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| 'Hola LA!' sharing Celeb MC duties at the event. Naibe, Kikey and Bel with Esperanza, Padres Contra el Cancer's mascot |
PADRES Contra El Cáncer (Parents Against Cancer) is a nonprofit organization committed to improving the quality of life for children with cancer and other blood disorders and their families
At 4:30am "Don't Stop Believin'" blared from my phone waking me from my sweet slumber. Yes, 4:30am - thank goodness I don't mind being an early bird. On this special day, Sunday, June 23rd, I was to join my 'Hola LA!' co-hosts, Bel Hernandez, Naibe Reynoso and other celeb's for shared MC duties at Padres Contra el Cancer's Stand for Hope 5K Run/Walk at the Pasadena Rose Bowl. I was so excited about the event that I didn't even press snooze!
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| Kikey talking about the Stand for Hope 5K run/walk with Naibe and Bel |
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| Kikey with boxer, "Bam Bam" Brandon Rios who's next fight is in Nov against Manny Pacquiao |
Did you know that More than 13,500 children are diagnosed with cancer in the United States every year. PADRES focuses on the needs of the entire family affected by childhood cancer and blood disorders, helping THOUSANDS of children from across the country, including California, South Florida, New York City and Las Vegas.
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| Esperanza, the mascot, with wonderful children who attended the 5K run/walk |
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| Naibe and her daughter crossing the finish line |
And the event was particularly close to my heart as cancer has also touched my life...my grandmother has a rare form of skin cancer and is currently getting treatment.
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| Kikey, taking a turn at MC'ing the event with fellow 'Hola LA!' co-hosts |
Funds from the 2013 ‘Stand for HOPE!’ will support PADRES’ commitment to raise awareness for childhood cancer and also help expand its level of support services, which include transportation to hospitals for treatment; interpreters & case managers; grocery vouchers; and emotional support groups.
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| 'Hola LA!' Exec. Producer and Actor Enrique Castillo crossing the finish line |
In conjunction with the 5K run/walk, Be the Match held a bone marrow drive for 18 year old Laura Garcia and 17 year old Jose Rodriguez. They both need a bone marrow transplant to save their lives. And they had a tremendous amount of new registrants...as they should, it only involves filling out a form and a simple cotton swab of the inside of the cheek. Do you think you may want to register for the bone marrow registry??
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| So CALL (contact) Padres Contra el Cancer and Be the Match to find out how you can help these two AMAZING organizations! I know I have :) |
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