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I Care I Cure Childhood Cancer Foundation    August 2014 JOIN I CARE I CURE ON SEPTEMBER 6, 2014 FOR A VERY SPECIAL EVENING AS THE MIAMI MARLINS MEET THE ATLANTA BRAVES    Get out your favorite I Care I Cure...I Run T-Shirt, or receive one at the game, as the I Care I Cure Childhood Cancer Foundation takes the field prior to the 5th Annual Star Wars Night to benefit Childhood Cancer Awareness at Miami Marlins Park, September 6 at 5:30pm.   There will be a very special check presentation on the field before the game from I Care I Cure to our newest grant recipient, Miami Children's Hospital.  There also will be a parade around the field before the game which will include supporters of I Care I Cure. Your discounted admission of $25 per person includes a Lexus Level Ticket in an I Care I Cure group section, admission to a private pre-game reception, a limited edition Star Wars/Billy the Marlin Bobblehead, an opportunity to win prizes. Partial proceeds of the ticket sales will go to I Care I Cure.  Discounted  parking rates are also available.   Enjoy a great evening with the family and help I Care I Cure and the Miami Marlins raise awareness and funds for cutting edge research for targeted and gentler cures for childhood cancer. To purchase tickets go www.icareicure.org Uncle Glenn and Uncle Jim's 2014 West Coast Ride is Just Days Away! Join I Care I Cure as we follow the incredible journey of Ian Besner's Uncle Glenn and his new riding partner, Uncle Jim! Together they will cycle from Seattle to San Francisco, raising funds and awareness for childhood cancer in honor of their nephew Ian.  They will embark on the 900+ mile adventure from August 17 to August 29 making approximately 14 stops along the way including Seattle WA, Elma WA, Astoria OR, Oceanside OR, Waldport OR, Coos Bay OR, Gold Beach OR, Klamath CA, Loleta CA, Garberville CA, Mendocino CA, Jenner CA, Larkspur CA, and finally to San Francisco...entering over the Golden Gate Bridge!  Aunt Lynn and Aunt Laurie will be following close behind in the support vehicle. You can follow along on the whole adventure with us by clicking here: I Care I Cure...I Cycle Blog  Last year supporters of  Uncle Glenn's Ride helped raise $10,000.  Donate today and help make their journey a record breaking success. Click here to support Uncle Glenn and Uncle Jim's 2014 West Coast Ride!

The 2nd Annual I Care I Cure Celebrity Chef Culinary & Wine Experience Announces Celebrity Chefs! On October 26th I Care I Cure will host it's 2nd Annual Celebrity Chef Culinary & Wine Experience. The event will offer a slightly different format this year as we feature numerous chefs for two hours of cocktails, wine and beer tastings, hors d'oeuvres and a fabulous and unique silent auction, followed by a VIP dinner featuring a celebrity chef main course and dessert demonstration and wine pairing.  Event Co-Chair, Elaina Moran of Aspire Catering, will be lining up an epicurean delight. This year the VIP Dinner Award Winning Celebrity Chefs are Chef Marion Rambaran of Scarpetta at the Fountainbleau, Miami and Executive Pastry Chef Jordi Pansiello of the Fountainbleau, accompanied by wine pairings supplied by Southern Wine and Spirits.  The interactive cocktail reception will feature wine tastings provided by Master Sommelier Andrew Lampasone of the Wine Watch, Fort Lauderdale, Chefs Michael Moran of Aspire Catering, Angelo Elia of Casa d"Angelo, Crepemakers, Sean Fortune of Sea Level at the Marriott Harbor Beach, Sparky's Roadside Barbecue, Susie's Scrumptious Sweets and more to be announced!  Deep Eddy Vodka will be mixing up some special libations as well! Sponsorships are available on our website at www.icareicure.org.    Please contact Babette Ferre-Kosar at babette@icareicure.org for additional information or if you are interested in volunteering. Sponsorship opportunities are available now!  Consider being an annual sponsor and receive recognition throughout the year! Click here for annual sponsorship information! Click here for Celebrity Chef Sponsorship information! Click here for in-kind donation forms!  PURCHASE A CHANCE TO WIN A NORWEGIAN CRUISE LINE 7-DAY CARIBBEAN CRUISE Support cutting edge research for targeted and gentler cures for childhood cancer by purchasing a chance to win a 7-day Norwegian Cruise Line Caribbean Cruise for 2 in an oceanview stateroom.   Tickets are 1 for $20 and 6 for $100 . The winner of this package can sail from Miami on the Norwegian Getaway (their newest ship) year round to the Eastern Caribbean or the Norwegian EPIC or the Norwegian Pearl in the Fall.  The drawing will be announced at the I Care I Cure Celebrity Chef Culinary & Wine Experience on October 26, 2014.  The winner need not be in attendance.  To purchase your raffle tickets online click here! Donated By: I Care I Cure Appreciates... Greenspoon Marder For donating fabulous office furniture to our new home.   & Kubiliun & Associates For donating two complete computer systems for our office. Thank  you for supporting I Care I Cure. Enabling us to work efficiently helps us raise more funds and increases awareness for research for targeted and gentler cures for childhood cancer.                     Congratulations to I Care I Cure Executive Board Treasurer, Alan Cohn, for his recognition at the Torch of Learning Award Dinner American Friends of The Hebrew University's Torch of Learning Award is a prestigious honor that recognizes individuals identified with the highest standards of professional achievement and whose careers are equally dedicated to leadership, scholarship and humanitarianism. AFHU Torch of Learning recipients are characterized by their philanthropic engagement and participation in a diverse array of civic, educational and charitable causes while being devoted to Israel's well being and the cause of higher education. I Care I Cure appreciates Alan's unyielding dedication to raising funds and awareness for childhood cancer as the funds raised by AFHU at the dinner honoring Alan Cohn will benefit Pediatric Cancer Research at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. Together we will help further our mission to find better and gentler cures for childhood cancer. Volunteers Appreciated! I Care I Cure Childhood Cancer Foundation is happy to have volunteers over the summer at our new office in Plantation.  Opportunities include administrative help, filing, data base entry and light clerical work.   We also will need volunteers for upcoming events in October and March.  If you are interested please contact Babette Ferre-Kosar at babette@icareicure.org. Shop Online at over 1300 Major Retailers and Help Raise Funds for  Childhood Cancer Research It is so easy to log in online through iGive.com, choose the I Care I Cure Childhood Cancer Foundation as your charity of choice, and have the retailer automatically donate a percentage of your purchase back to us (at no extra cost to you).  iGive.com allows you to choose from over 1300 popular retailers, such as Amazon.com, Macy's and Orbitz, for items such as clothing, gourmet food, travel, pet supplies, etc.  Anything you can purchase online can help raise much needed funds for research for targeted treatments and gentler cures for childhood cancer (no details of items purchased are disclosed by the vendors).  Register today and help I Care I Cure in this very easy way with funds coming from the vendors, not you! Save the Date for Upcoming I Care I Cure Events September 6, 2014 October 26, 2014     March 8, 2015 Miami Marlins Childhood Cancer Awareness Night The 2nd Annual I Care I Cure Celebrity Chef Food & Wine Experience    The 8th Annual I Care I Cure...I Run   To volunteer for or sponsor any of these events, please contact Babette Ferre-Kosar at babette@icareicure.org.

Would you like to honor a special occasion, graduation, Bar Mitzvah, birthday or direct donations in memory of a loved one or special friend? Honor them with a gift to  I Care I Cure at:   www.icareicure.org Make a gift from the heart that will make a difference! I Care I Cure Childhood Cancer Foundation is a 501 (c)3 nonprofit dedicated to raising funds for research to find a gentler cure for childhood cancer.  Contributions are tax-deductible. Tax ID: 27-1014887  The organization was founded by the Besner Family in memory of their son Ian who passed away in 2006 from complications stemming from the treatment used to fight his leukemia. The hope is to one day find a cure that is targeted against the unhealthy cells, with less pain and suffering for the child and their family members. For additional information visit our website at www.icareicure.org or call us at 1-800-807-8013 A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED BY THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE (800-435-7352) WITHIN THE STATE.  REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE.  FL REGISTRATION #CH26258.