If you have been following Team Summer, you know that our Team Summer kids recently gave gifts in TWO new states — New Hampshire and Maine. For Team Summer, new states mean a flood of new nominations! So last week, we launched an emergency fundraiser to cover all the activity. Thanks to your incredible support,…
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We are so excited to announce that we have now expanded into not one but TWO new states: New Hampshire and Maine! That means our Team Summer kids have surprised other children with cancer in 39 states across the country. Look at all that PURPLE! Through the years, we have learned that once Team Summer…
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Meet one of our newest Team Summer kids, 5-year-old Blakely! About a year ago, Blakely’s parents began to notice that their normally bubbly, energetic girl just didn’t seem like herself. She was more tired than usual, not eating well, and complained of an itchy chest. When her mom noticed her chest starting to swell, she…
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For the second year in a row, Team Summer dove headfirst into the icy waters of the Alpharetta Polar Bear Plunge! Hosted by the Alpharetta Rotary Club, this chilly challenge invites anyone brave enough—or crazy enough—to form a team, rally donations, and take the plunge for a great cause. Friends, family, and supporters cheer as…
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Dear Family and Friends, As crazy as it sounds — at least to me — Summer would have been 30 years old today. Through the years, I’ve learned that endlessly speculating on who she might have become goes absolutely nowhere. We just don’t know…and never will. So instead, on this special day, I’m going to…
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This coming Saturday morning, while the rest of us are snuggled up in our warm beds, an incredible group of kids ages 12 to 15 will be splashing into the icy waters of the Wills Park pool for the Alpharetta Polar Bear Plunge! Why? Because they’re on a mission to help kids with cancer. These…
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Dear All, We are so pleased to share the success of the Annual Matching Challenge! We are continually in awe of the generosity of our donors. You all are really something! You might recall that we had a matching pool of $20,000 and challenged you to match it. You all blew that goal out of…
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From Summer’s mother, Lynne Dale: Before we get to the subject of this blog, we have some exciting news! A large contribution from a donor just sent us soaring over our goal! We are so grateful! After the first of the year, when all the checks and online donations are counted, we will report the…
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The Final Stretch: We are $5,000 away from unlocking our full match! Can you help? “Only another kid with cancer can understand what it’s like to be a kid with cancer.” — Summer Dale (1996-2012) It was Summer’s dream that no child with cancer ever feel alone. The organization she founded, Team Summer, connects kids…
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Before we tell you about Savannah, we want to give you a quick update on our Annual Matching Challenge*. With three weeks to go, we’re 60% of the way to our $20,000 goal! YAY! From now until the end of the year, every donation (up to our goal) will be doubled, making this a perfect…
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