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FUNDRAISING
CAMPAIGNS
 bebe Sport
Holiday
Campaign to
Benefit
PADRES
Join PADRES
and bebe Sport
this holiday season to raise
money
for children with cancer.When
you
purchase the limited edition 'Eva'
Outfit $20 will be donated to
PADRES
Contra El Cáncer. The
bebe Sport Holiday
Campaign ends
on December 24th or while supplies
last. The 'Eva' Outfit can be purchased online or at a bebe
Sport store near you. Click here for more
information or to find a bebe Sport store near
you.
 Answer
HOPE's
Call
Join PADRES,
AT&T,
Univision KMEX-TV, and
the
Los Angeles Avengers
in their efforts to raise
money for children with
cancer and their
families. The second annual "Answer HOPE's
Call" campaign began on November 5th and will
continue until December 27th.
With every $20 donation
to PADRES customers receive $20 off any participating handset
(with a 2-year service agreement) and a voucher for 2 tickets
to any Avengers Arena Football home game (a $40
value). Those interested can go to any of the 40
participating AT&T locations in the Los Angeles Area. Click here to find a
participating AT&T store near you.
UPCOMING
EVENTS
 Give the Gift
of HOPE
this
December!
Plese
join
PADRES, AT&T,
the Los
Angeles
Avengers and
Univision 34 for
a
life saving bone marrow campaign that will be held on December
14th from 5:00 AM - 12:00 PM. The event will take
place at the AT&T Store located at 6833 Pacific Blvd. in
Huntington Park. Become a registrant along side PADRES
spokesperson Fernando Del Rincón (Univision's Primer Impacto),
PADRES Ambassador Beto Cuevas (Musician), and Univision's
morning news anchor Francisco Pinto as we search for a marrow
match for four special individuals. With a simple oral swab
test, you may be identified as a compatible donor that can
save the life of a child with cancer! Please encourage your
friends, your family and co-workers to stop by to support this
special drive! Click here for more information
about this drive.
 PADRES Annual
Family
Holiday
"Posada"
As
an annual
tradition, PADRES
hosts a Holiday
Christmas "Posada"
for
Hematology/
Oncology patients and their families. This
special event combines both western and Latin American
traditions which include live entertainment, arts and crafts,
traditional holiday foods, a visit from Santa, and tons of
snow! This year's theme is "Candy Cane Lane," which promises
to be a magical experience. The event will be held on December
15,
from 3:00 - 7:00 PM at the Pacific Edison Center
in Glendale, CA. If you would like to donate a toy (s) for the
Holiday Gift Distribution, please contact Maribel De La
Torre at (800) 269-4186 ext. 224 or http://us.f523.mail.yahoo.com/ym/Compose?To=mdelatorre@IAmHOPE.org.
LETTER
TO
ESPERANZA
 Dear
ESPERANZA,
My name is
Oliver.
I am 14
years
old. When
I was 9
years
old the
doctor diagnosed me with cancer. The name of the cancer is
Hodgkin's Lymphoma. I want to say thank you for all that you
have done for me. If my parents were not by my side, I knew
that you were with methe whole
time.
Love,
Oliver
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DID
YOU KNOW?
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Do
you know the difference between
a Cold
and the
Flu?
What
is the Flu?
"The
flu, more scientifically known as influenza, is a highly
contagious respiratory infection caused by influenza viruses.
The influenza virus usually enters the body through mucus
membranes in the mouth, nose, or eyes. When a person
with
the flu coughs or sneezes, the virus then becomes airborne and
can be inhaled by anyone nearby."1
"In
most communities, school-age children are the first age group
to get the flu. They then carry it into their home and to
places where they interact with other kids, such as
after-school activities. The flu virus will usually be
prominent during the fall and
winter."1
How
to know if you have the
Flu?
"While
it's pretty normal to mistake the flu for another ailment such
as a cold or just 'feeling under the weather,' it's important
to know the difference because if it's the flu, the sooner you
can get help from your doctor, the
better."1
"If you're not sure if it's the
flu, keep these things in mind. Flu symptoms generally appear
1 to 3 days after exposure to the virus. The onset of symptoms
often seems sudden: people describe the feeling 'like they've
been hit by a truck.' Flu symptoms can be mild or severe. If
they are mild they can become severe without much notice. Be
aware of your body
and monitor your body temperature."
1
Flu
Symptoms:
Fever,
aches, chills, tiredness, dry cough,
and chest
discomfort1
Cold
Symptoms:
Slight
aches, tiredness, hacking cough, sneezing, stuffy
nose, sore throat, and mild to moderate chest
discomfort1
DISCLAIMER:
This
is not a substitude for a professional, on-site medical
diagnosis. Visit your doctor or other healthcare professional
for an accurate diagnosis of the flu or
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Making a
Difference This
Holiday
Season
PADRES
would like to recognize
the students and faculty of San Jose
Edison Academy Middle School in West
Covina for their annual support of
our Holiday Toy Drive. For the past
4 years the students have collected
more than 500 toys to benefit PADRES'
patients and siblings. Thank you San
Jose Edison Academy for making the
holiday brighter for our children!
Eva Longoria
& Friends Make
A Difference
in the
Community
Please click here to view, the
December 2nd, ABC7's Vista
L.A.
segment profiling Eva's contributions to PADRES
Contra
El Cáncer.
Ways to Help
This
Holiday
Season
Organize
a Toy Drive
PADRES
is in need of toys all year round to distribute to
pediatric cancer patients and their siblings. Support
us on this endeavor by organizing a toy drive,
donating gift cards, or making a monetary
donation.
Should you wish to
participate in
a toy drive or need more
information please contact Maribel De La Torre, Director
of Development, Marketing & Communications at http://us.f523.mail.yahoo.com/ym/Compose?To=mdelatorre@IAmHOPE.org
or by phone at (323) 850-7901
ext.
224
PADRES to Assist
San Diego
County Fire
Victims
In
our efforts to provide aid to the underserved
communities in
San Diego County, PADRES
encourages you to bring in your donation of the
following items in support of fire recovery efforts in
San Diego County. Donations will be accepted until
Friday, Dec. 14th.
Items Needed:
- Toiletries
- Blankets
- Non-perishable
food & drinks
- First Aid
Supplies
- Camping
gear
- Books and
household items
- Baby /
Toddler Items (diapers, formula, baby bottles, etc.)
Donations
accepted at:
PADRES
Contra El Cáncer
3479 Cahuenga Blvd. West
Los
Angeles, CA 90068
PADRES Contra El Cáncer
Office Hours: Monday - Friday
8 a.m. - 5
p.m.
Shop and Support
PADRES
Shop and Help
PADRES raise money this Holiday Season! Through
iBakeSale.com you can turn everyday savings into
local fundraising. iBakeSale
offers you big
savings at
hundreds of your favorite stores,
so you can shop, save, and automatically donate to
PADRES Contra El Cáncer. Click here to sign up!
Happy
Holidays! |
Volunteer
Information
PADRES remains extremely grateful
to those
individuals who give freely
of their time and
energy on behalf of
children with
cancer and other blood
disorders and their
families. It is in
large part due to the assistance
of
community volunteers that PADRES
achieves its mission of improving the
quality of
life for Latino children with
cancer and their
families. If you
would like more information on how
you can become a volunteer for
PADRES
Contra El Cáncer,
please contact Gerry De La
Rosa
at (800) 269-4186 ext. 228 or
http://us.f523.mail.yahoo.com/ym/Compose?To=gdelarosa@IAmHOPE.org
PADRES is
Recruiting for
Spring 2008
Interns
If you are interested in discovering
the exciting
world of non-profits and
want a great learning
environment,
then PADRES is the place for
you!
We are currently seeking interns
to
work in the following areas:
Marketing & Communication; Fund
Development;
Program; and
General Administrative
Support.
PADRES is flexible with intern
schedules and will record hours for
class credit or
community service.
To inquire about
internship
opportunities please contact
Karina
Nordbak at (800) 269-4186 ext.
235
or http://us.f523.mail.yahoo.com/ym/Compose?To=knordbak@IAmHOPE.org. |
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December
5th
Ask
the Doctor - Monthly
Workshops, CHLA
December 14th
Bone
Marrow Drive - AT&T
Store,
Huntington Park
December 15th
Annual
Holiday
Posada - Pacific
Edison Community Center, Glendale
December 21st
Café Con
Leche - Parent Support
& Actvities Session, CHLA
December 22nd
PADRES
Apoyando A Padres -
Family
Luncheon, CHLA
TO CONTACT PADRES
STAFF
click here
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