Michael Cuccione Foundation
Box31081 - 8-2929 St Johns Street V3H 4T4 Port Moody, BC, Canada

The Michael Cuccione Foundation is proud to support Dr. Philipp Lange and his research team. Each day, their work brings us closer to understanding how cancer matures and progresses. To support this important research, click the link - https://buff.ly/3ueppZ6

What comes to mind when you think of Hodgkin's Disease? On July 25, 1994, 9-year old Michael Cuccione was diagnosed with cancer - Hodgkin's Disease. On the same day, his brother Steve turned 7 years old. Despite this life-altering event, Michael remained positive; his family was always by his side.

The Michael Cuccione Foundation continues to fund cancer research, following Michael's confident lead To continue supporting childhood cancer research, click the link below to give today. - https://buff.ly/3ueppZ6

Every day, the Michael Cuccione Foundation funds leaders in childhood cancer research. This includes the work of Dr. Kirk Schulz. Wondering how you can support our team of inspiring medical professionals? 1 Comment below if you're participating in @kickforacure this year! ... 2 Tag a friend who needs your 3 Share this post in your stories and tag @mcfcurechildcancer 4 Post about positivity and tag @mcfcurechildcancer 5 click here https://www.childhoodcancerresearch.org/donate.php to give today. See more

Dance and celebrate someone you love! Join the Dance For A Cure campaign this February spreading LOVE & awareness for childhood cancer. Visit DanceForCure.ca for details and record your video today! #childcancerawareness #spreadlove #dancewithyourlove #dancewithyourfriend #dancewithyourself #justdance

20 Years ago today Michael became an angel. Take a few minutes to watch this video and get inspired by his messages... #makeadifference #purpose #accomplished #nevergiveup #blessed #positiveattitude #reasontolive #survivor #goals #faith #givingback #2gether #baywatch #michaelcuccione #childcancercrusader #hero #inspiration

Every child with cancer is unique. Every child's cancer is different, but in each cancer, there is a weakness. We identify that weakness and look for a drug that targets that cancer. Over 80% of children will survive cancer, unfortunately some of those kids will relapse and the relapse survival is only 20% to 30%. In the BRAvE Initiative a child’s cancer cell is brought into the lab and a representation of that cell is grown. Researchers then find as much information as th...ey can about that cancer. They find weaknesses and the drugs to target that weakness. The goal is to find drugs tailored to a child’s cancer to give them a better chance of survival if they relapse. Better Responses through Avatomics Evidence (BRAvE) is an initiative by researchers of the Michael Cuccione Childhood Cancer Research Program at BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute #childcancerresearch #savinglives #supportresearch

It's been a pleasure being a part of Miracle on Granville Street this year. They captured us decorating the Michael Cuccione Foundation tree from beginning to end. Come see our tree, and the others, and the other loads of decorations while sipping on a cocktail! Reserve your spot online at www.ThePawnShopYVR.com Entrance to the right of The Pawn Shop YVR / The Refinery Vancouver Event Space(Granville St & Helmcken)... #christmasspirit #shiningbright #vancouverrestaurants #makingadifference #christmastrees #christmasinvancouver #cocktails #weekendplans #funnightout #covidsafe #masksmandatory #goodtimesguaranteed #merrychristmas

January 5 1985 a special human being was born. Singing, song-writing, dancing and acting were his talents but what made him special was his selfless, humble and inspirational spirit. He would put smiles on peoples faces when they watched him on MTV or Baywatch but he would put bigger smiles on children’s faces when he would sing at schools and children’s hospitals.... When this charismatic boy was on stage speaking about his mission, he would bring thousands to their feet but he was just a regular boy that loved his time with his family and friends. Though we can’t reach out and give him a hug we just need to look up and say Happy Birthday, and we know he’s smiling back down. Happy Birthday Michael!

Its beginning to look allot like Christmas Get your Christmas jolly's in at The Miracle on Granville Street! The Pawn Shop YVR has extended its entrance next door and has transformed it into a Christmas Miracle Pop-Up bar. ... Reserve your spot today at www.ThePawnShopYVR.com And when you visit be sure to check out the the Michael Cuccione Foundation Christmas tree! Vote for us to have a chance to receive $1500. @miracleongranville @thepawnshopyvr @therefineryvan #santaswaiting #comewaivetosanta #christmasfun #christmasspirit #thingstodoinvancouver #socialdistancedfun #masksrequired #restaurantsgivingback #thankyoupawnshopyvr #charity #fundraising #childhoodcancerresearch

We are honoured and thankful BC Children's Hospital made this video for us. It is because of our endless work together that we can continue to fight another day for all those children who struggle with this disease and continue Michael's legacy. Michael is looking down from above with a smile on face and thankful for everyone's support. While we are making unbelievable progress, this is no time to slow down. We want to put an end to this awful disease. ... . $ . https://donate.ChildhoodCancerResearch.org

IN THE NEWS! Check out The Vancouver Sun or The Province or read online https://www.pressreader.com//the-/20201018/281711207130840 We are excited about the revolutionary cancer treatment now available in BC which wouldn't be possible without Michael's vision of funding childhood cancer research. The Michael Cuccione Foundation is on a mission to raise an additional $10.5 million to enhance research and improve this innovative cancer treatment which will provide be...tter cures for our children. We are forever grateful to all of our supporters. There are too many of you to mention but to name a few: A-Z Foam @A&G Ceramic Tiles Air Canada Amar Exteriors Browns Socialhouse Newport Village Canada Scaffold Supply Co. Ltd. Canadian Tire Casa Del Pane Bakery & Deli Ciccone McKay Financial Group Cioffi's Meat Market & Deli City Tile Ltd. in Burnaby Clark Woods LLP Coast Appliances Columbus Meat Market Conwest Contracting Dick's Lumber & Building Supplies Dignity Memorial @Domenic Mobilio Foundation @Donovan Sales @Earls Restaurants @Elmers Finishing Carpentry @Fibrecrown Freedom 55 Financial Fremont Self Storage GNK Insurance Garden Effects Global BC The Golden Boot @GoOnline.ca Canadian K9 Massullo & Maier Home Team REG Hardy Maier Imperial Security Group Il Centro Italian Cultural Centre Julian Tile @Leslie Forest Products @LORDCO Auto Parts @LUX Foam Inc McDonald's Canada @Methanex #methanexgives Nijjar Team @North Coast Building Products @Novo Textiles Ocean Pacific Lighting Pacific Blue Cross Pacific Coast Paving Park Insurance Park'N Fly Canada @Phillips Hager & North POCO Building Supplies RBC @Ranger Framing & Forming Ripple FX Water River's Reach Pub Ruscitti Ventures Ltd. Stocco Construction Co. Ltd. Stylus, Made to Order Sofas TSN Radio Vancouver The Burrard Public House The Today Team @VJ Transport Vancity Wolfe Auto Group

In 2012, my then 11 year old daughter Danielle an avid soccer player, started to slow down on the soccer field and complained of bad hip pain. A few other symptoms and a subsequent trip to BC Children’s Hospital, we were told Danielle had Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. 8 years later, 6 relapses, a bone marrow transplant, 2.5 weeks in ICU hooked to a ventilator, about 50 rounds of radiation (not exaggerating) to the spine and brain and some whole body, countless spinal taps..., bone marrow biopsies, blood transfusions and more rounds of chemo than I can count, Dani now 19 years old is still fighting the fight. She uses a walker to walk now and one eye is closed due to leukemia on the cranial nerves, but she manages. Her hair has grown back thanks to the immunotherapy drugs that have been made available to her. Not all cancer kids are bald. The drugs Danielle is on now didn’t exist 8 years ago and thankfully they are helping keep the cancer manageable right now. There are days when Dani finds it hard to continue to fight because she thought that she would get through treatment in 2.5 years, like we were told. Unfortunately that wasn’t to be her battle. Some days are hard we than others. She’s sad that she has missed so much school. She’s lost many friends and she hasn’t had the same experiences as she would have had cancer not come knocking. But she has also had incredible experiences, made amazing friends and has inspired others because of her resilience. She’s had great days! She’s had fun! She smiles and laughs! She has her sister Jenna who pampers her with spa days! She has a village of supporters and love. Those are the days we focus on. Thankfully she also has an incredible team at BCCH fighting for her too. She is an anomaly. She’s defying odds. We let hope float. Our kids deserve so much more. They deserve research and hope and life! Don’t forget our kids after September. . $ . https://donate.ChildhoodCancerResearch.org/

A powerful message from one of the families supported by the research done at the Michael Cuccione Childhood Cancer Research Program at BC Children's Hospital. This is why we continue to fight and press on . $ . https://donate.ChildhoodCancerResearch.org/

In March of 2019 we heard the words that no parent should ever have to hear it’s cancer. Our beautiful, full of life ten-year-old daughter, Emma, was diagnosed with metastatic Ewing’s Sarcoma, a rare type of cancer that is found in the bones or soft tissues around bones. In Emma’s case the tumour was in her left femur and also small spots on her lungs. We were immediately thrust into a world... that we knew nothing about and that no one ever wants to be a part of. Emma would undergo thirteen rounds of intense chemotherapy, ten rounds of radiation on her lungs and multiple surgeries; the main one to remove the majority of her femur. Our lives stopped that year and became about getting Emma well. We would often hear the statement: I don’t know how you do it you just do. It was the support of family, friends and our community that got us through.People we have never met before stepped up to help and we were so humbled by the amount of support we received; foundations like the Michael Cuccione Foundation help more than they may ever know. With me leaving my job to be with Emma full time and my husband facing his own cancer diagnosis, not having to worry about gas, groceries and bills was a huge relief. Thankfully in March of 2020 exactly one year to the day of her first round of chemo we received the news that Emma had clear scans and there was no sign of cancer! We hope to be able to raise awareness about childhood cancer and give back to those that helped us during the most heart-breaking time of our lives. We understand that it’s the kindness and support of others that made it a little more bearable for us. Thank you to the Michael Cuccione Foundation for everything they have done and will continue to do for families facing a childhood cancer diagnosis. . $ . https://donate.ChildhoodCancerResearch.org/

Despite excellent overall survival rates for children with cancer, losing 15 children in every 100 diagnosed is too high. Research is the answer! Michael Cuccione understood the importance of pediatric cancer research and dedicated his life to sharing his vision of a world without childhood cancer. We continue Michael’s legacy so we can give children like Willis and many other children a fighting chance to beat cancer and have a better quality of life. ... . $ . https://donate.ChildhoodCancerResearch.org/

Losing 1 child to cancer is too much! Research at the Michael Cuccione Childhood Cancer Research Program continues to make breakthrough discoveries and develop innovative new treatments in the fight against this devastating disease. . $ . https://donate.ChildhoodCancerResearch.org