Angel Flight Free Fly Day |
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2ND Annual Childhood Cancer Awareness Walk |
Join us at our 2nd Annual Childhood Cancer Awareness Walk. Deadline extended - T-Shirt orders are due in by August 15th.
Although pre-registration is not necessary to walk, we encourage families to pre-register to receive a t-shirt. It will also help us plan for food after the walk.
Registration form Link |
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Recipe Corner with Pam Barberis |
 Simple, good nutrition will help the entire family through the experience of caring for a child with cancer.
Here is a good recipe for our hot summer days .
Berry Yogurt Popsicles
2 tbsp sugar (or agave necter)
2 tsp fresh lemon juice
3 cups fresh berries
Put these 3 ingredients into a food processor, blend, then pour and press through a mesh sieve to remove pulp, but save the juice.
Mix juice with two cups of yogurt flavor of your choice. Pour into popsicle molds or ice cube trays and freeze.
You can make layered popsicles by pouring the juice in, letting it freeze, then add a layer of yogurt, freeze, then finish with another of juice.
Variation: Mix juice with sparkling water instead of yogurt. |
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Teen and young adult (TYA) news |
Save the date for these upcoming teen events.
If you have any questions, contact Andrew Lainson
aglainson@gmail.com
Or Abby Lynde
amberlynde@gmail.com
August 11 -
12 - 4 PM Pool Party CANCELLED
September 1 - Spokane Indians Baseball Game |
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Our hearts and prayers go out to all families struggling with the loss of their child.
Sadly we say goodbye to five-year-old Laela. Laela was diagnosed with a brain tumor July of 2010 and passed away August 5th. She changed lives in the short time she was here. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family.
Our Parent Bereavement retreat is rescheduled for the weekend of March 23rd of 2012 at St. Joseph's Family Center. More information to follow.
If you would like to submit a memorial for our newsletter for your child, please email mruddis@accoinlandnw.org |
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 We have a new facebook page with our new name American Childhood Cancer Organization Inland Northwest.
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Dear ACCOIN Families,
It is with a mixture of both sadness and excitement I say goodbye to American Childhood Cancer Organization Inland NW to embark on a new adventure to Seattle. August 11th, 2011 will be my last day in the hospital.
My time here has meant more to me than just a place to go to work. What I have learned about myself, life in general and the lessons I will take with me cannot be put into words.
Many of you and your families have become a steady presence in my life, one that I will miss. It has been my honor to be a part of your experiences, to share in your joys and sorrows and to have known each and every one of you. ACCOIN is a wonderful organization and I am blessed to have been able to aid in any way to the realization of our mission.
You will all remain in my heart, and I hope to be in touch.
Michaella Larson
Administrative Coordinator
mlarson@accoinlandnw.org |
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Thank you Michaella for always going above and beyond and for your faithful commitment and service. We have all been truly blessed for having known you.
You will be so missed!!!!
We wish you the best and know that you will find it. Hope you will stop in and visit next time you are passing through Spokane. |
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Extending our Hand to New Families |
Luis just turned two this past June. He was diagnosed with AML in July. Luis likes to watch Shrek the movie and Toy Story. He likes playing with any toys he can get his hands on. He lives in Pasco with his mom Antonia and his siblings Yaressi and Alden.
Amadeo was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma this past July. Amadeo’s favorite super hero is Spiderman. He likes playing with his Xbox, PSP and riding bikes outside. Amadeo is five years old. He lives in Pasco with his mom and dad, Jose and Ilda and his siblings, Crecerisio, Enereida, Dayana and Celeste.
Nine year old Thomas was diagnosed with Ewing’s Sarcoma this summer. Thomas lives in Montana with his sister Gabriella and his mom and dad, Russell and Jennifer. Thomas likes four wheeling, bike riding, swimming, camping and fishing. His favorite sport is basketball and he also likes trains and cars.
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Saturday July 23, 2011was so much fun. Thanks to all the volunteers who made the day so successful and especially our event chair Elaine Williams - great job!
A BIG thank you to Calvary Spokane for graciously providing the perfect space for our event.
We had snow cones, a clown, karoke (who knew how much talent we had in our group!), great food, water balloons, jumping castles, and water slides, but most of all, we had great company.
Click below for some pictures by Sandpoint Photo
Summer party photos
Congratulations to our door prize winners: Justice, Myah, Liam, Kelli, Rylee, Mackenzie. And to everyone who came!
Thanks to the Inland Empire Motorcycle Coalition for not only the fantastic donation of over $3800.00 but also for providing the motorcycle stunt show and some terrific prizes for our lucky winners Tommy and Cortez.
A BIG thank you to Applebee's for the delicious food!
Thanks also to clown, Sue Barfknect, Wind N Sea Karaoke, Sandpoint Photography, and Love Bug Photos, Connie Hill-Bunch for creating photo pins, all the motorcycle clubs and riders, and all the volunteers who made this possible.
For the families who attended, we would love to hear your feedback on the motorcycle stunt show, the extra prize giveaways, the carnival, and any comments and suggestions for next year. Email: Ewilliams@accoinlandnw.org |
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Family Night at Sacred Heart Children's Hospital |
Family Support Night
We hope you can join us this Wednesday August 17
Mark your calendars for the upcoming months. Due to scheduling conflicts, October and December dates have changed.
September 21
October 12
November 16
December 14
Our July group was great - thanks Panda Express! Check out the fancy outfit the kids made for Maggie in honor of her birthday. What a sport! She even had a tail on the back.
Our parent group experienced Authentic Movement with Catharine Drum Scherer. It was an extremely powerful yet subtle exercise. For those who would like to explore further, click here for information about Catharine's upcoming mini-retreats. August is open topic for the parent group.
Let us know if you would like a specific topic for September - email: Mruddis@accoinlandnw.org
RSVP is requested to plan for food: 509-474-2759
Email: mruddis@accoinlandnw.org
or to Maggie, Kim, or Nettie
Support from: SHCH,ACCOIN, RYPIEN FOUNDATION |
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 The Cumbie Family and The Glover Mansion are having a fundraiser to benefit the Anna, Madeline and the entire Cumbie Family at the Glover Mansion 321 W 8th Ave Spokane Washington on August 24th at 5:00 PM. For more information and to RSVP, please check out the event facebook page. Contact Jessie-turtle2011@hotmail.com for more information.
  Two of our local moms are participating in the 46 Mommas Shave for the Brave 2011 event in Washington DC on Sept 21 at Union Station during rush hour. Both Mindi Finch, mom to Gregory who is two years post bone-marrow transplant for JMML and Jessica Jensen, mom of Ellie, one year post treatment for ALL, will be representing the State of Washington to bring awareness about childhood cancer and raise funds for pediatric cancer research.
Additionally Mindi Finch is co-hositing a local St Baldricks Yoga event on Saturday Sept 17 at lower Manito Park from 11 - 1 for more details please check out the video Yoga People Care About Childhood Cancer or visit www.yogapeoplecare.com. This is the same day as our 14th Annual Candlelight Vigil for kids with cancer at the Manito Park Pavilion at 6:00 PM.
Send your stories, tips, recommendations, trips, weddings, graduations, events, ~ anything you would like to share to: mruddis@accoinlandnw.org.
The news can be personal or of general interest.
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