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 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.
Children's Chance is the only statewide non-profit organization that
assists families solely with non-medical needs such as paying
mortgages and electric bills and providing families with gas, food,
and grocery cards!
What's New...
Join Us!
13th Annual CAPS Soccer
Clinic With the USC Men's Soccer Team &
Coaches
When:
Saturday, February 25th from 10am - 3pm
Where:
USC Outdoor Soccer Stadium (Stone Stadium), 1300
Whaley Street, Columbia. Inclement Weather
Date: Saturday, March 3 at the Stone Stadium, 1300 Whaley St, Columbia.
To check to see if the clinic has been moved due to inclement weather,
please contact Children’s Chance at 803-254-5996,
childrenschance@childrenschance.org, or visit
www.childrenschance.org. Thank you!
What: Children approximately
ages 4-14 and their parents are invited to learn the game of soccer in a
fun way from the USC Men’s Varsity Soccer Team & Coaches!
Why:This is a great
opportunity for your child and you to learn the game of soccer with
hands on instruction from the USC Gamecocks! All proceeds benefit
Children’s Chance to help kids with cancer in South Carolina and the
Columbia YMCA.
Cost:Just $35 per
child, $25 for each additional sibling. Cost includes a free lunch and
t-shirts for all participating children.
Register by February 15th to guarantee your child’s t-shirt. Late registration and walk-on
registration available but t-shirt cannot be guaranteed.
For the past few years, we
have shared stories with you about the
miraculous outcomes experienced by our children
who have cancer and oftheir families. It is always uplifting
for us to share stories with you about a child
overcoming cancer and beating the odds or of a
family emerging stronger from their experience
of winning the battle with this devastating
illness. Unfortunately, it doesn’t always play
out that way for some of our families.
If you watched the
University of South Carolina win the 2010
College Baseball World Series, you saw Rob and
Risha Teal. The story about their son Bayler was
a touching reminder that not all stories have a
happy ending. Bayler was an avid Gamecock fan
and had been adopted by the 2010 baseball team.
His fight to overcome cancer was an inspiration
to the entire team. They developed tremendous
respect for such a brave, young warrior. Bayler
dreamed of seeing the Gamecocks win the World
Series but did not live long enough to see it
happen. The Teals are but one of the families
that have been involved with Children’s
Chance... Click Here to
Read the Entire Letter & Find out more about
Bayler's Family!
Do you shop at Bi-Lo?
All you have to do is print out or download one of the cards
below and give it to your cashier the next time you are
shopping! Your Bi-Lo booster card is then automatically linked
to Children's Chance and we will receive a donation every time
you shop at Bi-Lo! It's quick, easy, and does not cost you
anything to sign-up.
Feel free to give cards to family, friends, and co-workers who
shop at Bi-Lo.
Visit their New, Super-Sized Location, Now Open at:
4068
Fernandina Road, Columbia
On the
frontage road off I-26, between Harbison
and Piney Grove Road
Palmetto's Thrift
Store donates 50% of their profitsdirectly to
Children's Chance and
our mascot
Zig the
Pig!
New
items include:
the largest
selection of kids hair bows: New Children's Hair Bows only $2.50,
designer Purses, Jewelry, etc!
selling
and accepting:
Clothing
House wares
Furniture
Books
Linens
Jewelry
Pocketbooks
Shoes
Palmetto Thrift Store
offers pick-up service for your
thoughtful donations! They are always in need of
clothing donations and the items
listed above.
Call them today about donating your
gently used items to help kids with
cancer!
4068
Fernandina Road
Columbia, SC
803-750-6858
(located on the
frontage road between Harbison and Piney
Grove Road)
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
Mascot,
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.
Children's Chance
is Green!
