UPDATED 10/3: Brain Tumor Facts and 3 Raffles @ 3 Sims!: The Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation Benefit Event

[LyricaBlues Resident]

Hosted by The Better MouseTrap & The ScratchN Post

Why Is This Such An Important Event?

FACT: "NCI spends 96% of its budget on adult cancers and only 4% of its budget on children’s cancers.
In dollar terms, NCI’s funding for pediatric clinical trials is $26.4 million while funding for AIDS research is $254 million, and breast cancer is $584 million. Pharmaceutical companies don’t commit resources to childhood cancer research because the adult cancer drug business is viewed as more profitable and less risky to them"

FACT: "13,500 children 19 and under diagnosed each year in the US.
36 children diagnosed each day.
175,058 children are diagnosed each year worldwide (age 0-14)"

FACT: "In 20 years the FDA has initially approved only two drugs for any childhood cancer – 1/2 of all chemotherapies used for children’s cancers are over 25 years old Research and development for new drugs from pharmaceutical companies comprises 60% of funding for adult cancer drugs and close to zero for childhood cancers." ( http://www.icareicure.org/get-informed/c...cer-facts/ )

DID YOU KNOW...

1. There is a condition known as Prader Willis whose symptoms are an incessant feeling of hunger no matter what the affected person eats...It can be inherited but is often just one of many possible forms of damage after brain surgery http://abcnews.go.com/Health/kids-stop-e...d=24985106
   This disorder makes it necessary for some to be removed from their homes and kept in group homes where all food is kept under lock and key. If not, they can and have literally eat until they burst. So, in order to save their children's lives, families often have to do what is Totally Against Their Nature by Denying food to their "starving" children, or worse yet, sending them to live elsewhere. This is especially hard when the child is too young to understand.
2. There is always the possibility of damage to the pain receptors during brain tumor surgery. I knew a girl who suffered from 24/7 Maximum Pain perception after one of her brain surgeries. She essentially lived on morphine but sometimes it was not enough and she had to "boost it" with numerous pots of strong coffee every day. She lived like this for 2 yrs and died at age 19. Imagine the devastation of watching a child suffering with pain that is not caused by an injury and therefore not able to be "fixed".
   

It occurred to me that we think of Brain Tumors as the only monster these kids must battle..So periodically I will put a "Did You Know" message here to show you what I have witnessed because Brain Tumors are like a Hydra with Many Heads, each as threatening


With Our support PBTF can continue to

• Provide education and emotional support services to families
• Fund important medical research to eliminate the challenges of childhood brain tumors
• Aid in early detection and treatment for kids fighting one of the deadliest forms of childhood cancer
  

This is the basic itinerary of events. More information is available on my PBTF Charity Weg Page http://pbtf.convio.net/site/TR/Events/Ge...fr_id=1510 and links you might find useful

Breeders and Creators are welcomed to donate cats and items for the event when we begin to collect. I will keep this post updated so you will know. Please plan
on participating and telling your friends. Its really a wonderful cause. I have been fundraising for pediatric brain tumor events for over 10 yrs and always say, "Give til it hurts. And when it does hurt, just think to yourself 'if this token gift hurts, imagine how those kids and their families feel'" Check out their website and links if you have a moment and get an idea of how much your participation means.

Paws for a Cause KittyCat Auction Oct 14@11am
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Paws for a Cause KittyCat Accessories Sales 10/14 to 10/17 The Boardwalk
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Sc.../30/126/26

Paws for a Cause Early Auction 10/15 10am
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Up.../45/211/32

Paws for a Cause Auction 10/16 2pm Dario & Pretty!
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Elegua/50/85/22

Paws for a Cause WrapUp on 10/17! We will party like Rock Stars at Club N

? Thank You For Your Amazing Donation! ?

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Red (phoenixfire01) Valyrian KittyCats
Aubrey Grace Owner: Rainbow's End

Collaboration of Breeders
Scarlet V Carson aka HeavenlyArtemis
DarkDreams
The Zion - viperbite1

KayaDavis
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The DreamingButton
Demoness Mistwalker for her FP Teddy Bear- Owner: STHYMS (Stuff To Help You Make Stuff )
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Dario Maesar Owner: United Kitty Friends
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Julia Merosi
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Melinda Jensen
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Zina Chastity
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June Dion
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Kayla Woodrunner
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Nika Salamander
Revan Salamander
TerrorMisu
Marla Marx
Rheavan and Marishka Tussaud
Tawny Dinzeo
Deianira Dai

[Aubreygrace Starlight]

Awesome event! If rl work doesn't have me on I'll come by what a great cause!

[LyricaBlues Resident]

Yes it is an awesome cause, and it's a personal one to me. Thats why I have been fundraising for kids with brain tumors over 10 yrs! OMG when I was breeding/training/showing dogs, every October my group "The HumaneStream Educational Project" did dog washes, grooming events, training weekends...we were up to our butts in doggie people. When I started in kittycats I thought of carrying on that tradition online and seeing how amazing you guys are, I can't think of a better way to do it!

[Aubreygrace Starlight]

Well I was able to take the day off from work lol! So count me in, it's a great thing you are doing!!

[LyricaBlues Resident]

(09-07-2015 09:48 AM)dreampoetz Resident Wrote:  Well I was able to take the day off from work lol! So count me in, it's a great thing you are doing!!

Thanks, it's personal to me and its funny but rather than think of the negative part of this whole experience for us, my son and I try to make lemonaid out of those sour lemons...without this maybe I would be as clueless as many are about these issues. Pediatric Brain Tumors are an "orphan disease", meaning that its not a cause celebre like other cancers. When was the last time you saw Anything at all about brain tumors except years ago when an athlete had an experience. And that was just a flash in the pan we had hoped would have a longer effect towards awareness. Well, we just keep on keepin on and just one person has no audible voice, but as we pick up more voices we know its inevitable: One day we will be a loud Roar

[LyricaBlues Resident]

(09-07-2015 07:36 AM)PrettyPoizen Resident Wrote:  

As Promised! a Fabulous

Multi-Day Event in October Hosted by The Better MouseTap on behalf of the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation

.

UPDATE! Donations and Pledges of Items are Now Open! All Cats Must have "PBTF" and Your Name on them before you Send them to me.

With Our support PBTF can continue to

• Provide education and emotional support services to families
• Fund important medical research to eliminate the challenges of childhood brain tumors
• Aid in early detection and treatment for kids fighting one of the deadliest forms of childhood cancer
  

This is the basic itinerary of events. More information is available on my PBTF Charity Weg Page http://pbtf.convio.net/site/TR/Events/Ge...fr_id=1510 and links you might find useful

Breeders and Creators are welcomed to donate cats and items for the event when we begin to collect. I will keep this post updated so you will know. Please plan
on participating and telling your friends. Its really a wonderful cause. I have been fundraising for pediatric brain tumor events for over 10 yrs and always say, "Give til it hurts. And when it does hurt, just think to yourself 'if this token gift hurts, imagine how those kids and their families feel'" Check out their website and links if you have a moment and get an idea of how much your participation means.

Kitties for Kids KittyCat Auction Oct 14@11am
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Sc.../30/126/26

Kitties for Kids KittyCat Accessories Sales 10/14 to 10/17 The Boardwalk
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Sc.../30/126/26

Kitties for Kids Early Auction 10/15 10am
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Bi.../12/225/21

Kitties for Kids WrapUp on 10/17! We will party like Rock Stars at Club N

[Icestron Resident]

I think this is a phenomenal cause Pretty - you know that I absolutely believe in charity - and if approached will be glad to help in any way thats within my ability to do so.

xoxoxo

[LyricaBlues Resident]

(09-08-2015 03:11 AM)Icestron Resident Wrote:  I think this is a phenomenal cause Pretty - you know that I absolutely believe in charity - and if approached will be glad to help in any way thats within my ability to do so.

xoxoxo

Thank you Amber! Of course all who want to participate or support this event in any way are welcomed to! There are some things that stand apart from the mundane and relatively small things, when you think about it. Brain tumors are one of those things because really, when was the last time you saw any events or tv commercials or magazine ads for this disorder and yet it is the second leading cancer killer of children 15 yrs and under. It's listed right after Leukemia, yet Unless you or a loved one is devastated by this, you would not have a reason to think about it. This makes living with that occurrence even lonelier and scarier. You feel like you are in your own private hell screaming but no one can hear you.

Any donations of cats/kittens can be sent to me but should be named "PBTF (your name) so that proper acknowlegment can be given for your generosity. Thank you! ?

[LyricaBlues Resident]

(09-07-2015 07:36 AM)PrettyPoizen Resident Wrote:  

As Promised! a Fabulous

Multi-Day Event in October Hosted by The Better MouseTap & ScratchN Post on behalf of the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation

.

UPDATE! Donations and Pledges of Items are Now Open! All Cats Must have "PBTF" and Your Name on them before you Send them to me.

With Our support PBTF can continue to

• Provide education and emotional support services to families
• Fund important medical research to eliminate the challenges of childhood brain tumors
• Aid in early detection and treatment for kids fighting one of the deadliest forms of childhood cancer
  

This is the basic itinerary of events. More information is available on my PBTF Charity Weg Page http://pbtf.convio.net/site/TR/Events/Ge...fr_id=1510 and links you might find useful

Breeders and Creators are welcomed to donate cats and items for the event when we begin to collect. I will keep this post updated so you will know. Please plan
on participating and telling your friends. Its really a wonderful cause. I have been fundraising for pediatric brain tumor events for over 10 yrs and always say, "Give til it hurts. And when it does hurt, just think to yourself 'if this token gift hurts, imagine how those kids and their families feel'" Check out their website and links if you have a moment and get an idea of how much your participation means.

Paws for a Cause KittyCat Auction Oct 14@11am
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Sc.../30/126/26

Paws for a Cause KittyCat Accessories Sales 10/14 to 10/17 The Boardwalk
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Sc.../30/126/26

Paws for a Cause Early Auction 10/15 10am
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Bi.../12/225/21

Paws for a Cause WrapUp on 10/17! We will party like Rock Stars at Club N

[LyricaBlues Resident]

(09-07-2015 07:36 AM)PrettyPoizen Resident Wrote:  

As Promised! a Fabulous

Multi-Day Event in October Hosted by The Better MouseTap & ScratchN Post on behalf of the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation

.

UPDATE! Donations and Pledges of Items are Now Open! All Cats Must have "PBTF" and Your Name on them before you Send them to me.

With Our support PBTF can continue to

• Provide education and emotional support services to families
• Fund important medical research to eliminate the challenges of childhood brain tumors
• Aid in early detection and treatment for kids fighting one of the deadliest forms of childhood cancer
  

This is the basic itinerary of events. More information is available on my PBTF Charity Weg Page http://pbtf.convio.net/site/TR/Events/Ge...fr_id=1510 and links you might find useful

Breeders and Creators are welcomed to donate cats and items for the event when we begin to collect. I will keep this post updated so you will know. Please plan
on participating and telling your friends. Its really a wonderful cause. I have been fundraising for pediatric brain tumor events for over 10 yrs and always say, "Give til it hurts. And when it does hurt, just think to yourself 'if this token gift hurts, imagine how those kids and their families feel'" Check out their website and links if you have a moment and get an idea of how much your participation means.

Paws for a Cause KittyCat Auction Oct 14@11am
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Sc.../30/126/26

Paws for a Cause KittyCat Accessories Sales 10/14 to 10/17 The Boardwalk
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Sc.../30/126/26

Paws for a Cause Early Auction 10/15 10am
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Bi.../12/225/21

Paws for a Cause WrapUp on 10/17! We will party like Rock Stars at Club N

? Thank You For Your Amazing Donation! ?

Red (phoenixfire01) Valyrian KittyCats
Aubrey Grace Owner: Rainbow's End

Collaboration of Breeders
Scarlet V Carson aka HeavenlyArtemis
DarkDreams
The Zion - viperbite1

KayaDavis
DavisRay