Children’s Cancer Partners of the Carolinas receives contribution from TD Bank Touchdowns Program
January 31, 2020
Children’s Cancer Partners of the Carolinas (CCP) recently received a contribution from TD Bank through its TD Bank Touchdowns Program. Each time the Terriers from Wofford College scored a touchdown during the past football season CCP banked a donation from TD, resulting in a $2,500 check for the nonprofit which works to ensure local treatment access for children with cancer. Present at the award presentation were (Back row, L-R): Jim Rohrer, Senior Relationship Manager, TD Bank; Jessica Grella, Field Marketing Manager for TD’s Carolina Market; Joe Newman, quarterback of the Wofford Terriers; Tom Russell, CCP founder; CCP board member Melinda Moretz, MD; Laura Allen, CCP Executive Director; CCP board member Dianne Garrison; and Brooks and Ryan Gaylord with their children, Paul, (Front row) Bebe and Lulu. Ryan currently serves as chair of CCP’s board of directors.
Touchdowns by Wofford Terriers Net Local Nonprofit Funds to Assist Children with Cancer
Children’s Cancer Partners of the Carolinas (CCP) is pleased to announce it has received a contribution of $2,500 from TD Bank. This season, TD Bank chose CCP as the recipient of their TD Bank Touchdowns Program. Each time the Terriers from Wofford College scored against an opponent CCP banked a donation from TD Bank, resulting in the check presented at last week’s Wofford basketball game. The funds will support CCP as it seeks to ensure local treatment access for the Upstate children in its program.
CCP is a nonprofit based in Spartanburg, SC, that serves children with cancer and their families throughout both North and South Carolina. The organization is currently providing support to over 900 families in both states, including many Upstate children in active treatment.
When a child is diagnosed with cancer, families take on burdens that go beyond treatment. Family advocates from CCP contact families within 24 hours of referral from social workers at pediatric oncology treatment centers. CCP works to identify specific needs and bridges the gap by providing financial support for transportation, food and lodging surrounding treatment. The nonprofit also offers families assistance with coordinating access to care, provides opportunities for families to connect through monthly events and hosts a yearly Camp Victory, a summer program uniquely designed for children with cancer and their families.
“This contribution from TD Bank will provide a safety net for the Upstate children that we serve,” explained Executive Director Laura Allen. “Our organization has grown tremendously over the last few years, but our mission remains the same – getting all children to lifesaving cancer treatment regardless of family circumstances. We are so grateful for companies like TD Bank who support this mission and assist in our efforts make certain families do not have to ‘go it alone’ following a cancer diagnosis.”
“At TD Bank, we believe it’s our responsibility to lend a helping hand in the communities we serve,” said Chris Fincher, Regional Vice President for TD Bank. “We are proud to have Children’s Cancer Partners as our TD Bank Touchdowns beneficiary, and we are pleased to help them continue with the critical work they are doing for children facing cancer.”
Started in 2001, CCP grew from a project of the Spartanburg Breakfast Optimist Club. The organization first existed to help families in Spartanburg County, SC but has now expanded its reach to encompass families throughout North and South Carolina. Once CCP begins supporting a child, the nonprofit continues to partner with them throughout their childhood cancer journey until the child reaches 21.
About Children’s Cancer Partners
The mission of Children’s Cancer Partners of the Carolinas is to provide comprehensive support and loving compassion to families whose children are battling cancer to improve their overall quality of life. The organization serves children and families throughout SC and NC. www.childrenscancerpartners.org 864-582-0673
