Wonderball
10.15.18 in CCA

Children’s Cancer Association’s Annual Wonderball Raises $1.2 Million

Portland, OR. The Children’s Cancer Association (CCA) raised $1.2 million at its 18th annual Wonderball gala on September 29th to fuel its mission of prescribing joy to seriously ill children and their families. CCA welcomed more than 800 supporters to the Oregon Convention Center for a night inspired by the healing power of the great outdoors and the beauty of the Pacific Northwest. A record-breaking paddle raise was led by Kelly Russell of Artisan Auctions following inspiring addresses from Jesuit High School senior, Lilly Webb, a member of CCA’s Young Adult Alliance; and CCA parent, Will Carey, who shared the powerful ways CCA continues to support his family, even after the loss of his son Jack fourteen years ago.

CCA’s Wonderball was made possible by the Presenting sponsor, Regence BlueCross Blue Shield of Oregon. Additional sponsors included PDX Property Group as Lead sponsor and Randall Children’s Hospital at Legacy Emanuel as Celebration sponsor

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06.27.18 in CCA

Vancouver 4-year-old honored by Children’s Cancer Association

Lyla Hopper-Lopez, 4, was named a Children’s Cancer Association 2018 CCA Hero, which is a group of 11 local children and teens recognized for their exceptional courage, wisdom and grace in the face of serious medical challenges. The heroes were honored on May 29 at the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry during a private recognition event, which featured a dove release, and was hosted by Drew Carney of KGW-TV and Regina Ellis, founder and chief joy officer at the association.

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06.06.18 in CCA

In One Ear: ‘The power of positivity’

Ten-month-old Cyrus “Squishy” Churches of Astoria, who was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia shortly after he was born, has been named one of the Children’s Cancer Association (CCA)’s Heroes for 2018.  CCA Heroes are selected annually by medical teams at Randall Children’s Hospital at Legacy Emanuel, Doernbecher Children’s Hospital, Shriners Hospital for Children and CCA staff.  Cyrus’ chemotherapy treatments required monthlong hospital stays, with only a week off in between. Visits from the MyMusicRx team cheered him up, though, during his ordeal. “That was his favorite!” said his mom, Toniann. “At first, he would just stare or chase after them, but soon he was wanting to play along.” He also enjoyed jam sessions with his guitar-playing dad, Chad, and lullabies.

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05.31.18 in CCA

Forest Grove Boy a CCA Hero

A Forest Grove boy is being recognized for his bravery in battling something no kid should ever have to: cancer. Weston Epler was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia last year at age 4. This year, he has been named one of the Children’s Cancer Association Heroes for his fight to end the disease. Weston is one of 11 children and teens recognized by the association for their “exceptional courage, wisdom and grace in the face of serious medical challenges,” said Children’s Cancer Association spokeswoman Whitney Wilhardt. The children were publicly celebrated at OMSI on Tuesday, May 29, with a medal award ceremony and dove release.

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