“Tribute to Our Quiet Heroes” Luncheon Honors Mothers of Children with Cancer

Posted Tuesday, September 5, 2006

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ATLANTA – Any mother raising a child who was diagnosed with cancer truly represents a “quiet hero”.

Approximately 200 mothers from across Metro Atlanta will be honored at the “Tribute to Our Quiet Heroes” luncheon, an event hosted by Chris Glavine, wife of baseball superstar Tom Glavine.The luncheon, which takes place at 11 a.m., on Saturday, September 9, at the Westin Buckhead Atlanta, pays tribute to the mothers of children with cancer whose love and tireless dedication guide their families through an unimaginable journey. The event benefits CURE Childhood Cancer and CureSearch National Childhood Cancer Foundation.

TV actress and model Hunter Tylo, who appears on The Bold and the Beautiful will speak at the event. Hunter found herself thrust into the world of childhood cancer after the birth of her fourth child when her daughter was diagnosed with retinoblastoma, a deadly eye cancer. She lost her eye at age three, three days after her diagnosis.

“Childhood cancer is a devastating disease, claiming the lives of more children under the age of 20 than any other illness,” said Kristin Connor, executive director of CURE Childhood Cancer. “Needless to say, the burden placed on families of children with cancer can be overwhelming. Many times, that burden is carried most heavily by the mothers. This event honors these deserving mothers and gives them one afternoon all to themselves.”

To make reservations to attend the event, to inquire about sponsorship opportunities, to see how to sponsor a mom, or to make a donation, visit the Web site www.quietheroes.org.About CURE Childhood Cancer

CURE Childhood Cancer is Georgia’s oldest and most comprehensive children’s cancer organization. For children with cancer and their families, CURE Childhood Cancer provides support and programs that touch their lives on every level – psychological, emotional, physical, and financial. Unlike most pediatric cancer support organizations, CURE Childhood Cancer goes beyond programming by funding significant research efforts to help find a cure. CURE Childhood Cancer gives hope and strength to all who fight childhood cancer.

About CureSearch National Childhood Cancer Foundation

CureSearch supports the world’s largest and most prestigious childhood cancer organization, the Children’s Oncology Group (COG). At more than 200 member institutions, the COG network of over 5,000 dedicated physicians, nurses and scientists perform cutting-edge research to identify cancer causes and pioneer new treatments and cures. CureSearch represents every pediatric cancer program in North America, providing compassionate care to more than 90% of children with cancer.

Source AtlantaDaybook.com

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