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Issue #10EDITION 2013
Sparkle of Hope is a yearly publication of the Children’sCancer Center of Lebanon (CCCL), affiliated to St. JudeChildren’s Research Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee, USA,and working in close coordination with the AmericanUniversity of Beirut Medical Center (AUBMC).
This 10th edition portrays CCCL’s story of hope and life as weembark on our second decade; and forever a founder’s dreamthat “NO CHILD SHOULD DIE IN THE DAWN OF LIFE”.Danny Thomas
Sparkle of Hope
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CHILDREN AT CCCL ARE TREATED WITHNO COST AT ALL ON THEIR PARENTS.THEREFORE, CCCL RELIES PURELY ONDONATIONS; AND WORKS ON A 15MILLION USD YEARLY BUDGET.
•By the end of 201 3, CCCL treated over1 ,000 children with cancer with anaverage rate of 80% . The treatmentusually lasts for 3 years, costing anaverage of 50,000 USD a year for each patient.
•The Children’s Cancer Center ofLebanon (CCCL) has a variety offundraising programs and projects all for the sole purpose of raising funds to treat our dear patients.
CCCL’sMission
To support all children with cancer andtheir families through securing funds to:
•Have access to the latest treatmentdisregarding the parent’s ability to pay
•Excellence in psychosocial services tohelp fight the disease
•Education to create betterunderstanding and awareness
CCCL’s Vision
To provide access to free treatment and care to all children with cancer in Lebanon and the region,without any discrimination.
CHAIR Salwa Salman
VICE CHAIR Gaby Tamer
SECRETARY Paul Edde
TREASURER Farouk Jabre
CASHIER Issam Makarem
REPRESENTATIVE TO Joseph AsseilyTHE GOVERNMENT
CCCL Executive Committee
CCCL GENERAL MANAGER Hana Chaar Choueib
CCCLMEDICAL DIRECTOR Dr. Hassan El Solh
MEMBERS Dr. Cesar Bassim
Dr. Ali Ghandour
Nabil Harfouche
Nora Joumblatt
Azmi Mikati
Salim Zeenni
Chair ’s Message
This year, we are celebrating our1 2th anniversary.
1 2 years of Hope, of Dedication,of Philanthropy, of MedicalAdvances, of Successes and aboveall, of Hard Work.
Hope, because what started as acenter treating 50 children, hasup to date treated more than a1 000 children with cancer, withan 80% cure rate.
Dedication, because without a dedicated Board, we would not exist.
Philanthropy, because withoutour generous donors, this centrewould not be sustainable.
Medical advances, becausewithout our highly professionalteam of doctors and staff, this
centre would not be a regionalCentre of Excellence.
Successes, because withoutthem, none of us would havebeen encouraged to continue inthis mission.
Finally, Hard Work, because eachand every single member of thisDream Team, believes in ourcause and gives it all they have.
I would like to thank each andevery single person who believed in our Mission and who directly or indirectly waspart of its success.
Wishing our children a healthyrecovery and long life, and theChildren's Cancer Centre ofLebanon many happy returns.
Salwa Salman
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A VIEW OF 2013
Our Patients P. 08
Partnerships, Events and Campaigns
January P. 1 2
February P. 1 6
March P. 22
April P. 26
May P. 30
June P. 38
July P. 42
August P. 50
September P. 56
October P. 58
November P. 60
December P. 66
Patients’ Activities P. 86
Corporate Partners P. 108
CELEBRATING MAJOR ACHIEVEMENTS
Memorable Press Clippings P. 114
Table of Contents
FROM THE HEART
DONATION METHODS P. 130
JOUD BOUTIQUE P. 126
P. 122
Medical Statistics P. 10
A VIEW0F 2013DID YOU KNOW THAT CCCL IS A
REFERENCEREGIONAL TREATMENTCENTER FORPEDIATRICCANCER
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Till end of 201 3, the total number of cancer patients fully enrolled at CCCL was 992 patients.
*The number of cancer patients enrolled in 2013 increased by 38.1 % compared to 2012.
Our Patients
Cancer Patients Enrolled Annually Per Diagnosis
Since its opening, CCCL has treated children with cancer from all over Lebanon and the Region.
Distribution of Cancer Fully Enrolled Patients: Lebanon and the Region by Nationality
2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 TotalDiagnosis/Year
31 1 5 1 8 23 29 35 26 23 21 1 7 24 39 301Leukemias
3 1 1 1 3 9 1 3 1 3 1 3 9 1 2 1 3 1 6 1 6 141Lymphomas
1 1 20 1 8 1 7 1 1 1 0 20 7 1 4 1 4 1 3 1 0 165CNS (Brain)
1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2CNS (Peripheral Nerve Tumor)
3 4 2 3 5 3 2 8 3 2 8 8 51Neuroblastoma
3 1 3 2 0 2 1 3 4 3 3 7 32Retinoblastoma
Number of Patients in 2013Nationality
77Lebanese
25Syrian
3Palestinian
1 0Iraqi
1Sudanese
5 4 4 5 3 2 3 1 1 2 3 9 42Wilm's Tumor
1 1 2 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 6Hepatic Tumor
8 1 0 8 1 1 1 1 1 7 1 1 6 1 2 7 6 1 3 120Malignant BoneTumor
3 3 1 1 7 3 8 3 1 2 2 7 41Rhabdomayo sarcoma
2 1 6 6 4 4 5 6 3 0 4 5 46Non Rhabdomayo-sarcoma
0 1 2 0 0 1 2 1 0 5 1 0 13Germ Cell/Other Gonadal Tumors
0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 4Thyroid Carcinoma
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 2Malignant Melanoma
1 1 1 2 2 1 6 0 0 2 4 1 21Histiocytosis
0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1Pancreatic Tumor
0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2FEL
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1Small Round Tumor
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1Renal Cell Carcinoma
72 72 78 82 87 92 98 70 71 70 84 1 1 6 992Total
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Currently 85% of our patients are below the age of 1 5 years while the rest are above the age 1 5 years and we continuetreating them till the age of 21 .
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Diagnosis of CCCL Patients
Distribution of Current on Treatment Patients by Regions: A Total of 129 Patients
DISTRIBUTION BY DIAGNOSIS THROUGHOUT THE YEARS
DISTRIBUTION OF PATIENTS BY REGIONS
Consultations/Diagnostics/Surgeryor Radiation only, in 2013 Lebanese Iraqi Syrian Palestinian Jordanian Total
1 00 1 6 73 1 6 1 206Total
New Consultations and Second Opinions/Surgeries/Radiotherapy/Diagnostics Tests/ and Other SpecializedProcedures in 2013 by Nationality-Including Patients Not Fully Enrolled on Programs
Medical Statistics
3031Total
The total number of medical consultation services provided at CCCL until 201 3 is 3031.
Medical Consultations
Consultations & Hematology Patients from 2002 till End of December 2013
In 201 3, the average number of patients visiting CCCL daily was 43 patients; it reached up to 51 patients/day.
Daily Visits to CCCL Out-patient Facility
Category Number of Patients
Oncology Consultations 1306
General Hematology 563
Sickle Cell & Thalassemia 370
Miscellaneous 264
Others 528
TOTAL PATIENTS’ VISITS 2013 - AVERAGE DAILY VISIT
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Medical Statistics
Procedures Done at CCCL Out-patient Facility
During 201 3, the number of procedures performed at CCCL under conscious sedation was 763 in total: 472 Lumbar Punctures (LP), 1 85 Bone Marrows, and 1 1 6 Examinations under Anesthesia.
Bone Marrow Transplants
The total number of transplants done since the opening of the center till the end of 201 3 reached 85; having 1 1transplants done in 201 3.
Limb Salvage Surgeries
The total number of Limb Salvage Surgeries done at CCCL since the opening of the center till end of 201 3 was 65;having three done in 201 3.
PROCEDURES AT CCCL OUTPATIENT 2013
During the month of October 201 2, Al NajahPrivate School (Abu Dhabi) launched their" cancer awareness month" initiative to raiseawareness about cancer and show their supportto cancer fighters.
At the end of the month, a bake sale wasconducted, whereby part of the proceeds wasdonated to the Children’s Cancer Center ofLebanon (CCCL) to support the kids at thecenter in their fight against cancer. Therefore,during January 201 3, a rep from Al Najahprivate school contacted CCCL to transfer thedonation and send the students’ heart-fullgreetings to the kids at CCCL.
Thanks to all Al Najah Private School Studentsfor their support and kindhearted donation!
Partnerships, Events and CampaignsJANUARY
Al Najah Private School Supports CCCL | January 201 3
Thank you Mimosa from everyone at CCCL!
Mimosa Visits CCCL to Present their Donation | January 1 0, 201 3
During the months of October and November 201 2, MimosaSanitary Paper Co. was giving 1 0% of its profit on specificproducts to the Children’s Cancer Center of Lebanon (CCCL).
Therefore, on Thursday, January 1 0, 201 3, Mimosarepresentatives visited the center to present their donation,which covers a Tumor Resection Operation for a CCCL childfighting cancer.
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On Friday, January 1 1 , 201 3, Luxury Selections, a constant supporter to CCCL, visited the center along with amagician to spend time with the children. After everyone enjoyed the magic show, Luxury Selections offered theirunique Plastichic watches to the patients.
Thank you Luxury Selections for this kind initiative!
Luxury Selections Visits CCCL | January 1 1 , 201 3
In line with the partnership between the CCCL and CrossTalk, all hair donations collected by CrossTalk are offered to the CCCL to provide a variety of wigs for children battling cancer at the CCCL.
Therefore, on Friday, January 1 1 , 201 3, members from CrossTalk visited the CCCL to wish everyone at the center a Happy New Year and offer their hair donations for this year.
All hair donations were then sent to CCCL's supplier of wigs, who transformed them for free into wigs especiallymade for children with cancer.
CrossTalk Visits CCCL and Presents their Hair Donations | January 1 1 , 201 3
Everyone at the CCCL thanks CrossTalk for their continued support.
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Saint Coeur Ras Baalback School Visits CCCL to Present their Donation | January 1 8, 201 3
Thanks as well to Ms. Diala El Masri, a student at Saint Coeur Ras Baalback School, who showed her support tothe CCCL by sending gifts to the patients.
During the month of December 201 2, Saint Coeur Ras Baalback School organized a bake sale to raise donationsfor the Children’s Cancer Center of Lebanon (CCCL).
Therefore, on Friday, January 1 8, 201 3, a group of teachers from Saint Coeur Ras Baalback School visited theCCCL, headed by Soeur Nour Eid, to present their donation.
Everyone at CCCL thanks Saint Coeur Ras Baalback School for this kind initiative!
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“ We chose to give those beautiful children a part of ourselves to show them that we care, and that we are just likethem. We were willing to let go of the one thing we had been taking care of for so long to draw a huge smile on theirbeautiful faces.” Christelle Khoury and Joude Ammar, 1 6 years old.
On June 6, 201 2, Ms. Christelle Khoury and Ms. Joude Ammar, Champville Students, shaved their hair and raiseddonations at their school in support of the Children’s Cancer Center of Lebanon (CCCL).
Therefore, on Wednesday, January 23, 201 3, Christelle and Joude visited the CCCL to present their donations.
Thank you dear ladies for this kind initiative & thanks to all Champville students who supported them.
Champville Students Shave their Hair and Raise Donations for CCCL | January 23, 201 3
Everyone at CCCL thanks Best Seller for their dear support!
As part of their continued support to the Children’s Cancer Center of Lebanon (CCCL), Best Seller representatives,Mr. Gilbert Faddoul and Mrs. Rawda Nasrallah, visited the center on Thursday, January 31 , 201 3 to present theirdonation raised during the CCCL Donate for Life - Festive Season 201 2 campaign.
Best Seller Visits CCCL and Presents their Donation | January 31 , 201 3
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FEBRUARY
MP Strida Geagea Visits CCCL | February 2, 201 3
The CCCL thanks MP Strida Geagea for her heartfelt visit.
On Saturday, February 2, 201 3, Member of Parliament Strida Geagea visited the Children’s Cancer Center ofLebanon (CCCL), where she was welcomed by CCCL Secretary of the Board, Mr. Paul Edde, CCCL General Manager,Mrs. Hana Chaar Choueib, and CCCL’s Deputy Medical Director , Dr. Samar Muwakkit.
MP Geagea toured the outpatient and inpatient facilities, where she showed her love and support to the CCCLpatients who were very happy to meet her.
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On February 4, 201 3, CCCL launched its first edition of1 2 Days of Love: a fundraising campaign invitingcertain retailers with a humanitarian sense to showtheir " Love of Giving" through contributing to theCCCL, as a percentage of their proceeds/profits duringthose 1 2 Days of Love benefit the CCCL.
Just by buying from participating retailers, peopleautomatically contributed in treating children fromcancer at the CCCL.
CCCL’s 12 DAYS OF LOVE | February 4-1 5, 201 3
Thank you guys for this kind initiative!
On February 4, on the occasion of the World Cancer Day, Teleperformance Lebanon collected donations from their employees for the treatment of the kids at the Children’s Cancer Center of Lebanon (CCCL).
Therefore, on February 6, 201 3, Teleperformance Lebanon representatives visited the center to present their donation.
Teleperformance Visits CCCL to Present their Donation | February, 6, 201 3
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The Lebanese Memes page celebrated its first anniversary on February 1 0, 201 3, at Babel Theater. All profits fromthe tickets sale were donated to the CCCL.
In association with Hip Hop Baladi and talented Lebanese artists, the event was a success.
Thank you Lebanese Memes for this kind initiative!
Lebanese Memes’ Event in Support of CCCL | February 1 0, 201 3
Starting February 201 3 until February 201 4, with every ice sculpture sold at 360 Ice, the first and only company to introduce ice sculpting in Lebanon, 5 dollars were donated to the Children’s Cancer Center of Lebanon (CCCL).
Everyone at CCCL thanks 360 Ice and its owner, Mr. Rony Mahfouz, for this kind initiative.
360 Ice Supports CCCL | February 201 3
HANSA-FLEX Group Visits CCCL and Presents their Donation | February 1 3, 201 3
On Wednesday, February 1 3, HANSA-FLEX Group, Europe’s leading company for all areas of hydraulics, visited theCCCL to present their donation to the kids.
In 201 2, HANSA-FLEX decided to make a gift for life donation to the CCCL kids in the honor of their clients all aroundthe world instead of offering them end-of-year gifts.
Everyone at CCCL thanks HANSA-FLEX Group for their support and generosity.
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On Wednesday, February 1 3, 201 3, Mr. Thomas G. Abraham, Emeritus Board Member of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, paid a special visit to the Children’s Cancer Center of Lebanon (CCCL).
Everyone at CCCL was happy to welcome Mr. Abraham at the center and we all look forward to seeing him again soon.
Mr. Thomas G. Abraham Visits CCCL | February 1 3, 201 3
On Thursday, February 1 4, 201 3, the CCCL Volunteers' Orientation Workshop was held at the AUBMC SB1 01auditorium. The workshop was very successful with more than 1 35 attendees.
Many thanks to all those who attended and showed enthusiasm and interest in volunteering and supporting the CCCL mission.
CCCL Volunteers Workshop | February 1 4, 201 3
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From February 1 5th till the 24th, Cook & Eat Lebanese stands were present at ABC Malls: Dbayeh (FEB 1 5-1 8) and Ashrafieh (FEB 21 -24) to promote their“ Recipe for a Cause” initiative supporting the Children’s Cancer Center ofLebanon (CCCL).
The “ Recipe for a Cause” initiative invites you to share your recipes online onwww.cookandeat-lebanese.com and choose the NGO that you would like tosupport.
Share your love for food, Upload your yummy and healthy recipes & Choose to support the CCCL kids fighting cancer!
Cook & Eat Lebanese Supports CCCL | February 1 5-24, 201 3
Visique Optic Visits CCCL & Presents its Donation | February 27, 201 3
On Wednesday, February 27, 201 3,Mrs. Liliane Tanal, the owner ofVisique Optic, visited the Children’sCancer Center of Lebanon (CCCL) topresent a donation from a proceedspartnership which took place duringthe months of December 201 2 andJanuary 201 3.
Thank you Visique Optic for your continued support!
On the occasion of the International Childhood Cancer Day, Ms. Lena Al Azzawihosted a fundraising event on February 1 5, 201 3 in the Harrodian Room locatedat the Crown Court in London.
At the event, Ms. Al Azzawi cut her hair in front of the audience to encouragethem to donate to the center.
Everyone at CCCL thanks Lena for her kind initiative.
Ms. Lena Al Azzawi’s Event in Support of CCCL | February 1 5, 201 3
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On February 27, 201 3, Salon Mohamad Alidonated all proceeds for that day to theChildren’s Cancer Center of Lebanon (CCCL).
Therefore, on Thursday, February 28, Mr.Mohamad Ali visited the center to present thedonation.
Everyone at CCCL thanks Mr. Mohamad Alifor this kind initiative.
Salon Mohamad Ali Supports CCCL | February 28, 201 3
Starting February 201 3, Pierre Fabre Dermo-Cosmetique (PFDC) is supporting the Children’s Cancer Center ofLebanon (CCCL) by donating 1 dollar from the sale of every Avene Eau Thermale Sunscreen.
Thank you PFDC and Ms. Eva Choueiri, PFDC Country Manager in Lebanon, for the valuable support!
Buy Avene Eau Thermale Sunscreen & Support CCCL | February 201 3
The duration of this partnership is 5 years.
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On March 4, 201 3, and until April 30th, CCCL launched its Donate for Life SpringCampaign whereby people were able to save a child from cancer while enjoyingtheir shopping experiences; by adding their donations to their bills or placingthem in the CCCL donation boxes while shopping at the participating outlets.
On behalf of CCCL kids, many thanks to all those who participated in Donatefor Life Spring 2013!
MARCH
CCCL Launches Donate for Life Spring Campaign 2013 | March 4 – April 30, 201 3
International Pianist Oliver Poole Visits CCCL | March 7 , 201 3
On Thursday, March 7 , 201 3, International pianist Mr. Oliver Poole visited the CCCL for a special performance for our kids.
This visit comes as part of Al Bustan International Festival of Music & Arts’ kind support to the CCCL.
Thank you Mr. Poole for the amazing performance & Special thanks to Al Bustan International Festival for theirdear support!
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On Friday, March 8, 201 3, the CCCL Child Life department has celebrated Teacher ’ s Day with our dear volunteerteachers and our patients.
Gifts were distributed to teachers and the Best Teacher Award was presented to them.
Everyone at CCCL thanks our dear teachers for their much appreciated efforts and support; they are indeed the Best!
Teacher’s Day at CCCL | March 8, 201 3
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Wissam Sabbagh Visits CCCL | March 1 9, 201 3
Narcisse Bijoux Supports CCCL | March - August 201 3
Staring March 1 and till August 31 , 201 3, with every single itemsold at Narcisse Bijoux, 2 dollars were donated to the Children’sCancer Center of Lebanon (CCCL).
Thank you Narcisse Bijoux for your dear support!
As part of their waste segregation project, Zero Waste ACT has launched inMarch 201 3 their REcycle for a REason campaign inviting people to recycletheir empty cans; while part of the money generated from recycling the canswent to the treatment of kids at CCCL.
Thank you to all those who participated in Zero Waste ACT’s “Recycle for aReason” and placed their plastic and aluminum waste in the correspondingbins placed at Le Mall Sin El Fil, Dbayeh and Saida as a donation to supportthe CCCL!
Zero Waste ACT Supports the CCCL | March 201 3
On Tuesday, March 1 9, 201 3, Lebanese actorMr. Wissam Sabbagh visited the Children’sCancer Center of Lebanon (CCCL) to meet aspecial CCCL patient: the biggest fan of him.
Our beautiful 1 4 year old patient requestedto meet Wissam; and he was kind enough tovisit the center to meet her on a special day:his Birthday. Indeed, Mr. Sabbaghcelebrated his Birthday this year in a specialway, with the CCCL kids.
Thank you Wissam for this kind visit!
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On the occasion of Mother ’ s Day, Thursday March 21 , 201 3, the CCCL Child Life department organized a nice activityfor the patients’ mothers at the CCCL Outpatient Facility.
Mothers participated in several game competitions where they won nice prizes and had so much fun.
Mother’s Day Celebrations at CCCL | March 21 , 201 3
On behalf of everyone at the center, a big thank you to CCCL Supermoms! We love you and honor you!
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From Monday, April 2 until Friday, April 5, 201 3, BodiesWorld of Fitness invited the public to help CCCL kids wintheir fight against cancer.
Simply by visiting Bodies World of Fitness and making a donation to the CCCL, people had access to all theirfacilities and the wide range of classes they offer.
Thank you Bodies World of Fitness for this kind initiative!
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Bodies World of Fitness Supports CCCL | April 2-5, 201 3
“Children’s Fun Day” at Rest House Tyr | April 6, 201 3
On Saturday April 6, 201 3, Rest House Tyr organized the“ Children’s Fun Day” where more than 400 kids gatheredto prepare the longest cake! The final product – 220meters long, 20 cm wide and 5 cm high – used 2,400 eggs,1 00 liters of milk, and 2 kg of vanilla.
The event also included a series of fun activities; where allproceeds from this event benefited the treatment of CCCLkids. Therefore, on Wednesday, April 1 0, 201 3, Ms. BaneKhalife, Rest House Tyr ’s Marketing Strategy & SalesManager, visited the CCCL to present the raised donation.
Everyone at CCCL thanks Rest House Tyr for this special initiative!
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“The Icy Kidnapper” Supporting CCCL | April 6, 201 3
Thank you MI Medicals for your continued support!
HJ Saad, an 1 1 year-old Lebanese-American boy, published his first book “The Icy Kidnapper”: the first in the MasaioDingo and the Ultimate Conquest trilogy, where part of the proceeds benefits the Children’s Cancer Center ofLebanon (CCCL).
“The Icy Kidnapper” is available in all Virgin Mega Stores in Lebanon, Library Antoine, El-Borg and Library Stephan.
The first book signing event took place on Saturday, April 6, 201 3, at the Safadi Cultural Center in Tripoli, wheremany of HJ’s fr iends were present to support him.
Everyone at CCCL thanks HJ and wishes him the best of luck!
On Wednesday, April 1 7 , 201 3, MI Medicals visited the CCCL to present their donation from a proceeds partnershipwhich took place in 201 2 and was renewed in 201 3.
MI Medicals Visits CCCL to Present their Donation | April 1 7 , 201 3
The Winners of the LAU Rally Paper 201 3, the TREE BIEN team,participated in this event to support the CCCL kids in their fightagainst Cancer.
The third LAU rally paper took place on Saturday 27, April 201 3,with an Eco-Diversity theme, opening the eyes of contestants tothe Eco system in the environment around them.
Thank you TREE BIEN team for your dear support!
TREE BIEN Supports CCCL in LAU Rally Paper & Wins the First Place! | April 27, 201 3
On Tuesday, April 30, 201 3, as part of their support to the CCCL mission, Ramada Hotel – Downtown organized anevent for the CCCL kids at the outpatient facility.
In the occasion of Earth Week , Ramada Hotel staff along with Red Cross staff did a presentation to the childrenabout the environment; explaining to them the benefits of taking care of the environment and the consequentbenefits for the planet. The children enjoyed the presentation, and also had a great time playing with the staff,making drawings and coloring all together.
Ramada Hotel also donated 3 cedar trees to the CCCL, which were planted in the CCCL garden.
Thank you Ramada Hotel – Downtown for this special environmental day!
Ramada Hotel Visits CCCL | April 30, 201 3
On Wednesday, April 24 and Thursday, April 25, 201 3, LIUFirst Aid Club hosted a bake sale at their Beirut campus tosupport the CCCL kids in their fight against cancer.
Thank you guys for this kind initiative!
LIU First Aid Club Supports CCCL | April 24 & 25, 201 3
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MLT/AUBMC Supports CCCL | April 22-27, 201 3
In celebration of the MedicalLaboratory Professionals Week, for the second consecutive year, the MTL/AUBMC organized 2activities in support of the CCCL kids.
The first activity was an ice-creamsale at the AUBMC dining roomwhich took place between Monday,April 22 and Friday, April 26, 201 3.This activity was sponsored byMedical Laboratory Directors.
The second activity, which took place on Saturday, April 27, 201 3,was a Hiking trip to Keserwan incollaboration with HIKINGO.Around 1 50 hiking tickets were sold within AUB & AUBMC, mainly in the Department of Pathology &Laboratory Medicine (PLM), with40% of the proceeds going to thetreatment of children at CCCL.
Both activities were operated byPLM volunteers only, who believe
in community service and in the CCCL’s vision: to provide access to free treatment and care to allchildren with cancer in Lebanon and the region, without anydiscrimination.
Moreover, some PLM employees and their children decided to cuttheir hair and donate it to the CCCLchildren. Salon Ashraf & Hani –Verdun also volunteered to do thehair-cutting at no charge.
From everyone at the CCCL, a big thank you TO MTL/AUBMC and all those who volunteered to make thoseactivities a success!
On the occasion of CCCL’s 1 1 th anniversary, a celebrationwas organized at the CCCL’s outpatient front garden, inthe presence of Mohamed H. Sayegh, MD, dean of theFaculty of Medicine and vice president of Medical Affairsat the American University of Beirut (AUB), CCCL Boardmembers, doctors, staff and team members; in addition to key partners, supporters, patients and parents.
The program included a Memory Lane: photo stream ofCCCL activities from previous years, a Live demo of CCCLnew website, as well as a Blood Donation corner, providedand managed by the AUBMC Blood Bank.
In her speech, CCCL Chair, Mrs. Salwa Salman said CCCLwas proud “ to have been able to save children’s lives fromall over Lebanon and the region” . She considered that itsucceeded in doing that thanks to its partners: the St.Jude Children’s Research Hospital, ALSAC and theAUBMC. Mrs. Salman also stressed that “ their medicalexpertise and professional services have contributed tothe success of CCCL and its development over the years” .
Mrs. Salman added: “ Thanks to the dedication of all the
men and women who have vowed their commitment tothis great center of ours, we are able to fulfill our missionunder the leadership of the Board of Trustees and itsExecutive Committee” .
She paid a tribute to her predecessors, and thanked “ theheartfelt involvement and commitment of the donors andsupporters” who continuously drove CCCL forward“ ensuring the children’s right to treatment and to ahealthy future” . She also underlined “ the synchronizedcooperation between CCCL’s medical, administrative andfundraising teams” .
CCCL Medical Director, Dr. Hassan El Solh, and CCCLGeneral Manager, Mrs. Hana Chaar Choueib both hadheartfelt words, in which they thanked all the teamworking hard to achieve the CCCL mission of a future with no cancerous children.
Being solely dependent on donations, CCCL thanks allsupporters throughout the past years, whose supportand donations were and still are very crucial to thecontinuity of the CCCL and its mission.
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CCCL’s 11th Anniversary Celebration | May 2, 201 3
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As part of A.N. Boukhater ’ s continuous support to the CCCL mission, and for the third consecutive year, Mr. NicolasBoukhater visited the CCCL on Tuesday, May 1 4, 201 3 to present his company’s yearly contribution and proceeds from the partnership between A.N.Boukhater's Service Center and the CCCL.
The partnership between A.N. Boukhater, exclusive agents of Mazda cars in Lebanon, was renewed for another year.
Thank you A.N. Boukhater! The CCCL deeply appreciates your support and takes pride in partnering withcommitted and professional companies like yours.
A.N. Boukhater Supports CCCL for the Third Consecutive Year | May 1 4, 201 3
Everyone at CCCL appreciates ANB Holding’s support and commitment to our noble cause!
ANB Holding Employees Visit CCCL | May 29, 201 3
On Wednesday May 29, 201 3, a group of ANB Holding employees visited the CCCL, accompanied by Mr. NicholasBoukhater, as part of ANB Holding’s continuous to the CCCL.
The visitors toured the CCCL outpatient facility, where a Shine Star is hanged with the company’s name inrecognition of ANB Holding’s dear support and the 3 year partnership with the CCCL, which was renewed for another year.
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“Give them 5 for Fighting!”
Starting May 201 3, Dali Cosmetics are supporting the Children’s CancerCenter of Lebanon (CCCL) by donating 5% of the proceeds from each DaliNail Polish sold.
Choose your Dali Nail Polish from a wide variety of colors; buy it now andhelp save CCCL kids win their fight against Cancer!
Dali Cosmetics Supports CCCL | May 201 3
The First Joint Regional Conference between CCCL and SJCRH | May 1 1 -1 2, 201 3
On Saturday May 1 1 and SundayMay 1 2, 201 3, the Children’s Cancer Center of Lebanon (CCCL)hosted the First Joint RegionalConference between the Children’sCancer Center of Lebanon and StJude Children’s Research Hospital(SJCRH) in Memphis, TN, USAentitled CHILDHOOD CANCERS:ADVANCES AND REGIONALCHALLENGES which was held at the American University of BeirutCharles’ Hostler Auditorium.
This 2-day Conference focused onspecific themes in PediatricOncology, and aimed to foster
national, regional, and internationalcollaborative clinical and researchendeavors.
The program featured timely topicsand renowned speakers from St Jude Children’s Research Hospital,Memphis, TN, USA. There was also a one-day session on regionalsuccesses, challenges, and areas of regional interest in PediatricOncology.
The importance of this conference is that it addressed innovations ofunderstanding the biology ofcancer and developing newtherapies specifically biological
modifiers to improve cure rate with the least toxicities.
Such innovations lead us to 90% cure rate for pediatric Leukemia;where also some types of Leukemiatreatment will not require stem celltransplantation; thereforedecreasing radiation and othertoxicities in treatment.
This breakthrough is achieved andexercised at the CCCL thanks to theaffiliation with St. Jude Children’sResearch Hospital in Memphis,Tennessee, USA; and the superiorexpertise of the AUBMC doctors andmedical professionals.
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On Thursday, May 23, 201 3, a group of students from Lebanon Evangelical School for Boys and Girls’ Class 8C visitedthe CCCL to present their donation.
The group has organized a bake sale at their school and decided to donate all proceeds from the event to CCCL.
Thank you guys!
Lebanon Evangelical School for Boys and Girls Visits CCCL | May 23, 201 3
Thank you Virgin Megastores: everyone at the CCCL values your partnership!
On Wednesday May 8, 201 3 Virgin Megastores representatives visited the CCCL for a tour of our Outpatient Facilityand to receive their Shimmer Star recognition package.
Virgin Megastore participated in the CCCL Donate for Life Summer Retail campaign 201 2 and, with the support oftheir employees and customers, a great sum was raised to help provide treatment for the kids at the CCCL.
Virgin Megastores Visits CCCL | May 8, 201 3
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On April 30, 201 3, a group of students and staff membersof the Middle East University organized a “ Fun in theGreen Day” activity and a Bake Sale in the aim to raisefunds for the Children’s Cancer Center of Lebanon (CCCL).
Therefore, on Tuesday, May 1 4, 201 3, Middle EastUniversity representatives visited the CCCL to presenttheir donation and tour the center.
Thank you guys for your support!
Middle East University Supports CCCL | May 1 4, 201 3
On Wednesday, May 1 5, 201 3, Mr. Dan Azzi, the new CEO of Standard Chartered Bank visited the Children’s CancerCenter of Lebanon (CCCL) for the first time, accompanied by Mrs. Corine Sawaya, Head of Corporate Affairs and Mr.Naji Mouaness, Head of Consumer Banking at the Standard Chartered Bank.
The visitors toured the center and presented an appreciated donation to the CCCL to support the kids fighting cancer.
New CEO of Standard Chartered Bank Visits CCCL & Presents their Donation | May 1 5, 201 3
Thank you Mr. Azzi and Standard Chartered Bank for your dear support!
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Thank you Plush Salon for this kind initiative!
Plush Salon Supports CCCL | May - October 201 3
From May 201 3 until October 201 3, Plush Salon donated 50% of all their proceeds of every Wednesday to theChildren’s Cancer Center of Lebanon (CCCL). The proceeds included all money generated on Wednesdays excludingthe hair-care products’ sales.
On Thursday, May 1 6, 201 3, HRHPrincess Basmah Bint Saud BinAbdelAziz Al Saud visited the CCCLaccompanied by a delegation from her Executive Office.
HRH Princess Basmah and herdelegation were welcomed by CCCLChair, Mrs. Salwa Salman, CCCL
Vice Chairman, Mr. Gaby Tamer,CCCL General Manager, Mrs. HanaChoueib, CCCL Fundraising Manager,Ms. Nissrine Tannous, and CCCL PRand Communications Manager, Ms. Karen Khoury.
After touring the outpatient facility,HRH Princess Basmah and her
delegation visited the inpatientfacility where they were welcomed by Dr. Samar Muwakkit Balaa. The delegation then moved to theinpatient playroom where HRHPrincess Basmah sat with CCCLpatients, interacted with them, and presented nice gifts to all,drawing smiles on their faces.
HRH Princess Basmah Bint Saud Bin AbdelAziz Al Saud Visits CCCL | May 1 6, 201 3
Everyone at the CCCL thanks Princess Basmah Bint Saud Bin AbdelAziz Al Saud for this special visit and her dear support!
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On Tuesday, May 1 4, 201 3, HH Sheikha Jawaher Bint Mohammad Al Qasimi of Sharjah, UAE visited the CCCLaccompanied by a delegation from her Executive Office.
HH Sheikha Jawaher was welcomed by Mrs. Salwa Salman, CCCL Chair, Mr. Gaby Tamer, CCCL Vice Chairman, Mr. Paul Edde, CCCL Secretary and Chairman 201 0-201 3, Mr. Salim Zeenni, CCCL Executive Committee member and Chairman 2005-201 0, Mr. Farouk Jabr, CCCL Treasurer, as well as CCCL Executive Committee members Dr. Ali Ghandour and Mrs. Mona Safadi; in addition to CCCL General Manager Mrs. Hana Chaar Choueib and CCCL Medical Director Dr. Hassan El Solh.
Her Highness and her delegation toured the outpatient facility, where her name appears on the Tree of Life inrecognition of her support over the years. After a brief presentation about the CCCL’s achievements and challenges,the visitors moved to the inpatient facility, where Her Highness visited patients in their rooms and sat with others in the playroom.
This visit was very meaningful to the kids and everyone at the CCCL.
HH Sheikha Jawaher Bint Mohammad Al Qasimi Visits CCCL | May 1 4, 201 3
Salon Naiiman Supports CCCL | May - August 201 3
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From May till August 201 3, Salon Naiiman offered free haircuts for ladieswho were willing to cut 20 cm from their hair to be donated to the CCCL.
Thank you Salon Naiiman for this kind initiative and thanks to all thewomen who helped draw a smile on the faces of young CCCL ladies!
CCCL Participates in Ataya 2013 | May 6-9, 201 3
After the great success of the first edition of Ataya exhibitionin 201 2, where all proceeds from the exhibition benefited theChildren's Cancer Center of Lebanon (CCCL), CCCL had theopportunity to be part of the second edition of Ataya fromMay 6th till 9th, 201 3, at Abu Dhabi Country Club.
Ataya is a charity exhibition organized by the UAE RedCrescent upon an initiative by H.H Sheikha Shamsa BintHamdan Al Nahyan, showcasing a wide range of fashion,jewelry, sweets, crafts, and home accessories designed byleading artists and designers, both Arabs and Internationals.
During this second edition, CCCL stand showcased beautifulitems from the collection available at CCCL boutique, as wellas new elegant ones especially designed for this exhibition.
The CCCL thanks HH Sheikha Jawaher for her special visit and truly appreciates her continuous support.
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Aramex Receives CCCL Honorary Medal | June 6, 201 3
Thank you Cedars Dental Clinic!
Cedars Dental Clinic Visits CCCL to Present their Donation | June 1 1 , 201 3
On Tuesday, June 1 1 , 201 3, Dr. Michel Bou Chaaya, representing the Cedars Dental Clinic, visited the CCCL topresent a donation raised from a proceeds campaign.
On Thursday, June 6, 201 3, our strategic partners at Aramex, represented by Head Mrs. Asma Zein were invited tovisit the center to receive the CCCL honorary medal for their valuable strategic partnership over the past 1 1 years.
Thank you Aramex! Everyone at the CCCL is very grateful for your much appreciated lifelong support.
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As part of Beirut Design Week June 25 till 27 , the CCCL partneredwith creative design hubs, Kashida and afishinsea for special itemsoffered to the center in support of our noble mission.
The workshop started on June 25th and lasted for 3 days.
Thanks to Kashida and afishinsea; and to all creative designerswho took part in this amazing initiative!
CCCL Partners with Kashida and afishinsea in Beirut Design Week | June 25-27, 201 3
Lebanese Minister of Education Dr. Hassan Diab Visits the CCCL | June 25, 201 3
A special thanks to the Lebanese Ministry of Education for its dedication and support to our noble cause.
As part of his yearly special tourduring Lebanese Official Exams, H.E.Dr. Hassan Diab, Lebanese Ministerof Education and Mr. Fadi Yarak,arrived to the Children’s CancerCenter of Lebanon (CCCL) on themorning of Tuesday June 25where he was welcomed by CCCL Chair
Mrs. Salwa Salman, CCCL TreasurerMr. Farouk Jabre, Medical DirectorDr. Hassan El Solh, and PR andCommunications Manager Ms. Karen Khoury. Dr. Diab conveyed the ministry’sconstant support to the CCCL and ourpatients through opening the center
for patients to undergo their officialexams. All members present thankedHis Excellency for the continuoussupport in making our patients livesmuch easier and brighter!
All guests then entered the examroom where our Brevet students were hard at work.
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On June 1 7 , 201 3, CCCL launched its annual Eat Out for Life campaign,whereby just by visiting participating restaurants and with no extracharge, people would be contributing in the treatment of children at theCCCL; because a percentage of the restaurants’ profits during that weekwas donated to the CCCL.
A special thanks to our sponsors and valued restaurants!
CCCL Launched the 3rd Edition of Eat Out for Life | June 1 7- 23 201 3
The CCCL’s summer Volunteers Orientation Workshop took place onWednesday June 26 with around 200 friends attending!
We love you, our dear volunteers, and count on you to help us keep ourcenter always joyful and lively!
CCCL Volunteers Orientation Workshop | June 26, 201 3
Rock’n Donation 2013 in Support of CCCL | June 8, 201 3
For the third consecutive year, the School of Music and Art Rock’n Bach organized its Rock’n Donation Music & Art Fundraising Festival to support the Children’s Cancer Center of Lebanon (CCCL).
The event took place on Saturday, June 8, 201 3 at Club La Marina,Dbayeh, where amazing performances were presented by very talentedkids to support the CCCL children in their fight against cancer; as 80%of the proceeds from this event went to CCCL.
Thank you Rock’n Bach for your continued support!
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Lebanese loved singer Naji Osta visited the Children’s Cancer Center of Lebanon (CCCL) on Thursday June 27thwhere everyone was happy to welcome him and sing with him.
Naji enjoyed great times touring the CCCL facilities, meeting patients and taking beautiful photos with them. Also,he gave everyone his new album with all his lovely songs.
Thank you Naji Osta for making our day memorable!
Lebanese Singer Naji Osta Visits CCCL | June 27, 201 3
Thank you St. Jude for a lovely and memorable week!
As part of their efforts in the fight against childhood cancer, ALSAC/St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital hosted itsinaugural international seminar for their International Outreach Program Foundation Partners.
Proud to be a main affiliate to St. Jude, the Children’s Cancer Center of Lebanon (CCCL) participated in this forum,which took place from June 25 till June 30 in Memphis, Tennessee, where more than 50 people from partnerfoundations in 1 4 countries met to share their experiences and exchange ideas during seminars covering topicsrelated to patient care and fundraising.
CCCL Participates in St. Jude International Forum in Memphis | June 25-30
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