One of our favorite charities

For over 18 years my husband and I have supported, the Aflac Cancer for Children with financial support and with our determination to bring the attention of this cause to those around us in supporting this program. 

The pride that fills our hearts knowing that the Aflac Cancer Center is dedicated to finding the most effective treatments and cures for children with cancer and blood disorders is validated by the incredible stories spawned by their efforts.

The Aflac Cancer Center:

·         Gives their patients access to approximately 250 clinical trials and their physicians are widely regarded in national clinical trials and collaborative studies of the Children’s Oncology Group, the National Cancer Center Institute, the National Institutes of Health and the Pediatric Blood and Marrow Transplant Consortium among so many others

·         100 percent of their hematologists/oncologists are researchers and as a result, every child is evaluated for clinical trial participation

·         They are one of only 3 centers in the Southeast that is a member of the COG Phase/Consortium

·         They were the recipient of a $1 million EUREKA grant allowing researchers and engineers to investigate a novel bioengineering solution aimed at pediatric brain tumors

·         They are recognized as one of the top pediatric cancer centers by U.S. News & World Report

·         They are one the highest volume pediatric centers in the country which allows them to provide families with an entire team of professionals, dedicated hospital space, advanced technology and innovative research

·         They treat an average of 350 new cancer cases each year, that’s nearly one per day

·         They care for more than 100 children with brain tumors each year

·         They are highly skilled and experienced in treating children and young adults with all forms of cancer from the most common to the rarest

·         They are home to a robust Cancer Survivor Program.  They follow nearly 1,000 survivors

·         They are recognized as a national leader in transplanting children with sickle cell disease and they have cured more than 30 children

·         They have the largest pediatric sickle cell program in the country, with more than 1,600 patients

·         They are a national referral center for pediatric cancer and blood disorders, treating patients from 43 different states throughout the U.S.

As we enter this Holiday Season it’s time to count our blessings, help a neighbor and share a bit of good fortune we are all a little better for it.  In the meantime here is a link to video I am sure you will enjoy.

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