We invite
you to
take time and look around at our web site containing information about the foundation, our
programs and opportunities. We also have links to Childhood Cancer foundation,
research, support and information web pages.
Thank you for visiting.
Please sign and review our guest book
and tell us what you think about any part of our website.
SHOP AND SUPPORT AT www.webclothes.com -
Brandon's Foundations and Webclothes.com have joined together to raise
money for our family support programs. Visit www.webclothes.com
and add the desired items to you basket. When you're ready to
check out, enter the coupon code in the coupon field on the shipping information
screen and 8% of every order will be donated through 2001.
Thank you for your
support Coupon Code: BABDJOCEMC
Raise
Awareness in Your Community
September is
Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
As the emblem
for childhood cancer, the gold ribbon symbolizes the
precious nature of all children. It is seen as the golden flame of hope
that
burns brightly for childhood cancer patients, survivors, and families
and
honors the young lives lost to the disease. The gold ribbon was
developed in
1997 by Gigi Thorsen in memory of her daughter, Kelsey.
On a sunny fall day, rows of empty schoolroom desks stood on the lawn of
the US Capitol as silent and dramatic reminders of the 46 children - two
classrooms of children - who are diagnosed with cancer every school day.
For more information about raising awareness in your community please
find the NCCF website at: http://www.childhoodcancerawareness.org/
Angels
on Earth Award
Alexander's
Gateway Chapel and Funeral Home located in Cleveland, GA is the
recipient of the 1st quarter 2001 Angels on Earth Award. This
program's mission is to recognize people in the medical profession and
corporate sponsors that have made children's lives a little easier
during their journey with Cancer. Brian and Connie Alexander, own
and operate this chapel nestled in the North Georgia Mountains.
The Alexander's have made a commitment to our Friendly Hand program to assist
families with financial needs during a child's treatment. With
their support, Brandon's Foundation has been able to increase our
ability to aid more children applying for assistance. We
respectfully thank Brian and Connie for their continued support and
dedicate to these very special children. Congratulations.
Volunteers
visit Children's HeatlhCare of Atlanta
Patients at Children's HealthCare
of Atlanta will receive some special treatment during their clinic
visits this July. Children at the clinic will be able to participate
in art activities sponsored by the foundations. Thanks to Ms.
Valee Sewell and Mrs. Patty Bedford as children can enjoy face painting,
stamp art, and water coloring. A good time will be shared by all.
Inaugural
Rainbow of Heroes Walk
Duke
Medical center in Durham, N.C. held a fundraiser to raise money for the
PBMTU inpatient family support program. Over 300 people traveled
incredible distances to participate in this event. Brandon's
Foundation proudly sponsored this event. An incredible $42,000 was
raised in the 5200 yard walk, held 5, 2001.
Families
Struggle with Hidden Cost
It is
unimaginable to understand the cost associated with treating a child
with a life threatening disease, in addition to the emotional physical
strain a family endures. Many families move from their
community into a hospital/medical community for treatment.
Brandon's foundation has a special program o help aid families during
their time of need. This program is called, A
Friendly Hand - click here for more information.
New
Family Support Program -coming soon
Brandon’s
Foundation continues to seek assistance for qualifying children.
The Board of Directors for Brandon’s Foundation has found a unique way
of involving community support to assist children with Cancer. A pilot
program named “Let’s
Make A Difference” is currently underway and seeking support from
businesses, churches, and individuals.
“Let’s
Make A Difference” is a
family support program that allows contributors to sponsor a specific
child and their needs. Currently under our “Friendly Hand”
program each recipient receives $ 150.00 to apply towards, lodging,
grocery, utility bills, and medical treatments. In addition to our
Friendly Hand program, the Let’s Make A Difference program allows
Brandon’s Foundation to offer financial support to children in need.
The key to the success of this program is you. Each child needs a
sponsor. If you are interested in sponsoring a child please contact us
at 706-865-0470 or via email @ mbyccf@ngweb.net
Sponsors
can be an individual or a group of people. When you apply as a sponsor
you receive a picture of the child being sponsored. An address to write
to the child, a list of needs, and a medical prognosis of the child.
All
sponsors receive tax deductions for their contributions.
Art
Shows Promise
The
Foundation for Hospital Art is dedicated to involving patients and
volunteers worldwide to create colorful, soothing artwork donated to
hospitals to help soften the often stressful hospital experience for
patients, families and hospital staff.
In
memory of Brandon, the Foundation for Hospital Art donated 6 pieces of
Art to 2 hospitals of choice. Duke Medical and the Medical College of
Georgia will be the recipients of this beautiful artwork in memory of
Brandon. We are very thankful for this contribution.
An estimated 20
million people will search the Internet this year for information about cancer. We
want to alert you of a new Web Site www.cancerfacts.com.
This site offers users a unique interactive Cancer Profiler system, which allows access to
data tailored to the patient's specific needs, and helps them make decisions about
treatments. The site was developed to help patients and parents benefit from the
experiences of others in scientific studies. We hope that this site can help answer
questions for you , or enable you to ask the right
questions to your doctor.
What
Dreams May Come
DREAMS COME
TRUE SPONSORS A CHILD THROUGH BRANDON’S FOUNDATION new family support
Program.
DREAMS COME TRUE
an organization working with ill children sponsored a child through our
foundation. Martha McConkey Founder and Director of Dreams Come True
sponsored Geno Lewis a 6-year-old boy diagnosed with Wilms Tumor through
our new “Let’s Make A Difference” program. Martha personally
accompanied Geno and his family on a shopping spree at WAL-MART. The
family received household goods, such as a new vacuum cleaner and
microwave, while the children shopped till they dropped for toys,
clothes and shoes. It was a great time shared by all!
