Valentine’s Day Sweet for Children’s Cancer Association

Portland, February 14th. It was a sweetheart of a fundraising drive. The Valentine’s Day for CCA appeal on 105.1 The Buzz and Fox 12 raised more than $466,000. Fox 12 Oregon’s Andy Carson and Pete Ferryman had a chance to visit with CCA fan Maile Heen and her sister Malia. The money raised will provide programs that deliver joy to critically ill children, teens and their family members. (Photo credit, Mercy McNab) Andy Lytle chaired the event for CCA.

The Buzz KRSK afternoon personalities Ted, Mitch and Daria helped with the annual event. CCA Founder and CEO Regina Ellis was also joined by Fox 12 Oregon personalities Kimberly Maus, Andy Carson, and Tony Martinez.

 

Community volunteers cheered on the 105.1 The Buzz and Fox 12 Oregon personalities, while answering phones and taking donations throughout the two-day annual fundraising event.

 

Portland’s own 105.1 The Buzz KRSK afternoon personalities Ted, Daria and Mitch encouraged radio listeners to get involved with the Children’s Cancer Association and make a difference in the lives of seriously ill children and teens in our community.

 From CCA:

 The Children’s Cancer Association (CCA) was established in loving memory of five-year-old Alexandra Ellis who courageously fought cancer for two and half years before she died on May 7, 1995. In the year of Alexandra’s death, CCA was born. Since then, CCA has worked to offer award-winning programs, along with information, advocacy and support that help enrich the quality of life for seriously ill children and their families. Our mission is to bring the joy of music, the magic of wishes, the power of information, and compassion to seriously ill children and their families.

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Elisa Klein

I’ve been a professional journalist and writer since 1987, (and long-time reporter for KOIN-TV.) As a nationally published reporter, with a Master’s Degree in Journalism, I love to report positive news and information. Journalism has also connected me with another non-profit where I served as a leader; the Northwest’s biggest writer’s organization: The Willamette Writers.

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