The faces of pediatric cancer in our area
Coming soon on the web page for the Heroes Art Ball are profiles of the young patients who are the special guests of this year's gala on May 16th. Whether you go to The Heroes Art Ball or not, you'll want to read about these wonderful children. They are the face of pediatric cancer. Last year, Connor's Heroes helped over 100 families. Did you know:
♦ 44% of registered patients were boys, 56% of registered patients were girls?
♦ The patient’s average age was 10 years old with the youngest one diagnosed at 13 months?
♦ Leukemia and brain tumors were the most common cancer diagnosis of our patients?
♦ Patients traveled an average of 20 miles for treatment with some as far as 100 miles?
Stay tuned to learn about our guests of honor at the Heroes Art Ball. Join the community as we stand in support of these courageous children. Tickets are on sale now.
Connor's Heroes wants to thank Scaffolding Solutions for being the exclusive Dessert Sponsor. They will have the honor of cutting the cake at the Heroes Art Ball. If there's one thing that kids of ALL ages love, it's cake!
Businesses network to fight pediatric cancer
MassMutual, M&T Bank, The Martin Agency, Southern Hardwood & Floor Supply, Whitten Brothers, Virginia Business Systems, and H F Hill and Associates, Inc. are Hero Sponsors of this year's Heroes Art Ball. These generous corporate partners help us ensure that we will reach our fundraising goals to support all of our programs and our Connor's Heroes Pediatric Cancer Research Fund. The best part is that they will be introduced to our inspiring Hero families. Imagine, meeting a real super hero like Lauryn who has shown super human strength in battling cancer. Join these businesses and sign up as a corporate sponsor. Individuals and families can pledge to be a sponsor, too! You can find details at The Heroes Art Ball Event Page.
Bring a Hero to the Heroes Art Ball!
We have invited 13 Hero families to be our special guests at The Heroes Art Ball on May 16th. Our Hero families attend thanks to the generosity of our Hero Family Underwriters: Karen Michael Consulting, Keiter, APEX, Chronic Care, Romp n' Roll and The Insurance Doctor. This is a diverse mix of businesses who are united in one cause - to give our Hero families a magical night out of hospitals & treatment. You can sponsor a Hero family for $500. Contact CHF for details. If you can't join us for the Heroes Art Ball, sponsoring a family is a wonderful way to be a part of this magical event. Hurry, sponsorship opportunities are coming to a close.
Another Sunday Art Session With Our Hero Families
Area artists, Ed Trask, Matt Lively, Herb Pullium, John Hopson, and Charlie Will helped our Hero kids create works of art for you! You can bid on the art at the silent and live auctions happening at The Heroes Art Ball on May 16 at the Science Museum of Virginia. Each piece of art is the child's donation to Connor's Heroes. Last year, people bought paintings for hundreds and even thousands of dollars. All the money raised went directly to Connor's Heroes' programs -- the same programs that helped these children through their treatments. Looking at these photos you can see each child was determined to create a piece of art they hope will raise money for Connor's Heroes. Will it be Shannon and the older kids painting of a rail car they worked on with Ed Trask? Or the colorful collage painted by the younger heroes like Grace and Lauryn? These children, who have been through so much, are doing their part to support other children with cancer. Will you? For more information about this year's Heroes Art Ball, visit https://www.connorsheroes.org/events/2014heroesartball
Art created from the HEART
The highlight of the Heroes Art Ball is our live auction of paintings created by our patients. The kids walk on stage and present their works of art. Sometimes the bidding goes into the thousands! Look how nice these paintings look in the cottage of long-time Heroes Art Ball supporters, Ted and Mary Linhart. Phineas and Ferb, along with the Toy Story painting were created by Anna, 14-years-old and auctioned at the 2012 and 2013 Heroes Art Ball. Anna was diagnosed with leukemia in 2008. Unfortunately, she relapsed in 2011 and underwent a stem cell transplant. Anna was thriving for about 18 months, but sadly has relapsed again. Even amidst her struggles, Anna is eager to create another masterpiece for this year's Ball! Every time the Linhart family looks at their paintings, they think of Anna and her family. It is a simple gesture that means so much to our hero families.
You can bring art created from the heart into your home. Join us for the 2014 Heroes Art Ball. Tickets are on sale now. If you are a business, we'd love to have you as a corporate sponsor. Read more
Gather Your Friends & Party With A Purpose!
One of CHF's most faithful supporters is not a big corporation, but a group of friends who love to throw a good party. Team Richmond sponsors a great party at The Paradise Garage each year. It started with Craig Davis, Lisa's friend from law school, but has grown to a much wider circle. Craig and a similar group of friends also throw a Farm party each year. Knowing Connor's story, they pass the bucket for donations to CHF. To date, they've raised over $15,000! That's one year of gift cards and other direct support for our hero families. If you like to throw a party with a purpose, email lisa@connorsheroes.org!
Thanks to Dave Parrish Photography for the photo.
Our Corporate Sponsors are Lining Up! How about YOU?
Richmond businesses are signing up to be a sponsor of our 2014 Heroes Art Ball. Our newest corporate Hero is Kaplan Voekler Cunningham & Frank PLC. Kaplan snagged the exclusive Silent Auction sponsorship. They received eight VIP tickets to the Art Ball, a half-page ad in our program and lots of accolades from our hero families and volunteers.
KVC&F is committed to supporting area children who are in treatment for cancer. Will you? You'll join hundreds of people from the business, medical, legal and financial communities. Major sponsors are invited to an exclusive VIP social and will have exclusive seating at the live auction.
Contact Lisa at Connor's Heroes, (804) 897-1272, or email lisa@connorsheroes.org
Get the latest news at https://www.connorsheroes.org/donate/heroes-art-ball/
The Connor's Hero Art Ball, Friday May 16th, Science Museum of Virginia
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On May 16, 2014, local children will share stories of being diagnosed with cancer with the volunteers who helped them and the community who supported them. The Heroes Art Ball is your opportunity to join hundreds of people from the business, medical, legal and financial communities in the elegant setting of an intimate, black tie affair. By sponsoring The Heroes Art Ball, you directly fund Connor’s Heroes’ programs for the year.
Connor’s Heroes is happy to customize a sponsorship package to meet the needs of your corporate philanthropy goals. Please contact Lisa at (804) 897-1272 or lisa@connorsheroes.org. She can explain the value of sponsoring the Heroes Art Ball to your business.
Businesses supporting Connor’s Heroes in February!
Connor’s Heroes is fortunate to be the beneficiary of charity partnerships with well-established businesses.
The first Friday of every month, GlaveKocen holds an opening and the proceeds from refreshment sales benefit Connor’s Heroes. Last year their patrons donated over $2,000. Make an effort to come to one of the First Fridays openings.
Joining them is a new sidekick, Black Iris, a gallery in the heart of First Fridays Artwalk.
People’s Tax is a local company providing tax preparation for individuals and businesses. If you are a family registered with Connor’s Heroes, for a limited time, they will prepare your taxes for free (excluding bank products)! If you are one of our hero families, and would like People’s Tax’s help, contact Lisa by email lisa at connorsheroes. org or call (804) 897-1272. Even if you are not a registered family, see what People’s Tax can offer you for tax preparation. Obviously they know the value of charitable giving not only as a line-item deduction but also as an act of kindness.
Sedona Taphouse in Midlothian is supporting Connor’s Heroes with its Steak Out for Charity. Every Monday in February, five bucks gets you an 8 oz Angus Steak and a pile of red-skinned mashed potatoes! Connor’s Heroes receives 20% of all sales. Sedona prides itself on its craft beer selection from local breweries. Since you know what you’ll order for dinner, your hardest choice will be selecting your drink, and for the kids, dessert. Check out their menu.
Let’s not forget Toast, Sweet Frog, American Tap Room, Argyle Cupcakes and Frozen Yogurt who hosted charity nights in 2013. If your business wants to partner with Connor's Heroes and join in our mission to help children with cancer and their families, please call our office (804) 897-1272 or email lisa at connorsheroes dot org!
New volunteers ready to help our hero families
Earlier this month CHF program directors Fran and Erin had an orientation for our volunteers. Volunteers will be involved with families offering much needed support in and out of the hospital. Even with health insurance, the expenses of a long-term hospital stay add up quickly. Housework, grocery shopping, yard work gets tossed aside. Because CHF is familiar with the struggles of families dealing with pediatric cancer, we often know what the parent needs before they realize it for themselves. Our crew of Sidekicks and Helping Heroes will be a bat-signal away and are ready to fly in to help. If you would like information on volunteering and other opportunities to support CHF, click here to join our email list!