the Committee to Benefit the Children

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We hope you enjoy posting your thoughts.

Carleen A. Siegle

Executive Director

Committee to Benefit the Children (CBC)

St. Christopher’s Hospital

Erie Avenue @ Front Street

Philadelphia, PA  19134

The Committee to Benefit the Children (CBC) Presents:

A VERY FUNNY VALENTINE COMEDY NIGHT

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2010

STARRING

RAYMOND the Amish Comic

Additional talent TBA

Great American Pub

Second & Fayette Street

Conshohocken, Pa 19428

Advance Tickets $20.00 at the Great American Pub or www.cbckids.org

Call the CBC office 215-427-5061 to reserve your table of 8 to 10.

Tickets will be also be available at the door for $25.00

Door Prizes & Raffles will be offered! Cash bar with food & drink specials available.

Doors open at 7:00 Showtime 8:00 PM

The Committee to Benefit the Children (CBC) is a non-profit, 501 ©(3) charitable organization which provides resources for children and their families who are facing cancer and blood disorders being treated at the Hematology and Oncology Departments of St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children in Philadelphia.

For more information on the CBC please visit www.cbckids.org. Thank you for your support!

February 13th is our annual Oncology Mardi Gras
(for patients & families)

Join us from 1-4 pm in St. Christopher’s Lower Atrium.

Please R.S.V.P. by Feb. 10th by calling :
Peg Mulherin (215-427-5424)
Robin Capecci (215-427-5571)
Becky Malfara (215-427-5164)

February 13th: FOOD  FUN  MUSIC

Bowlers are needed for our 2010 Black Tie Charity Bowl!

January 30th 2010 join us for a fun time at the Wynnewood Lanes in Ardmore. For more info, please call: 215-427-5061

January 30th 2010 - BOWLERS NEEDED!!!

the cbc secret santa project brings Tears & Joy to everyone!

The children and families here at St. Christopher’s Hospital were delightfully surprised and truly happy with the CBC’s Secret Santa project and their special visits and gifts, which made their Christmas truly magical!

You can watch a channel 6 ABC special report on the project here.

Stay happy & healthy-
Carleen

CBC’s Secret Santa Project began in 1995 as a way to help fill the Christmas wish lists of children with life-threatening illnesses. The families helped through this special program endure long-term treatments that become strenuous and routine for years. Your participation helps brighten the lives of these children & their families and provides a tremendous amount of Christmas joy!

Mrs. Claus is always looking for extra elves to help with shopping, wrapping, bagging-getting everything ready for that magical ride that Santa will take on Christmas Eve to deliver all over the Delaware Valley.

Would you like to join us in the merriment? You can help in any number of ways…

1. Donate new toys or clothing for a specific family …we will provide you with a “wish list” of suggestions: sizes, ages, sex of the children, so you know exactly who/what to shop for!

2. Hold a Toy Drive/Drop Off …ask co-workers, friends and family members to participate in donating a new, unwrapped toy which will be distributed at the annual CBC Children’s Holiday Party: Sunday, Dec. 13th, 2009 - 1PM, Sheraton City Center, 17th & Race Sts., Philadelphia

3. Write a check …In lieu of an office or classroom pollyanna, transfer the dollar amount to CBC to provide gifts so a family will have a Christmas!

4. Get creative …Instead of bringing a bottle of wine or spirits to the next office party suggest bringing a gift for the children & their families! How about: Gift cards, Food Baskets, Monetary Donations, the list goes on and on…

For additional information and/or to participate, please contact CBC Executive Director, Carleen Siegle, at 215-427-5061 or via email: carleen@cbckids.org Thank You for Your Continued Support!

You are invited to a party given especially for you….With fun and surprises for your family too! Please join the Committee to Benefit the Children, CBC, as we celebrate the holiday season with a joyous afternoon of FUN & LAUGHTER, MUSIC & GOODIES…including special *gifts for each boy and girl.

When: Sunday December 13th, 1pm

Where: Sheraton City Center Hotel
17th & race Streets, Philadelphia

*A gift will be presented to those family members 14 years of age and under. Due to space restrictions, no exceptions will be made. Thanks for your co-operation!
For more info contact the CBC office: 215-427-5061
or carleen@cbckids.org

Horrorfest at Shady Brook Farm is offering a new way to give back to Committee to Benefit the Children and is also teaming up with 94.5 PST to give our group the chance to win big money!

During the month of October Committee to Benefit the Children has a chance to win a $7,500 cash prize courtesy of Shady Brook Farm & PST. Plus, your group can also purchase tickets to Shady Brook Farm’s Horrorfest and 20% of the proceeds will go right back to your organization.

Event dates, times and details, click http://www.shadybrookfarm.com/hrrfst/

Please go to the above website and use promo code  ctbtc to purchase your HorrorFest tickets this year. Committee to Benefit the Children will receive 20% of the total you spend…It’s so easy…it’s scary!

Happy Screaming Everyone and Thank You for Your Continued Support!

Calling all ONCOLOGY patients, siblings, parents to perform in the 7th annual Talent Show.  Save the date…Friday, October 2nd.  Join us at St. Christopher’s Hospital for a light dinner beginning at 4:30 followed by the show at 6PM.

If you are interested in performing please call Robin at 215-427-5571 or Becky at 215-427-5164.

June 25th at Cavanaugh’s River Deck, Philadelphia, PA
417 Columbus Blvd. Philadelphia, PA
The night begins at 7 pm
Includes: Buffet, beer & wine and a commemorative Sunsplash shirt!
With Music by: Urban Legendz

NEW EVENTS for Spring  / Summer 2009

• The CBC Children’s Art Exhibit held on Thursday, April 30th
  Click here for a downloadable invitation
• Morton’s Golf Classic for CBC will be held on June 1st at the French Creek Golf Club in French Creek, PA.
  Click here to visit their website
• CBC’s 11th annual Caribbean Sunsplash June 25th at Cavanaugh’s River Deck, Philadelphia, PA event begins at 7PM.
  Click here for information about becoming a sponsor
• “Tee Off Fore the Children” Golf Tournament will be held on July 10th at the Cedarbook Country Club in Blue Bell, PA