Rock Against Cancer

A Great Night Out With O.A.R.

2010-08-26T10:27:00.000-07:00

Have you ever met a celebrity who talked to you like a real person? How about one who carried on a real conversation with you - not just real, but one with substance? I have. A few weeks ago I met five of them. The members of Of a Revolution (O.A.R.) - Marc Roberge, Jerry DePizzo, Benj Gershman, Richie On, and Chris Culos - are all normal guys. Oh, excuse me. I meant abnormal - in

"A WIN FOR THE COMMUNITY"

2010-08-02T11:00:00.000-07:00

On Monday, July 26, 2010, the House Subcommittee on Defense Appropriations recommended a budget for 2011. The proposed budget earmarked $5 million for CureSearch for Children's Cancer. "This is a win for the community," said Cynthia Duncan, Director of Advocacy, CureSearch for Children's Cancer. The proposed budget comes as a much-needed reward for many members of the childhood cancer community

RAC Rocks with DMB in Virginia Beach

2010-07-22T10:10:00.000-07:00

Rock Against Cancer had our first "Stars Night Out" in Virginia Beach on Tuesday night. Three young cancer patients and their families had great seats for the Dave Matthews Band concert at the Verizon Wireless Amphitheater. Black clouds were threatening in the late afternoon, but the skies cleared and the weather cooled for a wonderful evening. The whole RAC group stood from our wonderful

Feeling the Heat on Capitol Hill

2010-06-30T09:41:00.000-07:00

The heat was certainly on as we trekked around Capitol Hill last week. We were eager to get the show on the road to D.C. last Monday as we left Chapel Hill at 7 a.m. When we got to the hotel on Capitol Hill, we gathered our information packets, put on our tags and joined in on some training meetings. Did you know there is a method behind the madness of congressional

And We're Off...

2010-06-15T10:36:00.000-07:00

As things are getting rolling at RAC, I’m getting used to life as an intern for a busy non-profit organization. I have contacted event venues and event coordinators, blogged on the organization’s website, written articles for the e-newsletter, and I’ve recently created my personal website. Please feel free to visit anytime at www.tuckerpetty.com. With the CureSearch

Fun to Come This Summer!

2010-05-27T09:39:00.000-07:00

Summer is coming fast and we here at Rock Against Cancer are busy bees planning a number of events for the next few months! What's the best thing about summer? The music, of course. We've got the ball rolling on a number of concerts for our "Stars Night Out" program in cities from Raleigh to Indianapolis and beyond. These are our main focus right now as we are hoping to bring smiles to the

Vote for Rock Against Cancer!

2009-12-03T17:48:00.000-08:00

Please vote for Rock Against Cancer to win the Chase Community Giving Challenge here: http://apps.facebook.com/chasecommunitygiving/charities/141708?src=wallpost&ref=mf

September Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

2009-09-01T10:28:00.000-07:00

Hi, it's September which means RAC is in full swing with awareness activities. The childhood cancer community has several important initiatives I would like to bring your attention to: