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Spring 2016 - Vol. 1
Our Mission... The team at the Children’s Cancer Institute at Hackensack University Medical Center consists of dedicated clinicians
and researchers specializing in pediatric cancer. Together, we are making the necessary strides toward outstanding medical success
by advancing research and providing children access to the highest level of care.
Look Inside
A Milestone Celebration
Read Dr. Hanson’s Story
and see how your support
makes a difference
pg. 2
Meet One of Our MVP’s Becca Boo
pg. 3
Fighting Cancer One
Stride at a Time
through our endurance
race program
pg. 4
Tackle Kids Cancer
Charity of Choice for the
NJ Corporate FunRun
pg. 5
New York Red Bulls
join the fight to
Tackle Kids Cancer
pg. 6
Tackle Kids Cancer
is the Official Charity for
the PGA Tour’s first
FedEx Cup Tournament
pg. 7
On Sunday, December 13, 2015,
patients from the Children’s Cancer
Institute joined HackensackUMC
President & CEO Robert C. Garrett,
Joseph M. Sanzari Children’s
Hospital Chairman Dr. Jeffrey
Boscamp, and HackensackUMC
Foundation EVP/Chief Development
Officer Jon Fitzgerald on the field
at MetLife Stadium for a special
ceremony. Cheered on by the capacity
crowd, it was an opportunity to thank
the Giants, Eli and Abby Manning, and
the Giants fans for their support in
raising over $1,000,000 to help
Tackle Kids Cancer.
This new charitable effort reached
this milestone in less than four months
with individual donations from more
than 1,000 fans, and major gifts
from radio personality Don Imus,
the Lisa B. Fishman Foundation, and
Eli and Abby Manning. In addition,
the generosity of organizations like
Modell’s Sporting Goods, ShopRite,
Aquafina, WNBC and a range of
other marketing partners helped
raise awareness and donations for
the program throughout the season.
One hundred percent of funds raised
for Tackle Kids Cancer support
research and programs at the
Children’s Cancer Institute at
HackensackUMC. Look for stories on
how the funds are being used in this
newsletter, and learn how you can join
the fight at www.TackleKidsCancer.org.
Breakthroughs:
How Your Support Makes a Difference
When Dr. Derek Hanson joined
•“My hope is that this trial will
the team at the Children’s Cancer
provide new, safe and effective
“Tackle Kids Cancer
has provided the
needed funds and
the access to
partner with
hospitals. Our team
now collaborates
on the most
challenging pediatric
tumor cases.”
Institute last year, many knew
treatment for children who are in
he would make a tremendous
desperate need of a cure.”
— Dr. Derek Hanson
and Solid Tumors
difference in the lives of his patients.
As a pediatric neuro-oncologist,
Dr. Hanson works directly with
patients diagnosed with brain and
spinal cord tumors. Dr. Hanson
not only treats patients, but with
the support of Tackle Kids Cancer,
works on developing new therapies,
approaches and breakthroughs in
pediatric cancer.
• Dr. Hanson’s “Pediatric Brain Tumor
Board” will utilize a state-of-the
art conferencing system to enable
participating physicians from all
pediatric oncology centers across
New Jersey to present on their
cases.
•Cases will be reviewed by a
panel of experts.
Treatment of Recurrent Brain
• The Joseph M. Sanzari Children’s
Hospital will be the primary site
participating in a phase I study
using 2-hydroxyoleic acid with
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.
Because this drug is a fatty acid,
similar to olive oil, it has very few
side effects and was well-tolerated
in adult patients.
•These case studies will help to
identify patients who qualify for
clinical trials.
•Ultimately, the goal will be to
have every child diagnosed with
a brain tumor in the state of
New Jersey registered and to
improve the overall quality of care
for pediatric brain tumor patients
across the state.
•This drug has been tested in
“Tackle Kids Cancer has provided
Europe in adults with highly-
the needed funds and the access
aggressive brain tumors and the
to partner with hospitals. Our team
results were very impressive.
now collaborates on the most
•Our study will be the first time
this drug has been used in the
United States and in children.
•Focusing on a population of
To contact a Children’s
Cancer Institute Specialist
please call 551.996.5437.
Brain Tumor Board
challenging pediatric tumor cases,”
said Hanson.
It is through the generous support
of the community that Dr. Hanson is
patients with an extremely poor
able to continue research initiatives
prognosis for whom no proven
and offer the newest and most
therapy currently exists, this is an
innovative therapies that provide
important and promising study.
patients and families with the highest
level of care possible.
Meet Becca Boo: Swimmer, Gymnast
and “Allergic to Cancer”
Not many eight-year-old girls could walk into a
Becca is helping fundraise by collecting pennies
room with the confidence of Rebecca. Rebecca,
for Tackle Kids Cancer via her Facebook page
known affectionately as “Becca Boo” by her friends
(Allergic to Cancer), and she has already
and family, is a twin and a lover of soccer, swimming
raised more than $2,400.
and gymnastics.
Becca’s mom, Sherry, credits the doctors, nurses
Just before her seventh birthday, Becca began
and staff with Becca’s positivity. “Everyone is
feeling what her family thought were typical
welcoming and amazing in caring for Becca.
“growing pains.” The pain in her hip when she played
I cannot say enough.”
with her hula hoop, or after an intense game of soccer,
was anything but typical. Becca would continue to
have pains until one day it became so severe that
she couldn’t get out of bed. Diagnosed with acute
lymphoblastic leukemia, Becca began treatment
at the Children’s Cancer Institute immediately.
Although Becca has a long road ahead, she does not
let her diagnosis define her. “Other children may look
at her because she doesn’t have hair, but Becca doesn’t
even notice,” said Becca’s mother, Sherry. When it
comes to cancer, she wants to help others just like her.
“Everyone is welcoming and
amazing in caring for Becca.
I cannot say enough.”
— Becca’s Mom, Sherry
It is estimated that more than
40,000 children are treated
for cancer annually nationwide.
The average age at diagnosis is six and
one in eight children do not survive.
Fighting Cancer
One Stride At A Time
Race Dates
Tackle Kids Cancer has teamed up with the tri-state region’s
premier endurance races in support of pediatric cancer
New Jersey Marathon
& Half Marathon
May 1
research at the Children’s Cancer Institute at HackensackUMC.
Lace up your sneakers for Tackle Kids Cancer and we’ll get you
Panasonic NYC Triathlon
July 24
ready to run!
Dash To The Finish 5K
November 4
• Help you navigate race logistics
2016 TCS
New York City Marathon
November 5
• Provide nutrition & training tips to get you ready
Gore-Tex Philadelphia
Marathon & Half Marathon
November 22
• Share special offers from our partners
• Help you get registered (for free)
• Support your fundraising efforts
• Provide Team Tackle Kids Cancer gear
For more information on our endurance race program,
contact Tackle Kids Cancer at 844.775.KIDS (5437)
or TackleKidsCancer.org.
20 percent of pediatric cancers are still without
a cure. Many of these patients are children with
brain and spinal cord tumors, which carry an undue
proportion of mortality and long-term side effects
when compared to other cancers.
Tackle Kids Cancer Named
Charity of Choice for the New Jersey
Corporate FunRun 5K Series
This summer, thousands of corporate professionals will lace up their
sneakers and join their colleagues in an after-work team-building
experience — one of five Corporate “FunRun” 5K races throughout
the state. Teams from companies large and small will compete for
fun and with a purpose — raising money for Tackle Kids Cancer.
“These events are fantastic for companies of all sizes, because they
enable colleagues to network and do something fun together as
team,” said Bruce Pienkny, founder of Corporate FunRun and a
passionate running enthusiast. “Our expanded New Jersey Series is
going to see working professionals across the state work together
to tackle kids’ cancer. We’re very proud to be part of helping the
Children’s Cancer Institute at HackensackUMC find a cure.”
• Create a Team - all you need is 3 people over the age of 18
• Team-Raise to support Tackle Kids Cancer and win prizes
• Volunteer with us at a race
For more information on our endurance race program, contact
Tackle Kids Cancer at 844.775.KIDS (5437) or TackleKidsCancer.org.
Only four
percent
of the
National
Cancer
Institute’s
budget is
dedicated to
childhood
cancer.
NJ Corporate
FunRun 5K Series
North Jersey 5K • June 2
Meadowlands Racetrack
East Rutherford, NJ
Jersey Capital 5K • June 16
Mercer County Park
West Windsor, NJ
Central Jersey 5K • July 19
Raceway Park
Englishtown, NJ
New Jersey 5K • July 26
South Mountain
Recreation Area
West Orange, NJ
Garden State 5K • August 4
Oak Ridge Park
Clark, NJ
“At New York Red Bulls, we believe that it’s not enough to just be
a soccer team. We look to win on the field and also by engaging
the community. We are excited to partner with HackensackUMC
and Tackle Kids Cancer as we hope to raise support
for those families affected by childhood cancer
and ultimately win this battle by finding a cure.”
— Luis Robles, keeper for the New York Red Bulls
Great Saves Start Here
Major League Soccer’s New York Red Bulls
Join the Fight to Tackle Kids Cancer
In 2015, the New York Red Bulls rallied behind the energy of their supporters —
and the league’s most potent offense — to win the Supporters Shield, awarded
to the best regular season team in Major League Soccer. Their goalie, Luis Robles,
added another honor when he took home MLS’ Goalie of the Year honors.
The Red Bulls know how the game can be changed when we all rally
together. Starting this season, the New York Red Bulls and Luis Robles are
joining the team at HackensackUMC to make Great Saves in support of
Tackle Kids Cancer. The Red Bulls and Luis Robles will make a donation of
$375 for every save that Robles makes over the course of this season.
Additionally, throughout the season, there will be opportunities for fans to
join the Red Bulls and Tackle Kids Cancer, such as the newly introduced
Tackle Kids Cancer ticket offer. Tackle Kids Cancer will also be offering
opportunities to win signed Red Bulls gear and exclusive experiences,
culminating with the Tackle Kids Cancer title night
on September 24th at Red Bulls Arena.
Check out our Facebook page and
TackleKidsCancer.org frequently
to learn more and make a save on
behalf of our amazing patients.
By the Numbers
# Regular Season
Red Bulls Matches:
34
Capacity
Red Bulls Arena:
25,000
Luis Robles’
2015 Shutouts:
9
(set franchise record
for career shutouts)
The Barclays at Bethpage Scores an Ace
Tackle Kids Cancer Named Official Charity
for PGA Tour’s First FedEx Cup Tournament
This August, in addition to tackling an exceptionally difficult
golf course, reigning champion Jason Day and other elite
PGA players will be tackling pediatric cancer when The
Barclays comes to the legendary Bethpage Black Course on
Long Island. The PGA recently named Tackle Kids Cancer
the official charity of The Barclays for the next five years.
“This tournament is a part of the NY metro area community,
and is deeply committed to supporting the lifesaving
mission of Tackle Kids Cancer,” said Peter Mele, executive
TOURNAMENT DATES:
Thursday, August 25 through
Sunday, August 28, 2016
director of The Barclays. “We’re thrilled to evolve our
LOCATION:
partnership with HackensackUMC and bring attention and
Bethpage State Park (Black),
Farmingdale, NY
support for our community’s children — and their families —
who are battling pediatric cancer.”
PURSE:
$8,500,000 (Winning Share: $1,530,000)
Tackle Kids Cancer will offer, for the first time ever,
The Barclays “Insider Experience” raffle. The grand prize
winner will receive an all-access, behind-the-ropes tour,
while additional winners will receive VIP Suite access and
Grounds passes. During the tournament, Children’s Cancer
Institute pediatric cancer patients will serve as honorary
flag-minders on the 17th green. HackensackUMC will also
continue in its role as Medical Services Provider for players,
DEFENDING CHAMPION:
Jason Day
PAST WINNERS:
ack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer,
J
Johnny Miller, Seve Ballesteros, Ernie Els,
Sergio Garcia and Vijay Singh
WATCH:
staff and guests.
Thursday & Friday, The Golf Channel
Saturday & Sunday, CBS
For more information on Tackle Kids Cancer and to get
TICKET PURCHASE:
involved, please visit us online at TackleKidsCancer.org.
www.thebarclaysgolf.com
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