JoyRx Stories: Inspiring Moments of Joy and Hope
Every child deserves moments of joy, even in the toughest times. At Children’s Cancer Association, we share real stories of strength, creativity, and connection — from kids and families finding light through our programs to the volunteers, staff, and partners who make these joyful experiences possible.
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Wonderball: Age of Aquarius
The Children’s Cancer Association (CCA) raised $1.4 million at our 17th annual Wonderball gala on Saturday, Oct. 7 to fuel our mission of prescribing joy to seriously ill children and their families. CCA welcomed nearly 850 supporters to the Oregon Convention Center for an Age of Aquarius themed night inspired by the abundant love and optimism of the Woodstock era.
Golf for Joy 2017, In Photos
When the summer sun shines down on Oregon, the Children’s Cancer Association (CCA) goes golfing. The seventh annual Golf for Joy event, led by Gay Davis, was yet again an incredible show of community. With the help of our generous partners, donors, and friends, the event has raised an astounding $300K and counting! Below are some of the highlights from the event.
One Day. One Friend: Spotlight On Top Fundraiser, Kerry Dwyer
The Children’s Cancer Association’s (CCA) “One Day. One Friend.” is an annual, online, peer-to-peer fundraiser that helps fund matches for our award-winning Chemo Pal Mentor Program. This program provides children and teens with a caring, trusted, adult friend to look forward to during treatments, and someone in their corner when they need it most. This year, 22 Chemo Pal Mentors and CCA volunteers shared personal stories about their experiences with CCA and asked their friends and family to support a cause they care deeply about. Together, they raised over $20,000!
Get Inspired Luncheon – In Photos
There’s no better way to jump into spring than inviting almost 500 new friends to one of our favorite events of the year, the Get Inspired Luncheon!
Sharing the Valentine’s Day Love with the Children’s Cancer Association
Last week we celebrated Valentine’s Day for CCA. More than just a single fundraiser, this was a day where an entire community came together across the Pacific Northwest and even around the world. An event that engaged passionate corporate partners, hospitals, board members and volunteers raising an incredible $604,000 to fund our free-of-charge programs in just one day!
Valentine’s Day for CCA – In Photos
Our annual Valentine’s Day for CCA live, on-air fundraiser is almost here.
Outwit. Outplay. Outdonate. – Central Catholic HS Fundraiser
For the second year in a row, Central Catholic High School students came together to raise funds and awareness for CCA. In an amazing show of support they raised over $11,000 in 9 days!
This Is Why We Bedstock
This #GivingTuesday MyMusicRx proudly presented Bedstock, an online music festival where artists perform from bed in solidarity with sick kids spending the holidays in hospital beds. In just 7 short days, the festival has raised $45,000 and counting, including an incredibly generous $10,000 match from our brand partners, Converse.
Bedstock 3 – Bigger and Bedder
CCA and MyMusicRx are pleased to announce the return of Bedstock, a life-changing, award-winning, music festival where artists perform from bed as a show of support for seriously ill kids spending the holidays in hospital beds. Bedstock takes place on Giving Tuesday (November 29) and it’s going to be “Bigger and Bedder” than ever!
Sixteenth Wonderball, a Glamorous, JOYful Night, Raised $1.3 Million
Nearly 800 of our most passionate supporters attended the sixteenth annual Wonderball, a glamorous Havana-themed nightclub experience that raised over $1.3 million to further CCA’s mission of prescribing joy to seriously ill children and their families.
Purple-Out, a Spectacular Walk For Joy Kickoff, Coming Up October 2
We were floored by the incredible showing from Central Catholic and Jesuit High School students during the varsity football game at Jesuit’s Cronin Field last Friday night.
Eighth Annual Children’s Pro-Am Raises $240,000, Crosses Million Dollar Mark
Rain showers couldn’t dampen the giving spirit this year at the Eighth Annual Children’s Pro-Am, Led by CCA Board Member Grant Hammersley and presented by Davidson Benefits Group and Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Oregon.
Getting Inspired at the Get Inspired Luncheon
A special thanks to all those who came out for CCA’s annual Get Inspired Luncheon.
Community Investment Reports
View our past Community Investment Reports (CIR) by fiscal year; currently, our records include back to FY13.
Create Joy with us!
Individuals and organizations can make a difference in the lives of the kids and families we serve through giving, volunteering, partnering, creating events, and so much more.