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.
| FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., /PRNewswire/ -- 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 $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 U.S. While nearly 80% 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 U.S. 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 $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 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. Other campaign activities include:
Origins of Hope “A key priority for Hyundai dealers is to give back to society and to make sure children have the best possible future for success. We believe that future should be in a world that is free from pediatric cancer,” says Scott Fink, Board Chair and Hyundai dealer owner, Hyundai of New Port Richey. “We know that progress has been made in finding cures for pediatric cancer. Our HHOW grants have paved the way for innovative therapies and new treatments. Hyundai dealers across the nation are proud to support this important cause. Yet our work is not over, and you can count on us to remain committed to this fight for as long as it takes.” Funding Research to Find A Cure HHOW offers pediatric cancer research grants for Children’s Oncology of America member institutions in the U.S. The grant winners are chosen by a peer-reviewed and competitive selection process. There are five HHOW grant categories: Impact Grant ($100,000), Young Investigator Grant ($200,000), Hyundai Scholar Hope Grant ($300,000), Hyundai Quantum Grant ($1 million) and the new Quantum Collaboration Grant ($2.5 million). Applications are graded by a panel of scientific reviewers for their innovative potential to increase discovery. Hyundai Quantum Grant Award The Hyundai Quantum Grant is HHOW’s largest grant category. The Hyundai Quantum awards range from $2.5 million to $1 million and these grants support research on pediatric cancers with low survival rates. This year’s four winning researchers and institutions are:
National Youth Ambassadors US Youth Soccer National League For more information about Hyundai Hope On Wheels and to view a list of our 2018 Hope On Wheels grant winners, please visit www.hyundaihopeonwheels.org/research. You can also follow us on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram at facebook.com/HyundaiHopeOnWheels , twitter.com/HopeOnWheels or Instagram.com/HyundaiHopeOnWheels. ABOUT HYUNDAI HOPE ON WHEELS HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA Hyundai Motor America, headquartered in Fountain Valley, Calif., is a subsidiary of Hyundai Motor Company of Korea. Hyundai vehicles are distributed throughout the United States by Hyundai Motor America and are sold and serviced through 835 dealerships nationwide. All new Hyundai vehicles sold in the U.S. are covered by the Hyundai Assurance program, which includes a 5-year/60,000-mile fully-transferable new vehicle limited warranty, Hyundai’s 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain limited warranty and five years of complimentary Roadside Assistance. For more details on Hyundai Assurance, please visit www.HyundaiAssurance.com Please visit our media website at www.hyundainews.com
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