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Past Happenings
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Happenings |
In October 1999,
we participated in the Fall fest at Medical College of Georgia. In November 1999 - the Smart Teens Don't Smoke
participants were in the ACS Great American Smoke out. Over 500 pledges from teens do not
pick up the habit were obtained at this event
For Christmas 1999 - First Adopt a Family
program sponsored Nathan Cisco from Portland Oregon, a 14 year old Germ Cell Brain tumor
patient
In February 2000 - My Smoke Free Valentine Contest held by Smart Teens Don't Smoke at WCMS
in Cleveland GA
On April 20, 2000 Childhood Cancer Awareness day was held
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National
Children's Memorial Day
December 12, 1999 |
The U.S. Senate
has adopted a resolution designating December 12, 1999 as National Children's Memorial Day
and asking the President to issue a proclamation. The Senate is calling upon the
people of the United States to observe the day with appropriate ceremonies and activites
in remembrance of young people and young adults who have died. MBYCCF will also update our website with the date of the Third
Annual Worldwide Memorial Candle Lighting. Candles will be lit around the world and
messages of friendship and support shared through the chat room of the Compassionate
Friends, a national organization. For information on these events, visit The
Compassionate Friends' site at www.compassionatefriends.org. |
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Rays
of Hope
The NCCS National
Candlelight Vigil
Saturday, September 25, 1999 |
On Saturday,
September 25, 1998 over 15,000 people gathered on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in
Washington DC for the NCCS National Candlelight Vigil.
The occasion was the eve of "The March...Coming Together To Conquer CancerSM.
These historic events were only the beginning. Every year, until there is NO MORE
CANCER, NCCS will united thousands of people at candlelight vigils in Washington and in
communities nationwide to remember those lost to cancer, celebrate survivorship and hold
decision-makers accountable for the goals set forth at The March.
Her Majesty Queen Noor of Jordan, Honorary Chair, and the staff and board of NCCS invite
you, your family and friends to the second annual National Candlelight Vigil, RAYS OF
HOPE. Join us at the Lincoln Memorial on Saturday, September 25, 1999. |
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City
of Cleveland, GA proclaims
April 14, 1999,
Kick Butts Day
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Teen smoking
is on the rise at a 19 year high. 4.5 million American children aged 12-17 are
current smokers and more than 3000 additional children become regular smokers each
day. The Michael Brandon Young Childhood Cancer Foundation's Smart Teens Don't Smoke
program is working hard to become an advocate in the youths against tobacco
campaign. The foundation currently works alongside the Campaign for Tobacco Free
Kids, a national recognized program based in Washington DC, targeted at educating our
youth about the hazards of Nicotine
Smart Teens at White County Middle School
If you would like your school to join our
program, please contact mbyccf@ngweb.net. |
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Relay for Life kick's off the month of May! |
The Michael Brandon Young
Childhood Cancer participates this year in the American Cancer Society's 24 hour Relay for
Life 1999. For the past 4 years, our founder Brandon Young, has walked the survivor
lap at the annual fundraiser. This year we honored Brandon's memory by providing
information to the general public about cancer. Our Smart Teens Don't Smoke members also held a booth providing people
with information about ways to quit smoking, material provided by the American Cancer
Society. "Tobacco Alternatives" created by 7th graders, Nick Palmer and
Emory Cain members of the foundation's Smart Teens Don't Smoke Program. |
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National Cancer
Survivors Day
Day
First Sunday June 1999
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National Cancer Survivors Day
to be celebrated across the country. While
the official day is the first Sunday of June, hospitals and communities can celebrate
Survivors Day however they choose. The purpose of Survivors Day is to recognize the
strength and courage of people who have been diagnosed with cancer, to remember those whom
we've lost to the disease, and to raise awareness of issues of concern to people with
cancer and their families.
What are we doing in honor of
this very special and critical day ?
This year the Duke Comprehensive Cancer Center in Durham NC will
publish a special edition in the center's newspaper. The Survivors Day Gazette. This
particular publication will feature educational and inspirational stories of interest to
cancer survivors and their families. It will be sent to everyone (adults and children) who
has been treated for cancer at Duke and will be distributed through the oncology
clinics/units. A committee composed of representatives from throughout the Cancer Center
is working on the project.
The Michael Brandon Young Childhood
Cancer Foundation will join Duke by publishing an article about our founder, Brandon Young
in the Survivors Day Gazette. |
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National
Kick-butts Day
April 14, 1999 |
MBYCCF sponsors National Kick-butts day, April 14,1999 at local North Georgia
Middle School. This day is designated to educate
young people about the dangers of tobacco and to limit kids' access to tobacco
products. These young advocates will participate in a variety of activities
that contains plenty of ideas of how not to pick up the habit. Students will
encourage local television stations, radio stations, and newspapers to cover the event. We
hope to make an impact and influence business and government leaders that kids are part of
the solution to stopping the deadly epidemic of youth tobacco use.
If you would like your school to participate in Kick Butts Day
'99 see their web site at www.kickbuttsday.org
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| Wresting
Pix! |
Brandon is on the WCW Champion
Bill Goldberg's web page. |
The
Great Human Race
March 20,1999 |
Duke Medical Pediatric Parent
Advisory Board meets $ 10,000 fund raising goal ! The Great Human Race held in
Durham, NC on March 20,1999 was a success thanks to many of our foundation's friends &
families. All money raised by the Michael Brandon Young Childhood Cancer foundation
was sent to Jane Schroeder , Director of the Pediatric Stem Cell Family Support Program.
All proceeds are directly given to support the self-supporting programs such as Best
Buddies,CellMates,The Crisis Team and the Racing Heroes Fund at Duke Medical Center.
Children honored: Brandon Young, Allison Fitzgerald, Corteland
Graham Jr., Jeff Milbourne, Caroline Strother, Robert Lopez-Lengowiski, Brendan &
Christopher Timbers, Ann Weaver, Jack McCarth, Chris O'Halloran , Holly & Hannah
Schell, Andrew Kaufman, Jack Sullivan.
We thank you for your contributions !
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| Dr. Joanne
Kurtzberg. (Brandon's doctor ) |
Board
members on the Great Human Race Day. |
More
board members and participants. |
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Pace
Setter
Award |
Brandon Young has been
nominated to receive the "Pace Setter" award. This is an award in the White
County , Georgia community for local business and community members that have made a
positive impact in the community. 4 out of 6 the nominated will receive the Pace Setter
award. They also have added a new award this year called
the Brandon Young Memorial Award for community service. The award is meant to recognize a
person in the community who has served as a mentor or role model to people in the
community. This will be a annual. MBYCCF Thank You for this honor!
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Childhood Cancer Awareness Day
April 29,1999 |
On April 29,1999
children's hospitals around the United States will be honoring
children with cancer. The purpose of this day is to bring public awareness for the need
for more and more research of pediatric cancers. Stay tuned for April Awareness Month. We
celebrate this day by wearing our Childhood Cancer Awareness ribbon, we decorate hospitals
with artwork created by children with cancer, and
photographs of the children battling the war.
We ask you to mark this date on your calendar. Find out how you
can volunteer at your local children's hospital or just help "get our message
out" to friends, families and co-workers.
Cancer is killing our children everyday ! Please be aware , this
can happen to you.
Please email us at mbyccf@ngweb.net
for more information.
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