Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

“Our daughter Blakely was diagnosed with pediatric kidney cancer (Wilms) at almost 8 months old. Diagnosis day will never be just an ordinary day to us! After she was diagnosed, surgery to remove her kidney and chemotherapy quickly followed. Her journey taught us so much about how fragile life is, but also how important an amazing support system is from those early days and through the final push through at those final chemotherapy treatments.

Even after treatment, the work of building back health and endurance was a long journey. Having resources like physical therapy was so important to get her back and learning how to walk, to running, and now to ice skating. The long-term impacts of chemotherapy last years and even longer, so it is so important to support new treatment options for children battling cancer!”

-Anna Schroeder

In the fight against pediatric cancer a new weapon has emerged, giving every child what they deserve—a fighting chance. CAR-T therapy, the genetic modification of T-cells to detect and destroy cancer cells, empowers the body’s immune system to heal itself from within. This therapy is just one way our healthcare partners deliver next-generation medicine to those who need it most today. CARES is proud to support research including CAR-T therapy through our healthcare partners across the country.

Scott Hamilton & Friends

We're just 8 weeks away from the 6th annual Scott Hamilton & Friends ice show spectacular at Bridgestone Arena and the Omni Nashville! 

Get your tickets today and join Scott on Sunday, November 20th as he celebrates 25 years of cancer survivorship with live music and incredible skating talents!

Skating into Vegas and Twin Cities

Sk8 to Elimin8 Cancer™ is growing! Next month, our signature fundraising program is headed to Las Vegas, Nevada and Twin Cities, Minneapolis!

In Vegas, CARES is partnering with the Vegas Golden Knights Foundation to present a Frozen 5k and Ice Show, October 7-9, 2022. Scott Hamilton will serve as emcee for our celebration, and National Champion Ryan Bradley is joining us to perform! Contact Kim today to learn how you can get involved.

Just a few weeks later on October 21-22, Scott and Ryan will travel to the Twin Cities of Minnesota! Join our community Frozen 5k and celebrate survivorship at our Ice Show with Scott and Ryan, together again!  Reach out to Brielle to learn more.