From a representative of Seattle Children’s Hospital to For A Cure NW:
“Your funds have made a meaningful impact on families…
One of the key populations followed by the High-Risk Leukemia and Lymphoma Program are kids who have refractory disease. For many years, patients who did not respond to up-front treatment would receive palliative chemotherapy until they succumbed to their disease. Now, with the development of new novel therapies, targeted drugs, and immunotherapy, kids have more options, and refractory leukemia is treated more like a chronic condition. Instead of weeks to months, treatment can now be months to years to with a goal to get a patient into remission and maintain that remission.
As patients undergo these therapies, they are sometimes on treatment for years. As parents take time off work, go through any possible savings they may have had, and exhaust community resources, we have been at a loss for how to provide additional resources during a financial crisis. With the donations through the For A Cure NW fund, we have been able to provide additional assistance to help with transportation to get families to treatment, help play for a portion of their rent/mortgage so they can maintain their home and cover bills so that a parent can take time off to be together as a family during end of life care. We are truly appreciative.”
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Story Written By: Tom Hayes
Two and a half years after diagnosis I relapsed. After relapsing, I was told I would repeatedly relapse the rest of my life each time I achieved remission. But a stem-cell transplant reduces the chance of relapse to less than 10%. (It is also essentially known as a bone-marrow transplant). I decided to start the search for a donor.
Before receiving a transplant, I had to be given more chemotherapy to return to a state of remission (less than 5% cancer cells in the blood). You typically won’t be a candidate for transplant, otherwise. Within a few months of relapsing, I was told that the international registry for stem-cell/bone-marrow donors had determined that there were 40 people in the world who were a ‘strong match’ for my blood profile and a successful transplant requires this. One donor had an additional two markers that made his ‘stem cells’ the best match. [read more]
Registration is open for our 4th Annual Golf Event!
If you’re not yet signed up for SWING FOR A CURE ’23 on August 26th at Avalon, here’s what you’re missing:
18 Holes of Golf – including lunch, dinner, Bucket Raffles, a Silent Auction and ‘Raise The Paddle’
On-course competitions and challenges to include: Target Drive, Long Drive (Men’s + Women’s, as well as Senior Men’s + Women’s over 60 = 4 winners), Three KPs / Hole-in-One chances, and Two Circle-of-Love challenges with cash prizes, Poker Pot and a Putting Contest
Trophies for The Top 3 Placing Foursomes (gorgeous trophies for each member of 1st Place Foursome)
The chance to show your commitment to defeating childhood cancer with your generous contribution to Seattle Children’s Hospital’s High-Risk Leukemia Fund
So, now that you know what you’re missing, why don’t you sign up here:REGISTER
Remember – August 26 at Avalon Golf Links in Burlington. Come join the fun for a worthy cause and SWING FOR A CURE!
For A Cure NW / Swing For A Cure ‘23
Thanks to everyone who has registered for this year’s Swing For A Cure! We are looking forward to seeing you on August 26th! If you haven’t registered there is still time to take advantage of the $25 worth of Bucket Raffle Tickets – until June 30th.
Our Swing For A Cure Board golf committee has planned an amazing Scramble.
3 separate holes offering a Hole In One prize and a KP on the same 3 holes!
2 Circle of Love Holes with a 20-foot radius – put your ball in the circle for a chance to participate in a $200 cash prize and a special double-your-money chance on these 2 holes
Driving Range Contest with Hula hoops, Putting Contest, Long Drive for both gals and guys and a Target Drive – all with prizes
5 Holes with a bucket Raffle on the tee with AMAZING Green Works battery operated tools and a new Poker Game Draw on the same 5 holes (one card/team/hole – winner take all)
2 Holes with a Participation game and prizes…(think Corn hole + Yahtze
All the above is included in the basic registration fee, as well as lunch, dinner and of course golf, cart, and range balls!
Most importantly, we are raising money to support the High-Risk Leukemia program at Seattle Children’s. We are making a difference.
Get registered today and support the children and families fighting for life. You can HELP SAVE A CHILD’S LIFE by participating on August 26th at Avalon Golf Links in Burlington (click button on right).
REGISTER
If you can’t make it this year, we always appreciate a contribution through our Donations Page – thank you! (Click button on right)
The tournament has many opportunities for local businesses, service clubs, and businesses to “step-up” and make a difference in the lives of children from the NW and around the world!
And of course come and play. Participation raffle, silent auction, and raise your paddle to make a difference in the lives of children suffering from this awful disease.
Our vision for this effort is inspired by the stories of families and friends who’ve been touched by the experience of this disease. Through efforts like Swing for a Cure, we can all make a difference; we can give them a fighting chance, and a reason for hope. Please consider a generous contribution.
