Family Reach Feature

Family Reach Selected as the NJASC Highlighted Charity for 2009/10

 

The New Jersey Association of Student Councils, the oldest student leader organization of its kind in the U.S., has chosen to support the Family Reach mission for the 2009/10 school year.

 

 

The award represents a major milestone for Family Reach and will help advance its campaign to provide "Help and Hope to a Hundred Families" in the state of NJ. more

 

 
 
Family Reach Video Clip

 

Family Reach thanks the many companies that support our cause through our various annual events and programs. Below is a sampling of these great organizations!

 
 
Family Reach Video Clip

 

  • There are over 10 million people in the U.S. who have cancer or have survived it.

 

This year, there will be 1.4 million new cases of cancer in the U.S.

 

Over 30,000 new cases of cancer will strike children and young adults under the age of 30 this year.

 

The five-year survival rate for all cancers is approximately 66%.

 

Over 550,000 people will die this year of cancer, the equivalent of 1,500 per day.

 

Upcoming Events

 

Spotlight

 

 

13th Annual NJ Golf Classic

July 20, 2009 - Parsippany, NJ

 

Family Reach invites golfers and other participants to attend its flagship fundraising event at the Knoll Country Club in Northern New Jersey.


Dick's Last Resort Golf Classic

September 17, 2009 - Boston, MA

3Family Reach invites you to our new event in association with Dick's Last Resort of Boston. It will be a day of fun, food and golf to raise money for families fighting cancer in New England.

 


4th Annual 5k & Fun Run

October 25, 2009 - Mahwah, NJ

3Family Reach Foundation invites runners and walkers to enjoy a fun-filled family day with FREE post race activities including "Freckles the Clown", face-painting, temporary tattoos, massages and more!

 


3rd Annual Culture and Caring

November 5, 2009 - Boston, MA

3Come join us at the 3rd Annual Culture and Caring event for an evening of wine, hors d'oeuvres, shopping and art to benefit families facing the financial and emotional challenges of pediatric cancers and other life-threatening illnesses.

 

 

Recent Events

 

Flavors of the Gaslamp

May 21, 2009 - San Diego, CA

3Family Reach returned to sunny San Diego as one of the highlighted charities for this popular event hosted by Pro Player Foundation. Funds raised will help support families at Rady Children's Hospital.

 

Caring Feet in Motion

May 20, 2009 - Hillsborough, NJ

Oldies Night to Remember

Kids ages 2 through 7 at the All Day Learning Centers moved their Caring Feet by dancing, hopping, jumping and running in place, raising pledges for their activity and participation.

 

 

9th Annual "Oldies Night to Remember"

May 2, 2009 - West Orange, NJ

Oldies Night to RememberNearly 500 attendees danced the night away and raised $100,000 for families fighting cancer at Family Reach's most popular event, the 9th Annual Oldies Night to Remember.

 

 

Recent Events

Words of gratitude for the kindness and

generosity of Family Reach donors

 

"Words cannot truly express how much we appreciate your help, your kindness, your generosity and your compassion. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. If I could hug each and everyone one of you, I would." 

-- Catherine from Massachusetts

 

"I am sending this to thank you so very much for helping me with my public service bill. I cannot put into words just how much that helped me. This bill has been choking me for months now and I could not see any way to fix it. I thank God every day for people like you in the cancer community for being such wonderful people." 

-- Cathy from New Jersey

 


Family Reach and My Pillow Pets Announce National Partnership

 

My Pillow Pets


Family Reach is proud to announce a special partnership with a special organization to help families with children fighting cancer. Please check out My Pillow Pets and their warm and cuddly products and mission!

 

 

Culture and CaringBoston Globe Highlights Trisha Perez Kennealy in 'Riding for a Cure'

 

Culture and CaringA Short Clip on Family Reach and the People We Touch

 

Culture and CaringA Cablevision Feature from the 5K Event in Mahwah, NJ

 

 

A Special In Memory Story

A Life of Courage

 

Culture and CaringAndrew Hollitt was a man of strength and honor who lost his battle to cancer after a valiant fight. Learn more about his life, his courage and the people who keep his memory and spirit with them. more...

 

 

 

 

 

 

Our Inspiration


Through Loves Comes Strength

 

Culture and CaringGloria Rucobo of Rady Children's Hospital of San Diego lost her son Raul to cancer in 2002. Through his memory, she now devotes her time to helping families facing the cancer storm. more...

 

 

 


A Perfect Ten

A Perfect TenGive $10 - or any other amount - to help a family through a difficult moment in their fight against cancer.

 

 

 

Our Hospital Partners Include: New York-Presbyterian Dana Farber Cancer Institute Rady Children's Hospital Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center Rhode Island Hospital

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