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The Joy of Music - Music RX is an award-winning program that helps transform the hospital environment for children, allowing music to aid in the relief of fear, anxiety, and pain.
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Win a Mini Cooper - and Support CCA!

 

The annual Mini Cooper raffle for CCA has begun, and now is the time to get your tickets - while they last. Only Oregon residents may purchase raffle tickets (at only $35 a piece) and all proceeds support CCA. The winner, announced September 6 at the Celebration of Courage Family Festival, takes home a maroon and silver 2008 Mini Cooper.

Click here to learn more about the Mini Cooper Clubman, and how you can purchase a raffle ticket today...

 

 

Nominate a Community Hero

The annual selection of Community Heroes is one of the many ways CCA recognizes the amazing children and teens who battling serious illnesses. You may nominate a child or teen who stands out to you as exhibiting the courage, spirit and grace of a “Hero.” 

Nominations are due by May 12. To see complete nomination details, click here.

To see the 2007 Community Heroes (including Jordan Bergman, above), and the CCA Wall of Courage exhibit, click here.

 

 

Kids' Cancer Pages

The CCA Kids' Cancer Pages is a national resource guide for families facing cancer or other serious illnesses. The guide offers easy access to information about hundreds of organizations devoted to health care, financial services, sibling support and grief counseling, among other topics.

Click here to see the online version of the Kids Cancer Pages.

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To receive a free copy in book form, contact CCA at 503-244-3141 or office@e-cca.org. The Kids' Cancer Pages is endorsed by the National Cancer Institute.

 

 

Clare Hamill President's Club

Become a Charter Member of the President's Club and play a personal role in helping CCA enrich the lives of children and families in crisis.

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Community Benefits Report

CCA's 2007 fiscal year is captured in our new Community Benefits Report, which chronicles our successes, outlines our goals, and recognizes the thousands who have supported our programs and services throughout the year.

See the full Report here...

 

 

 

 

Star Athletes Help Launch New Music Rx® Mobile Music Carts

 

Trail Blazers basketball stars Jerome Kersey (top left) and Chris Dudley (top right) make music with a young patient at the music carts launch event

Trail Blazers stars Jerome Kersey, Chris Dudley and Dale Schlueter were on hand when CCA introduced the new Music Rx music carts May 13 at Legacy Emanuel Children's Hospital. A crowd of guests - including children, parents, medical professionals, and TV crews - got their first look at an extraordinary innovation.

Creative giants Nike and Herman Miller came together to create the carts with CCA, and to bring joy to seriously ill children and teens.

Sponsorship opportunities are available now to help bring these incredible carts to hospitals and children in need throughout the country. Read more - and take a look inside!

See images and read more about the new Music Rx mobile music carts...

Watch the KGW-TV news story about the new Music Rx music carts...

Read about the Music Rx music carts in The Oregonian...

Watch the KATU-TV news story about the music carts launch event...

Sen. Hillary Clinton was photographed with the new Music Rx carts at Doernbecher Children's Hospital on May 9. See photo images...

 

 

 

Get Involved with CCA

Volunteers and donors power the programs of CCA, and help us provide one-of-a-kind services for seriously ill children and teens. Learn about all the ways CCA brings joy, and contact us to see how you can make a contribution.

The Pediatric Chemo Pal Mentor Program trains and matches adults with children undergoing chemotherapy, providing fun and friendship. Read more...

The LifeSupport Family Enrichment Program helps families with specific essential needs, grants special wishes for children and teens, and much more. Read more...

The Music Rx® Program brings the healing power of music to hospitalized children, their families, and the medical professionals who care for them. Read more...

The Caring Cabin™ is a wonderland for children and teens with cancer and terminal illnesses, and a welcome respite for family members of all ages. Read more...

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Give your time and talent as a volunteer...

Join our family of generous donors...

Organize a community event to benefit CCA...

Donate toys to the Chemo Pal Program...

See employment opportunities at CCA...

 

We'd love to hear from you!

503-244-3141 or office@e-cca.org.

 

 

 

Run for CCA with Split Dine & Drink

June 8, Bridgeport Village, Tualatin, Oregon

Support CCA by running abeautiful 10K course in Tualatin, a combination of city and park that starts and finishes at Bridgeport Village. Afterwards enjoy libations at Split Dine and Drink and live music by the David Valdez Latin Jazz Quintet. See details, and register online...

 

 

Green Jacket Golf Tournament to Benefit CCA

July 19, Camas Meadows Golf Course, Camas, Washington

The 9th annual Green Jacket Golf Tournament this year benefits CCA, and the event includes amazing prizes, including a 2008 Mini Cooper, new Nike golf drivers, and an Aquos TV. Tickets are $100.00 and may be purchased through the event’s website. Read more, and register online...

 

 

A Community Gets Inspired at the MAC

 

The Fifth Annual CCA Community Introduction Event, the Get Inspired Luncheon April 9 at Portland's Multnomah Athletic Club, drew hundreds of compassionate citizens. Over 400 community leaders, including entrepreneurs, journalists, philanthropists, and artists, came together to learn about CCA in a presentation hosted by Les Sarnoff of KINK 102 fm.

(photo) One of several children featured in the program, Kyle Erickson was interviewed on-stage by host Les Sarnoff.

 

 

 

 

 

A Film About CCA: "Listen to the Sounds of Life"

The 12-minute film “Listen to the Sounds of Life" explains the mission of CCA, the programs and services we offer, and the children and families we serve. Click here to watch the video » (requires QuickTime player)

 

Family Resource Guide

The CCA Family Resource Guide provides access to information that can help families and individuals in times of need. The guide lists resources that help with child care, clothing, counseling, emergency housing, utility and food assistance, prescription and special needs assistance, and legal aid.

Click here to see the online version of the CCA Family Resource Guide

 

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