TeamConnor Achievements
2011
Memorial Sloan Kettering
Memorial Sloan Kettering - $75,000
February 2011
TeamConnor is proud to announce a $75,000 grant provided to Nai-Kong V. Cheung, MD, PhD to further his research on bispecific T-Cell Engaging Antibody to target Neuroblastoma. Dr. Cheung is the head of the Neuroblastoma Program and Enid A. Haupt Chair in Pediatric Oncology at Memorial Sloan Kettering in New York. Memorial Sloane Kettering is consistently ranked as one of the nation’s top cancer centers by U.S. News & World Report.
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University of California - San Francisco
UCSF - $50,000
January 2011
TeamConnor is proud to announce a $50,000 grant to the University of California San Francisco Benioff Children's Hospital to fund research in search of a cure for pediatric cancer. Dr. Sarah Tasian will receive the gift for her research on finding better treatment options for acute lymphoblastic leukemia patients. According to a ranking by U.S. News & World Report, UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital is one of the nation's top children's hospitals.
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2010
MD Anderson
MD Anderson - $50,000
December 2010
The TeamConnor Cancer Foundation is proud to announce a $50,000 grant to MD Anderson to Dr. Joya Chandra. Dr. Chandra's research project is directed at discovering new treatment strategies for glioblastoma, the deadliest of all brain tumors. Data generated from Dr. Chandra's experiments would provide the framework of larger federal grants, thus accelerating the development of new therapies for glioblastoma.  
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Cincinnatti Children's Follow-up
I want to thank you for your generous support of Dr. Cripe's viral therapy research last year.
While it may seem out of the blue, I wanted to pass along a recent news article announcing the clinical trial stage of Dr. Cripe's viral therapy research
The support of TeamConnor Cancer Foundation has truly helped Dr. Cripe accelerate this research and develop a viral therapy ready for clinical trial. We believe there is great promise with this therapy and are hopeful that it will be a new and effective treatment option for our cancer patients. Thank you for helping us reach this crucial stage.
As we reflect upon this past year and our hope for the future, we continue to be grateful for your support and thank you for helping move the research to this point. You are bringing much hope to the families who join the trial, and I hope this progress in research brings you continued hope as well.
Again, many thanks for your support and all the important work you do in memory of Connor. I will be sure to forward on additional updates regarding the trial. In the meantime, if I can ever answer any questions or provide you with additional support, please let me know.
Warmly,
Sarah
Sarah Sullivan, MHSA
Donor Relations Officer
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
sarah.sullivan@cchmc.org
www.cincinnatichildrens.org
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Circle of Care
Circle of Care - $17,500
(New Canaan, CT)
TeamConnor Cancer Foundation has gifted $17,500 to Circle of Care for families of children with cancer. These funds will be specifically used for Circle of Care's Lifeline Emergency Fund, which provides financial assistance to families enduring the hardships of pediatric cancer. Both Circle of Care and TeamConnor share the common goal of raising awareness, supporting families with pediatric cancer, funding treatments and helping find a cure for childhood cancer.
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Heroes for Children
Heroes for Children - $10,000
(Dallas, TX)
Heroes for Children is a remarkable organization and TeamConnor is proud to award Heroes for Children a $10,000 grant to continue to provide social and financial support to families affected by childhood cancer.
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2009
Children's Medical Center Dallas
Children's Medical Center Dallas - $15,036.28
(Dallas, TX)
Through the efforts of our volunteers and generous supporters, The TeamConnor Cancer Foundation raised over $15,000 for Children's Medical Center Dallas to be used towards the treatment and research of childhood cancer.
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Texas Children's Hospital
Texas Children's Hospital - $100,000
(Houston, TX)
The TeamConnor Cancer Foundation awarded Texas Children's Hospital in Houston, Texas $100,000 to fund neuroblastoma research. Texas Children's Hospital has created a new clinical trial for patients with neuroblastoma that has either come back after treatment or never went away in the first place. Although this trial focuses on children with neuroblastoma, the results could help other children and adults with hard to treat cancers by allowing scientists to understand new ways to use chemotherapy and immunotherapy to fight disease.
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Circle of Care - Lifeline Emergency Fund
Circle of Care - $15,000
(Connecticut)
December 24, 2009 – TeamConnor Cancer Foundation has gifted $15,000 to Circle of Care for families of children with cancer. These funds will be specifically used for Circle of Care's Lifeline Emergency Fund, which provides financial assistance to families enduring the hardships of pediatric cancer. Both Circle of Care and TeamConnor share the common goal of raising awareness, supporting families with pediatric cancer, funding treatments and helping find a cure for childhood cancer.
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Cincinnati Children's Hospital - Virotherapy for Neuroblastoma stem cells
Cincinnati Children's Hospital - $14,200
(Dr. Timothy Cripe - Cincinnati, Ohio)
The TeamConnor Cancer Foundation selected Dr. Timothy Cripe, MD, PhD, of Cincinnati Children's Hospital to receive $14,200 to fund a major breakthrough in childhood cancer therapy. Dr. Cripes research involves targeting virotherapy for neuroblastoma stem cells in childhood cancer patients.
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PCA Dedicates State Championship to Connor Cruse - 2009
In the fall of 2005, Tim Flores, senior captain of the PCA football team and cancer survivor, walked out on the field together for Connor Cruse night at a PCA football game. Tim and the coach, Mike Hall (also a cancer survivor), wanted to do something special for Connor since he was diagnosed with cancer earlier that year. So they decided to have Connor Cruse night at a football game.
During the season, the team prayed for him and followed his progress during his treatments. He went to the locker room before that game and he went out on the field with the team. He tossed the coin. He walked, hand in hand, with Tim down a path lined with fans on both sides. It was so encouraging for Connor to know so many people were supporting him. It was awesome. The picture shown above is the picture of Tim and Connor walking down that path waving to people. Read the article below for more information on this incredible year for the Prestonwood Christian Academy and their dedication to our beloved Connor.
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2008
Children's Neuroblastoma Cancer Foundation - New Approaches to Neuroblastoma Therapy
Children's Neuroblastoma Cancer Foundation - $171,408
(Bloomingdale, IL)
The TeamConnor Cancer Foundation is proud to support the Children's Neuroblastoma Cancer Foundation by donating $171,408 in December of 2008. The Children's Neuroblastoma Cancer Foundation (CNCF) is the premier source for neuroblastoma information and resources. The grant will be used to fund promising research and the costs of putting new patients on trial. The gift will also be utilized to help fund research all over the country through Children's Neuroblastoma Cancer Foundations (CNCF) Junior Investigator Program. Some of the most notable 2 year research projects will be continuing at Sloan Kettering in New York, Texas Children's Cancer Center in Houston, Ohio State University and Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
Comprised of families just like yours, we are committed to finding a cure for neuroblastoma through research, education, awareness and advocacy. ch for Life |
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Thanks to (TeamConnor’s) support we were able to double our financial commitment to the New Approaches to Neuroblastoma Therapy (NANT) Consortium. In the past, CNCF research funds have been used to help fund promising research and the costs of putting new patients on trial. Last year, half of the patients that participated in the 7 different clinical trials offered through the NANT were only able to receive these potentially lifesaving therapies because of your gift. In addition, your gift was also utilized to help fund research all over the country through the Children's Neuroblastoma Cancer Foundation's (CNCF) Junior Investigator Program. Some of the most notable 2 year research projects will be continuing at Sloan Kettering in New York, Texas Children's Cancer Center in Houston, Ohio State University and Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
With hope,
Mark Dungan
Founder:Lunch for Life |
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Mission
Through effective and efficient use of resources, TeamConnor will raise awareness, support families, fund treatments, and help find a cure for childhood cancer.
Raised thus far:
07-08: $171,000
2009: $349,700
Organization Status
501(c)
TeamConnor Cancer Foundation
12221 Merit Drive, #1500
Dallas, TX 75251
Telephone:
972 663 7327
Fax:
972 663 7298
E-Mail:
Jennifer Bolton |
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