We don't know whose child will get the difficult news of a cancer diagnosis next year, but we have a very good idea of how many there will be and the resources needed.

Exciting Annual Appeal News!
As we enter a season of giving, we have an anonymous donor who has agreed to match all annual appeal gifts made from Nov. 7- 14 up to $2,000!
A donation of this magnitude can help support many of the pediatric cancer programs we fund throughout the year at  Upstate Golisano Children's Hospital such as:

Annual Holiday Party for Families
The annual Holiday Party, in December, is the most heavily attended event with almost 200 children and adults attending .

Featuring a catered lunch in a hotel ballroom. This event includes face painter, caricature artists, and a gift from Santa for all of the children.
H.O.P.E. Events
Quarterly events designed for patients and families wanted an outlet to connect with other families battling a pediatric cancer diagnosis. 

In 2018, 3 H.O.P.E. events were held, featuring activities such as, a chocolate meditation, paint night and crafts as well as a magic show and terrarium building.

We anticipate that the program will continue to grow and be successful. 7 families attended the initial event, 8 families attended the second event, and 14 families attended our most recent event.  
Annual Sibling Event
The sibling event is an important aspect of care for our patients and families as siblings often are left out when they have a brother or sister who is chronically ill.

Having a day of celebration for these children helps our family centered care approach to meet the needs of our families. While this is a newer event, with only our third year of the celebration. It has grown in size with over 50 people attending.

Held at the Y in Liverpool, activities include inflatables, a pizza food truck, a dunk tank, craft table, and several event games and prizes for the siblings. 
Your gift supports the patients of today and tomorrow, making an immediate and lasting impact in the life of a local child with cancer being treated at Upstate Golisano Children's Hospital.

As 2018 comes to a close, we ask you to please consider a gift to our annual appeal campaign to help us reach our goal of $10,000.00.
Currently we have raised over $4,000.00!

*Donations can also be made at pbrun.org