see what’s coming up next
“There is no passion to be found playing small – in settling for a life that is less than the one you are capable of living.” - Nelson Mandella
Press On Fund would like to keep you up to date with the latest events coming up in support of Press On Fund. Please continue to check back to our EVENT section periodically to get specific details on events that you may like participate in.
Augusta Event: Reid on the Run for Press On
Date: February 11, 2012
Times & Location: Please click here for full details
Entry Fees: $30 for 5k and $10 for Fun Run
All runners and walkers are encouraged to participate in this family friendly 5k to benefit the fight against childhood cancer and the children’s ministry program at Reid Memorial Presbyterian Church. Strollers are welcome! Please no pets. …read more
Augusta Event: Celtic Christmas Concert
Date: December 7, 2011
Time: 7:30 pm
Location: Enterprise Mill Event Center
Admission: $15.00 advance/$20 at the door
For More Information: Call (706)733-1740 or online www.augustaarts.com (706)826-4702 (ext – 6)
A percentage of the ticket sales will be donated to Press On!
Birmingham Event: Bone Marrow Registry Day
Date: November 15, 2011
Times & Locations: Please click here for full list
For More Information: please call Pam Allen 205.919.0370
Want to be an hero? Give the gift of life! Brennan Simkins of Augusta was diagnosed with a rare & virulent form of Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML). Brennan has received four bone marrow transplants. One from an anonymous donor. Brennan’s donor gave him the Gift of Life. Please consider joining the Be the Match Registry in giving this precious gift. For locations and times …read more
Augusta Event: Be The Match Bone Marrow Drive
Date:November 16, 2011
Time: 12 pm – 6 pm
Locations: Click Here for Full List
For More Information: please call Leslie Lopez 706.863.8953
Want to be an hero? Give the gift of life! Brennan Simkins of Augusta was diagnosed with a rare & virulent form of Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML). Brennan has received four bone marrow transplants. One from an anonymous donor. Brennan’s donor gave him the Gift of Life. Please consider joining the Be the Match Registry in giving this precious gift. For locations and times ... read more
Angevine’s Fine Silver Press On Raffle:
Raffle Date: Monday, October 31st
Angevine’s Fine Silver & Antiques is pleased to announce we are supporting Press On to Cure Childhood Cancer with a raffle. We will be selling raffle tickets during the month of October with a drawing to be held on Monday October 31st.
read more…
Press On Day – Atlanta Events:
Date: September 30, 2011
In honor of Childhood Cancer Awareness month, the following retail locations in Atlanta have agreed to donate 15% of your purchase on Friday, September 30 Press On to CURE Childhood Cancer- Emory Village: Evolve Boutique & Bad Dog Taqueria; Decatur: Greene’s Fine Foods. And the following locations will have a donation bucket at their registers: Morningside: Intown Animal Hospital & Lenox Park Cleaners. … for more details
Press On Day Portrait Event – Atlanta Event
Date: September 30, 2011
Join us on Friday, September 30, Press On Day, at Greene’s Fine Foods to have a portrait created of your child, grandbaby, niece, nephew, friend. Please call Greene’s Fine Foods to schedule your appointment.: 404-378-2001 …read more
Press On Day Block Party – Augusta Events:
Song & Shindig
Date: September 30, 2011 @ 6 pm
Join us Friday, September 30 to celebrate “Press On” Day. Artist Included: Brennan Simkins, Turner Simkins, Joe Stevenson, Tara Scheyer, McKenize Horseman and many others..
Don’t forget to stop bye the Toy Box to purchase the Press On Joke Book $10 ….read more
Press On Day “Boot” Raffle:
Ticket Available NOW
Winner Announced: September 30, 2011
The “Press On” boot was hand picked by our superhero Brennan. Call today to purchase your raffle ticket – SoHo 706.738.6884
$30 (1) ticket
$50 (2) tickets
Pressing on with a Special Request:
Day of Prayer for Patrick
Date: September 12, 2011
We INVITE YOU to join us, where ever you are, for a Press On Day of PRAYER on September 12th, at noon and 6 p.m. e.d.t. We ask you to join your collective hearts and minds to pray for Patrick Chance as he receives the life giving sacrament of his own stem cells that day. It is a critical time in Patrick’s treatment. … read more
Press On for the Holidays 2011 – SOLD OUT
Date: September 1 – October 26, 2011
Delivery in mid to late November
Give a gift that will create instant holiday decor for the entire season! Lovely ceramic cache pots will be pre-planted with 3 paperwhite bulbs ($20) or one large amaryllis bulb ($25). Each pot will be wrapped and ribboned for holiday gift giving. For each gift purchased, 100% of net proceeds will be donated to Press On to fight neuroblastoma and AML. Limited delivery available outside the Augusta area. Please contact Kris Gordon to place your order.
For more details click here
Kiawah Island Golf Resort Marathon
Date:December 10, 2011
Please support us as we Press On through the Kiawah Island Golf Resort Half Marathon on December 10, 2011! We are raising money for Press On to CURE Childhood Cancer, a named fund of CURE Childhood Cancer, Inc. Press On funds more effective, less toxic therapies for two aggressive childhood cancers, neuroblastoma and acute myeloid leukemia. … read more
Press On Day Honoring Patrick and Brennan
Date: September 30, 2011
On September 30, Press On to CURE Childhood Cancer will be highlighted in CURE Childhood Cancer’s CURE’s Kids Conquer Cancer One Day at a Time, an initiative to raise funds and awareness for childhood cancer. Press On supports research into novel and less toxic therapies for neuroblastoma and acute myeloid leukemia, two deadly pediatric cancers. Press On is inspired by two special little boys who are fighting for their lives against pediatric cancer, Patrick Chance and Brennan Simkins. read more…
The Zac Brown Band Supports Brennan in His Fight Against Cancer
Date: February 2011
During the month of February, 12 Bands Twelve Kids join forces with The Zac Brown Band to spotlight Brennan’s story and raise awareness for all kids who are fighting some form of pediatric cancer… for more information
Press On Day of Prayer
Date: Monday, January 24, 2011 & Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Press On as we reignite the collective spirit to the greatest degree possible for Brennan’s Day 0 and Day +1 this Monday, January 24, 2011 and Tuesday, January 25, 2011. Join us at noon and 6pm e.s.t. (wherever you are), as we focus our intentions toward Brennan and those at his side. …for more info
2011 Play for Patrick Tennis Tournaments
Date: Friday, May 20, 2011 – Sunday, May 22, 2011
Men’s, Women’s, and Junior’s Round Robin Tennis Tournaments Benefiting Childhood Cancer Research …. for more info
Press On “Be the Match” Bone Marrow Drive -1st Annual
Sponsored by: Blanchard & Calhoun
Date: November 17, 2010 – Augusta, GA
Want to be a HERO? Join the National Bone Marrow Registry
…. for more info
Join the Band and Fight Against Pediatric Cancer
3 Great Shows in the Month of December
Dates: Friday, December 10, 2010
ROCK BY THE SEA CHARITY CHRISTMAS CONCERT
with Sam Thacker, JK & The Lost Boys and more!
Friday, December 17, 2010 Eddie’s Attic
AN EVENING WITH ED ROLAND & Friends from Collective Soul
Saturday, December 18, 2010
THE 12 BANDS OF CHRISTMAS CONCERT …. for more information
