Wishing everyone a Happy Mad Hatter Day! We are thrilled that schools and groups around the country are using today, this month and the Fall season to hold drives and bring awareness to children and teens battling cancer! Thank you for all of your support. If you want to hold a Mad Hatter drive, it’s not too late. Find out more information here: http://www.hatsoffforcancer.org/mad-hatter-drive
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Happy Mad Hatter Day!
Posted in Awareness, Hat Drives, Mad Hatter Day, tagged childhood cancer, Hats Off For Cancer, mad hatter day, mad hatter drive on October 6, 2013| Leave a Comment »
Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
Posted in Awareness, Fundraiser, Hat Drives, Mad Hatter Day, tagged childhood cancer awareness, Hats Off For Cancer, National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, pediatric cancer, september on September 1, 2013| Leave a Comment »
September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month! How are you going to make a difference? Cancer is the second leading cause of death in children younger than 15 years old (after accidents). In the U.S., about 46 children and teens are diagnosed with cancer every week day.
You can help! Hold a Mad Hatter drive in your community and help bring awareness to this disease, while helping to improve the quality of life for kids and teens battling cancer. Find out more here: http://hatsoffforcancer.org/mad-hatter-drive/
NCIS LA stars visit UCLA Hospital to bring hats!
Posted in Board of Directors, Hat Drives, tagged daniela ruah, eric christian olsen, Hats Off For Cancer, los angeles, ncis, ncis: los angeles, ucla mattel children's hospital on May 8, 2013| Leave a Comment »
We had such a fun time today, handing out hats to the kids at Mattel Children’s Hospital UCLA with Daniela Ruah and Eric Christian Olsen from NCIS: Los Angeles, and our own Hats Off For Cancer founder, Tara Lawrence, and board member, Anna Shelton!
We are so thankful for you, our donors, allowing us to continually improve the lives of kids and teens battling cancer!
‘Supernatural’ actor Jensen Ackles fundraise for Hats Off For Cancer
Posted in Fundraiser, Media, tagged childhood cancer, danneel harris ackles, fundly, fundraiser, Hats Off For Cancer, jensen ackles, supernatural on April 17, 2013| Leave a Comment »
BY: COLLEEN BEMENT
Supernatural star Jensen Ackles and wife One Tree Hill actress, Danneel Harris, are asking for donations to the amazing charity Hats Off For Cancer in lieu of sending baby gifts. With 78 days left fans of Jensen and Danneel have already raised over $20,000. Click here to donate in honor of Baby Ackes. Jensen expressed his wishes by stating:
Some of you have expressed interest in giving Danneel and I baby gifts for our little girl. We would ask instead that you donate to this wonderful charity. We are truly grateful for your support and generosity.
The couple married in Dallas, TX back in May of 2010. Jensen, 35, and Danneel, 34, met on the set of short film The Plight Of Clownana, and started dating around the time of filmingTen Inch Hero. Best friend and co-star Jared Padalecki and his wife Genevieve had their first baby, Thomas Colton, last March. They were both groomsmen in each other’s weddings in 2010 and no doubt their children will become fast friends on the Supernaturalset. They are expecting their baby girl to arrive in June. With Thomas Colton only a year ahead of baby Ackles, who knows what the future could hold. Fans would love nothing more than to see a new Texas Padalecki/Ackles couple.
Article link: http://www.examiner.com/article/supernatural-actor-jensen-ackles-fundraise-for-hats-off-for-cancer
Jensen Ackles Wants Fans To Donate To Charity In Lieu Of Baby Gifts
Posted in Fundraiser, Media, tagged Cancer, cancer patient, charity, childhood cancer patients, Children, community, danneel harris ackles, fundly, fundraiser, Hats Off For Cancer, jensen ackles on April 10, 2013| Leave a Comment »
By JOANNA MAZEWSKI | April 8th, 2013 at 1:29 pm
Supernatural star Jensen Ackles, who is expecting his first child with his wife, Danneel Harris, wants his fans to help him out with a good cause.
In lieu of baby gifts, Jensen is asking that fans donate to the Hats Off For Cancer organization on Fundly.com. So far, he has managed to raise almost $20,000. Here’s what he writes:
Some of you have expressed interest in giving Danneel and I baby gifts for our little girl. We would ask instead that you donate to this wonderful charity. We are truly grateful for your support and generosity.
Talk about a great cause from a very great actor, right? Plus, there’s only so many baby wipe warmers you can get! To donate to the cause, check out the link here!
Photo via PacificCoastNews.com
Article linked from: http://www.babble.com/celebrity/jensen-ackles-wants-fans-to-donate-to-charity-in-lieu-of-baby-gifts/
Hats Off For Cancer mourns loss of Kevin Cordasco
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged Hats Off For Cancer, kevin cordasco, music video, Neuroblastoma, public service announcement, sound of heart, teen ambassador on March 14, 2013| 1 Comment »
Last Monday, the Hats Off For Cancer family lost a great member of the team, one of our Teen Ambassadors, Kevin Cordasco. Kevin was 16-years old and he had been battling cancer since age 9. He is featured in our music video for Sound of Heart (http://youtu.be/PcDonfj_qKY) and in our Public Service Announcement (http://youtu.be/VEIV7W5YlfU). Kevin is an inspiration to us, and to so many that knew him. We are grateful for the opportunity we had to spend time with Kevin and see his courage and passion for life first-hand. Kevin used his life to make a difference, and we are thankful for all that he did!
Below is an article from The Acorn newspaper detailing Kevin’s accomplishments and his battle with cancer:
Community mourns loss of Kevin Cordasco
SYLVIE BELMOND/Acorn Newspapers
A vigil will take place this evening between 7 and 9 p.m. at Pierce Brothers Valley Oaks Memorial Park in Westlake Village to remember the life of Kevin Cordasco, a 16-year-old Calabasas teen who died March 11 following his long bout with neuroblastoma.
The much-loved Calabasas High School junior was diagnosed with the disease at 9 and was recognized throughout the community as a beacon of courage in the face of insurmountable odds.
During his ordeal, Kevin had been in and out of hospitals in three different cities searching for a cure. He endured multiple surgeries and chemotherapy and radiation treatments and fought his way through a number of relapses with spirit intact.
As he was being named Honorary Mayor for the City of Calabasas in January, Kevin said his parents, Kevin Sr. and Melodie, and younger brother, Cade, encouraged him to be strong and resilient.
“Our city is grieving alongside the Cordasco family over the loss of their beloved son and brother,” said Mary Sue Maurer, mayor of the city.
Even after doctors ran out of options to slow his disease, Kevin refused to give up. Maurer said Kevin and his family symbolize the spirit of the community. His mantra was “courage, strength and believe.”
“That is what he personifies for this community,” said C.J. Foss, Calabasas High principal.
“Kevin has been and continues to be a tremendous inspiration to students and staff at CHS. His courage, positive spirit and joy for living came through anytime you talked to him or talked about him,” Foss said.
In addition to being named Calabasas Citizen of the Year in 2008, he received the A.C. Stelle Middle School Courage Award when he graduated from eighth grade. He also was honored by the Calabasas boys’ basketball team as the team’s Most Inspirational Player.
Foss said students at CHS are making plans for a special memorial in honor of Kevin.
Kevin Cordasco will rest in the company of heroes in the Garden of Valor at Pierce Brothers in Westlake Village. His funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Fri., March 15 at St. Bernadine’s Catholic Church, 24410 Calvert St., Woodland Hills.
There will be a procession to Pierce Brothers Valley Oaks Memorial Park in Westlake Village followed by a 1p.m. reception at the Westlake Village Inn at 31943 Agoura Road.
The public is welcome to attend.
Link to article: http://www.theacorn.com/news/2013-03-14/Community/Community_mourns_loss_of_Kevin_Cordasco.html
World’s Largest Crowdfunding-for-Good Platform, Fundly, Announces Campaign of the Year Winners
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged best campaign by an organization, fundly, Hats Off For Cancer on February 26, 2013| Leave a Comment »
Tuesday, February 26th 2013
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Feb. 26, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — The world’s largest crowdfunding-for-good platform, Fundly (www.fundly.com) today announced the winners of the Fundly Campaign of the Year Challenge to recognize standout crowdfunding campaigns among the more than 30,000 fundraising campaigns on its platform.
Fundly is showcasing these standout examples of crowdfunding for social change to recognize the creativity, dedication and success of those leading the winning campaigns and inspire others to learn from the winners’ inventive ways of using Fundly’s platform to leverage their social networks to fundraise for a diverse array of causes.
“Fundly Campaign of the Year winners are inspiring examples of crowdfunding’s highest potential – driving social change,” said Fundly CEO, Dave Boyce. “Fundly’s mission is to help more people give more, and these winning organizations and individuals personify that mission and will undoubtedly motivate and help others succeed in their fundraising efforts.”
The Fundly Campaign of the Year Winners are:
- Best Campaign by an Organization: Hats Off for Cancer– Campaign to collect and donate hats of all kinds to the courageous children who lose their hair due to cancer treatments.
- Best Campaign by an Individual: Help Ashwin Vishnuvardhan – Campaign to benefit Ashwin and his family, after this kindhearted student was diagnosed with Acute Myalobalstic Leukemia.
- Best Campaign for Kids or Pets: Have a Heart for Myles – Campaign to benefit a loveable dog with a grave heart condition known as Patent Ductus Arterosis (PDA).
- Best Event-Based Campaign: Walk for Humanity– Campaign to support the annual charity fundraising event led by MKA USA, America’s leading Muslim youth organization, to raise funds for soup kitchens and social projects benefitting families nationwide.
- Most Inspirational Campaign: #MAKEASTAND! LEMON-AID– Campaign launched by nine year-old Vivienne Harr to combat child slavery and human trafficking, with funds going to global nonprofit Not for Sale.
- People’s Choice Campaign: Ella’s Fund – Campaign to benefit the young family whose unborn child was diagnosed with congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH).
To date, Fundly has enabled more than 30,000 campaigns led by individuals, volunteer groups and nonprofit organizations of all sizes to collectively raise more than $305 million for their causes.
About Fundly
The world’s #1 crowdfunding platform for social good, Fundly’s mission is to help more people give more. The largest, most widely-adopted and easiest-to-use crowdfunding-for-good platform, Fundly has enabled more than 30,000 nonprofit organizations, volunteer groups and individual fundraisers large and small to collectively raise more than $305 million and counting. Fundly is the proven fundraising solution for everyone from local PTAs, to Run-Walk-Ride events, to the world’s largest charities, including Habitat for Humanity, Teach for America and Children’s Miracle Network. Learn more about Fundly at www.fundly.com and see Fundly in the news at http://fundly.com/press/.
Contact: Deborah Schneider / dschneider@prandcompany.com / 415-277-6973
SOURCE Fundly
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Hats donated for children fighting cancer
Posted in Awareness, Hat Drives, Media, tagged childhood cancer, hat drive, Hats Off For Cancer, Mad Hatter, SkillsUSA, valerie fund on February 7, 2013| Leave a Comment »
Posted on February 7, 2013
More than 100 new hats were recently donated to the Valerie Fund Children’s Center at the Children’s Hospital at Monmouth Medical Center, 300 Second Ave., Long Branch, to benefit children who have lost their hair as a result of cancer treatment.
The hats were dropped off by three students representing the SkillsUSA club from the Monmouth County Vocational School District: Ebed Rincon of Ocean Township, Hector Pint, of Eatontown, and Marquis Johnson, of Neptune.
Active members of SkillsUSA from the auto mechanics, nursing and electrical programs participated in the hat collection, which was spearheaded by the district’s Middletown campus club advisor, Dan Marra.
Since its inception in 1996, Hats Off for Cancer has worked with hospitals, camps and individuals to distribute more than 1.5 million hats to cancer patients.
Link to article: http://atl.gmnews.com/news/2013-02-07/Front_Page/Hats_donated_for_children_fighting_cancer.html
Students Put Hats On to Help Hats Off for Cancer
Posted in Fundraiser, Hat Drives, Media, tagged Cancer, canton charter academy, childhood cancer, fundraiser, hat days, Hats Off For Cancer, ken mackinnon, national junior honor society on February 5, 2013| Leave a Comment »
Posted on February 5, 2013 at 3:43 pm
Canton Charter Academy Holds Month-Long Fundraiser to Support Children with Cancer
Friday’s were extra special at Canton Charter Academy in the month of January as students wore hats to raise money for children with cancer.
The school’s National Junior Honor Society sponsored a fundraiser for the nonprofit organization Hats Off For Cancer. Students donated a dollar for the chance to wear a hat on Friday.
Fifth-grade Teacher Ken MacKinnon said the response from the students has been incredible. “They proudly stroll into school sporting their hats,” MacKinnon said. “I have even seen students donate more than they are required, or bring in fun hats for their classmates.”
Hats Off for Cancer uses donations to provide hats to children who have lost their hair due to cancer treatments.
“A lot of kids don’t know how to relate to people who have cancer, and they don’t know how to reach out to help them,” said eighth-grade student Shannon Kasinger. “This organization makes it easy to help.”
MacKinnon said he hopes the fundraiser shows students that even the smallest donation can have a huge impact for a child battling cancer. All of those dollar hat days added up fast and the school donated $1,040 to Hats Off For Cancer.
Link to article: http://plymouth-mi.patch.com/blog_posts/students-put-hats-on-to-help-hats-off-for-cancer
CBS Celebrity Cook-Off vote could mean $5,000 for Hats Off For Cancer!
Posted in Awareness, Board of Directors, Fundraiser, tagged cbs, cbs celebrity cook-off, deeks, eric christian olsen, Hats Off For Cancer, marty deeks, ncis, ncis: los angeles, superbowl, Vote on January 7, 2013| Leave a Comment »
Our own board member, Eric Christian Olsen, who plays Marty Deeks on NCIS: Los Angeles, needs our votes for the CBS Celebrity Cook-Off competition to help win $5,000 for Hats Off For Cancer! Just go to this web site: http://www.cbs.com/superbowl/celebrity-cook-off/ and click on the Vote buttons next to Eric’s recipe. Share them on your facebook page and twitter. The more votes, the better!
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