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CCC
Childhood Cancer Campaign
Did you know that each year more than 12,000 children and teenagers will be diagnosed with cancer? Did you also know that one in every 330 Americans develops cancer before the age of 20? Because of statistics such as these, Optimist Clubs are encouraged to participate in this program by building assistance for children and their families, and supporting research to find a cure.
In December 2001, the Optimist International Board of Directors established the CCC as the organizations's primary focus program for the next five years. The CCC program model is built to accentuate four areas of service on which members can focus:
- Support to children diagnosed and receiving treatment for cancer
- Support to families and care partners of children with cancer
- Support to healthcare and service providers
- Support for cancer research
The Mount Holly Optimist has joined in the campaign and has purchased CCC coin banks to be placed in local buisnesses. Current locations of CCC coin banks:
- Citgo (Hwy 27, Mt. Holly) (Managed by Lisa Barker)
- Knife & Fork (Mt. Holly) (Managed by Beth Jamison)
- Elle Valle (Hwy 273) (Managed by Cona Turner)
If you happen to see one please DONATE!!!
If you would like to be involved or have any fundraising ideas for CCC please contact the CCC chairperson:
Lisa Barker
(704)460-8076
lbarker@mthollyoptimist.com | 
