Recently, a bell was donated by a local CURE family to the pediatric oncology unit.  When the final chemotherapy treatment has been administered, the child is invited to ring that bell. The sweet sound of hope rings for everyone to hear. The sound of survivorship is increasing. Increased survivorship comes with challenges, however. Educational assistance provided by an educational liaison or our BOOST tutors program has increased. Maintenance medications and additional doctor’s appointments arise. Families need support – both financially and through CURE offering fun programming that allows them to create happy memories together.

YOU can make a difference to our CURE families by honoring a hero in your life. The CURE Childhood Cancer Association Holiday Heroes Campaign gives you the opportunity to recognize a hero in your life all while helping local families coping with childhood cancer and chronic blood disorders.

Contribute to this year’s Holiday Heroes campaign! Hero Recognition ads are each available in four levels:  Platinum ($250 – 450), Gold ($100 – 249), Silver ($50 – 99) and Bronze ($25 – 49). The Hero Spotlight ads enable you to customize a message, insert graphics or even a photo of YOUR special hero. Sizes and prices for the Hero Spotlight ads are:   5” x 5” ($800), 3.25”x 5” ($650) or 2.5” x 5” ($475).

All of these ads will be featured in the Messenger Post newspapers throughout Monroe, Wayne, Ontario and Yates Counties. Ads will also be available for viewing online on both CURE’S website as well as the Messenger Post website, MPNNow.com, which will allow you to share your ad with friends and family from outside the area.

With your generous support and participation in our Brunch, CURE can continue to provide support to more than 800 local families. Last year, we saved families over $50,000 in parking fees at the hospital, helped families attend important medical appointments with the help of over $700 in gas gift cards, provided families with over $7,000 in funeral assistance and ensured the family had food through providing over $1,400 in food gift cards. These are just a small handful of the services we provide for our families. Additionally, 83 cents for every dollar donated goes directly into programs and services for our families. 

Ring the bell of hope for our CURE families today by donating to our Holiday Heroes Campaign.  Help ensure we continue to provide these services and programs to our very special CURE families. Become a part of the CURE Family today. Thank you for your continued support!

Wishing you and yours a happy, healthy holiday season.

Warmest Regards,

Holly Dutcher
CURE InterimDirector