November 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.
Spotlight on: Brandon
Brandon wants you to know that he has a twin sister and is a big fan of Ninja Turtles. His mom says that he is very brilliant and loves helping.
In the hospital, he loves the toy room, especially the trains.
Cristina, JJ and Ian all came to our office in October to ring their bell! This is a very special celebration - ringing the bell signifies the end of treatment!
C.U.R.E. is happy to be a part of this ceremony and wish our families well!
And remember our support does not stop with treatment: we are here for you!
Connect with other C.U.R.E. Parents
Wednesday, November 17th @ 7 PM
Via Zoom.
Check the Parent to Parent Group on Facebook or your email for a secure Zoom Link.
Email Michelle for the Link, if needed.
November Parents’ Night Out
Join your fellow C.U.R.E. parents for a night of fun on Thursday 11/11/21 while smashing a car! We have reserved a private lounge from 7-10 p.m. for your comfort but you can also visit the bar and games in the rest of the facility. RSVP to laurie.streb@curekidscancer.com.
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.
Showing our gratitude in November…
Thank you, Bill & Pub 235!
Running a business right now has unique and difficult challenges, but our Friends wanted our families to know they hold them close to their hearts. They added planning and executing a golf tournament to their list of things to do. And boy, did they! $5,000 was donated to C.U.R.E. as proceeds from the event, letting our families know they aren’t alone in their battles. Thank you, Bill & Pub 235. You’ve made a difference!
The Shops on West Ridge
Held the 1st Annual car show the last Sunday in August.
C.U.R.E. was honored to be selected as beneficiary for the proceeds from this event. 200 Shops, 50 cars, and countless number of attendees showing support for our families while looking at some cool cars.
Thank you!
Undersheriff Korey Brown inspired one of our friends from 7North, Joe Collins, to spread awareness last month.
Joe ran his own 5K a day, but added a weighted vest along his journey.
Thank you, Joe, for all that you do day in and day out for our families and raising awareness last month.
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 Undersheriff Brown on twitter @USBrownMCSO
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, Jessica & Driss
For their recent nuptials, the pair requested guests make a donation to our organization. Thank you so much for thinking of our families on your special day! Wishing you a lifetime of happiness together!
Shopping for a Cause
Thank you to all the shoppers, vendors and organizers for your continued dedication to our C.U.R.E. Families. We are excited to continue this partnership into next year and we cannot wait to see what your artisans will create next. Laurie, the philanthropic mission of Shopping for a Cause is incredible and we are humbled to have been included. Thank you!
Standing ovation for the DAWGS!
What happens when you have a group of guys working together for year who have a common interest in music? An awesome band is formed!
Earlier this year, the Dawgs reached out to C.U.R.E. offering to perform a charity concert. It was a great night of good music and good friends! We are looking forward to their next concert supporting our families.
Thank you, Dawgs, for thinking of our families and including us in your philanthropic mission.
Thank you Mustangz!
Our friends at Roc City Mustangz helped 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 so much to our friends Jessica and CURE Bears for Hope and Love and Kara, who each individually facilitated Cuddle Bear Drives for C.U.R.E. during the month of September. We received a wonderful donation of Cuddle Bears and Cuddle Bear books from Usborne Books & More as a result of their efforts. Our kiddos are going to LOVE these donations. Thank you for thinking of them!
Thank you, Motorcycle Poker Run Friends!
Our Annual Event held on Sunday, August 29th at the Rush Creekside Inn was a huge success! We are so grateful for the stops: No BS Brewery, Dublin Farms Brewery & MicGinny’s on the River for hosting our riders! A big thank you to The Great American Jam Band for rockin’ the tunes. Thank you to all the donors who donated items for the raffle. And a BIG thank you to the volunteers who made this happen! Thank you for spending your day raising money and awareness for our families. Jen, you planned and executed another fantastic event. Thank you!
We will be in need of help this Holiday Season with preparing for our Holiday Celebration and gift giving to our families. Please be patient with us as we navigate our current environment to make the best decisions we can involving the Holidays for our families. Keep an eye out on our social media accounts when we determine what our volunteer needs will be!
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
Tis the season
We are so thrilled to be partnering with The Holiday Lights Show at Victor Hills Golf Club this year!
Stay toasty in your car as you drive through and see beautiful light displays. A donation will be made to C.U.R.E. for every car that drives through.
Be sure to purchase your ticketed time slot before they sell out!
C.U.R.E. Families: We have special “Golden Tickets” for you to experience the light show FREE OF CHARGE. We will be distributing these at the Holiday Celebration on December 8th. If you are unable to attend and would still like a Golden Ticket, please email Holly (holly.dutcher@curekidscancer.com)
SURPRISE!! WE’VE EXTENDED THIS FUNDRAISER!
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 - December 9th.
Get your holiday shopping done, treat a loved one to the coziest sheets around AND support local families!
Click below to order and use code “CURE2021” at check out!
2021 Holiday Heroes Campaign
The past nearly two years have been tremendously difficult, but some true heroes have emerged from all around us: Healthcare Professionals, Grocery Store Employees, Your neighbor who dropped off food to you and your family, (and especially!!) Our kiddos who keep fighting through their diagnosis & treatment, Their parents who courageously fight alongside their children while balancing everything else their lives involve...Heroes are all around us. Sometimes, they don’t get the recognition they deserve. Now is your chance to recognize the special Hero(es) in your life. We are again partnering with The Messenger Post/Gannett to offer our Holiday Heroes campaign. Messages and ads will be printed in the Democrat & Chronicle and viewable online the week of Christmas.
New Merch Alert!
We are continuing our partnership with our friends at Embrace the Difference in a new and different way: custom C.U.R.E. bracelets! We have three styles available:
(1) Black cord with gold ends ($25)
(2) Silver and gold beaded ($35)
(3) Braided black cord with black ends ($25)
Each bracelet has a gold charm with our logo imprinted on it.
ROConnoisseur's Roadtrip and Sip and Savour Rochester have launched a new cookbook: Volume 2 of A Seat At The Table: 20 of Rochester's best chefs, restaurants, bartenders, and baristas sharing their recipes in our #ROC cookbook.
- A portion of the proceeds this year will benefit C.U.R.E. Childhood Cancer Association
- In part sponsored by Visit Rochester
- Due to high demand, we recommend pre-ordering your copy available for pick-up on 11/27 at Mercantile on Main and on 12/19 at Stacy K Floral
- We will have limited copies available for day-of purchases
- Copies will additionally be available at local restaurants, shops and bookstores
LINK to order: https://rochester-cookbook.square.site
Holiday Assistance:
We have opportunities to sponsor families again this year. Please reach out to staff@curekidscancer.com if you are interested in sponsoring a family.
Please consider shopping our Amazon Wish Lists, too, to provide gifts to our C.U.R.E. Families:
Under $20: https://a.co/hlW4hCO
$20 - 50: https://a.co/eHiQcV2
$50+: https://a.co/bVDujCy)
Don’t forget about “Amazon Smile” when you are shopping - it works JUST like Amazon except the charity of your choice receives a donation f
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 November 3, 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!
