October 2021 Newsletter
C.U.R.E. has been 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.
A word from our Executive Director
Hi, Everyone!
Happy October! It’s so weird typing that. I can’t believe how quickly time flies. Even as I look at the photo to the right of our three sweet kiddos, it seems impossible our little Everett is already three months old! If you weren’t sure where I’ve been the past several months, this may come as a surprise! My family and I welcomed our third little love in July (almost four weeks earlier than expected!) and I have been savoring every moment with him. I’ve been so appreciative of the time with my family - our oldest started Kindergarten, our middle child started full time daycare (without his sister/side-kick/best friend!) and our family adjusted to being a family of five.
I cannot thank the Board of Directors, Staff and Volunteers enough for allowing me the space to care for my family and really practice what we preach here at C.U.R.E. We wholeheartedly believe that parents need to take care of themselves so they can best care for their children. I’m grateful those same values have been reflected to the Staff as well. I’d like to express my sincere gratitude to the Board, Staff and Volunteers for their hard work and for continuing to provide the meaningful support our families rely on. While it was beautiful spending time with my family, it is also great to be back in my office at 200 Westfall Road - a home I’ve known for 7 1/2 years.
I look forward to what we have in store - expanding programming, the holidays and much more!
Thank you, again. I hope to see you soon!
Spotlight on: Makenna
She is kind to everyone, creative, artistic and musical. Makenna plays clarinet, sings in chorus and was young Anna in school musical “Frozen Jr.” She’s a hard worker and never gives up!
In the hospital, she visits the teen room (bubble hockey and Bananagrams are her favorite), plays cards and other games, does diamond art, and has movie nights with popcorn. Grub Hub deliveries from interesting restaurants are also a favorite. She was also one of our featured “Tasters” in the Mac and Cheese Liquid Gold Challenge during September! Thanks for helping us spread awareness during September, Makenna!
Morton Fun Day
Our families enjoyed a great day with food, games, horseback riding (a first time for many!) and ending with a ride to the pumpkin patch and apple picking. Our friend Joan, her family and the congregation at Morton Baptist Church have donated their time and talents for over thirty years to give our families a wonderful fall, country experience.
October Parents’ Night
Unfortunately due to COVID issues, OFC Creations has cancelled this production. We are looking into an alternative and will keep you posted via email and Facebook. Stay tuned!
Get ready for some spooky fun!
Gilda’s Club has an event coming soon!
Join Gilda’s Club on Saturday October 23, from 12-2pm for their second annual Trunk or Treat at Gilda's Club. All pediatric oncology/hematology patients (and Survivors) and their siblings are invited to attend this spooky, fun event. They will have a costume contest, treats, games and more! Registration is required.
If you have any questions contact Carin Adams at cadams@gildasclubrochester.org or 585.423.9700 x316
Donate Blood or Platelets!
Many of our children depend on blood transfusions and blood products in the course of their treatment. Our children are in need of blood products and you can help! Please consider donating blood if you are well enough to.
YOU can help C.U.R.E. for FREE
1) Follow us on social media:
Facebook: facebook.com/curekidscancerrochester
Instagram: @curekidscancer
Twitter: @curekidscancer_
(2) Write a review about C.U.R.E. on our Facebook Page or on Google.
(3) Write a blog that can be shared on our website.
(4) Contact our Parent Advocate Michelle about doing a Facebook Live or Instagram Takeover.
(5) “Like”, Share or Comment on our social media posts.
Conquer Cancer in Kids:
make childhood cancer research a priority:
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.
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.
Thank you, RDI Diamonds!
We continue to be appreciative of our friends at RDI Diamonds, especially the Sales Team! They selected our organization to donate money to during the month of August. Our friends pictured, Jordan & Dave, were the top Sales Earners for the month and presented Laurie with a donation!
Thank you for thinking of our families!
Thank you
to our new friends at Roc City Mustangz for helping us raise awareness and funds for C.U.R.E. Childhood Cancer Association with their “Playing for Keeps“ car show last month.
Special guest Judge JJ chose the “C.U.R.E. Choice” Award winner.
Thank you, again, Roc City Mustangz. We look forward to seeing you again next year.
Thank you!
Undersheriff Korey Brown ran a “5K a Day” for the entire month of September.
Each day, Undersheriff Brown dedicated his run to a different child. On September 25th he was joined by his friends and supporters in law enforcement and beyond, to help raise awareness.
Follow his story on twitter @USBrownMCSO
Thank You, Batavia Middle School!
Students and teachers at Batavia Middle School showed their gold during September to raise awareness for childhood cancer. They made a donation to C.U.R.E. in recognition of childhood cancer awareness month, too!
We Spy a shirt from Bauer’s Boutique in the photo, as well. Bauer’s created a custom shirt to raise awareness and funds for our families in September!
Thanks so much to both groups for your dedication to our families!
Thank you,
Cut-It-Out Cookies!
A huge thank you to our friend Shawn at Cut-It-Out cookies who made these adorable smiley face and gold ribbon cookies in recognition of childhood cancer awareness month! These cookies were distributed to families in the hospital to bring smiles to their faces.
Shawn has done this the past few years to honor the memory of her friend, Michael Zappia, who passed away. What a beautiful way to remember your friend - by donating your cookies and thinking of our families! Thank you for keeping our families in your heart!
Thank You
to everyone who participated in our Flocking during September! What a fun way to spread awareness and surprise a friend with golden flamingos on their lawn!
And we cannot forget to thank our Golden Flamingo Ornithologist for keeping the flocks safe this Awareness Month!
Thank you
To Sean Fico and Vanessa Carroll, and the entire Pane Vino Team for planning and participating in the first ever the Cocktails for a Cause event to benefit C.U.R.E.
The evening was beautiful - both the venue and the generosity were overwhelming. We are gracious for your kindness.
Thank you to our friends from the Rochester Chapter of the American Culinary Federation for once again WOWING our guests with your culinary talents!
Join C.U.R.E.’s YPC!
We are re-energizing our YPC (Young Professional Committee)! If you are a Young Professional looking for an opportunity to get involved with C.U.R.E., meet some awesome volunteers and help our families, we would LOVE to have you!
Please reach out to Board Member, Brian Wainwright, to start connecting!
Click me to email!
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
The Race With Grace is back in full force this Thanksgiving morning celebrating THIRTY YEARS of running for a reason!
We hope you’ll join in and participate in the 10K by either walking, running or volunteering!
WE ARE ALSO LOOKING FOR A C.U.R.E. KIDDO TO KICK OFF THE RACE! Let us know if you are interested!
Proceeds from the event are donated to C.U.R.E.
We have been the gracious recipients for many years. A huge thank you to the team of volunteers who coordinate the event (and those who have coordinated in the past). Your dedication to the running community and C.U.R.E. Families is unwavering & appreciated beyond measure.
We are thrilled to be partnering with Peachskin Sheets once again!
The softest sheets around are back & YOU can get your paws on them all while supporting our families!
Peachskin Sheets to support C.U.R.E. will run from November 1st - 21st.
Get your holiday shopping done, treat a loved one to the coziest sheets around AND support local families!
NEW 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
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.
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.
Want to help make a difference while you shop in the Amazon app, at no extra cost to you?
Simply follow the instructions below to select "C.U.R.E. Childhood Cancer Association" as your charity and activate AmazonSmile in the app. They'll donate a portion of your eligible mobile app purchases to us.
How it works:
1. Open the Amazon app on your phone
2. Select the main menu (=) & tap on "AmazonSmile" within Programs & Features
3. Select "C.U.R.E. Childhood Cancer Association" as your charity
4. Follow the on-screen instructions to activate AmazonSmile in the mobile app
C.U.R.E. + Astral Power
We have partnered with Astral Power to give our C.U.R.E. supporters access to renewable energy! The solar energy comes from the solar farm on Washington Street in Ogden. Once you sign up, your utility will automatically credit your utility bill for being a member, saving you a guaranteed 10% of your utility costs per year.
Signing up is easy:
(1) Call Rylea (585) 402-9313 or
(2) go to: https://www.astralpower.com/#signup
”How Did You Hear About Us” Select “Customer Referral” and enter “CURE” in “Referred By”
We are hoping for feedback from our Bereaved Parents Community.
Is there a safe, social activity you would like to participate in?
We would love some feedback and ideas.
Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help.
Please send any messages and feedback to Laurie Streb. Click me to email.
Bereavement Group
The group will meet at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday October 6, 2021 either via ZOOM or outside of our office at 200 Westfall Road, Rochester, NY 14620 (depending on the weather). Please Email michelle.magin@curekidscancer.com for more information.
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!
- 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
- Facial Cleansing Wipes and body wash
- Items for teens or young adults
- Fabric Markers
-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!
Get your C.U.R.E. Gear
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!
