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-Composite Proof 0:00 0:00 organization dedicated to conquering childhood cancer through research, education and support of patients and their families. It was founded in 1975 by parents who knew firsthand the fear of having a child diagnosed with cancer. Bravery in abundance Teenagers chosen to attend annual event here are recommended by hospitals throughout the Southeast that have pediatric oncology units. According to Eva Walston, CURE Childhood program coordinator, social workers and hospital staff help pick the kids. Solomon, who first contacts hospitals in January, said teenagers who have suffered relapses or who have had to drop out of school because of their illness receive priority.

The teens travel to the Atlanta area in buses provided by CURE. teenagers you see here today are the bravest people you will ever said Jill George, CURE Childhood executive director. Red Carpet Day, she said, is stark contrast to their constant trips to their respective cancer treatment centers throughout the Four days of fun and laughter does not altogether hide what cancer has done to these children. everybody here can get on every said Christine Fraklas, 17, and a student at Graham High School in North Carolina. are certain rides they go on because they will get bruised or Respect from Marines Rose Dunaway, one of the medical chaperones and a former nurse in the oncology clinic at the University of North Carolina, said, help but admire the strength these teenagers live for the moment and tolerate more than most adults said Dunaway, who spent 19 years as a nurse in the oncology clinic.

is my first year being part of Red Carpet Day, and for me, it has been a phenomenal Gunnery Sgt. Daryl Wood of the Marine Aircraft Group 42 at Naval Air Station Atlanta was one of a group of Marines who volunteered to greet the teenagers as they arrived at Six Flags and to share in their daylong party. teenagers are Wood said. face death every day. is my second year as a volunteer.

already volunteered for next year. That should tell you how strongly I feel about this Continued from J1 Cancer: Red carpet treatment greets teen patients at Six Flags Photos by ANDY SHARP Staff Brittany Damask, 14, and Latishia Stringfield, both from Wilmington, N.C., confer on which way to go at Six Flags. The teens were there as part of Red Carpet Day, an annual event sponsored by CURE Childhood Cancer. Savannah Solomon, 18, (right) of Tyrone and other teen cancer patients arriving at Six Flags were greeted by members of Marine Aircraft Group 42 from Naval Air Station Atlanta. RZF0610JF5FZF0610JF5 Thu.

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