Ticket on sale now. We hope you will join us for our annual Teddy Bear Picnic in our new location Lower Manning Park. More food, more activities, more fun! https://lnkd.in/gDeqSxgt
Teddy Bear Cancer Foundation
Non-profit Organizations
Santa Barbara, CA 471 followers
Advocating local families who have a child with cancer by providing financial, emotional, and educational support.
About us
Mission Statement: Advocating for families living in Santa Barbara, Ventura, and San Luis Obispo counties that have a child with cancer by providing financial, educational, and emotional support. Teddy Bear Cancer Foundation was inspired by a three year old boy with Ewing Sarcoma, a rare form of bone cancer and brain tumor diagnoses. One day, his mother broke down in tears as she shared the hardships she and her family had faced while caring for her sick child. She spoke of unplanned and oftentimes extended hospital stays, as well as expensive medications, which sometimes exceeded $1,000 after insurance. She also shared the dilemma of needing to give up her income in order to care for her sick son and be able to accompany him during hospital stays. Mostly, she faced the fear of not knowing whether her son would relapse again or even survive. She shared that her family was seemingly drowning without the knowledge of available support to help them during this difficult time. After this conversation, I realized the great need for a support system for families with children suffering from cancer on the Central Coast. In 2002, with the determination to assist families through their battle with cancer, Teddy Bear Cancer Foundation was born. -- Nikki Katz, Founder Join us on social media: Facebook: www.facebook.com/teddybearcancerfoundation Twitter: twitter.com/Teddybearcancer Instagram: @teddybearcancerfoundation
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http://www.teddybearcancerfoundation.org
External link for Teddy Bear Cancer Foundation
- Industry
- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- Santa Barbara, CA
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2002
- Specialties
- Pediatric Cancer, Non-profit, Gold Ribbon Campaign, Little Heroes, Moments in Time, Emotional Support, Financial Support, Community Outreach, and Children
Locations
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Primary
Get directions
3892 State Street
Suite 220
Santa Barbara, CA 93105, US
Employees at Teddy Bear Cancer Foundation
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Joe McCorkell
A modern design-forward approach to the representation of distinct properties in Santa Barbara and Montecito
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Melinda Gudino
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
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Jim Bechtel
Independent Financial Consultant
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Sofie Langhorne
805-689-5759 | Santa Barbara/Montecito Realtor® at Compass | DRE# 01851983
Updates
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In honor of Black History Month, we celebrate the phenomenal work of Dr. Jane Cooke Wright, whose groundbreaking work in 1951 led to proving the efficacy of using an anti-cancer chemical to treat breast cancer, which ultimately laid the foundation to use chemotherapy treating cancerous tumors. She also developed the technique to use human tissue versus mice to test cancer treatment, and she was apart of the founding group of the American Society of Clinical oncology to help connect new research findings to improve clinical care. She was the only woman in the found group. Dr. Wright was a pioneer in many respects, and we are deeply grateful for the way she helped improve cancer treatments that continue to save lives today. #blackhistorymonth #tbcf
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We're kicking off 2024 with Project Valentine! Each year we deliver 'Bundles of Love' to our Teddy Bear kids in honor of Valentine's Day! We are able to do this with the help of donors and community members like you! 💕❤️ You can participate by creating your own Valentine's Day basket or you can purchase items from our Amazon Wishlist and Teddy Bear staff will make bundles of love to deliver to our kids! It's a nice opportunity to get involved at Teddy Bear and familiarize yourself with our wonderful families and the community we serve! SIGN-UP LINK: https://lnkd.in/gSTgcAQk
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This has been an incredible year for Teddy Bear Cancer Foundation. We're grateful to the the Montecito Journal for helping us spread the word about our mission. https://lnkd.in/g2sbDtSf
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This past weekend, our amazing executive director, Dr. Corey Pahanish, received the Changemakers USA Award from the Touch-A-Life Foundation in Fremont, CA. We are so proud of him, his incredible leadership, and all of the hard work he has contributed to helping us grow each year. Thank you, Corey, for being such an impactful visionary leader and for standing strong on behalf of our families, our staff and our community! "Touch-A-Life Foundation confers the TALHero Awards upon unsung heroes and changemaker organizations, championing social causes, making a real difference to the communities they work with, and amplifying kindness in the world. The initiative not only seeks to recognize and honor visionaries, but also create positive change agents who inspire others to change the status quo and spread kindness. This year's awardees inspire and motivate us to keep driving forward in our mission to amplify kindness in the world', said Dr. Pratiksha Gandhi, Jury Member, TALHero Awards; TALLeader"
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September is National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month! Join our Gold Ribbon Campaign by clicking the link below to find out how your business, school, friends and loved ones can help our local families navigate childhood cancer! Follow our social this month for exciting upcoming opportunities to participate. https://lnkd.in/ei-duexV
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