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2009 Kids' Cancer Research Grants Awarded 
Thank you! Because of your generosity, Curing Kids' Cancer was able to award four major grants for 2009, including:
- $275,000 - Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Service at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta
- $15,000 - Children's Medical Center/University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas
- $10,000 - Palmetto Health Children's Hospital, Columbia, S.C.
- $10,000 - Levine Children's Hospital, Charlotte, N.C.
All grants will be used for pediatric cancer research, and the grant to Children's Medical Center in Dallas is for their groundbreaking research into Ewings Sarcoma.
"With this year's grants, we've donated more than $1 million since we created Coaches Curing Kids' Cancer," said charity founder Grainne Owen, who lost her nine-year-old son Killian to leukemia six years ago. "We are so appreciative of every sports league and every classroom that has supported our efforts."
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New $40,000 Pediatric Research Grant Available
But wait - there's even more good news: Curing Kids' Cancer is now taking applications for another $40,000 grant, which will be awarded in the coming weeks after the applications have been reviewed. Applications must be in by Monday, Feb. 15. Contact Grainne at grainne@curingkidscancer.org.
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Although the cold of winter is still upon us, the green shoots of spring are fast approaching. And once again, you'll need to decide on your coaches' gifts.
We know you have a choice of gifts, and appreciate that you have chosen Coaches Curing Kids' Cancer. We work hard to ensure that your donations go to support cutting edge pediatric cancer research.
This year, we're offering a new incentive. If your team donates $250 or more, we'll send you an awesome sling ball bag in addition to our regular coaches' gifts!
Help us spread the word about Coaches Curing KIds' Cancer by telling your friends, relatives and sports leagues. Start by downloading a team parent kit from our website - or ask us to send some to you. Email Peggy for details.
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We're Teaming Up with Pope High School in Marietta, Ga. on Feb. 11 and 12 
Marietta, Ga. - The Pope Greyhounds girls and boys basketball teams are joining with Wheeler and Lassiter high schools to raise money for Curing Kids' Cancer.
These teams who are usually big rivals are uniting in the fight against childhood cancer.
We'll be accepting donations, selling Curing Kids' Cancer wristbands and blankets at both the girls and boys games against Wheeler High School on Thursday Feb. 11 and against Lassiter High School on Friday, Feb. 12.
Join us at Pope High School, 3001 Hembree Road, Marietta, Ga 30062 starting at 6pm both nights.
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Come join us at the 
Put on your running shoes and join the Curing Kids' Cancer Team in the half marathon at the ING Georgia Marathon and Half Marathon, being held on Sunday, March 21. The event begins and ends at Centennial Olympic Park in downtown Atlanta.
Not an athlete? Then help support the runners by working at the Curing Kids' Cancer "hydration station" at mile 9 of the half marathon.
Interested in Volunteering?
We need volunteers to help pass out water to the runners on the day of the race. Contact Peggy Gillen at peggy@curingkidscancer.org.
Want to Join the Curing Kids' Cancer Team?
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