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Cookies for Kids Cancer will have a booth at the Burgerfest on Saturday July 17.

Great Falls Tribune

A Central Catholic High School student is planning a bake sale for July. Read how his efforts are inspiring the community.

Several families in McSherrystown are holding a Cookies for Kids Cancer Bake Sale 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday July 17 at Rocky's Ice Cream.

People.com

Twilight star Peter Facinelli talks about his favorite dessert for July 4th.

Entertainment Weekly

Glee star Jayma Mays discusses her strategy for winning the Cookies for Kids’ Cancer bake sale contest this fall.

Post Journal

Local newspaper reports the success of a recent Cookies for Kids’ Cancer bake sale.

Café Mom

Twilight star Peter Facinelli

Part of the Mommies Network advertised their recent bake sale. Approximately 45 chapters of The Mommies Network supported Cookies for Kids’ Cancer with bake sales during Father’s Day weekend.

Staten Island Students host delicious and adorable bake sale.

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Joan Cusack embraces Cookies for Kids’ Cancer

The Mommies Network publicizing upcoming Bake Sales.

Eastern New Mexico Mom supports Cookies for Kids’ Cancer

Davidson, NC pediatric cancer survivor celebrates 6th birthday with Cookies for Kids’ Cancer.

Speedway Children’s Charities support Cookies for Kids’ Cancer

Cupcake Camp in Toledo, Ohio supports Cookies for Kids’ Cancer

Joan Cusack’s ongoing support of Cookies for Kids’ Cancer.

Keep Cookies for Kids’ Cancer in the news! Share the stories of your bake sales and fundraising efforts with the local media to spread the news of all the good cookies supporting our cause. Watch the links below to see who is talking about Cookies.

December 2007 – CNN

CNN featured the first ever Cookies for Kids’ Cancer bake sale while educating viewers on the realities of Neuroblastoma, a deadly “orphan” pediatric cancer. Dr. Nai-Kong Cheung, head of Neuroblastoma research at Memorial-Sloan Kettering is interviewed. Click here to learn more about the first bake sale, as well as the challenges of funding rare pediatric cancer.

February 2008 – ESPN.com

NASCAR writer and on air personality Marty Smith shares how pediatric cancer has touched the lives of his friends and how readers can make a difference by simply sending Liam Witt a Valentine. As a result, more than 10,000 Valentine’s cards arrived for Liam last February 14th – that’s 10,000 more people who know and care about the cause of curing pediatric cancer.

February 2008 – CBS 2 – NYC

Watch and share this inspiring local news feature as Cookies for Kids’ Cancer founders Larry and Gretchen Witt share their story and passion for this cause. This clip provides a glimpse inside the hopes and fears associated with pediatric cancer. Dr. Brian Kushner of Memorial-Sloan Kettering is interviewed.

September 2008 – CBS 2 – NYC

Featuring a specific call to action, this CBS 2 feature highlights the Cookies for Kids’ Cancer website launch, its uses and the bigger fund raising goal at hand. Viewers are left with the clear message that if we come together, we can make a huge difference.

November 2008 - Wall Street Journal

The Wall Street Journal Magazine inspired readers with the story of Liam Witt’s friendship and unique bond with ABC anchorman Bob Woodruff. Their story of overcoming huge obstacles with the help of one small, special healing stone reminds us all of the hope we need to survive and the difference even small gestures of assistance can make.

December 2008 - Cookie Magazine

Gretchen, Larry, Liam, Ella and the other member of the Witt clan, Cookies for Kids’ Cancer, are highlighted in the holiday edition of Cookie Magazine. The family tells of their resolve to make a difference as well as the little things they love about family life. Tips for getting your bake sale started are included to inspire readers to get baking!

December 2008 – Parade Magazine Online edition

Journalist, blogger and Cookies for Kids’ Cancer supporter Fran Carpenter writes about her day volunteering with Cookies to send more than 13,000 cookies to kids all across the US staying at Ronald McDonald’s Houses during the holidays. Fran’s kindness, generosity, and joy shine through.

December 2008 – The Atlanta Journal Constitution

Featuring Cookies for Kids’ Cancer’s holiday donation of cookies to the Atlanta Ronald McDonald House, Rick Badie, columnist for the AJC’s Community Voices, writes candidly about the challenges of being away from home during the holidays with a sick child, the solidarity of parents who must face such challenges, and the simple ways a place like the Ronald McDonald’s Houses make a difference. His column gave readers the chance to understand the many ways Cookies for Kids’ Cancer seeks to make a difference.

April 2008 – Meredith College Alumnae Magazine

In the Alumnae Connections section of the quarterly publication, Meredith alums Gretchen Holt and Shirley Staples were featured for their unique connection as mothers of little boys with pediatric cancer while also being English major alums from the relatively small women’s college. Their bond of sisterhood is sealed by their resolve to work to find a cure for pediatric cancer through fundraisers like Cookies for Kids’ Cancer.

May 2009 - CBS News National

Mother’s Day takes on new meaning when your child is battling cancer, but this Mother’s Day was extra special thanks to the special women in New York City who organized an all-day bake sale for Cookies for Kids’ Cancer. The sale, featured in the CBS News National story, raised over $20,000 while providing fun at Washington Square Park during Mother’s Day weekend.

May 2009 - iVillage

Food Rush, the official foodie blog on iVillage.com, featured Cookies for Kids’ Cancer in the May 8th blog entry. The call to action encourages foodies everywhere to learn more about the fun and fund raising efforts of a Cookies for Kids’ Cancer bake sale.