Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation
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Dedicated, efficient,caring people make PCRF effective as a non-profit that puts 80% donated money towards research that has developed giant strides in cancer treatment and cures. The programs PCRF has given to are leading the way towards a better life for cancer patients. To see the joy in these children's faces as they are able to resume a natural life is the ultimate reward.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
large amounts of money raised for little amount invested because of the volunteer organization of this non-profit
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
success! The motive is helping the kids and their families.
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
hardworking, dedicated, proficient,and caring.
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
help change the science of medicine for the better.
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2009
My son at age 11 was diagnosed with ALL, Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia, the most common form of childhood leukemia. In the fall, he will attend UC Santa Barbara. His survival and opportunity to give back are the direct result of the research dollars generated by PCRF and like-minded organizations dedicated to wiping out childhood cancer... can you dream a better dream? Thank God for the vision and goal of PCRF.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
The survival rates for childhood cancer.
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
Try to expand it's fund raising reach beyond the Southern California area.
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
The cause and giving back to a cause that saved my son's life.
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
Selfless. Deadicated to a cause beyond question.
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
End the suffering of kids and parents. No child should have to endure this.
Ways to make it better...
I had more time and energy to commit. I have not done enough...so much left to do!
In my opinion, the biggest challenges facing this organization are...
The limits of time and resources... especially in this economy.
One thing I'd also say is that...
We cannot grow weary until this dreaded killer is history. I pray for the day PCRF is no longer needed!
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2009
I am a nurse with greater than 25 years experience caring for children with cancer in some capacity. I have been involved over the course of these years as a volunteer for PCRF since its inception. PCRF is a grassroots organization that has kept the spirit of “it’s for the kids” forefront in their fundraising efforts. They strive to raise awareness of the need to find a cure for all types of childhood cancer through research. Enormous strides have been made in survival rates for these children through the efforts of PCRF to turn research dollars into bedside treatments. My entire family has had the opportunity to volunteer at their fundraising events such as the golf tournament, auction, roundup, and run/walk. PCRF is made up of a wonderful group of staff and volunteers with big hearts that motivate their efforts to raise funds to cure this special group of wonderful children.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
the improvement in survival of children with cancer
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
the opportunity to serve
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
kind, caring and doing this with the right motivation.
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
fund more research to find the CURE for childhood cancer.
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2009
I love the phrase from Board member, John Vallely, who says, "When we cure cancer, we'll find something else to do with our time. . . .," until then, we give our time, thoughts and energy to this cause. John and Karen lost their daughter to cancer. More than a third (probably more) of our Board members have a child who has been lost to or is a survivor of cancer, still, all of us try to do whatever we can to find the finds to defeat this disease.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
so many ways from survivors, to those who we need to keep fighting for.
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
the attitude; it is truly without ego--do whatever we can.
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
fantastic; makes it the special organization that it is.
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
take on so many more cancer types to fund more research in so many places to impact children in the U.S. and all over the world.
Ways to make it better...
I had more time.
In my opinion, the biggest challenges facing this organization are...
financial hurdles in tough economy; uniquely this organization funds research in a whole host of pediatric cancer segments.
One thing I'd also say is that...
I want this organization to win the fight against cancer.
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2009
Of all the organizations that I have done volunteer work for, PCRF has the most dedicated, organized, focused, effective & efficient staff They help volunteers like myself realize how important it is to emotionally help these children & families that are coping with this disease, to give them a feeling of hope. And they do this in fun & creative ways through their events that bring much needed joy and activity to all family members. Making PCRF near & dear in my heart.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
The increasing number of children now surviving this devastating disease.
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
Be very proud of their accomplishments! Seek out a PR firm to do pro bono work promoting their events and other projects.
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
Seeing the children & families come together to celebrate their joy of survival!
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
The most dedicated, caring and kind people. A special thank you to Nancy, Bonnie, Scott, Gina & Tom, for the endless hours of work, an awesome team!
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
Fund more research to save countless more children's lives.
Ways to make it better...
I had more time to volunteer.
In my opinion, the biggest challenges facing this organization are...
OC Marathon choosing the same date that PCRF has had for the past 11 years.
One thing I'd also say is that...
Nancy Franks, Director is truly an amazing person whose only goal is for these kids to have a better quality of life. She is an inspiration to us all! I would encourage anyone looking for a great charity to place their contributions, to choose PCRF!
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2009
this is such a wonderful group- I have seen first hand how hard they work & it's all for the "kids"- the whole staff is all about how much they can get done to bring in funds to help in the research to find a cure for pediatric cancer-the special fund raisers & especially the Christmas Card projest each year are an inspiration to all who have been involved!!
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
THE TURN OUT THEY GET FROM THE COMMUNITY TRYING TO RAISE FUNDS FOR RESEARCH.
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
I FEEL EVEN MY SMALL PART EACH WEEK WAS A HELP FOR THE KIDS!!
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
EVRYONE HAD ONE GOAL- RAISE MONEY FOR THE RESEARCH & SPREAD THE WORD ABOUT PCRF.
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
PUT THE CANCER RESEARCH FOR CHILDREN ON THE FRONT BURNER!!
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2009
It has been a pleasure to see PCRF grow in the past 25 years from just a few parents and concerned citizens trying to raise money for pediatric cancer research to a major foundation. PCRF volunteers are matchless!
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
the endless work of the dedicated volunteers.
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
hopefully cure pediatric cancer!
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2009
kids first for the Southern California Chapter of the National Corvette Restorers Society who has helped this charity for years
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
reviews by my friends
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If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
do 10 million bucks worth of good
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2009
our company has dealt with PCRF Irvine and it has been a great experience. they are well organized, communicates a clear vision, and offers friendly communciation.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
publications
Ways to make it better...
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
spend more money in marketing
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
the dealings with the staff
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
administrative and marketing
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
become global
Ways to make it better...
if they had more reps to meet potential donors. door to door service
In my opinion, the biggest challenges facing this organization are...
is...the economy
One thing I'd also say is that...
this non profit is one that i would actually take the time during work to write a review and contribute money to.
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2009
My wife and myself have been involved with PCRF/CHOC in Irvine since 1996. We have seen first hand how the money our club raised was used for research and the results of that research. One of our members daughter was diagnosed with brain cancer and we were with her through all of the wonderfull care she got and after three years she was in remission. That was ten years ago. I ahve no way of expressing the love those people show the families and children other then to continue our support. Dr. & Mrs. Patrick M. Collins, PhD
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
we see the monies raised in action, whether it be the care the children recieve or the way the families are assisted through the terrible process of dealing with a child with cancer
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2009
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