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Newsletter ISSUE 12 SUMMER 2012 CINCO DE MAYO DINNER May 5, 2012 Happy Cinco de Mayo! CCFSC Board members hosted an amazing Cinco de Mayo dinner on unit 4800 the evening of May 5th. All the families on the unit (as well as some very lucky nurses!) enjoyed a very tasty meal of shredded beef with the works! Rice, beans, salsas, guacamole and chips, or as we called it: the “Sampler.” The conference room was transformed into a Mexican Fiesta with lots of decorations and festive music. And you can’t forget dessert! We had yummy home-baked cupcakes topped with sombreros. Delicious! A special thank you to all the Board members for preparing wonderful dishes and making this dinner possible. CENA DE CINCO DE MAYO 5 mayo, 2012 IN THIS ISSUE CINCO DE MAYO DINNER GOLF TOURNAMENT BARKIN’ FOR KIDS HANGAR 24 FAMILY PICNIC CAMP KIDS WALK TEEN CONNECTION BIRTHDAYS DONOR RECOGNITION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 11 Feliz Cinco de Mayo! Miembros de nuestra Mesa Directiva organizó una cena increíble en celebración del Cinco de Mayo en la unidad 4800. Todas las familias (y algunas enfermeras afortunadas!) disfrutaron de una comida muy sabrosa! Carne desmechada, arroz, frijoles, salsas, guacamole y papas fritas, o como lo llamábamos: el “Sampler.” La sala de conferencias se transformó en una fiesta mexicana con una gran cantidad de adornos y música festiva. ¡Y no se puede olvidar el postre! Tuvimos deliciosos pasteles hechos en casa. ¡Delicioso! Un agradecimiento especial a todos los Miembros de nuestra Mesa Directiva por cocinar, preparar y hacer posible esta cena. Childhood Cancer Foundation of Southern California, Inc. is a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide emotional, social, educational and emergency assistance to families who have or have had children with cancer. We are committed to supporting the families emotionally so they feel less isolated, frustrated and fearful in dealing with the problems that cancer can manifest within the family structure. By the age of 20, one child or teen in 330 is diagnosed in the United States. More children die of cancer than of any other disease, including asthma, diabetes, cystic fibrosis, congenital anomalies and AIDS, COMBINED. www.ccfsocal.org kids@ccfsocal.org Childhood Cancer Foundation of Southern California, Inc. relies on donations from individuals, businesses, organizations and clubs in the community to continue to provide assistance and support to children and their families. Formerly known as Candlelighters Summer 2012 • Page 2 Childhood Cancer Foundation of Southern California’s GOLF TOURNAMENT 2012 BOARD MEMBERS May 21, 2012 John Benstead Ines Stewart Bernard Kersey Terry Lundy Peter Brierty Stacey Aldstadt Susan McKee Brenda Ebrahim President VP Finance Treasurer Secretary Board Member Board Member Board Member Board Member Armida Kersey Executive Director ADVISORS From the Department of Pediatrics Hematology / Oncology Antranik Bedros, MD Albert Kheradpour, MD From the Department of Social Services Dolores Cornejo, M.S.W. CONTACT US MAIL: CCFSC P.O. Box 1663 Loma Linda,CA 92354 WEBSITE: www.ccfsocal.org EMAIL: kids@ccfsocal.org PHONE: (909) 558-3419 FAX: (909) 558-3420 OFFICE LOCATION: 11155 Mt. View Ave., Suite 105 Loma Linda, CA 92354 “This is the miracle that happens every time to those who really live: the more they give, the more they possess.” - Rainer Maria Rilke German Poet We held our 24th Annual Golf Tournament on May 21 at the beautiful Sierra Lakes Golf Club in Fontana, CA. We had an amazing group of golfers join us for a day of golf and fun. The Golf Tournament is held every year to raise awareness of our program and to raise much needed funds to continue our services to families. Thank you to all of our sponsors for their dedication to our mission of supporting families who have a child with cancer: Wildermuth Environmental, San Bernardino Public Employees Association, Public Financial Management and Innovative Federal Strategies. We also appreciate all the Board Members and volunteers that dedicated their time to help with the golf tournament. A warm thank you to Chief Peter Brierty for brightening up the dinner, we greatly appreciate your support as our MC for the evening. Thank you for all your hard work! TORNEO DE GOLF 21 mayo, 2012 El Torneo de Golf se celebra cada año para dar a conocer nuestro programa y aumentar los fondos necesarios para continuar nuestros servicios a las familias. ¡Gracias a todos nuestros patrocinadores por su dedicación a nuestra misión de apoyar a las familias que tienen un niño con cáncer: Wildermuth Environmental, la Asociación de Empleados Públicos de San Bernardino, Public Financial Management y Innovative Federal Strategies. También agradecemos a todos los miembros de la Mesa Directiva y los voluntarios Summer 2012 • Page 3 (continuación de Torneo de Golf) que dedican su tiempo para ayudar con el torneo de golf. Un agradecimiento al Chief Peter Brierty por dar brillo a la cena, estamos muy agradecidos por su apoyo como nuestro MC. “BARKIN’ FOR KIDS” DOG WALK June 2, 2012 A dog is a man’s best friend and a child’s greatest companion. CCFSC held its very first Dog Walk on June 2 at the Yucaipa Community Park. Furry friends and community partners joined in the activities to help raise funds to benefit children diagnosed with cancer. We have found that many children battling cancer find great comfort in the companionship of a furry friend. CCFSC took this time to raise community awareness about childhood cancer and fund-raise to benefit families who have a child diagnosed with cancer. There were vendors, educational info booths, a live DJ, food, a K-9 demonstration and more. We also partnered with the Humane Society of San Bernardino Valley to raise awareness of their programs and services. Thank you to all the volunteers, participants, and vendors who joined to support our program! CAMINATA DE PERROS 2 junio, 2012 Un perro es el mejor amigo del hombre y fiel compañero de un niño. CCFSC celebró su primer Caminata del Perro el 2 de junio en el Parque de Comunidad de Yucaipa. Amigos peludos y amistades de la comunidad nos acompañaron en las actividades para ayudar a recaudar fondos para el beneficio de los niños diagnosticados con cáncer. Hemos encontrado que muchos niños que luchan contra el cáncer encuentran un gran consuelo en la compañía de un amigo peludo, sus perros. CCFSC ha tomado este tiempo para concienciar a la comunidad sobre el cáncer de la niñez y también recaudar fondos para beneficiar a las familias que tienen un niño diagnosticado con cáncer. Había vendedores, puestos de información educativos, un DJ en vivo, comida, una demostración de K-9 y mucho más. También nos asociamos con la Sociedad Protectora de Animales de San Bernardino Valley para dar a conocer sus programas y servicios. ¡Gracias a todos los voluntarios, participantes, y los vendedores que nos acompañaron para apoyar nuestro programa! Summer 2012 • Page 4 HANGAR 24 ANNIVERSARY PARTY June 9, 2012 Hangar 24 Craft Brewery held its Fourth Anniversary Party on Saturday June 9th in Redlands. Live music, food, and of course their popular brews were available for all guests to enjoy. They welcomed over 6,000 people to join in celebrating their accomplishments. Funds raised during the festivities directly benefited Childhood Cancer Foundation of Southern California. We would like to thank the many volunteers that came out in support of this event and Childhood Cancer Foundation! We greatly appreciate your hard work and dedication. A very special thank you to Hangar 24 Craft Brewery for their support of Childhood Cancer Foundation! FIESTA DE ANIVERSARIO DE HANGAR 24 9 junio, 2012 Hangar 24 Craft Brewery celebró su Cuarto Aniversario el sábado 9 de junio en Redlands. Música en vivo, comida, y por supuesto sus cervezas populares estaban disponibles para todos los huéspedes. Dieron la bienvenida a más de 6,000 personas que se unieron en la celebración de sus logros. Los fondos recaudados durante las festividades beneficiaron directamente a la Fundación de Cáncer Infantil del Sur de California. Nos gustaría dar las gracias a los voluntarios que nos acompañaron en apoyo de este evento y la Fundación de Cáncer de la niñez! Estamos muy agradecidos por su trabajo y dedicación. Un agradecimiento muy especial a Hangar 24 Craft Brewery, por su apoyo de la Fundación de Cáncer Infantil! Summer 2012 • Page 5 FAMILY PICNIC June 10, 2012 The 31st Annual Family Picnic was held on June 10th at Hunter Hobby Park in Riverside. The California Correctional Peace Officers Association prepared hamburgers and hot dogs on the barbeque as we played some fun picnic games. The women were victorious again this year at tug-a-war against the guys. We paired up for sack races, three-legged sack races, and water balloon toss. Throughout the day, everyone enjoyed their time with families at the playground. To end our day of activities the children gathered around for a refreshing game of water balloon “sharing.” We would like to thank the California Correctional Peace Officers Association for sponsoring our picnic and for all your hard work at the grill. The food was delicious! A special thank you to the Live Steamers for providing fun train rides around the park for all to enjoy. We appreciate all of the hard work and dedication to our special children. PICNIC DE FAMILIA 10 junio, 2012 El Picnic Familiar Anual se llevó a cabo el 10 de junio en el Parque de Hunter Hobby en Riverside. La Asociación de Oficiales Correccionales de la Paz de California preparó hamburguesas y hot dogs mientras las familias disfrutaban de unos juegos. Cada año, las niñas parecen tener éxito en ganar a los chicos en la tira y la guerra-, y este año no ha cambiado! Disfrutaron de carreras de sacos, carreras de tres patas en sacos, y globos de agua. A lo largo del día, todos disfrutaron de su tiempo con las familias. Nos gustaría dar las gracias a la Asociación de Oficiales Correccionales de la Paz de California por patrocinar nuestro picnic y por todo su trabajo duro en la parrilla. La comida estuvo deliciosa! Un agradecimiento especial a los Live Steamers por ofrecer paseos de tren alrededor del parque. Apreciamos todo el trabajo duro y la dedicación a nuestros niños especiales. Nos gustaría dar las gracias a los voluntarios que nos acompañaron en apoyo de este evento y la Fundación de Cáncer de la niñez! Estamos muy agradecidos por su trabajo y dedicación. Un agradecimiento muy especial a Hangar 24 Craft Brewery, por su apoyo de la Fundación de Cáncer Infantil! Summer 2012 • Page 6 FAMILY CAMP June 22-24, 2012 The 7th Family Camp Session for CCFSC families was held on June 22-24 at the Thousand Pines Christian Camp in Crestline. The 3 day-2 night adventure began with a meet ‘n’ greet in the Malt Shop with all the kids and their parents. We played a quick game of “Get to know your partner” and Heads up 7-up. That evening we had a campfire filled with lots of songs, fun games, and yummy ‘smores. There were plenty of activities for everyone to enjoy throughout the weekend. Parents were very lucky to join the children for target practice at the Paintball field. Everyone enjoyed a weekend filled with lots of arts & crafts, courage course achievement, climbing wall and zip line and outdoor games. Thousand Pines treated our group to fresh baked cinnamon rolls followed by a night hike. We would like to give a special thank you to our Family Camp Sponsors: the Silver Dollar Club! Thank you for offering us the opportunity to share a fun-filled weekend with the families. We would also like to thank the wonderful staff at Thousand Pines and our volunteer chaperones that helped us make this weekend of fun possible. CAMPAMENTO DE FAMILIA 22-24 junio, 2012 La sesión de Campamento de familia para las familias de CCFSC fue el 22 hasta 24 de junio en el Campamento Thousand Pines en Crestline. La aventura de 3 días y 2 noches comenzó con una reunión en la tienda de maltas con todos los niños y sus padres. Jugamos un juego rápido de “Conozca a su pareja”, Summer 2012 • Page 7 y Heads up 7-up. Esa noche tuvimos una fogata llena de un montón de canciones, juegos divertidos y deliciosos ‘smores. Había un montón de actividades para toda la familia durante todo el fin de semana. Los padres fueron muy afortunados de acompañar a los niños para prácticas de tiro en el campo de Paintball. Todos disfrutaron de un fin de semana lleno de muchas artes y artesanías, muro de escalada y tirolesa y juegos al aire libre. El Campamento Thousand Pines preparó bollos de canela para nuestro grupo seguido con una caminata nocturna. Nos gustaría dar un agradecimiento especial a nuestros patrocinadores: el club Silver Dollar! Gracias por ofrecernos la oportunidad de compartir un fin de semana lleno de diversión con las familias. También nos gustaría dar las gracias al maravilloso personal del Campamento Thousand Pines y nuestros acompañantes voluntarios que nos ayudaron a hacer este fin de semana de diversión posible. Join us as we march down the streets of Loma Linda, CA to the Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital to raise awareness of childhood cancer. More children die of cancer than any other disease including asthma, diabetes, cystic fibrosis, congenital anomalies and AIDS COMBINED. This event is held in memory of a beautiful young lady, Brianna Cadman, who lost her battle against cancer in December 1999 at the age of 12. The Kids Walk is a community awareness and fundraiser event. We take this opportunity to make the signs and symptoms of childhood cancer known to the community as we place an emphasis on early detection which is key in saving the lives of young people battling this disease. Only $10 to register as a walker! More information available online! SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES » www.ccfsocal.org PLATINUM GOLD SILVER $2,000 or greater • Large Logo/Name on back of event t-shirt • Logo/Name & address on website and newsletter • Appreciation Plaque $1,000 to $1,999.99 • Logo/Name on back of event t-shirt • Logo/Name on website and newsletter • Appreciation Certificate $500 to $999.99 • Logo/Name on back of event t-shirt • Logo/Name on website Sponsorship must be received by August 15, 2012 to be placed on t-shirts and receive recognition. Contact CCFSC at (909) 558-3419 or kids@ccfsocal.org Summer 2012 • Page 8 TEEN CONNECTION SCANDIA April 21, 2012 Teen Connection reunited for a fun day in the sun while riding some awesome rides at Scandia Amusement Park in Ontario on April 21st. We dared each other to ride the rollercoaster, brave the Cliff Jumper and the Swedish Swing, and held tight to our tummies as we spun round and round in the Nordic Spaceship. We got a little competitive when we went head to head on the miniature golf course and battled each other at the go karts and water bumper boats. The water bumper boats were so refreshing! It’s always exciting to spend a day at an amusement park. There are so many fun activities and rides for everyone. We’d like to thank Kristin and Kim for joining the teens on this fun adventure! SCANDIA 21 abril, 2012 Teen Connection se reunió para un día de diversión bajo el sol mientras montando algunos paseos increíbles en el Parque de Diversión de Scandia en Ontario el 21 de abril. Nos atrevimos a montar uno al otro la caída de montaña rusa, valientemente nos subimos a la atracción “Cliff Jumper” y el “Swedish Swing,” y con fuerza detuvimos a nuestros estómagos mientras dábamos vueltas y vueltas en el “Nordic Spaceship.” Nos dieron un poco de competencia cuando nos fuimos de cabeza a cabeza en el campo de golf en miniatura y se enfrentaron entre sí en los carros de carrera y botes de agua de parachoques. Los barcos de parachoques de agua fueron refrescantes! Siempre es emocionante pasar un día en un parque de diversiones. Hay actividades divertidas y paseos para todos. Nos gustaría dar las gracias a Kristin y Kim por acompañarnos en esta divertida aventura! Summer 2012 • Page 9 COSMIC BOWLING May 19, 2012 Teen Connection came together on June 19th for an exciting game of Cosmic Bowling at Empire Bowl in Redlands. Donato, Junior, Karina, Brooke, and Matthew welcomed our new teens, Nicholas and Sabree to the crew. The teens along with chaperones Kristin and Kim started the night with dinner at Jose’s Mexican Restaurant in Redlands. Once we had our fill of delicious food, we headed off to Empire Bowl to test our bowling skills. Music, lights, bowling, and fun! It was a fun and competitive game. We hope our new teens had a great time and hope to see everyone again soon! Thank you to our chaperones for a great night of fun in town! BOLOS CÓSMICOS 19 mayo, 2012 Teen Connection se reunió el 19 de junio juego de “Bolos Cósmicos” en Empire Bowl en Redlands. Donato, Junior, Karina, Brooke, y Matthew dio la bienvenida a nuestros nuevos adolescentes, Nicholas y Sabree. Los jóvenes, junto con los acompañantes Kristin y Kim comenzaron la noche con una cena en el Restaurante Mexicano José’s en Redlands. Después de una comida deliciosa, nos dirigimos al Empire Bowl para poner a prueba nuestras habilidades con los bolos. Música, luces, juego de bolos, y diversión! Fue un juego divertido y competitivo. Esperamos que nuestros nuevos adolescentes lo hayan pasado muy bien y esperamos ver a todos de nuevo pronto! ¡Gracias a nuestros acompañantes por una gran noche de diversión en la ciudad! Teen Connection CHILDHOOD CANCER FOUNDATION Registered Patients - 14 and Older - JOIN TEEN CONNECTION TODAY! All events are completely free to the teen. Childhood Cancer Foundation covers the cost of admission, meals, and transportation. to register with Teen Connection contact Stephanie: savila@ccfsocal.org or (909) 558-3419 Contact Childhood Cancer Foundation to SPONSOR a Teen Connection trip! CCFSC relies on the support of individuals and businesses of the community to continue to provide these much needed services. kids@ccfsocal.org (909) 558-3419 Summer 2012 • Page 10 HappY birthday Abigail Escalante Adam Arriaga Adamaris Garcia Alfredo Ramirez Alyssa Ashley Espiritu Ana Vega Anaya Love Andrew Aceves Angelina Santana Anthony Blasiak Armando Quintana Bryan Villavicencio Chase Carroll Christian Fairweather Christian Hetzler Christian Zuniga Damon Pulido Daniel Herrera Elijah Greene Emylie Suarez Ethan Eads Florentino Cardenas Isaiah Poag Isaiah Polte Jacob Stock Jamie Martinez Adriana Diaz Aiden Debartolo Ailene Roque Alexia Aguilar Alexis Fuentes Alyssa Montenegro Andrea Salgado Ariana DeLaCruz Arnold Sanchez Ashley Lindsey Christian Paulsen Christina Flowers Conner Auclair Cristina Sedano Danny Rios Davian McCreary Edwin Yerena Erick Leyva Genesis Velazco Giovanni Barlows Graciela Eastridge Griselda Hernandez Ian Castillo Isaiah Hanegan Jacklyn Bernal Jairo Martinez Janelle Vazquez Jason Hysell Abraham Garcia Adam Harmon Adrian Meza Alejandro Hernandez Alondra Mendez Amy Martinez Angel Martinez Angelica Rodriguez Anthony Attina Anthony Gil Ben Matthews Casey Myers Christopher Castellon Daniel Rivera De'zha Ashley Elijah Rios Emily Vowell Griffin Kirby Heriberto Arce Ivan Bailey Jacob Tello Jade Baeza Jade Leon Jaden Gutierrez Jayla Gonzalez Jazir Jara Jenavieve Martin Jennifer Hernandez Jerry Colvin Joel Sanchez Juan Gullen Julieta Ruiz Katelynn Calderon Kimie Metcalf Kylah Cabanyog Leticia Maldonado Lizbeth Estrada Maira Lopez MaKenzie Farmer Marcelo Beltran Nestor Diaz de Leon Pablo Padilla Sara Adams Thomas Minnear Timothy Ford Tyler Johnson Valerie Torres Victor Leon Xiomara Rivera Jeremiah Aragon Jesse Orejel Jesse Sanchez Jessica Nunez Jesus Duran Jicyn Oldham Joshua Johnson Justice Iverson Kenya Diaz Kiefer Rosario Leilani Ayala Luis Faragoza Marina Ramirez Mark Viveros Miguel Magana Raymond Herrera Ronaldo Figueroa Serah Orban Taylor Spear Terry "James" Budde Timothy Miller Valerie De La Rosa Vanessa Cerna Victor Cardenas Yadira Aguirre Yanhely Hernandez Yuliana Bautista Zackery Williams Zoltan Williamson Jan Carballo Jan Patron Jennifer Stiles Jesus Parada Jose Delgado Jovanni Salas Joy Manson Juan Vasquez Karla Castro Lukas Valencia Martin Perez Melissa Medina Miguel HernandezMartinez Nicholas Iraheta Norma Castro Oria Hinojosa Pedro Nunez Ramon Rivas Shawn Fowler Steve Martinez Timothy Davis Warrick Pellum Yaqueline Patino SEPTEMBER Summer 2012 • Page 11 DONOR RECOGNITION MARCH TO JULY 2012 MONETARY DONATIONS IN-KIND DONATIONS All-Star Precision Allstate Giving Campaign Alma Wolverton Cardenas Markets Christina Nodar Downey Short Foundation Edison Employee Giving Ines Stewart Kiwanis Redlands Noon Mary Lowrey Nancy Aun Cook Pam Bracker San Manuel Band of Mission Indians Sempra Employee Giving Silver Dollar Club Stephen Buss Sue McKee Travelers Community Connection Truist Employee Giving United Cancer Research Society Wells Fargo Community Support Wildermuth Environmental Inc. Adams Motorsport Park Aquarium of the Pacific Blanca Gallegos California Correctional Peace Officers Association Carol Meisner Chili's Citrus Belt Quilters Guild Claremont Golf Course Clubhouse at Anaheim Hills Golf Course Danone Water of North America DJ House of El Elephant Bar Jarritos Jose’s Mexican Restaurant – Redlands CA Kelly Rogers Knott's Berry Farm Knott's Soak City - Palm Springs Live Steamers – Hunter Hobby Park Lotus Garden Mango Mahalo Photography by Michelle Anderson Marshall Canyon Golf Course Medieval Times Mimi’s Café Nestle Waters Nick’s Burgers – Redlands CA Outback Steakhouse Palm Spring Aerial Tramway Paradise Knolls Golf Club Redhawk Golf Club Riverside Internation Wine Competition Rory Ward Santa Anita Race Park Sierra Lakes Golf Club Talega Golf Club The Country Club at Soboba Springs The Living Desert Thousand Pines Christian Camp Yucaipa Community Park 2012 CALENDAR OF EVENTS SEPTEMBER 5 CANDLE LIGHTING CEREMONY SEPTEMBER 9 KIDS WALK SEPTEMBER 19 MEMORIAL CANDLE LIGHTING CEREMONY OCTOBER 13 IN MEMORY Lennart and Barbro Nyberg in memory of Jonas Nyberg in honor of his sister Stacy. PUMPKIN PATCH PARTY OCTOBER 24 MYSTICS ON PARADE DECEMBER 2 CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION Would you like to join us as a volunteer? Are you interested in making a financial contribution? If so, Please call us at (909) 558-3419 or visit us at www.ccfsocal.org Non-Profit Org. U.S. Postage PAID San Bernardino, CA Permit No. 2051 YOU HELP MAKE IT HAPPEN! IN-KIND DONATIONS In-kind donations help us off set the costs of our various events. To make a donation contact us at (909) 558-3419 or visit our website and click on Wish List to view a list of items to consider donating. VOLUNTEER Our events would not be possible without our volunteers. To join as a volunteer visit www.ccfsocal.org and click on Volunteer Opportunities under the About Us section or contact us via email at kids@ccfsocal.org. PO Box 1663 11155 Mt. View Ave, Suite 105 Loma Linda, CA 92354 MONETARY DONATIONS To make a secure on-line donation please visit www.ccfsocal.org and click on Make a Donation under the Wish List section. Donations can also be made over the phone or via mail. Call CCFSC for more information. (909) 558-3419. Childhood Cancer Foundation of Southern California welcomes the names of new families and friends who would like to receive the newsletter. In an effort to update our mailing list, please cut out and return this portion of the newsletter. La Fundación de Cáncer Infantil del Sur de California le da bienvenida a los nombres de nuevas familias y amigos que quisieran recibir nuestro boletín. Favor de cortar y regresar esta parte del boletín para empezar a recibir nuestro boletín y información de eventos. 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