2008 Community Events
Interested in helping CCA with your community event? We'd love to have your support! To get started, click here to download the CCA Fundraising Guidelines. Then contact us with any questions - by email at office@e-cca.org or by phone at 503-244-3141.
Joe’s Sports, Outdoor & More In-Store Promotion
Throughout the month of August
This August, shop at your local Joes's Sports, Outdoor & More store and share your heart with CCA. Joe’s stores across Oregon and SW Washington will offer a chance to make a donation to CCA at every checkout stand, and for your generosity they'll put your name on a paper heart and display it in the store. It's a great way to show you care - and a great way to help raise awareness about CCA and the work we do to help seriously ill children and teens. Be sure to support this in-store promotion. Thank you!
Participating Joe's stores:
HAYDEN MEADOWS, 1140 N Hayden Meadows Dr., Portland, OR
KENT, 25928 104th Ave SE, Kent, WA
TUALATIN, 17799 SWLower Boones Ferry Rd., Lake Oswego, OR
GRESHAM, 700 NW Eastman Parkway, Gresham, OR
OAK GROVE, 15600 SE McLoughlin Blvd, Milwaukie, OR
BEAVERTON, 3485 SW Cedar Hills Blvd, Beaverton, OR
LANCASTER, 275 Lancaster Dr. NE, Salem, OR
BELLEVUE, 699 120th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA
BEND, 63455 N Highway 97, Suite 8, Bend, OR
EUGENE, 1030 Green Acres Rd, Eugene, OR
MEDFORD, 2370 Poplar Dr, Medford, OR
VANCOUVER, 13215 SE Mill Plain Blvd, Ste B, Vancouver, WA
ALBANY, 2000 14th Ave SE, Albany, OR
FEDERAL WAY, 35020 Enchanted Parkway S, Federal Way, WA
PUYALLUP, 120 31st Ave SE Ste G, Puyallup, WA
HILLSBORO, 7280 NW Butler Rd, Hillsboro, OR
LAKEWOOD, 5831 Main Street SW, Lakewood, WA
LYNNWOOD, 19310 60th Ave. West, Lynnwood, WA
ISSAQUAH, 1185 NW Gilman Blvd., Issaquah, WA
SHERWOOD, 16685 NW 12th Street, Sherwood, OR
NORTHGATE, 328 NE Northgate Way, Seattle, WA
LAKE STEVENS, 519 State Route 9 NE, Lake Stevens, WA
JOHNSON CREEK, 9600 SE 82nd Ave, Portland, OR
MOUNT VERNON, 220 E College Way Ste 102, Mt. Vernon, WA
TRI CITIES, 7011 W Canal Dr, Ste A, Kennewick, WA
BELLINGHAM, 300 E Bellis Fair Pkwy, Bellingham, WA
JOE’S OUTLET, 4825 Commercial St SE, #150, Salem, OR
MERIDIAN, 3415 N. Eagle Road, Meridian, ID
KIRKLAND, 12321 120th Pl NE, Kirkland, WA
SPOKANE, 13902 E Indiana Ave, Spokane Valley, WA
NAMPA, 16740 N Marketplace Blvd, Nampa, ID
RENTON, 915 N Landing Way, Renton, WA
Chipping In for Kids with Cancer
Mt. Hood Beverage and their Central Oregon Retailers
Throughout the month of August
Mt. Hood Beverage is once again presenting “Chipping In,” an opportunity for anyone to step up and support CCA through Central Oregon retailers. While shopping at participating stores, customers are invited to donate a dollar for a pin-up, with proceeds going to CCA.
CCA’s 12th Annual Celebration of Courage Family Festival
Saturday, September 6, 2008
This annual family-friendly festival draws thousands each year to downtown Portland's World Trade Center. Enjoy fun and entertainment, including live music, balloon artists, jugglers, and amazing face painting, all free of charge and open to all. Food is available at reasonable prices. The festival also includes the unveiling of CCA's Wall of Courage, featuring portraits of 24 courageous children and teens battling serious illnesses.
Read more about the Celebration of Courage Family Festival...
Read more about event sponsorship opportunities...
Enter the CCA Mini Cooper raffle! Click here to order raffle tickets...
CCA’s Hero Gala
Friday, September 19, 2008
Tiger Woods Center, Nike Campus, Beaverton, Oregon
Join CCA as we celebrate heroic kids and enjoy an elegant evening in the amazing atmosphere of the Tiger Woods Center on the campus of Nike World Headquarters. The Hero Gala includes a cocktail reception, dinner, and a dessert reception, and a dinner program featuring a celebrity host and a special "hero" served by CCA. Read more...
Third Annual Portland Pirate Festival
Saturday & Sunday, September 20 & 21, 2008
Cathedral Park, St. Johns, Oregon
Come experience the region's best musicians and entertainers, a vast marauder's market of pirate treasures, children's rides and activities, and international cuisine worthy of Blackbeard himself. It all takes place in historic Cathedral park alongside the clear waters of the Willamette, and framed by the majestic St. John's Bridge. Read more...
Portland Marathon & Forward Motion Walk for CCA
Sunday, October 5, 2008
Start line at SW Jefferson – Downtown Portland, Oregon
Participate in any Portland Marathon event and support Children's Cancer Association! Be part of the CCA Forward Motion Team and collect pledges from your family, friends, co-workers or business associates to support the programs of CCA. Online registration is quick and easy. To raise funds as an individual, create a team, or join a team click here.
“Uncork Joy” 2008 RiverGala for CCA
Saturday, October 18, 2008
Thirst Wine Bar & Bistro, RiverPlace Esplanade, Portland, Oregon
Auction items including wine, fine art and gift packages will help raise funds for CCA, and great food and music will raise spirits as well. Black tie optional. Limited to 120 tickets.
CCA President’s Club Reception
November, date to be announced
Location to be announced
Bridgeport Village Holiday Shopping Event
December 6-7, 2008
Bridgeport Village – Tigard, Oregon
Stay up to date on all Brideport Village events through the e-newsletter, "Bridgeport Village Unabridged." See the e-newsletter here...
1,001 Miles
Ongoing
The 1,001 Miles fundraiser is Chris Chiacchierini's personal committment to help families get the support and inspiration they need when facing a serious illness. A seasoned runner, he will "make every footfall count," by collecting pledges on his website for the distance he runs over the next year.
Support his effort, and support CCA, with an individual or business pledge to 1,001 Miles.
Click here to make a pledge, and to learn more about Chris and 1,001 Miles...
For further details about volunteering and/or participating in these events, contact CCA at 503-244-3141.
NEWS RELEASES
Media Contact: Ken DuBois
- Marketing & Communications Director
- kdubois@e-cca.org
- Phone: 503-2oo-5120 Fax: 503-892-1922
Children's Cancer Association Names David Schaeffer as VP, Development; Mary Turina Promoted to President and COO
The Children’s Cancer Association is proud to announce that development professional David Schaeffer has been named Vice President, Development, effective June 6, 2008. CCA is also pleased to announce the promotion of executive Mary Turina, who was named President and Chief Operating Officer. Read more (.pdf file) (June 24, 2008)
Children’s Cancer Association Announces FY08 Foundation Support Totaling Over $300,000
The Children’s Cancer Association is proud to recognize 2008 fiscal year foundation support totaling $311,833. Grant monies donated to CCA helped fuel a variety of award-winning programs and services, all provided free of charge to seriously ill children and teens, and their families. Read more (.pdf file) (June 24, 2008)
GOLIGHTLY Creates Inspirational Film for the Children’s Cancer Association
"A Journey to Joy,” a film about the Children’s Cancer Association produced by GOLIGHTLY Films, Inc., has recently been completed, and received overwhelmingly positive response when it premiered April 16, 2008 at a CCA luncheon at the Multnomah Athletic Club in Portland. Read more (.pdf file) (June 24, 2008)
Vendors and Tradespeople Combine Talents for Auction Winner’s Kitchen Remodel
A group of 23 vendors and tradespeople are preparing to begin work on a major kitchen remodel for a family who presented the winning bid through a Children’s Cancer Association (CCA) fundraising event. Read more (.pdf file) (May 21, 2008)
Spirit Mountain Community Presents CCA with $50,000 Grant for Music Rx
The philanthropic arm of the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde has made a generous grant to CCA for the restructuring and expansion of the Music Rx program. Read more (.doc file) (April 20, 2007)
CCA's Caring Cabin featured in American Institute of Architects Journal
Created with the vision of Robert Thompson, Design Principle at TVA Architects, the CCA Caring Cabin on the Oregon Coast is more than an oasis for families - it's a work of art. Read the AIA article (pdf file) (Jan. 2007)
New Board Members Join Already Impressive CCA Board
CCA Enhances board membership and elects new board leadership for 2005-2006. Read more (.doc file)
CCA 2004 Hero Kid Featured on ESPN
Every day, CCA celebrates the bravery of young heroes among us. One local child, Nikolette Harris, is receiving support from college football fans across the country. Read more (ESPN Sports article)
CCA Celebrates 2005 Hero Kids
Every day, CCA celebrates the bravery of young heroes among us. 26 local courageous children are featured on the 2005 Wall of Courage. Read more (.doc file)
Hero Reception Welcomed Special Guest
CCA hosted its 5th Annual Hero Reception at the Tiger Woods Center on the NIKE campus on Thursday, September 8, 2005. Read more (.doc file)
Music Rx Program Wins Prestigious Blair Sadler Award
CCA is recognized for its ability to integrate arts into healthcare through the Music Rx Program. > Read more (.doc file)
CCA Forms New Ambassador Board
A special group of community leaders, philanthropists, and business executives has formed to lend their time and talents to CCA. > Read more (.doc file)
Cancer Kids Cruise Down the Willamette
Crew of the USGCG welcome aboard CCA's Pediatric Chemo Pal Program kids and teens. Read more
Portland Historic Races Benefit CCA
The 29th annual Portland Historic Races, July 8-10, 2005, was a family event benefitting CCA. > Read more
Premier Auto Group and the Portland Trailblazers Team Up For CCA Kids
A special partnership was created especially for seriously ill children in our community. > Read more
Embracing the Soothing Power of Music
Compassionate, end-of-life music services are now available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to families whose children are not expected to live beyond six months. > Read more
Invaluable Children's Cancer Resource Guide Sent Free
30,000 copies of the 2nd edition of the Kids' Cancer Pages have been sent at no cost to families, children's hospitals and medical professionals across the country. > Read more
Teen's Story Told in The Oregonian
Sarah Boykin's dream to have her designs made into a clothing line comes true. > Read more
Tapping Into Creative Arts Augments Cancer Recovery
Teen served by CCA and family share personal stories in live performances. > Read more
CCA Featured in The Portland Business Journal!
Innovative non-profit fills in the gaps for children and families, thanks to Regina Ellis, Executive Director's personal experience. > Read more
CCA Wins National Award for Excellence
CCA was selected as the winner of the prestigious 2004 National Family Volunteering Award from the Points of Light Foundation. > Read more
