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The Joy of Music - Music RX is an award-winning program that helps transform the hospital environment for children, allowing music to aid in the relief of fear, anxiety, and pain.
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Win a Mini Cooper - and Support CCA!

 

Click here to download the Mini Cooper raffle form...

The annual Mini Cooper raffle for CCA has begun, and now is the time to get your tickets - while they last. Only Oregon residents may purchase raffle tickets (at only $35 a piece) and all proceeds support CCA. The winner, announced September 6 at the Celebration of Courage Family Festival, takes home a maroon and silver 2008 Mini Cooper.

Click here to learn more about the Mini Cooper Clubman, and how you can purchase a raffle ticket today...

 

 

Kids' Cancer Pages

The CCA Kids' Cancer Pages is a national resource guide for families facing cancer or other serious illnesses. The guide offers easy access to information about hundreds of organizations devoted to health care, financial services, sibling support and grief counseling, among other topics.

Click here to see the online version of the Kids Cancer Pages.

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To receive a free copy in book form, contact CCA at 503-244-3141 or office@e-cca.org. The Kids' Cancer Pages is endorsed by the National Cancer Institute.

 

 

"A Journey to Joy" - A Film About CCA

 

"A Journey to Joy," produced by GOLIGHTLY FILMS, captures the compassion and joy that make CCA a one-of-a-kind organization, and a friend to thousands of children, teens and families in need. Watch the film here, with an introduction by CCA Founder and CEO Regina Ellis.

Click here to view the film "A Journey to Joy"...

 

 

Clare Hamill President's Club

Become a Charter Member of the President's Club and play a personal role in helping CCA enrich the lives of children and families in crisis.

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Community Benefits Report

CCA's 2007 fiscal year is captured in our new Community Benefits Report, which chronicles our successes, outlines our goals, and recognizes the thousands who have supported our programs and services throughout the year.

See the full Report here...

 

Family Resource Guide

The CCA Family Resource Guide provides access to information that can help families and individuals in times of need. The guide lists resources that help with child care, clothing, counseling, emergency housing, utility and food assistance, prescription and special needs assistance, and legal aid.

Click here to see the online version of the CCA Family Resource Guide

 

 

Children's Book Benefits CCA

 

Children's book author Ashley MacEachern and illustrator Michelle Barbera are generously donating to CCA a portion of the sales proceeds from their wonderful new Lance Armstrong story, Lance in France. Ashley will make public appearances at several Portland-area venues this summer, including libraries and bookstores. Watch for listings, and support CCA and Lance in France!

 

 

 

12th ANNUAL CELEBRATION OF COURAGE FAMILY FESTIVAL

Presented by HealthNet

Saturday, September 6, 2008

Noon to 4 pm - Free admission!

World Trade Center, 1st Ave. & Salmon St., Portland

Join us for a magical carpet ride over a sea of sand, where hidden treasures and surprising wishes emerge from our genie’s lamp! The annual Celebration of Courage Family Festival is a spectacular experience for every age, a world of wonder with larger-than-life decorations, astounding performers, delightful activities, incredible airbrush face-painting, and enchanting live music, all free of charge. Read more...

Terry and Nelson of THE BUZZ 105.1 FM talked about the Celebration of Courage with CCA's Regina Ellis and Jennifer Barrows of HealthNet. Click here to listen...

 

Get Involved with CCA

Volunteers and donors power the programs of CCA, and help us provide one-of-a-kind services for seriously ill children and teens. Learn about all the ways CCA brings joy, and contact us to see how you can make a contribution.

The Pediatric Chemo Pal Mentor Program trains and matches adults with children undergoing chemotherapy, providing fun and friendship. Read more...

The LifeSupport Family Enrichment Program helps families with specific essential needs, grants special wishes for children and teens, and much more. Read more...

The Music Rx® Program brings the healing power of music to hospitalized children, their families, and the medical professionals who care for them. Read more...

The Caring Cabin™ is a wonderland for children and teens with cancer and terminal illnesses, and a welcome respite for family members of all ages. Read more...

MORE LINKS...

Give your time and talent as a volunteer...

Join our family of generous donors...

Organize a community event to benefit CCA...

Donate toys to the Chemo Pal Program...

 

We'd love to hear from you!

503-244-3141 or office@e-cca.org.

 

The New Music Carts Are Here!

Over a year of planning and fabrication went into the creation of the new high-tech, state-of-the-art CCA Music Rx mobile music carts. Children and teens at Doernbecher and Legacy Emanuel Children's Hospitals will tell you it was worth the wait. Soon these innovative carts will be available in hospitals across the country. Find out about sponsorship opportunities...

Creative giants Nike and Herman Miller came together to create the carts with CCA, and to bring joy to seriously ill children and teens.

See images and read more about the new Music Rx mobile music carts...

Watch the KGW-TV news story about the music carts kick-off event with the Portland Trailblazers...

Read about the Music Rx music carts in The Oregonian...

Watch the KATU-TV news story about the music carts launch event...

Sen. Hillary Clinton was photographed with the new Music Rx carts at Doernbecher Children's Hospital on May 9. See photo images...

 

 

Join the CCA Forward Motion Team at the Portland Marathon

 

Saturday, October 5th 2008

Participate in any Portland Marathon event and support the Children's Cancer Association! Be part of the CCA Forward Motion Team and collect pledges from your family, friends, co-workers or business associates to support the programs of CCA. Online registration is quick and easy. To raise funds as an individual, create a team, or join a team click here.

Above: CCA's Chemo Pal Director Stephanie Matson placed 43rd among women in the 2008 Boston Marathon

 

 

Mt. Hood Beverage Supports CCA with "Chipping In"

 

Our generous friends at Mt. Hood Beverage have stepped up again this year to present "Chipping In For Kids with Cancer," an August fundraiser taking place at local retailers throughout Central Oregon. At participating retailers, customers will be encouraged to "Chip In" for CCA by purchasing a $1 pin-up that will be displayed in the store. All proceeds benefit CCA, so be sure to purchase a pin-up whenever and wherever you get the chance. Your compassion counts - thank you!

 

Joe’s Sports, Outdoor & More In-Store Promotion

Throughout the month of August

This August, shop at your local Joe's Sports, Outdoor & More store and share your heart with CCA. Joe’s stores across the Pacific Northwest will offer a chance to make a donation to CCA at every checkout stand, and for your generosity they'll put your name on a paper heart and display it in the store. It's a great way to show you care - and a great way to help raise awareness about CCA See the complete list of participating Joe's stores...

 

 

Betrothed Show They Care About Kids in Need

 

Kimberly Herder and Tim Pelroy were married earlier this month, and they gave their guests a great way to show they care. Instead of wedding gifts, they asked guests to make a donation to CCA.

Click here to donate to CCA

If you are planning a wedding, birthday party or other special event, please consider following Kimberly and Tim's lead, and designating CCA as the recipient of your guests' generosity. Every donor is personally thanked by CCA, and their gift helps kids all year round. Thank you, and congratulations Kimberly and Tim!

 

 

 

CCA Chemo Pals Honored with Daily Point of Light Awards

Congratulations to the CCA Chemo Pal Program mentors recognized by the Points of Light & Hands On Network for their outstanding volunteer work for CCA. Each Chemo Pal mentor works directly with a child or teen undergoing cancer treatment to introduce fun and friendship into an otherwise difficult treatment process. Read more about CCA's Chemo Pal Program, and learn how you can get involved.

The winners are Lori Leyba-Kramer (above, with her friend Gabe), Annika Joshi, Rachel DeRosia, Chris Cobb, Bill Grange, Lisa Miller, Wendy Thompson, Katrina Thompson, Kelly Medeiros, Laura Guteirrez, Ana Orozco, Denise Hempel, Kris Marshall, Heather Bailey, and Tabitha Helms.

Read biographies of each Daily Point of Light Award winner...

 

Points of Light Foundation logo Winner of the 2004 National Family Volunteer Award Humane Charity Seal Approved by the Council on Humane Giving