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We'd like to extend a special thank you to the Byron Saunders Foundation, Franklin County, for providing 50 boxed Thanksgiving meals to NC4K Families. The Byron Saunders Foundation provides complete Thanksgiving meal boxes with non-perishables along with funding for a protein for families in need during the holiday. NC4K is grateful for our continued collaboration with the Byron Saunders Foundation to fill critical needs in our community and ensure No Kid Fights Cancer Alone! Learn more about the Byron Saunders Foundation here: https://lnkd.in/etbaNNKq

Jean Schodde passed away in late 2023 and left a planned gift for NC4K, which Debbie, Jean's cousin and executor of the estate, anticipates will amount to over $60,000. We learned that Jean’s decision to make this generous gift came after talking with Debbie's grandson, NC4K Hero Aiden, and learning about his meaningful experiences with NC4K. Read the full article and hear more about Aiden's journey below!

Team up with NC4K and spread holiday cheer to childhood cancer families! We need a large amount of volunteers for these high-priority events: Reindeer Games Holiday Party Sunday, December 8 - Scene75 Help us bring our annual family holiday party to life! You will play a critical role in making the holidays magical for our Heroes and their families. We are in need of 105 volunteers for this event! Roles include set-up, gift wrapping, shopping assistance, tear-down, and more. Reindeer Run Saturday, December 14 - Downtown Columbus Be a crucial part of raising awareness for NC4K’s mission and making our 5K fundraiser run smoothly for all participants! We are in need of 52 volunteers for this event. Roles include set-up and registration, guiding runners, distributing snacks, and more! Visit?https://lnkd.in/gTmJwt_u?to see our full event schedule and sign up! *You will be asked to create an account on our new platform, Civic Champs. This is a one-time step that will streamline your volunteer experience! Reach out to Dana at?[email protected]?with any questions.*

“The support [NC4K has] shown us through the adoption program has been a huge blessing. The kids have received things that maybe we might not have been able to provide for them, with having additional medical things to pay for or just spending time away from work or just spending time at the hospital. The adoption program has really meant a lot to our kids.” -Shelley, Mom to NC4K Hero Jameson. Thank you to everyone in our community of Champions who has signed up to adopt a family this year and the years before! You are creating magical moments in the lives of NC4K Heroes and loved ones. To learn more about the Adopt-A-Family Program, you can visit nc4k.org/holiday

Twenty childhood cancer families still need supporters to adopt them for the holidays! Here's a sample wish list from NC4K Hero Caroline, age 4: Winter Coat Or Shoes - Tennis shoes Size 10. She loves purple, pink and blue! Outfit - Size 5T or XS 4/5. She loves it all- especially anything Disney. Toy/Gift - Kids’ microphone with stand or karaoke machine. You can make sure Heroes like Caroline receive the gifts they're wishing for this year! Sign up to adopt a family today at?nc4k.org/holiday.

November 13th is World Kindness Day! Today, people around the world are encouraged to look for ways to make kindness the norm in their daily life. We invite you to join us in showing kindness to NC4K Families today by checking out some of the ideas below! 1) Send a text to a childhood cancer family in your life letting them know you’re thinking about them. 2) Share a post on social media about why you’re a Champion for NC4K Families or one of your favorite memories from an NC4K event. 3) Volunteer at one of our upcoming holiday events like our Reindeer Games Holiday Party or Reindeer Run at?nc4k.org/volunteer. 4) Give 13 dollars today to make a meaningful impact in the life of an NC4K Hero at?give.nc4k.org. OR: 5) Adopt an NC4K Family and make sure they receive their wish list items for the holiday season. Out of all the families who signed up to be adopted this year, only 50% have been matched with a donor. Can you help us reach 100%? Sign up to adopt a family today at?nc4k.org/holiday.

"We run for them. For their smiles, for the little victories, for the courage we build together. Every step we take is a promise: a promise that No Kid Fights Cancer Alone." Join us as we run for the kids at the 2024 NC4K Reindeer Run on Saturday, December 14! Sign up today and make every mile matter at?nc4k.org/reindeer. Thank you to Hunter Marketing, one of our Champion Partners, for this incredible video!

Last year, our community of Champions came together to raise almost $60,000 for NC4K Families at the 2023 Reindeer Run. Your registration doesn't only get you entry into a fun holiday event- it makes a meaningful impact in the lives of kids and teens fighting cancer. The 2024 Reindeer Run is taking place on Saturday, December 14 at National Veterans Memorial and Museum. Don't wait to sign up- to be guaranteed a t-shirt, you must register by next Friday, November 15! Sign up today at nc4k.org/reindeer

This October, four NC4K Heroes received brand new motorized vehicles through our Wheels 4 Aiden program. Reign took home a pink Land Rover, Ali received a black Ford Branco Raptor, Elizabeth took home a pink Jeep, and Reyce received a Red Jeep Wrangler! Wheels 4 Aiden provides motorized vehicles for kids fighting cancer who are impacted by medical and mobility challenges. You can learn more at nc4k.org/wheels-4-aiden

Hosting a gift drive in your office is a simple and fun way to support NC4K Families for the holidays! Collected items will stock our holiday party’s Santa Shop, where parents can pick out gifts for their children. Your support helps us make sure the Santa Shop has plenty of gifts with lots of variety! This an important part of making the holiday season extra special for our Heroes and their loved ones. Make an impact in the lives of NC4K Families while engaging your coworkers with a cause you care about! Fill out our interest form at nc4k.org/holiday.