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Compass to Care, The Mike & Sandy Ernsdorff Childhood Cancer Foundation, announces the appointment of Jannine S. Givray, Andrew F. Merrick, and Glenn Solan to its Board of Directors.

First-time author, Sarah Sauer, wants to teach kids to love and respect wildlife.

A website has been donated to Candy Cane Lane and The MACC Fund, by American Webiste Company, LLC. Online donations can now be made, through Candy Cane Lane, to help fight childhood cancer.

Clairemont Communications is proud to announce Red Chip Sponsorship for the Striving in the City Soiree. The Soiree is the annual fundraising benefit to support Striving For More, Inc. which helps families of children with cancer at Duke and UNC.

BFS Industries, LLC is proud supporter of Striving in the City Soiree, April 14, 2012. All proceeds from the Soiree support Striving For More, Inc. Striving For More, Inc. helps families of dying children with support at Duke and UNC Hospitals.

Striving For More, Inc., announces Striving in the City Soiree, annual benefit at Mirage in Raleigh NC on April 14, 2012. The Soiree is this childhood cancer support's annual fundraising event and sets the stage for programming for the year.

Diane Moore, Founder and Executive Director of Striving for More, was named ‘Tar Heel of the Week’ by the News & Observer for her personal and non-profit work guiding families of children with cancer.

The Aflac Foundation awarded a $20,000 grant to The National Children’s Cancer Society (NCCS) to help the NCCS’ Beyond the Cure Scholarship Program provide college scholarships to childhood cancer survivors for the 2012-2013 school year.

Striving For More announces Volleyball Fundraiser sponsored by vh1vball.com, City of Raleigh Parks & Recreation, and Wake County Volleyball Club to benefit childhood cancer support organization, Striving For More, seeks participants & sponsors.

The Jack Zaffarano Golf Outing, benefting Kids Without Cancer/LRL. Join us in the battle against childhood cancer!

Compass to Care, The Mike & Sandy Ernsdorff Childhood Cancer Foundation, announces the appointment of Jannine S. Givray, Andrew F. Merrick, and Glenn Solan to its Board of Directors.

First-time author, Sarah Sauer, wants to teach kids to love and respect wildlife.

“He’s Not Dead Yet” is the true story of one family’s battle against cancer. In the 28 colorful pages of this picture book, a young boy faces the death of his younger brother, and learns more about living.

There's beauty in life and life is worth living. These words did not resonate with Alice Wisler when her four-year-old son Daniel first died. But now, on the sixteenth anniversary of his death from cancer, she writes about many reasons to thrive.

Non profit organization asking donors to send 2000 DINA DOLLS HOME with 100% of proceeds helping children travel for cancer treatment

A website has been donated to Candy Cane Lane and The MACC Fund, by American Webiste Company, LLC. Online donations can now be made, through Candy Cane Lane, to help fight childhood cancer.

New book helps children deal with cancer, chemotherapy, and hair loss.

The goal of The Truth 365 is to educate and mobilize millions of people through Facebook, YouTube, Twitter and other social networking sites. The film will inform the public that there is a critical need for funding for pediatric cancer research.

The Gold Rush at Quantum Leap Farm will be a lively Country Western themed fundraising event. All proceeds will benefit MaKayla’s Hands on Horses, an equine therapies program at Quantum Leap Farm for pediatric cancer patients and their families.

Thirty-eight students from across the United States have been awarded college scholarships totaling $125,000 from The National Children’s Cancer Society’s (NCCS) Beyond the Cure (BTC) Scholarship Program.

The South Florida Cancer Association and Toys'R'Us joined for their second year to support Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation, dedicated to supporting children suffering from cancer and their families.

Capstrat, premier communications firm, announces Red Chip Sponsorship for Striving in the City Soiree benefiting Striving For More, Inc. which offers emotional, physical and spiritual support to children with cancer at Duke and UNC Hospitals.

Clairemont Communications is proud to announce Red Chip Sponsorship for the Striving in the City Soiree. The Soiree is the annual fundraising benefit to support Striving For More, Inc. which helps families of children with cancer at Duke and UNC.

Lynnwood Grill is proud to announce Red Chip Sponsorship for the Striving in the City Soiree. The Striving in the City Soiree is the annual fundraising benefit to support Striving For More, Inc. helps children with cancer support at Duke and UNC.

BFS Industries, LLC is proud supporter of Striving in the City Soiree, April 14, 2012. All proceeds from the Soiree support Striving For More, Inc. Striving For More, Inc. helps families of dying children with support at Duke and UNC Hospitals.

Device Solutions is proud to announce Red Chip sponsorship for Striving in the City Soiree, the annual fundraising benefit support Striving For More. Striving For More offers support for children and families with cancer at Duke and UNC Hospitals.

Striving For More, Inc., announces Striving in the City Soiree, annual benefit at Mirage in Raleigh NC on April 14, 2012. The Soiree is this childhood cancer support's annual fundraising event and sets the stage for programming for the year.

Non-profit, the Ride to a Wish Foundation, holds official "Wish Granting" ceremony for Logan Danforth, childhood cancer patient. Foundation officers, Danforth and family available for media interviews and photographs.

Nonprofit website designed by volunteers engages visitors on journey through childhood cancer travel challenges.

Diane Moore, Founder and Executive Director of Striving for More, was named ‘Tar Heel of the Week’ by the News & Observer for her personal and non-profit work guiding families of children with cancer.

The Aflac Foundation awarded a $20,000 grant to The National Children’s Cancer Society (NCCS) to help the NCCS’ Beyond the Cure Scholarship Program provide college scholarships to childhood cancer survivors for the 2012-2013 school year.

Expanding program continues in the fight against childhood cancer

NCCS celebrates 25th anniversary. Pediatric cancer assaults hundreds of thousands of children annually, and the National Children’s Cancer Society has been there to aid these patients for the last 25 years.

Young cancer patients and parents can find tools to help them talk with their doctors about the reproductive effects of treatment and fertility-saving options at SaveMyFertility.org.

Striving For More announces Volleyball Fundraiser sponsored by vh1vball.com, City of Raleigh Parks & Recreation, and Wake County Volleyball Club to benefit childhood cancer support organization, Striving For More, seeks participants & sponsors.

Come help us fight Cancer for kids! Date: Saturday, September 10, 2011 - 10:00am - 3:00pm - Location: Whata Cutie Cuts - 3480 Financial Center Way #K940, Buford, GA 30519

The Jack Zaffarano Golf Outing, benefting Kids Without Cancer/LRL. Join us in the battle against childhood cancer!

Compass to Care announces the Dina Doll, it's first product for sale to raise money to support its mission to help families travel to seek cancer care for their child.

Dr. Chiayeng Wang, University of Illinois at Chicago College of Dentistry, was written up in an article for the June, 2011, issue of International Innovation, “Delving into Rhabdomyosarcoma,” as well as a sidebar entitled “Childhood Cancer.”

DC-Based Non-Profit Congratulates Reps. Van Hollen and McCaul for Introducing Legislation Calling For Greater Support of the Psychosocial Needs of Children and Families Dealing with Childhood Cancer

Illinois Nut & Candy customers can use promotion code: Compass2Care at www.RaisingTheCandyBar.com or in store at 3745 Dempster Street in Skokie, IL to have a 10% of their purchase donated to support Compass to Care.

Founded in Memory of Their Deceased Son, DC-Area Foundation Holds Annual Walk to Support Children Diagnosed With Cancer and their Families

The foundation’s inaugural event to be hosted by Starbucks at Comer Children’s Hospital at the University of Chicago on April 19, 2011

Together the organizations will help children fly to distant medical centers for cancer care.

Compass to Care, The Mike & Sandy Ernsdorff Childhood Cancer Foundation, announced the appointment of Mario Alberico and James Williams to its Board of Directors.

Kauzbots premieres the new Kourage, a plush toy robot that benefits The Pablove Foundation, a California based non-profit focused on funding pediatric cancer research and improving the quality of life for children living with cancer.

The Dana Brown Charitable Trust recently awarded a $10,000 grant to The National Children’s Cancer Society (NCCS). The grant will help the NCCS provide additional college scholarships to childhood cancer survivors in 2011.

William Floyd Elementary School Spearheads Program to Help Other Children Diagnosed with Cancer.

Supporting the fight against childhood cancer.

Shave Your Virtual Head with Free ShaveMyHead iPhone App

Now it is even easier to help families in need and help Cancer research - It's aas easy as drinking a cup of Low acid gourmet coffee!

Z’Tejas supports Lance Armstrong’s LIVESTRONG Childhood Cancer Survivorship Center at the Dell Children’s Medical Center in Austin, TX

The National Children’s Cancer Society (N.C.C.S.) is pleased to announce that actress, director and entertainer Goldie Hawn will be honored with the 2010 Alvin K. Stolze International Humanitarian Award.

Mikki Williams, recently named one of the top speakers in the nation, will take the stage in Chicago Oct. 20 at 6:30 p.m. at Eat, Care, Laugh, a fundraising event benefiting Compass to Care: The Mike and Sandy Ernsdorff Childhood Cancer Foundation.

Car show is family-oriented and FREE to spectators. It includes law enforcement and public vehicles on display. This show draws municipal, county and state law enforcement and public participation from across seven Central Florida counties.

Allstate Insurance Agent Joe Booker, whose office is located at 1800 Middle Country Road in Centereach, has received the Agency Hands in the Community Award. With this award came a $1000 grant from The Allstate Foundation for the A Mother’s Kiss.

Raising $1.34 million to benefit organizations helping children who are battling cancer and with campaigns addressing childhood hunger and nutrition.

Crowne Plaza Philadelphia Downtown is hosting a lemonade stand for Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation. The hotel’s stand will be on the corner of 18th and Market Streets- Friday, June 11 8am- 5pm, Saturday and Sunday, June 12 & 13th 10 am – 4 pm.

Hyundai's Hope on Wheels campaign is a fundraiser designed to contribute to research for childhood cancer. Maryland Hyundai Dealer in Preston, MD feels humbled to take part in such a great cause. Hyundai will donate $2 million in this year's tour.

Chef Tarsha Gary, Founder of “Community Kids Cook w/ Chef Tarsha” a summer cooking camp and ECOTONE, announces a summer camp session beginning June 1, 2010 for selected patients at The University of Texas MD Anderson Children’s Cancer Hospital.