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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.
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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 • easing the financial burdens that accompany major illness • crucial support and addressing challenges of survivorship. • providing lifesaving pharmaceutical drugs and medical supplies
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
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
Goals Of Charity • They serve as a financial, emotional resource • To help children who are recovering • helping families with financial liabilities and support
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
Slogan & Logo • 25 Years Of Serving Kids And Their Families
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
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
Contact Information • Address One South Memorial Drive, Suite 800 St. Louis, MO 63102 • phone: 314-241-1600 fax: 314-241-1996
WEB Site Address • http://www.children-cancer.org