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NATIONAL CHILDREN’S CANCER SOCIETY By: Andrew Kennedy

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National Children’s Cancer Society. By: Andrew Kennedy. Mission Of Charity. improving the quality of life for children with cancer serving a financial, emotional and educational resource those in need at every stage of illness and recovery. Mission Of Charity. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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Page 1: National Children’s Cancer Society

NATIONAL CHILDREN’S CANCER SOCIETY

By: Andrew Kennedy

Page 3: National Children’s Cancer Society

Mission Of Charity

easing the financial burdens that accompany major illness

crucial support and addressing challenges of survivorship.

providing lifesaving pharmaceutical drugs and medical supplies

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History Of Charity

In 1987, a relatively new, expensive procedure known as bone marrow transplantation

(BMT) was recognized as viable treatment for certain cancers.

most insurance companies considered BMTs experimental and would not fund them.

Years Of History

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History Of Charity

NCCS has provided more than $57 million direct financial assistance to 33,000 children.

The organization works closely with over 300 hospitals

They’re proud to meet all the Better Business Bureau's Standards of Charity Accountability

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Goals Of Charity

They serve as a financial, emotional resource

To help children who are recovering helping families with financial liabilities

and support

Page 7: National Children’s Cancer Society

Goals Of Charity

To help children go through treatment They serve as a financial/emotional

resource educational resource for those at every

stage of illness

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How to Donate

General donations , Scholarship donations , Will & Estate planning

1. Online: Visit our secure website at the 2. Phone: Use your credit card by calling

(314)241-1600 3. Mail: Send a check

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Events Family Fun Day Saturday January

26, 2013: Sheldon Concert Hall: 8:15 pm.

7th Annual Walk for the Children on Sept. 27, 2008 in Forest Park

Walk for the Children on September 25, 2010. 5K run , 1 mile walk, games

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Contact Information

Address One South Memorial Drive, Suite 800 St. Louis, MO 63102

phone: 314-241-1600 fax: 314-241-1996

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WEB Site Address

http://www.children-cancer.org