September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

September 2022

Show your support during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

The National Institute of Health (NIH) estimates that 10,470 children ages 14 and under will be diagnosed with cancer this year. About 10 percent – 1,050 – are expected to lose their battle, making cancer the leading cause of death from disease among children. This month, we ask you to join us in bringing awareness to the issue while supporting children who are facing cancer.

There are many ways to show you care. Wear a gold ribbon, the symbol of childhood cancer awareness; talk about childhood cancer with your family and friends; support and participate in Carson Higgins Memorial Foundation causes, such as our annual Golf Outing on Sept. 26 and our commitment to bring Augment Therapy to Rainbow Babies and Children’s Hospital (see the video below). Keep reading to learn about the many ways your commitment to CHMF is making a difference for children and families facing cancer. Together, we are #CarsonStrong.

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Watch and Share: Physicians, therapists see benefits of Augment Therapy

University Hospital's Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital's John Letterio, MD, and Elizabeth Hockey, PT, share the benefits they have seen for pediatric patients using the Augment Therapy physical therapy tool, which is being made possible through funding from the Carson Higgins Memorial Foundation.

Fox 8's Kristi Capel with golfers at CHMF Golf Outing.

Volunteers, sponsors and golfers: We need you

The 6 ^th Annual Carson Higgins Memorial Foundation Golf Outing, our charity’s major fundraiser, will be held on Monday, Sept. 26, at Glenmoor Country Club. Here’s how you can get involved:

Sponsor: Companies and individuals can sponsor the event for as little as $250. Learn more about the many sponsorship packages and benefits on our website.
Volunteer: Help is needed throughout the day to help with set up, registration, games, lunch, and teardown. You do not need to stay the entire day; we’ve created several shifts to accommodate many schedules. Visit our Volunteer Sign Up page to learn more and donate your time.
Golf: Enjoy a nice fall day on the links with three of your friends! Register a foursome to golf with CHMF. Morning and afternoon shotgun starts are available.
Donate an Auction Item: Items are needed for our silent auction. If you can donate a item or experience, please email us.

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Children pet a miniature horse at Stewarts Caring Place Kids Camp

A thank you letter from Stewarts Kids Camp

Supporting kids at Stewart's Caring Place summer camp

Letting kids who are either facing cancer themselves or have a loved one facing cancer have the opportunity to be with other children who have a similar experience is an important aspect of coping and healing. The Carson Higgins Memorial Foundation was proud to sponsor this summer’s Kids Camp at Stewart’s Caring Place where children had the opportunity to make new friends, participate in arts and other activities, enjoy a magic show, learn about animals, and more. The camp runs one full week each month in the summer and is open to children ages four through 12 whose families take part in Stewart’s Caring Place programs and services.

Higgins family makes Lights of Hope bags to remember Carson

Lights of Hope illuminates need for cancer funding and research

The Carson Higgins Memorial Foundation was a $2,500 sponsor for this year’s Lights of Hope. An event of the American Cancer Society’s Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), Lights of Hope brings awareness to state and federal lawmakers that fighting cancer must be a national priority.

Each luminary remembers a loved one who has survived cancer or remembers loved ones we’ve lost. Monies raised support educational and advocacy efforts to advance evidence-based solutions that reduce death and suffering from cancer. Locally, the event was organized by Vince Marchetta and his family in remembrance of his wife, Betsy, who died in 2019 after a long battle with cancer.

Join Team CHMF at the Akron Marathon

The Carson Higgins Memorial Foundation is participating in the Akron Marathon on Sept. 24. As a Blue Line Charity, marathon participants can choose to raise money for our foundation. If you are not a runner or walker, you can still help by making a donation in support of a CHMF team member.

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Founded in 2017, the Carson Higgins Memorial Foundation enhances the quality of life for children facing cancer and other life challenges by funding programs that provide therapeutic, medical and educational opportunities.

Carson Gene Higgins courageously faced neuroblastoma, a childhood cancer that affects the body’s nervous system. While Carson’s life was short, it was rich with faith, hope, love, and strength. His examples of kindness and generosity encourage us to live and love richly, to take each day as a gift, and to give generously. Together, we can bring hope to other families facing difficult and sometimes devastating life challenges. Learn more about Carson’s story and CHMF’s commitment at www.carsonstrong.org.

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