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Press On by Nat Simkins
When you grow up in Augusta, Georgia, golf is just a way of life. The yearly Masters Tournament defines our city, and it’s also provided me with some of my favorite childhood memories. When I watched legends like Tiger Woods walk around the course, I was hooked. I wanted to emulate the confidence, focus, and…
Press On provides $250,000 to help start pediatric BMT program
To kick off 2022, founders and board members from the nonprofit organization, Press On Fund, presented a check for $250,000 to the Children’s Hospital of Georgia in January. This gift will help establish a pediatric bone marrow transplant unit at Georgia’s second largest children’s hospital. Transplants are now standard for many children’s cancers, such as…
Press On Fund to give $1 million to support pediatric cancer programs at Augusta University
This article was originally published on the Augusta University Website and was written by Chris Curry. View the original article. They are the littlest patients facing one of life’s biggest battles from a disease that can be deadly. However, children undergoing treatment for brain cancer and other forms of cancer have an ally in their…
Press On Fund donates $1 million to research childhood cancer
*This article was originally posted in the Aiken Standard. The Press On Fund, which has local ties, recently donated $1 million to the Children’s Hospital of Georgia and the Georgia Cancer Center at Augusta University. The money will create the Press On Pediatric Cancer Fund at the Georgia Cancer Center and will support the Pediatric…
New bill would open important avenues of research for childhood cancer
*This article was originally published on The Augusta Chronicle website on Sept 25, 2016. Click here to view the original post on the AJC website. by Stephen & Erin Chance Mom, why do I have cancer and other kids don’t?” Patrick was only 3 when he was diagnosed with neuroblastoma. Three-year-olds should be playing superheroes, not…
Press On Welcomes a Third Family to the Team
You’ve met the Chances and the Simkins, and now Press On is proud to announce that we are adding another family to the team: The Crawfords! Bob and Melanie Crawford’s daughter Hallie was diagnosed with a brain tumor in 2011; the Crawfords and Simkins met while at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. You may know Bob as…
Hero Highlight on Press On’s Stephen Chance!
Atlanta Attorney Funds Less Toxic, More Effective Treatments for Pediatric Cancers Way to go Stephen!
GoPro for a Cause
Did you ever see the GoPro for a Cause video for Turner’s song “Possibilities,” recorded by Darius Rucker for St. Jude? Thanks GoPro, Darius Rucker, and St. Jude! Find the song on iTunes today!
Today Show Now and Then
Did you miss the Today Show special on Possibilities last December? Here’s the video, and take a look at little Brennan on the Today Show back in November 2012! Visit NBCNews.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy
Press On gives $2.5M to fund pediatric cancer research, treatment at GRU
AUGUSTA, Ga. – Press On, a donor-advised fund of The Community Foundation for the CSRA that is pushing for a cure for childhood cancer, is giving $2.5 million to fund translational pediatric cancer research and cutting-edge treatment alternatives at the Georgia Cancer Center. The announcement took place during a news conference Thursday at the GRU Alumni…
Press On Pleased to Announce Long Term Georgia-Regents University Partnership
Press On is pleased to announce its long term partnership with Georgia Regents University in establishing a translational pediatric oncology research program for the State of Georgia. The landmark grant which made possible through was achieved with the valuable support of Janus Research and Tony and Jeanie Loop. For more information about this announcement, on…
Press On Announces Medical Advisory Board: September, 2014
Press On is pleased to announce the formation of a Medical Advisory Board. The Press On Medical Advisory Board (MAB) is comprised of leading experts in their fields. The MAB’s role is to advise the Press On Board on a range of issues and to provide scientific review of research proposals to ensure that the research programs…
Press On in Augusta, GA… and Beyond
We have some exciting news to share with you regarding Press On and its move to the CSRA Community Foundation in Augusta, GA (“CSRACF”). As you know, Press On was the first “named fund” of CURE Childhood Cancer, Inc. For over six years, CURE’s administrative support, specifically efforts by Kristin Connor, her staff, the Board,…
Brennan Holds a cracked Genome
Dr Bill Evans, CEO St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, thanks Brennan and Press On for helping fund the St Jude/Wash U. Genome Research project. Brennan holds a cracked Genome.
The Dogwood Invitational Announces Tournament Dates and Local Fund Raising Initiatives
Top 15 National Amateur Event to Raise Funds for Press On to CURE Childhood Cancer. Druid Hills Golf Club, held since 1941, announced today its 2013 tournament dates: Monday, June 24 – Saturday, June 29, 2013. The tournament has become known as a “crystal ball of golf ’s future” after the success of recent champions…
‘Press On to CURE Childhood Cancer’ Funds New Cancer Therapy Program at the Aflac Cancer Center of Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Radiation Program
Atlanta, Georgia – June 26, 2012 – Press On to CURE Childhood Cancer will help fund a new radiation therapy program at the Aflac Cancer Center of Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta with a $200,000 donation. This funding will help with construction of the specialty radiation room, named in honor of Patrick Chance, and other aspects of the MIBG service. Patrick passed away in January 2012 after valiantly fighting neuroblastoma for more than five years. There are currently only a small number of centers around the country who currently offer MIBG treatment.
Press On Day Fundraisers Empowers Local Communities
September 30, 2011 has been designated as the official Press On Day to CURE Childhood Caner. Please take a moment to read up on all the momentum behind the fundraisers planned for this special event.
Welcome Home – Brenny!
Rounds of chemotherapy and a fourth bone marrow transplant were critical for 9-year-old leukemia patient Brennan Simkins. The best prescription the doctor could write, though, ordered Tara and Turner Simkins to return Brennan and his brothers, Nat and Christopher, to their Augusta home.
Reflection on this Holiday Season
Countless times throughout the year many families, just like the Chances, leave their regular lives to visit our resort and enjoy a few days away from their ordinary troubles. Therefore, I have two wishes as we embark on this holiday season. My first hope is that we all find inspiration in the story of the Chance family and realize that every day we don’t just serve guests, we touch human lives.
CURE Childhood Cancer’s Press On Fund Raising Bar to Fund Lifesaving Childhood Cancer Research
Immediate Release: March 1, 2011
Atlanta, GA: The grassroots Press On Fund to Cure Childhood Cancer (“Press On”), a Named Fund of the 501(c)(3) CURE Childhood Cancer (“CURE”), is fulfilling its mission to find cures for two of the most fatal childhood cancers in our lifetime: neuroblastoma and acute myeloid leukemia (“AML”).
