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Posted on November 6th, 2024

Kids Without Cancer 2024 Year End Appeal

November 2024

In September 1981 a small group of parents began an unexpected journey with their child because of a cancer diagnosis. In a perfect world, the words cancer and child do not belong in the same sentence, yet here we were facing an unimaginable heartache. Unfortunately, we do not live in a perfect world and Kids Without Cancer (KWC) was formed.

43 years later, KWC is very proud of the fact that $6 million has been raised and donated to Children’s Hospital of Michigan and their affiliates, Wayne State University and Karmanos Cancer Institute. Pediatric cancer is woefully under-funded despite the fact that cancer is the #1 disease killer of children. When you donate and support KWC, you stand with Dr. Thummel (Wayne State University) and Dr. Taub (Children’s Hospital of MI) who are working tirelessly in the “Kids Without Cancer Zebra Fish Research Initiative” lab to study various environmental influences on cancer cells (as well as other research projects). Our funds played a large role in their ability to publish their research.

Your donation to KWC help our children who rely on the generosity of people like you to provide support and more importantly, hope as they battle the toughest fight of their life. No amount is too small, and we are grateful for your past and continued support.

While survival rates have increased for many childhood cancers, more aggressive cancers (brain tumors) have proven difficult to treat and the outcomes are not as promising. Please consider sending a donation today, perhaps in memory or in honor of a loved one.

Thank you for any interest and support you have provided to this organization through the years. For more information on this all-volunteer organization, please visit www.kidswithoutcancer.org

On behalf of all our board members, and the children we serve, we thank you!!

Sincerely,

Regan O’Connor

President, Kids Without Cancer

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www.kidswithoutcancer.org

Posted on July 11th, 2024

2024 Kids Without Cancer Golf Outing (Continued)

Despite this year’s Golf Outing being a last-minute addition to our 2024 fundraising campaign, your generosity enabled us to raise over $15k. These funds have already been allocated to research projects that will make a significant impact by the end of this year. Looking ahead, we are already planning for next year’s golf outing, aiming to surpass $30k in fundraising. The success we have achieved so far is a testament to the incredible results we are seeing from our research projects, and we are determined to push even further.

Our ability to make a difference and drive change in the fight against pediatric cancer hinges on the support of our community partners and dedicated volunteers like you. Your involvement in our events not only helps us raise crucial funds but also raises awareness for our cause. On behalf of Kids Without Cancer, the children bravely battling this disease, and the future generations who will face this challenge, we extend our heartfelt thanks for your kindness and generosity.

If you are interested in continuing to support our mission by sponsoring, attending, or volunteering for next year’s event, please reach out to us. We are already laying the groundwork for the 2025 Kids Without Cancer Golf Outing, and we would be honored to have you join us in making a difference.

Thank you once again for standing with us in the fight against pediatric cancer. Together, we can bring hope and healing to those who need it most.

In addition, a big thank you to our Sponsors (Corporate Sponsors: Siam Logistics, Hyundai Hope On Wheels, L&A Automotive, C.L. Rieckhoff Co. Inc., Diamond Jack’s, C MAC Transportation, Mostek Insurance Agency, Susanne Consiglio RDN Nutrition Counseling).

A special thank you to our Guest of Honor, Artist Juliana Rabban (www.justbyjuliana.com) and her unwavering support!

Warm regards,
John Smolinski
Kids Without Cancer | Executive Director
execdir@kidswithoutcancer.org

Posted on December 30th, 2022

In the history books: Saturday April 22, 2023

Presents the:

Kids Without Cancer 40th Annual Evening of Hope

NEW VENUE!!
Come “Fly With Us”!

Great food, dancing to an awesome DJ, plus Silent & Chance Auctions while supporting pediatric cancer research on Saturday April 22, 2023

At our 40th Annual “Evening of Hope” we raised money for “Kids Without Cancer” to support pediatric cancer research at Children’s Hospital of Michigan and Wayne State University.

New Venue – We enjoined an evening of dinner and dancing surrounded by operational WWII bombers and other iconic aircraft on Saturday April 22, 2023. It was reminiscent of a WWII USO Hangar Dance!

100% of all proceeds go directly to pediatric cancer research.

It was a terrific time with great food catered by The Moveable Feast and dancing to a DJ.

We thank the following from the bottom of our hearts for allowing us to host the event at:

Yankee Air Museum’s “Roush Aeronautics Center“

48075 Tyler Road

Belleville, Michigan 48111

Willow Run Airport

Kids Without Cancer was able to update the attendees on our recent endeavor to accelerate pediatric cancer research in Michigan in conjunction with our partners at the Children’s Hospital of Michigan Foundation!!

Posted on September 16th, 2021

Kids Without Cancer turns 43!!!

It is hard to believe that Kids Without Cancer is now 43 years old and still working toward finding that elusive cure for pediatric cancer of all types!

We are proud of the accomplishments from our early days as Leukemia, Research, Life, Inc right up to today as Kids Without Cancer. We have raised in excess of $5 million dollars and are happy to say that over 97% of the money raised is spend directly on pediatric cancer research at Children’s Hospital of Michigan and its affiliation with Wayne State University School of Medicine and Karmanos Cancer Institute.

We know the research worldwide is bearing fruit because back in 1981 approximately 50% of children diagnosed with cancer would not survive AND today approximately 85% of children diagnosed WILL survive. We just need to reach that 100% goal and create a world of Kids Without Cancer………

Stay tuned for future announcements as we are in the process of expanding our “Kids Without Cancer Zebrafish Initiative” research lab located on the main campus of the Wayne State University School of Medicine!!!

Posted on December 2nd, 2017

Children’s Hospital of Michigan Foundation’s “Caring for Kids” Monthly Radio Program

Kids Without Cancer was featured in a radio interview produced by the President & CEO of Children’s Hospital of Michigan Foundation, Larry Burns, on Tuesday November 28, 2017.

The radio broadcast on Detroit’s Talk Radio Station WJR 760 AM interviewed Kids Without Cancer President, Nick Consiglio. Kids Without Cancer appreciates the opportunity to be able to broadcast to the world it’s mission and goals. Thank you Children’s Hospital of Michigan Foundation for the invitation…….

To hear the broadcast simply click on this link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5WhW2WuWnHc&feature=youtu.be