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Dedicated to children with cancer |
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Mission: |
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The Sunshine Kids Foundation adds quality of life to children with cancer by providing them with exciting, positive group activities, so they may once again do what kids are supposed to do . . . have fun and celebrate life! |
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Vision: |
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To touch the lives of more kids with cancer. |
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Services: |
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- National trips, hundreds of children served each year |
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- Regional and local activities for thousands of Sunshine Kids and their families |
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- Web-based activities and networking |
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- All services provided free of charge to Kids, family members and participating hospitals |
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Organization: |
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National Spokesperson: |
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- Founded 1982 |
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Craig Biggio, Houston Astros |
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- National office: Houston , Texas |
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- Eight employees |
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National SpokesKids: |
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- Western Regional Office: |
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2007: Ryan Caron, Austin, Texas
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Los Angeles, CA |
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Nick Reyna, Hartford, Connecticut
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- Ten Employees |
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LaToya Simon, Las Vegas, Nevada |
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- Participating hospitals nationwide |
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Revenue and Expenses: |
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History: |
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The Sunshine Kids Foundation was founded by Rhoda Tomasco in 1982 while she was serving as a volunteer in the pediatric cancer unit of a hospital in Houston, Texas. After seeing the loneliness and depression among children during their extended hospital treatments, Rhoda had a vision to provide these young cancer patients with opportunities to participate in positive group activities which promoted self-esteem, personal accomplishment, and just plain old fashioned fun! |
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| Board of Directors: |
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Tom Carruthers, III, Chairman
President, Prudential Carruthers Realtors
Severna Park, Maryland
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Claudia Noakes
Business Consultant
Prudential Real Estate Affiliates, Inc.
Gladstone, Missouri |
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Dr. Mike Abbott
Texas State University
San Marcos, Texas |
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Mike Thomas
Attorney at Law
Dallas, Texas |
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Bob Allen
Sports Director, KTRK TV
Houston, Texas |
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Stuart Toledano, M.D.
Pediatric Hematology & Oncology
University of Miami School of Medicine
Miami, Florida |
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Johnny Carrabba
Owner, Carrabba’s Italian Grill
Houston, Texas |
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Rhoda Tomasco
Founder, The Sunshine Kids Foundation
Honolulu, HI |
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John T. Montford
Senior Vice President, AT&T
San Antonio, Texas |
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Patrick Wayne
Chairman, John Wayne Cancer Institute
Santa Monica, California |
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Medical Advisory Board: |
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Stuart Toledano, M.D., Chairman
Director of Pediatric Hematology & Oncology
University of Miami School of Medicine
Miami, Florida |
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Bill Copeck, R.N.
St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital
Paterson, New Jersey |
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Terry Brandt
Texas Children’s Cancer Center and Hematology Services
Houston, Texas
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Stephanie Vitolano, RN, CPNP
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
New York City, New York |
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Richard Brown
Children’s Hospital of Alabama
Birmingham, Alabama |
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Executive Director : |
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After serving as a volunteer for 15 years, G.W. Bailey became Executive Director in January, 2001. Since then, he has overseen the expansion of National Events that now include nearly a dozen destinations and involve volunteers nationwide.
G.W. became internationally known as a professional actor for his portrayal as Capt. Harris in the Police Academy film series. He is also widely recognized as Sgt. Rizzo from the M*A*S*H television series and for his other feature and TV movies, including the new TNT series The Closer.
G.W. was introduced to the Sunshine Kids by his goddaughter Brandy Aldridge who had been diagnosed with leukemia. His work has been dedicated to the memory of this remarkable young woman. |
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