Macaroni Kid Cranston/Kent and the RI Kids' Consignment Sale have joined the Cookies for Kids’ Cancer 50 State Challenge this September and Macaroni Kid National's Do Something Great Day!
In honor of National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and in support of the over 40,000 children battling cancer every day in the U.S., individuals in all 50 states have registered to host grassroots events to raise funds and awareness for childhood cancer research. We are proud to put Rhode Island on the map with events on Saturday, September 20th and Sunday, September 21st.
Cookies for Kids’ Cancer, a national 501(c)3 non-profit organization, is dedicated to funding the development of less toxic, more effective treatments for children battling cancer. Since 2008, supporters have held more than 5,500 events in all 50 states and 16 countries.
Stop by the RI Kids' Consignment Sale at the West Warwick Civic Center - 100 Factory St., West Warwick, RI 02893 on Saturday, September 20th between 9am-4pm or Sunday, September 21st between 9am-2pm to pick up some delicious baked goods while supporting a great cause! While there, might as well do some shopping too! CLICK HERE to find and share this event on Facebook!
We are currently looking for volunteers to bake and/or help out during the event. Do you own a local business? We are also in need bottled water and other snacks that we can sell at the bake sale table (all proceeds will be donated to Cookies for Kids' Cancer). If you are interested in helping, please contact heatherw@macaronikid.com.
Each of these events will take advantage of an annual match by Cookies for Kids’ Cancer’s corporate partner, OXO, which occurs each fall. Beginning September 1, OXO will match funds raised up to $100,000. Anyone interested in participating should contact Nicole Fiehler at nicole@cookiesforkidscancer.org. Donations can be made on the Cookies for Kids’ Cancer website: www.cookiesforkidscancer.org/donate.asp. Follow the progress of the 50 State Challenge using #50States4Kids.
About Cookies for Kids’ Cancer
Through the concept of local events and online cookie sales, Cookies for Kids’ Cancer inspires individuals, organizations, and businesses to join in the fight against pediatric cancer by raising the funds and awareness necessary to change the facts of pediatric cancer. Since Cookies for Kids’ Cancer launched in 2008, there have been more than 5,500 events in all 50 states and 16 countries ranging from big to small organized by Good Cookies of all ages. The organization granted over $5 million in the first five years to the leading pediatric cancer research facilities, including Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Texas Children’s Cancer Center, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and Dana Farber Cancer Center. Beginning in 2013, Cookies for Kids’ Cancer is also matching dollar for dollar the allowance per child enrolled to the Children’s Oncology Group’s Phase 1 & Pilot Consortium, which is comprised of 21 premier pediatric oncology programs throughout the country. This supports ensures an even greater number of children with pediatric cancer receive the care needed. For more information, visit www.cookiesforkidscancer.org. Follow the organization on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Cookiesforkidscancer and Twitter at www.twitter.com/cookies4kids.
