Children’s Chance
was formed on September 25, 1996 by two mothers who had daughters
battling cancer. The organization was started to fill in gaps among
the current services provided for pediatric cancer patients and
their families. Children’s Chance & our Ambassador Zig the Pig
exist to assist children with
cancer and their families throughout the state of South Carolina
with non medical needs. Children’s Chance raises money to fund a
variety of programs to meet the financial, emotional, and
psychological needs of the pediatric cancer patient and their families.
What's New...
The Cancer Tournament raises $25,710
for Children's Chance!
A
Big Thank You to Steve Caswell, John
Shuford, and Paul Aitchison for
organizing this special golf tournament
to help South Carolina children fighting
cancer and their families! This was the
tournament's first year and they raised
an amazing amount in memory of Mrs.
Shuford and in honor of Morgan Aitchison,
which they graciously donated to
Children's Chance. On behalf of the
families served by Children's Chance,
THANK YOU to all the players and
sponsors who made this event such a huge
success!
Morgan,
cancer patient at Palmetto
From L to R: John Shuford, Steve
Caswell, Fred Wadsworth, and
Richland, kicks off the tournament!
Paul Aitchison - sponsors of the event!
Shop at
to help Kids with Cancer!
When:
Wednesday, May 7th - Tuesday, June
10th, 2008!
Where:
5 participating Bi-Lo locations:
Lexington Bi-Lo on Columbia Avenue
Cayce
Bi-Lo in Parklane Plaza
Garner's Ferry Bi-Lo
Decker
Blvd. Bi-Lo
Village at Sandhills Bi-Lo on
Forum Drive
What:
Donate at the Register to help Zig
the Pig and Children's Chance help
Kids with Cancer during the Charity
Scan Card Fundraiser!
Everyday Low
Prices
Children's Chance Receives $10,000...
Children's Chance received $10,000 on Friday, May 9th at
the Darlington Raceway! Thank you to Rite
Aid, Huggies, Pull-Up's, and The Women's
Auxiliary of Motorsports for making this happen!
These organizations teammed up to honor all
mother's on Mother's Day weekend by helping
Children's Chance help kids with cancer. Also,
families who have a child with cancer were
honored by having the Children's Chance logo on
Brad Coleman's racecar!
For more
information about the Women's Auxiliary of
Motorsports visit www.waminc.org
Join
Us!
LIVESTRONG DAY 2008
Tuesday, May 13th, 2008 ~ The State House ~
North Side facing Gervais St.
Between 11am - 2pm
Wear Yellow
if you can and come out at 1pm for a Media
Photo!
Come out
and participate in LIVESTRONG DAY 2008 to help
inspire and empower people affected by cancer. Enjoy festivities, receive free LAF
information, honor and remember those affected
by cancer, enjoy the opportunity to purchase LAF
merchandise, and celebrate cancer education and
awareness!
Thank you
to Kenneth Shuler and the students and staff
of Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology for
hosting the 4th Annual Cuts for Cancer event to
help children with cancer and their families in
South Carolina! We appreciate the community's
support and through everyone's efforts, $1,800
was raised through the services offered and Mr.
Shuler matched that amount dollar for dollar,
for a grand total of $3,600! Also, thank you
to Papa John's Pizza for donating lunch and to
Michelle Richardson for organizing the event!
Stefen, a cancer
survivor, enjoys a haircut from
Bronson poses with Michelle before getting her
hair Michelle, creator of the event!
trimmed!
Thank you
to South Carolina Bank and Trust and
their employees for raising over $2,800 for
Children's Chance through the Souper Bowl of
Caring fundraising efforts!
Thank you
to the Ivanjack's
who donated a Time Share at the beautiful
Wyndham Patriot's Place in Williamsburg Virginia
to Children's Chance to help SC children with
cancer and their families! Children's Chance
will utilize the Time Share as an auction item
at various fundraisers as well as by developing
a new program for families facing pediatric
cancer to be able to enjoy stays at the Time
Share!
The Ivanjack's Story
Thanks to Bill
Reynolds of the Todd and Johnson Law Firm, Walt
and Carol Ivanjack became aware of the support
which Children’s Chance provides to families of
children with cancer, and welcomed the
opportunity to support its noble work.
Carol and Walt
have lived in Northeast Richland County for the
past 12 years, having selected Columbia as the
place to retire after Walt’s 27-year career with
the U.S. Army. In February they celebrated
their 42nd wedding anniversary. They
met as teenagers when they were working in a
grocery store in their hometown of Chicago.
Walt is a retired professional engineer and
Carol is a retired legal secretary. They have
two adult sons, Wally who lives with his wife,
Lesley, in Manassas, Virginia, and Matthew who
is currently stationed with his wife,
Schantellia, at Fort Benning, Georgia. Matt and
Schan are the proud parents of Walt and Carol’s
only grandchild, 9-year old Joshua.
They have known
the heartache of having children with cancer,
since their son, Wally, and their
daughter-in-law, Lesley, are cancer survivors.
Wally was diagnosed with testicular cancer in
his late teens. As he was on the road to
recovery, his then-fiancé, Lesley, was diagnosed
with Stage IV nasal pharyngeal carcinoma.
Thanks to the prayers of many friends and family
coupled with the dedicated professionals of
modern cancer treatment, Wally and Lesley are
20-year cancer survivors. In addition to being
successful in the business world, Wally and
Lesley live active lives, both being avid
motorcyclists and master scuba divers.
-Submitted by Walt Ivanjack
PALMETTO'S
Thrift Store
Palmetto's Thrift
Store donates 50% of their profits
directly to
Children's Chance and
our ambassador
Zig the
Pig!
selling
and accepting:
Clothing
House wares
Furniture
Toys
Books
Linens
Jewelry
Pocketbooks
Shoes
Palmetto Thrift Store
offers pick-up service for your
thoughtful donations!
7593 St.
Andrews Road
Irmo, SC
803-781-1335
(located right
behind Lizard's Thicket)
If your child has been diagnosed with pediatric
cancer we are here to help your family with
financial, psychological, and emotional needs.
Children’s Chance provides financial assistance
for non medical bills through our Discretionary Program. Our Angel Funds Programassists
families with small out of pocket expenses such
as gas, food, and phone cards, to help relieve
the burden of trips to the clinics. We are also
here to help you deal with your thoughts and
feelings surrounding pediatric cancer. Through
the Children’s
Chance Counseling Program, your
family (individual, sibling, or group) can
receive counseling to help deal with the issues
surrounding a child’s cancer. Children’s Chance also funds a variety
of other programs through clinics throughout the
state. To find out more about programs funded by
Children’s Chance, please click on the Program link.
If you would like to find out more information
or have questions about pediatric cancer, please
contact the
Children’s Chance office. We will gladly provide
your organization, school, church, business, or
other group with accurate information including
printed materials, brochures, and resources
about pediatric cancer.
Zig
the Pig...
Children's Chance also offers an education and
awareness program for schools through our
ambassador Zig the Pig! If your school is
interested in adopting our ambassador Zig the
Pig to help kids with cancer, please visit
the Zantastic Zig Zite at
www.zigthepig.org. Zig teaches children
compassion and understanding while educating
students about pediatric cancer and raising
funds for the families we serve.
Join
Us!
