Date: Wednesday, September 8, 2010
Time: 5:00 p.m. Registration and Dinner
6:00 to 8:30 p.m. Program
Place: Kapi‘olani Medical Center, Second Floor Auditorium
Who should attend: Parents, grandparents, relatives andcaregivers of a child who has had cancer, teachers, counselors, health professionals and anyone interested.

Keynote Speaker: Smita Bhatia, M.D., M.P.H.

You are cordially invited to attend a free educational workshop. Dinner and childcare will be provided. HCCF is excited and delighted to have with us Smita Bhatia, M.D., M.P.H., from City of Hope Comprehensive Cancer Center, Los Angeles, as our keynote speaker. Dr. Bhatia has done extensive work studying survivors of childhood Hodgkin?’s lymphoma and the late effects of bone marrow transplantation. She has also done quality of life research and the fruits of her work are still being used today to help childhood cancer
survivors. Additionally, Dr. Bhatia has led the Children?’s Oncology Group Late Effects Committee from 2000 to 2010. This workshop is made possible by a generous grant from NFL Charities. HCCF is grateful to NFL Charities for its continued support.

OTHER SPEAKERS

Dr. Bruce Shiramizu – Pediatric oncologist, Professor at John A. Burns School of Medicine in Pediatrics and Medicine, Affiliate faculty at Cancer Research Center of Hawaii, member of Children?’s Oncology Group. Dr. Shiramizu is studying the effects of chemotherapy on the brains of young children diagnosed with acute lymphocytic leukemia. He will discuss his current clinical trial and this exciting research he is conducting.

Dr. Andre Bachmann – Associate Professor at Cancer Research Center of Hawaii, Professor in the Dept. of Cell & Molecular Biology at John A. Burns School of Medicine, newly appointed Director/Department Chair of Pharmaceutical Sciences at the College of Pharmacy at UH Hilo. Dr. Bachmann has been studying neuroblastoma since 2001. He will discuss his very promising clinical trial to treat children who have relapsed with neuroblastoma.

Download the flyer and registration form.

• Cancer is the leading cause of death by disease in children in the U.S. It kills more children between the ages of 1 and 14 than any other disease.
• Approximately 12,500 children in the U.S., ages 0-20, will be diagnosedwith cancer this year alone. The median age at diagnosis is 6 years old.
• On average, Hawaii has 50-60 new cases of childhood cancer are diagnosed each year. The survival rate for all childhood cancers is about 78%. Unfortunately, this means that over 20% of the children still do not survive.
• Length of treatment for childhood cancer averages from 12 months to 3 years. As many as 200 children may be in treatment at any given time in Hawaii.
• With more aggressive treatments, childhood cancer survival rates have improved dramatically over the past 20 years. However, the incidence of childhood cancer continues to increase.
• Even if a child does survive, he or she may suffer long-term effects as a result of treatment, and/or be more susceptible to other types of cancer.

About HCCF:

• All of HCCF’sdonated funds stay in Hawaii
• 95 cents of every dollar goes to direct services and programs for families
• Last year, HCCF’sFamily Financial Assistance Program provided about $270,000 in assistance to Hawaii families with children with cancer
• Other programs include Kokua Baskets, educational workshops, and advocacy
• All services are provided free of charge to families

Download a fact sheet.

The proceeds from the tournament will go to the Hawaii Children’s Cancer Foundation, the only organization in the State of Hawaii dedicated exclusively to providing services to children with cancer and their families.

When: Monday, September 6, 2010

Where: Moanalua High School Tennis Courts

Schedule:
8:30am – 12:30pm (Beginner 2.5 & Intermediate Divisions 3.0-3.5)
12:30pm – 1:30pm (Lunch)
1:30pm – 3:30pm (Advance Divisions 4.0/4.5)

Cost: $25.00 per person (includes Lunch & T-Shirt)

Format: Round Robin Doubles (you do NOT need to bring a partner to participate). We will be having four divisions (2.5, 3.0, 3.5, 4.0/4.5), you will be playing four games each round, and you will be switching partners after every round.

Levels: 2.5 players to 4.5 players

SPECIAL: Lucky Drawing – 32” LCD HDTV

DEADLINE: August 30, 2010 (limited to the first 48 players)

For more information, contact Kyle Kaneshiro at 721-8367 or k2tens@hawaiiantel.net.

Download the registration form here.

Photographs can reveal what words and ink cannot. They can capture a precise moment in time and tie it up into one tiny, neat package that can go anywhere and last for ages.

James Anshutz knows the power a picture holds, which is why the renowned photographer has donated his time and talents to the Hawaii Children’s Cancer Foundation for “Exposures,” a poster exhibit featuring some of Hawaii’s families that are dealing with the realities of childhood cancer.

To raise awareness of September as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, the Hawaii Children’s Cancer Foundation will display portraits of some of the island keiki who are currently battling cancer, those who have survived it and those who live on in our hearts after losing their battles with the disease. As the only organization in the state that focuses exclusively on supporting children with cancer and their families, the foundation aims to raise awareness about childhood cancer and how it impacts our island families through display of these uplifting portraits by photographer James Anshutz.

Friday, August 27 through Tuesday, Sept. 7.  Pearlridge Center Uptown, lower level between See’s Candies and Zales.

As part of the national Childhood Cancer Awareness Month in September, the Hawaii Children’s Cancer Foundation (HCCF) will be sharing its “Exposures” photo exhibit, featuring HCCF families as seen through the lens of local photographer James Anshutz, through a poster campaign at various locations.  Come see these amazing photographs at the following dates and locations:

August 27-September 7:  HCCF Poster Campaign at Pearlridge Center Uptown
September 3:  HCCF Poster Campaign at First Friday in Chinatown (Mendonca Building, 1109 Maunakea Street near Rosarina Pizza)
September 3-19:  HCCF Poster Campaign at Kahala Mall (near Longs)
September 4:  HCCF Table at Kahala Mall Center Court, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m

Read more about James Anshutz and the “Exposures” exhibit at MidWeek or watch the KHON television interview.

For more information, call or email HCCF at info@hccf.org.

On Thursday, August 19, join the Hawaii Children’s Cancer Foundation in celebrating the launch of “Exposures”, a photo exhibit featuring HCCF families as seen through the lens of local photographer James Anshutz.  Read more about James Anshutz and the “Exposures” launch party at MidWeek.

The launch party at Hukilau Honolulu (downtown on Bishop Street in Executive Centre) from 5-8 p.m. will include an exclusive first look at the photo exhibit, a chance to meet the photographer and families, live music, great food, and limited edition event cocktails.

Proceeds benefit HCCF. Tickets available online, or call (808) 528-5161. For more information, call or email HCCF at info@hccf.org. Don’t miss it!

Pre-sale Tickets $45.  $50 at the door.

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Price includes:
Chef selected heavy pupus and one drink ticket
Meet and greet with the photographer
Live music by Kapena Delima
Also featuring limited edition event cocktails
Parking $1 with validation for 3 hours, $4 max

For Immediate Release

Honolulu-(August, 30 2010) In observation of September being Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, a handful of events, educational workshops and promotions will take place as a means to educate the community and raise funds for Hawaii’s children with cancer.

It’s a fact: In Hawaii 50-60 keiki are newly diagnosed with cancer, or relapse, each year. At any given time, approximately 200 children are undergoing treatment, with the average time-span of 12 months to three years. About 80 percent of children survive childhood cancer; 20 percent do not. Cancer is the leading cause of death by disease in children ages 0-14.

Money raised at the events listed below benefit Hawaii Children’s Cancer Foundation (HCCF) – the only organization in the State of Hawaii dedicated exclusively to aiding and supporting Hawaii’s children battling cancer and their families.

For more information on the September events and HCCF, please visit www.hccf.org.

Childhood Cancer Awareness Month Events & Promotions

HCCF Benefit Tennis Tournament
Date: Monday, September 6 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Location: Moanalua High School tennis courts
Details: Fun, food and prizes! For more info, contact Kyle Kaneshiro at: k2tens@hawaiiantel.net.

“Exposures” Poster Exhibit
The exhibit features portraits of some of Hawaii’s children who are currently battling cancer, those who have survived it, and those who have lost their battle, and live on In our hearts. Photographer James Anshutz’s beautiful photographs embody the courage and strength and determination of these families.

Date: Friday, September 3 from 5:30 p.m. to 930 p.m.  First Friday in Chinatown
Location: Mendonca Building, 1109 Maunakea Street

Date: September 3 to September 19
Location: Exhibit will be on display at Kahala Mall
Date: Saturday, September 4 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.  at center stage Kahala Mall
Details: Volunteers will be on hand to answer questions and provide educational materials.

Big City Diner Canister Campaign
Date: Month of September
Location: All five Big City Diner restaurants (Aiea, Kailua, Kaimuki, Ward, and Waipio)
Details: Canisters will be placed in all the restaurants all month, collecting loose change to support Hawaii’s childhood cancer patients and their families.

Educational Workshop

Smita Bhatia, M.D., M.P.H. from City of Hope Comprehensive Cancer Center, Los Angeles will be the key note speaker addressing the needs of long-term cancer survivors with her presentation -”Lessons Learned and Future Direction”.

In addition Dr. Bruce Shiramlzu, Pediatric oncologist and Professor at John A. Burns School of Medicine, and Dr. Andre Bachman, Associate Professor at Cancer Research Center of Hawaii and Professor at John A. Burns School of Medicine, will each give an update on the clinical trials they are currently conducting. This workshop is open to the public, reservations are required. For more details call 528-5161.

Date: Wednesday, September 8 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Location: Kapiolani Medical Center for Women and Children

About Hawaii Children’s Cancer Foundation

Hawaii Children’s Cancer Foundation (HCCF) is the only organization in the State of Hawaii dedicated exclusively to providing services to children with cancer and their families. The foundation provides a wide range of services and programs to families, including financial assistance, social events, education and advocacy. All services and programs that HCCF provides are entirely free to the families in need. The Foundation was formed in 1991 by a group of parents and medical providers after a statewide needs assessment showed that there were many childhood cancer needs not being met by any existing entity. HCCF was granted IRS 501(c)(3) non-profit status in 1993. All funds donated to HCCF remain in Hawaii, with 95 cents of every dollar received put towards providing direct services for the children with cancer and their families.

For more information, visit www.hccf.org.

HAWAII CHILDREN’S CANCER FOUNDATION
1814 Liliha Street· Honolulu, Hawaii 96817
Direct Line: 528-5161 Fax: 521-4689
To Call Toll-Free: 1-866-443-HCCF
www.hccf.org

CONTACT:
Kendis Teho
Hawaii Children’s Cancer Foundation
Ph: 808-528-5161
Email: kendis.teho@hccf.com

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Download a copy of the press release.

The Daniel Perreira Spearfishing Tournament is an annual Father’s Day event named after a 2-year-old Maui boy who had died of cancer in 2002. The tournament also benefits the Hawaii Children’s Cancer Foundation.

Last year, the tournament raised its most donations ever, with more than $16,000 going to the Hawaii Children’s Cancer Foundation.  A record 102 entered the invitation-only tournament, which meant 204 divers in the water since a guardian or a parent dived with each child.

See pictures from the event in Mid-Week’s Pa’ina section.