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Last year's Parkway Run/Walk was a big success and this year will be even better. Please join us on September 28th. More pictures of the 2007 event can be viewed by clicking the link below.

see our Events page for more information

ALI'S DISCOVERY

-A PROJECT OF THE TIDES CENTER-

What's New:

The Parkway Run: Ali's Discovery met the challenge of the Parkway and we, along with more than 6,000 others, helped to raise funds for pediatric cancer research at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.

While the total figures are not yet available, we do know that this year's event surpassed all others, which to date had raised $1.8 million.  Congratulations to Caitlin Driscoll, who handily won her division (and several side wagers).  Also, amongst the throng of runners from Cohasset, MA, Tim (Burny) Burnieika crushed the field, easly winning that group with a pace of 6 minute miles.  Great job and thank you to all who showed up!

 

 

 

 

 

Please take a moment to read an article that appeared on the front page of the May 8, 2008 Philadelphia Inquirer (A Clue On A Rare Cancer) regarding John Maris, Ali's oncologist. It outlines his major breakthrough in researching the genetic basis for Neuroblastoma, a pediatric cancer. This story exemplifies why we are doing what we are doing. With the continuing cuts in government funding for such projects, it is imperative that we fill the void and empower Dr. Maris and others to research and, some day, discover the cure.

Ali's Discovery Inaugural Golf Outing was held on May 5, 2008 at the Metedeconk National Golf Club in Jackson, NJ. The day could not have gone better: turnout was great, the weather perfect and the course spectacular. Most importantly, we commenced our effort to make real Ali's dream of curing childhood cancer. As was obvious to anyone who was there, Marianne Driscoll did 99% of the work to make this day happen and deserves all the credit for it being such a phenomenal success. Utilizing the same skills that have enabled him to have a long and accomplished career as a salesman and manager at Morgan Stanley, Tom Driscoll recruited more foursomes and contributors than we ever could have hoped for. Same goes for Jude, who came up big as he always does on game day, by spreading the word, signing up groups and contributing so generously to the auction. Tom King proved he is still the most bighearted guy on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange by showing up for the 19th hole and buying almost the entire live auction. Adam Whitman also made a great showing at the auction and has offered bowling instruction to those needing it for the next event; it's true, he has an alley in his basement. And how about Tim Burnieika's performance as auctioneer? He had only days to prepare and pulled it off like a pro. For those who did not attend, at the event we recognized three very special people for their kindness and support: our hosts Howie Hubler and Chris Garavente, and great benefactor and friend Drew Milstein. You guys are the best.

 

Please view the Events page for photos and some highlights of the day.

The mission of Ali's Discovery is to eliminate childhood cancer through pioneering research, advocacy and education.

Ali's Discovery sees a world without childhood cancer. To achieve this goal, Ali's Discovery sustains both public and private research efforts through fundraising projects, and collaboration to help provide leadership in supporting new and innovative research investigations. Ali's Discovery is dedicated to translating the latest scientific breakthroughs into effective treatment and prevention strategies to improve the quality of life for all children. This scrupulous effort will continue until current and future advances in cancer treatment and prevention generates a new generation of children and adults free from cancer.

Why:

  • An estimated 15,800 children and young people will be diagnosed with cancer in the United States in 2007.
  • Each and every school day 46 children, or more than two full classrooms of kids, will be diagnosed with cancer.
  • Cancer is one of the leading causes of death in children under 15.
  • One of every 330 people in the United States will develop cancer before their 20th birthday.
  • The median age of cancer diagnosis in children is six meaning that an entire lifetime is at risk.
  • The causes of most childhood cancers are unknown. At present, childhood cancer cannot be prevented.
  • Childhood cancer cuts across all social, economic and ethnic differences.
  • Despite the advances in early detection and treatment, only two thirds of children diagnosed with cancer survive. Even though the majority of children's leukemias are now curable, mortality is still substantial among children with solid tumors. Equally troubling is that the fact that increased survival rates are the result of much more toxic chemotherapy treatments. The long term effects of this remain largely unknown, but early research has shown them to be ominous.
  • When you compare the federal research support allocated to each patient affiliated with AIDS, a child diagnosed with cancer is getting only one-sixth of it for every year of life saved. For every dollar spent on a patient with prostate cancer, less than 20 cents is spent on a child with cancer. Likewise a patient with breast cancer has triple the research resource allocated to her when compared to a child.
  • Knowledge about cancer can relieve anxiety, build trust, and streamline health-care delivery. However, information about treatment options, current and long-term follow up results are not easily available for pediatric patients, their parents, health-care professionals, insurance companies and the general public.
  • Survivors of childhood cancer can lead productive and fulfilling lives.


    • In Memory of Alexandra Mary Driscoll

    Ali's Discovery was founded in memory of Ali Driscoll, who lost a valiant battle against cancer on August 11, 2007.

    Contact us:
    Ali's Discovery
    315 East Evergreen Ave.
    Philadelphia, PA 19118
    (267) 297-6021

    alisdiscovery@yahoo.com

     

    Ali's Discovery is a project of the Tides Center