Chance Encounters
A bi-weekly newsletter publication of Children's Chance
April 9th, 2009
Helping families face pediatric cancer
Children's Chance is...
Going Green!
Welcome to our New On-Line Newsletter!
Chance Encounters will be sent out via email every two weeks and is also available on our website.
In this Edition:
(just click below to view each topic)
Donate - A Little Goes A Long Way
Board Highlight - Meet a Member
Staff Highlight - Meet a Staff Member
Program Highlights - Lunch & Learn
Where's Zig the Pig?
CC Corner - Palmetto Thrift Store
A Little Goes A Long Way!
Kids
with Cancer Need your Help Today!
Help Kids like Christopher!
Could you imagine watching your child fight cancer and worrying how you are going to pay your mortgage or electric bill? While we all struggle in today’s economy, remember the families out there who have a child fighting cancer and make a difference in their lives.
Support your local non-profit organization, Children’s Chance and their mascot Zig the Pig, and make a difference in the lives of children fighting cancer and their families throughout South Carolina.
Children’s Chance is a non-profit organization formed on September 25, 1996 by two mothers who had daughters battling cancer. Children’s Chance assists children with cancer and their families in South Carolina with non-medical needs.
Put a portion of your
tax-returns to great use & GIVE TODAY!
Click
Here
Visit
www.childrenschance.org to give on-line, call 803-254-5996, or mail
a donation to:
Children’s Chance ~ 609 Sims Avenue ~ Columbia, SC 29205
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Children's Chance is fortunate to work with The University of South Carolina through their Giving Back Program which is done through their Professional Development Class. Group's of students are assigned a "Giving Back Project" where they pick a charity to raise funds for. Many times groups also volunteer with the organization as well. Children's Chance usually has 2-6 groups per semester and the Public Relations Director works closely with these groups to give them Children's Chance materials, fundraising ideas, etc. This semester Children's Chance is working with 5 groups for their Giving Back Project and some of their events are highlighted below: |
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Student
Athlete Auction
Mellow Mushroom Night! |
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Monday, April
13, 2009
Children’s Chance receives a portion of the proceeds from sales on this night. Mention Children's Chance to your Server or Staff!
Thank you to one of our USC Giving Back Group’s for setting this up!
Village Idiot 2009 Devine Street |
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Buckets &
Birdies Charity Event Thank you to Wild Wing in the Vista and everyone who came out to the Buckets & Birdies Charity Event on Saturday, April 4th to benefit Children's Chance! Thanks to one of the USC Giving Back Group's for setting this fundraiser up.
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Charity Pool Tournament! Thank you to Sharky's in 5 Points and everyone who came out for the Charity Pool Tournament on Wednesday, April 8th to benefit Children's Chance. Thanks to the USC Giving Back Group for setting this fundraiser up. |
Meet a Board Member
Judy Barnes
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Meet our Public Relations Director
Samantha Higgins is the full-time Public Relations Director for Children’s Chance. She graduated from The University of South Carolina with a bachelor’s of arts degree in Journalism and Mass Communications with a major in Public Relations and minor in Social Work. Samantha started with Children’s Chance as an intern in January of 2004 and was hired on part time in May of 2004. As of July 1, 2005 Samantha became the full time Public Relations Director.
About
Samantha
I started Children’s Chance
as an intern in January of 2004. Before that I was unsure that I had
chosen the right major and field of study, but positive that whatever
job I took, I wanted to help people. After my first day at Children’s
Chance I was convinced that I picked the perfect major and knew that I
wanted to do Public Relations specifically for a non profit organization
and only hoped that it could be for Children’s Chance. Now being with
the organization for over 4 years, I could not be more enthusiastic to
help the children we serve who are battling cancer and their families.
Not only is my position at Children’s Chance a perfect way for me to
utilize my public relations skills and promote such a wonderful
organization, it allows me to be touched and inspired by these
courageous families we serve!
Contact Samantha:
samanthahiggins@bellsouth.net
or (803) 254-5996
Mark your Calendars!
Annual Bi-Lo Charity Scan Card Classic
May 6th - June 9th, 2009
Visit one of the following Bi-Lo locations and donate $1.00 at the Register! All proceeds benefit Children's Chance to help kids with cancer in South Carolina and their families. Look for our mascot, Zig the Pig, making special appearances at Bi-Lo during this event.
Lexington Bi-Lo - Columbia Avenue
West Columbia Bi-Lo - Knox Abbott Drive
Garner's Ferry Bi-Lo - Garner's Ferry Road
Village at Sandhills Bi-Lo - Forum Drive
Decker Bi-Lo - Decker Blvd
12th Annual Billy Mill
Charity Golf Classic
Monday, May 18th, 2009
Mark your calendars for one of Children's Chance biggest and best events, the 12th Annual Billy Mill Charity Golf Classic. The tournament hosts golfers from around the country and features 18 holes of golf in a Captain's Choice format, great food, raffle prizes and goodie bags, and a silent and live auction all to benefit Children's Chance and help kids with cancer in South Carolina!
Thank you to the wonderful Mill Family & PASCO who put this tournament on each year in memory of Billy Mill, a loved husband and father, who lost his fight with cancer over 12 years ago.
We have a Lunch Sponsorship Opportunity available!
If you are interested in being the exclusive Lunch Sponsor for the 2009 Billy Mill Charity Golf Classic, please contact me today. The Lunch Sponsor gets exclusive signage placement at the tournament, opportunity to put materials in the goodie bags, logo on Children's Chance website for 6 months, featured in one of the Children's Chance newsletters, and more!
Download the Tournament Brochure!
For more information contact: Samantha Higgins at 803-254-5996
Children's Chance
Lunch & Learn Series
for Families Facing Pediatric Cancer
About the Program:
The Lunch and Learn Series presented by Children's Chance gives parents that have a child with cancer information about a number of topics. It also provides them with the opportunity to get to know other parents who are facing similar circumstances. Following the educational session, lunch will be provided to all participants.
Mark your Calendars & Register! (only open to families facing pediatric cancer)
WORKING WITH YOUR SCHOOL from 11:30am – 12:30pm
Location: Greenville Hospital Systems, Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Having a child with cancer and working with your school can be a learning process. Join us as we discuss Medical Homebound Services and the Individualized Education Plan (IEP) process. We will teach you what the schools responsibilities are, what services you can request and how to protect the rights of your child. Presenter: Office of Exceptional Children at the SC Department of Education
DISCIPLINING A SICK CHILD from 11:30am – 12:30pm
Location: MUSC, Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Disciplining a child is never easy but how do you discipline a child who has endured so much? Learn techniques to use to ensure that your child behaves even when they are receiving treatment. Presenter: Pediatric Psychologist
LEARNING TO RELAX from 11:30am – 12:30pm
Location: MUSC, Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Location: Greenville Hospital Systems, Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Relaxing while your child faces cancer can be difficult. This session will offer chair massages in a soothing atmosphere. During this relaxing time, the participants and moderator will discuss ways to relax at home or while you are in the hospital. Register now for this session – only 15 spaces available! Presenters: Licensed Massage Therapist
REGISTRATION:
To register for any of the sessions,
please contact DeeAnn Jones at
Children’s Chance, 803-254-5996, at least two days prior to the session.
We welcome walk-ins at all of the sessions but we can not
guarantee lunch if you do not register.
Special Feature
7593 St. Andrews Road, Irmo: 781-1335
or
2881 Main Street, Newberry: 321-0012
Helps Local Kids with Cancer!
Palmetto's Thrift Store opened their doors in November of 2007 and have been supporting Children's Chance ever since. Owner Heather Harrelson is not only dedicated to having a clean, community, up-scale retail thrift shop, but is focused on helping Children's Chance and kids fighting cancer and their families throughout South Carolina.
Palmetto Thrift Store donates 50% of their profits directly to Children's Chance and offers the community a great way to be involved with a local cause. Palmetto Thrift sells pre-owned items including Men's, Women's, and Children's clothing, furniture, house wares, books, and more. The store also boasts some great new items including jewelry, purses, and Children's Hair Bows for great deals!
Spring is Here! Now is a great time to do your Spring Cleaning and donate your pre-owned items to Palmetto Thrift Store. The store accepts clothing, furniture, house wares, books, linens, shoes, etc. They also offer a pick-up service for larger donations and will provide tax-receipts, as donations are tax-deductible.
Palmetto Thrift has Brand New Wedding Dress on Sale Now - Check them out!
Wedding Dresses are New and retail anywhere from several hundred to several thousand dollars.
Palmetto Thrift is selling these new wedding dresses from $50-$250 and 50% of the profits benefit Children's Chance! View some dress below or visit their St. Andrews Road location!
To Find out More about Palmetto Thrift Store, visit one of their two locations or call them today:
Irmo Store, 781-1335: Mon-Sat, 10 am - 6 pm
or
Newberry Store, 321-0012: Tue-Sat, 10 am - 6 pm
Kids Kickin' Cancer!
Click here to read more about Children's Chance families!
Anna and her brother Jay, at the Faces of Hope Program
Logan
at the Faces of Hope Program
Kaylyn
at the Faces of Hope Program
Zig the Pig?
Ziggybanks in the Community....
Feed a ziggybank at one of these locations or to find out how your business can be a home to Zig, click here!
The Gourmet Shop - 5 Pts
CiCi's Pizza
Pelham Drive
St. Andrews Rd.
Salon M at Richland Fashion Mall
Austral Salon
Forest Drive
Barron's on Harden St.
Doc's on Shop Rd.
Devine St.
Rosewood Market
Murray's Bar & Grille
Charleston Hwy.
Dias Merle Norman
Forest Drive
Trenholm Road
Broad River Rd.
Burlap Fine Papers
Rosewood Dr.
St. Andrews Rd.
Zig's
off to School...
To find out how
your school can
adopt
Zig,
click here!
April 13 - May 8th
Pineview Elementary
Zig's Around Town...
Come see Zig at:
SmartFinish
Monday, April 27
Edventure Children's Museum
5:30-7:30 pm
This event is open to Richland School District One Students. Zig will make a special appearance to give out Zig the Pig tattoos and meet some great kids!
If you are interested in having
Zig at your
community event, email
Zig!
To find out more about Zig the Pig, visit www.zigthepig.org
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Children's Chance ~
609 Sims Avenue, 2nd Floor ~ Columbia, SC 29205
Phone: (803) 254-5996, Fax: (803) 254-5997
www.childrenschance.org
or www.zigthepig.org
childrenschance@bellsouth.net
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