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Hyundai Hope On Wheels Celebrates 20 Years Of Saving Lives And Creating Hope

In its newest rounds of grants marking its 20th anniversary, Hyundai Hope On Wheels (HHOW), a California based 501c(3) non-profit organization announces its support for national Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. The annual September campaign is called “Every Handprint Tells A Story.” A total of 38 doctor-researchers will receive a combined USD 14.1 million to support novel therapeutic approaches and innovative research options in pediatric cancer. Childhood cancer researchers depend largely on private funding for groundbreaking therapies to get off the ground and to advance treatment approaches to the next phase of testing, ultimately, bringing better therapies and cures to kids with cancer. Every 36 minutes a child is diagnosed with cancer in the US  While nearly 80 percent of cancer in children can be cured, pediatric cancer remains the leading disease related cause of death for children.

This year’s pediatric cancer research grants from HHOW deliver on its decades-long commitment to support the most promising childhood cancer research throughout the nation. 24 of the 38 grant recipient hospitals are ranked within the Top 50 of US News & World Reports Best Hospitals for Pediatric Cancer, with two institutions claiming the #2 and #3 rankings. “Our aim is to focus on funding research with the best potential of giving kids the healthy childhoods they deserve,” says Brian Smith, Chief Operating Officer, Hyundai Motor America.  “We’re humbled to say that we’ve now funded more than USD 145 million dollars since 1998 to support lifesaving childhood cancer research towards finding a cure.  This achievement is made possible by the collective efforts of our amazing dealers, volunteers and supporters across the nation.  Together, we are leading the charge to end childhood cancer.”

Every Handprint Tells A Story Campaign

Beginning today, HHOW demonstrates its commitment with visits to local children’s hospitals across the country to honor the brave children and their families on the frontline of this disease, and to present research grant awards. Visits will include HHOW’s signature Handprint Ceremony, where local children battling cancer will dip their hands in paint and place their handprints on a white 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe – the official Hope Vehicle. As Every Handprint Tells a Story, the colorful handprints of brave pediatric cancer fighters represent their individual and collective hopes, dreams and journeys.  From now through the end of September, the Hope Vehicle will travel nationwide to honor kids battling cancer, raise awareness of the disease, and to inspire hope toward a cure.

During this time, the public is invited to join the campaign. Supporters are encouraged to visit the HHOW website (www.HyundaiHopeOnWheels.org/national-childhood-cancer-awareness-month) to view stories of brave cancer survivors and passionate doctor-researchers. Once there, supporters may add their handprint to a wall of hope to show their support for the cause. They will also find information on additional ways to support HHOW through social media efforts and events throughout the month. – Medical Buyer Bureau

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