CATWALK FOR A CURE 2013

We are most excited to announce that Laura & Mark Dalton and Aynsley & Palmer Letzerich will be chairing the Amschwand Sarcoma Cancer Foundation's 2013 Catwalk for a Cure awareness dinner and Saks Fifth Avenue fashion show. Mark your calendars for Thursday, November 7th for what promises to be a spectacular evening with designs and a personal appearance by Elie Tahari. Read more about the sponsorship opportunities and/or table levels available at the 2013 Catwalk for a Cure.

JOHNNY O'LEARY MEMORIAL FUND

In February 2013, the Amschwand Sarcoma Cancer Foundation established the Johnny O’Leary Memorial Fund at the request of Stinelli and Tim O’Leary.  Throughout their son Johnny’s 500 day journey battling sarcoma, he positively impacted the lives of thousands.  Through the Johnny O’Leary Memorial Fund, Stinelli and Tim hope to continue Johnny’s legacy of making a positive difference in the lives of others.  To contribute, please send your checks made out to the Amschwand Sarcoma Cancer to:

2726 Bissonnet Street Ste 240-314

Houston TX 77005

 

Memo line should read Johnny O’Leary.  Credit card donations may be made by phone by calling 713.256.4250.

 

COOKIES FOR CANCER

 

Rachel is one smart cookie.  Faced with the annual challenge of selling Girl Scout Cookies for her local troop, this entrepreneurial scout got creative, and in the process, is not only honing her business skill set, but she is helping patients with cancer. When Rachel learned that Houston-based Amschwand Sarcoma Cancer Foundation (ASCF) provides more than 1000 nights of free short-term housing annually to families visiting her hometown in search of treatment for sarcoma (a rare cancer affecting both children and adults), she pledged to find a way to contribute.

Rachel reached out to ASCF (with mom Rebekah's support) offering to donate purchased cookies to the families affected by sarcoma cancers. "Often people want to support the scouts but for a variety of reasons, they are unable to indulge themselves", says Rebekah. "So that's when we thought those who want to offer support can donate their cookies to Amschwand."

Wasting no time, the eager scout went to work and now almost 50 boxes later, Rachel has ensured that each family participating in the ASCF's housing program will be welcomed to Houston with (among other things) a delicious box of Girl Scout Cookies.

 

No doubt, big things are in store for Rachel.  With a little ingenuity and a giving heart, her philanthropic future is bright...and ASCF and the families we serve are grateful to be on the receiving end of her generous spirit.

 

WITH INSPIRATION FROM SARCOMA SURVIVOR ALEXANDRA KNIGHT, CULTUREMAP'S SHELBY HODGE REMINDS US TO LIVE A LIFE OF THANKSGIVING ALL YEAR

 

Words of wisdom from the Amschwand Sarcoma Cancer Foundation’s 2012 Celebration of Survivorship Honoree Alexandra Knight generously shared by CultureMap’s Shelby Hodge. Don’t wait for the diagnosis, accept Alex’s challenge today. It will change your life.

 

Lessons learned: Cancer gave Alexandra Knight another chance to live life to fullest

 

 

THE 2012 CATWALK FOR A CURE - ONE FOR THE BOOKS

ASCF Board Members and Emeritus Directors would like to thank all those who supported the Amschwand Sarcoma Cancer Foundation and its mission at the 2012 Catwalk for a Cure. For those who supported us at the event and those who continue to do so in big ways and in small contributions throughout the year, we express our most sincere gratitude.

The 2012 live auction was spectacular with packages donated by the Brass family, Hoffer family, Hotel ZaZa, Allie & Jay Fields, and Alexandra Knight raising records funds for the ASCF mission, but a highlight of the auction was when sarcoma survivors David Solomon, Amanda Hawes, Shelby Robin and Brad Booth strutted their stuff on the catwalk and reminded guests who we were celebrating. Steve Summers & Glen Gonzales (winners of the beautiful Nini Jewels ring) continued the generous spirit when they donated the Nini stunner back to ASCF for auction where it found a good home with long time ASCF supporters Greggory & Pat Burk. Not only did Saks Fifth Avenue dazzle with an amazing Yigal Azrouel show, but Houston General Manager Terry Zmyslo surprised all of us by announcing an additional $5,000 direct contribution to ASCF.

The evening provided us with a wonderful opportunity to recognize 2012 Commitment to the Cause award recipient Susan Franz for her contributions to our housing program but at the end of the night, it was survivor honoree Alexandra Knight whose poise, courage and inspirational story moved the entire room.

Read our program to learn more about this year's honorees, underwriters, raffle and auction items and make your own commitment to the cause by downloading our Fund the Mission card.

 

OCTOBER 10th LAUNCH PARTY AT SAKS FIFTH AVENUE FEATURING NINI JEWELS

Alexandra and Brady Knight (with Nini Hale) celebrate Catwalk Launch at Saks Fifth AvenueThe Catwalk Launch Party was held October 10th at Saks Fifth Avenue Houston. ASCF friends came out to help us celebrate with 2012 Celebration of Survivorship Honoree Alexandra Knight and Catwalk for a Cure chairs Laura Arnold, Kelli Blanton, and Jennifer Segal.  Nini Hale was also there in person to present her stunning Nini Jewels collection, including the one-of-a-kind pearl, diamond and multi-sapphire ring donated to the Amschwand Sarcoma Cancer Foundation which was later auctioned at the Catwalk for a Cure gala in November. 

 

ASCF & THE LAURA AND JOHN ARNOLD FOUNDATION'S GIVING LIBRARY

The Amschwand Sarcoma Cancer Foundation is honored to have been invited to participate in the Laura and John Arnold Foundation’s Giving Library launch. It is our hope the project will not only direct additional funds to support the ASCF mission but that the exposure will generate a greater awareness of the needs of families affected by sarcoma cancers. We are grateful to Laura and John Arnold for their vision to inspire and help others make informed and impactful decisions in philanthropic giving and we look forward to continued participation in this innovative project.

The Giving Library's website is very user friendly, and provides a bounty of information. We encourage you to view our new video posted to the Giving Library's website by clicking the green PLAY button below, or by visiting their website directly!

SHOPPING WITH GOODSHOP.COM -- Amschwand Sarcoma Cancer Foundation can earn a donation every time you search the Internet and shop online with GoodSearch.com!!! Search the web with Yahoo-powered GoodSearch.com and they'll donate about a penny to ASCF each time you search! Shop at more than 2,400 GoodShop.com merchants including Best Buy, Toys R Us, and others, and a percentage of each purchase will go to our cause!

Request for Proposals -- Click here to download the research grant application. **Grant Applicants read this important note.

Important Message to Sarcoma Patients If you or someone you know has been diagnosed with a sarcoma, we urge you to consult an expert who sees many Sarcoma patients each month. Such doctors are found at specialist hospitals particularly NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Centers. For a list of such centers, click here. This is the single most important piece of advice or information we can offer.

Sarcoma Survivors Starter Notebook Click here to download.

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