CURE Childhood Cancer

Who do you picture when you hear the word doctor? The pediatrician who calmed your child's fears? The surgeon who saved your parent's life? The family physician who's known you for decades? This National Doctors' Day, express your gratitude by donating to our Healthcare Heroes Fund. Your honored physician will receive a personal note sharing your appreciation, recognition on our Healthcare Heroes Honor Roll, and a certificate celebrating their dedication. Inspired by a grateful family, this program offers everyone a meaningful way to thank the healthcare heroes who make a difference every day. Visit https://lnkd.in/e3WGE8QG to honor your hero.

Levi wants to thank everyone who enjoyed a sub on Wednesday and all the businesses that had Jersey Mike’s catered in their offices. Because of your amazing support, Jersey Mike's Subs will be donating $570,000 to CURE! Your participation means the world to us and, more importantly, to the children we serve. A special thank you to the entire Jersey Mike's organization and the dedicated employees who worked tirelessly making subs throughout this busy day.

Gavyn has beat multiple brain tumors and today he beat Paul Milliken from Fox5 Atlanta in a sub-making contest. Remember to get lunch and dinner at Jersey Mike's Subs. Today is the Day of Giving when every dollar from metro Atlanta, Athens, and Macon stores will benefit CURE Childhood Cancer!

Looking for a simple way to engage your team while making a meaningful impact? This Wednesday presents the perfect opportunity through Jersey Mike's Subs Day of Giving. Every dollar spent at 97 Jersey Mike's locations across Atlanta, Columbus, Macon, Athens, and surrounding areas will be donated to CURE Childhood Cancer - not just profits but ALL sales. This offer is also good for catering orders, so make sure to order for the whole team! Your office lunch directly supports children like Aubrey, who has been courageously battling leukemia for more than a year.

From CURE's CEO, Kristin Connor, "Yesterday, I had the honor of testifying before the Georgia House Health Committee in support of the Hope for Georgia Patients Act. I am deeply grateful to Chairman Hawkins and the committee members for their thoughtful consideration and to Senator Brass for championing this vital legislation. The committee voted in favor of the bill, moving it one step closer to becoming law. Now, it must make it onto the House calendar for a full vote before the legislative session ends on April 5th. For children with cancer who have no treatment options or have exhausted every standard therapy, time is not on their side. The research pipeline moves far too slowly, not because the science isn’t there, but because childhood cancer is underfunded and too often overlooked. Right now, promising treatments exist but are out of reach - not because they don’t work, but because the system wasn’t built for children with rare diseases. We cannot ask these children to wait another year. This bill would open doors for families and doctors to pursue treatments that may be their only chance at survival - while there is still time. I urge Georgia’s leadership to bring this bill to a full vote and pass it into law. Because no child should die waiting."

We are thrilled to share that Jersey Mike’s Subs has once again selected CURE Childhood Cancer as its Month of Giving charity partner in metro Atlanta, Columbus, Macon, and Athens! Throughout March, customers can donate when ordering in-store or via the mobile app. Be sure to mark your calendars for the Day of Giving on March 26, when 97 Jersey Mike’s locations will donate 100% of sales to CURE. We are honored to be selected for this amazing corporate initiative!

One year ago today, the world lost a true hero whose rhythm moved not just feet, but hearts. Brit Turner, founding drummer of Blackberry Smoke, wasn't just a musician – he was a beacon of hope in the childhood cancer community. When his daughter battled stage-4 neuroblastoma, Brit made a promise: "When my daughter was diagnosed, I felt completely helpless and I made a promise to help people going through the same thing." It was a vow he kept until his final day. Through Blackberry Smoke, he raised more than $700,000 for childhood cancer organizations, but his impact went far beyond numbers. He quietly paid a struggling single mother's mortgage for six months. He surprised hundreds of nurses with light-up shoes. When he heard of families in need, his eyes would well up and he'd simply ask, "What can we do to help?" Even facing his own glioblastoma diagnosis in 2022, Brit's commitment to helping children with cancer only grew stronger. To CURE, Brit wasn't just a supporter – he was family. The Brit Turner Family Fund continues his legacy today, helping children and families navigating the storm of cancer. In loving memory of Brit Turner (1967-2024) – a devoted father, talented musician, tireless advocate, and friend to all, including countless children he never met but held close to his heart. Your rhythm lives on in every life you touched. You can read our full tribute to this amazing man at https://hubs.ly/Q0390b180.

Please welcome Scott Rosenblum to CURE’s Board of Directors. Scott is a principal and co-founder of Hugo Posh, a diversified investment company with investments and operations in real estate, hotels, hospitality, and technology. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his family, traveling, the outdoors, great music, reading, working with great people, and developing great projects. He said, “I have long felt that pediatric cancer has been far more in the background from an awareness standpoint and has lacked the resources, attention, investment, and research initiatives of diseases that target other age groups. Although I do not have personal experience with childhood cancer, I have always wanted to be able to make a difference and be part of the solution to defeating this dreadful group of diseases and make a difference in the children that experience this and in the advances that one day will eliminate this from children’s and everyone’s lives.”

Get your foursome on the green at the beautiful Country Club of Georgia on April 28 for the 2025 Custard Classic, hosted by our wonderful partners, Custard Insurance Adjusters. Last year's event was incredible, and we're now inviting your organization to help make 2025's Classic the most impactful yet! Together, we can tee up for a great time while making every shot count in the lives of children with cancer. Sponsorships are available at https://lnkd.in/ge9brnvd.

Please welcome Scott Csaszar to CURE’s Board of Directors. Scott has been involved in developing and leading Flawless Painting LLC for 25 years as CEO and Founder and Flawless Painting Emerald Coast for 5 years as CEO and Founder. He brings determination and commitment to the table. His experience in building a successful team and winning in his Semi-Pro baseball career has prepared him for this next venture. “After getting involved and volunteering with CURE through my wife Trina, I discovered another passion of mine and that was to conquer childhood cancer. I am ready to go to the next level and make a positive impact. I am excited to join a winning team and help lead the organization to new heights.”