to the Round Up box and click "Select this Charity"
STEP 4: Review the FAQs and the Terms of Use.
C.U.R.E. Partners:
You can now return your cans and bottles to Alpco Recycling and Bottle & Can Retrieval Centers! Let them know you’d like to support “C.U.R.E. Childhood Cancer Association” and a donation will be made to us!
Alpco Recycling is located at:
846 Macedon Center Road, Macedon, NY 14502
Bottle & Can Retrieval Centers located at:
509 Spencerport Rd, Rochester
2199 East Henrietta Rd, Rochester
2374 Chili Ave, Rochester
More ways to help:
Hailey and her Family have been saving aluminum can tabs for C.U.R.E. for many years now. The photo is Hailey standing in an oil drum of tabs surrounded by 14 oil drums FILLED with can tabs! They bring the drums to the scrap yard and then donate the proceeds to C.U.R.E. Those proceeds are then applied to the cost of parking vouchers for our Families.
You can bring your can tabs to our office at 200 Westfall Road, 14620 during business hours and we will collect them for Hailey and her Family.
We hope you think of Hailey and her program while you are at family gatherings, picnics and other fun summer activities this summer that may include aluminum cans!
Rock C.U.R.E. Elite Sport Socks!
These super comfortable and supportive sport socks are HERE! What a great way to show support for C.U.R.E. and small businesses, they are made in the USA! Rock them while you are working from home or out exercising. Sandal season is over, rock these cozy socks today!
C.U.R.E. has joined the PayPal Giving Fund. Please consider adding us to your account to Shop, Donate and Raise Awareness for our families.
PayPal Giving Fund expands our fundraising reach through direct integration with PayPal, eBay and GoFundMe.
Bereavement Group
The November Bereavement Group will meet at the C.U.R.E. office on Wednesday, Nov 1st from 7-8:30 p.m.
No RSVP is necessary.
Please reach out to Michelle Magin at
michelle.magin@curekidscancer.com with any questions.
Did you know? For children who have experienced the death of a sibling from childhood cancer, SuperSibs offers additional mailings through the Grief and Loss Mailing Program.
This program includes...
💛 Grief support and resources specifically for parents
💛 4 mailings per year for two years with activities designed to help SuperSibs to cope with their grief and feelings
💛 A special remembrance on the anniversary of their sibling’s passing
Learn more about this free program for siblings:
Click Here To Check it Out
We are so grateful to the community for all of the wonderful donations we receive throughout the year. We could not service all the families we do without this generous support. If you or a community group you belong to is looking for something to do for a charity, please consider donating items from C.U.R.E.’s wish list so that we can continue to provide for our families:
A cure for childhood cancer, blood diseases and brain tumors!
- Buffalo Bills items (hats, gloves, socks, etc.) for teen gifts
- SQUISHMALLOWS! ALL SIZES! The kids love them!
- Universal phone chargers with long cords
- Journals for Kids and Teens
- Gift cards for Wegmans, Tops, Wal-Mart, Target and gas cards
- Gift cards for GrubHub, McDonalds, Wendy’s, Burger King, Moe’s, Chipotle, Dunkin Donuts and Starbucks
- Crafts for young adults and children
- Items for teens or young adults
- Toys (Please look at our Amazon Wish Lists:
Under $20: https://a.co/hlW4hCO
$20 - 50: https://a.co/eHiQcV2
$50+: https://a.co/bVDujCy)
We ask that all items be new and recently purchased. Thank you!