Your Impact on Families During the Holidays
Last month, as decorations and lights adorned neighborhoods and holiday music filled the air, many families faced the sobering reality of childhood cancer. Between ongoing treatments, unexpected hospital stays, and mounting medical bills, creating holiday magic felt out of reach for many parents already stretched thin. But thanks to the extraordinary generosity of our donors, these families didn’t have to face the season alone. Your outpouring of support changed what could have been an overwhelmingly difficult month into one filled with moments of joy, hope, and community. We want to share with you the profound difference you made in the lives of families during the holiday season.
CURE’s Holiday Party
More than 500 family members were treated to an afternoon of fun at CURE’s Holiday Parties, where they enjoyed lots of special treats, dancing, face painting, crafts, and more. We heard so many parents share how nice it was to step away from treatment for an afternoon and just be a family.
“We had such a wonderful time at the CURE Holiday Party this year. Ever since our son was diagnosed with AML several years ago, our community has been so important to us, and CURE is at the heart of that community. Over the summer, when we were staying far away for months while our son received a bone marrow transplant, we encouraged ourselves by imagining what it would be like at the holidays when we were once again back at home and reunited with our friends and family. CURE made that vision a reality. At the CURE Holiday Party, watching the kids play and reconnecting with other families we’ve grown close to, we were so grateful for all we have to celebrate and this amazing community.”
-The Michael Family
Holiday Angels
Through our Holiday Angel program, donors fulfilled the wish lists of 150 families. These gifts were not only for the children fighting cancer but also for their siblings and parents. As you can see from the comments below, the families that received these gifts were more than grateful, they were deeply impacted by your generosity.
“Thank you for your kindness toward our family this Christmas! We were amazed at all the toys for our kids that you purchased along with the generous gift card. It is so touching to know there are people so kind and so thoughtful, and we have been blessed by that. Thank you for the abundance of gifts and support! We are so grateful!”
-The Croscutt Family
“The gifts we received have changed my whole mood and outlook towards my situation. The art supplies you sent have not gone to waste. They have awakened a creative spark in me like never before! I hope you all had the best holidays ever because you have made this mine. Thank you.”
The Haralson Family
Critical Financial Assistance
Your gifts also allowed us to provide more than $46,000 in financial assistance in December to families experiencing financial hardship as a result of their child’s cancer treatment. This crucial support played a vital role in helping these families maintain housing, utilities, and transportation.
When notified that their December mortgage payment had been paid, one mother said:
“Thank You! Wow! We are so very grateful! This will relieve a lot of pressure on our finances. Thank you all so much for all you do for us and all the families in the fight.”
Your generosity did more than just brighten the holidays – it strengthened an entire community of families facing childhood cancer. From the laughter at our holiday parties to crucial financial support and thoughtfully chosen gifts, each act of giving will help carry these families forward into the new year. Thank you for being part of our CURE community and for showing these brave families that they never have to face this challenge alone.
