About TeamBrent
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TeamBrent was created in 2005 to battle childhood cancer alongside 3yr old Brent who was fighting stage iv neuroblastoma. Today he is a survivor who has no recollection of his treatment, and his worries are about scoring a goal in soccer or misplacing his Bakugans, not about keeping his platelets up so he can get chemo – but the fight goes on. Brent is living proof that your efforts make a difference. It is our hope that someday no child dies of cancer. Together we can make a difference.
We all rest in the shade of trees we did not plant
TeamBrent is a group of hundreds and hundreds of people who want to each do their part to fight childhood cancer. “Together we make a difference.” And we do. TeamBrent has raised well over three million dollars to fight childhood cancer. This money makes a difference in the fight. Childhood cancer is the leading cause of death by disease in the US and it kills more children per year than cystic fibrosis, muscular dystrophy, asthma and AIDS combined. There are 15 children diagnosed with cancer for every one child diagnosed with pediatric AIDS. Yet, the U.S. invests approximately $595,000 for research per victim of pediatric AIDS and only $20,000 for each victim of childhood cancer. Funding through events like this, dedicated to children, makes a difference. Forty years ago a child diagnosed with cancer had less than a ten percent chance of survival – today 78% overall are cured. We need to continue this trend.
Our two flagship events are St. Baldrick’s and the PanMassChallenge.
We shave heads each year for the St. Baldrick’s Foundation, yes – shave heads. It’s a fundraiser to fight childhood cancer and it’s FUN. The St. Baldrick’s Foundation raises awareness and funds to fight childhood cancer. While battling cancer, children lose not only their hair but years of their childhood, and sometimes their lives. Participants in a St. Baldrick’s event shave their heads in exchange for donations towards research. It’s a simple concept, a fun time and a very effective fundraiser. Efforts fund research and bald heads are a display of solidarity with kids who have cancer. Since its founding in 2000, the St. Baldrick’s Foundation has raised over $69 million by shaving over 107,000 heads in 24 countries. TeamBrent runs events all over Connecticut, and (varies by year) in Colorado, Boston and London. We do this to give everyone a chance to fight and raise awareness, and the monies go to fight all types of childhood cancer, everywhere. The generosity and spirit during this event has amazed us – it is incredible. There are no words to describe it. The St.Baldrick’s Foundation does so much good with their money – St. Baldrick’s funds more childhood cancer research grants than any organization except the U.S. Government (including grants to Yale’s Pediatric Oncology department and many fellowships for neuroblastoma research). .TeamBrentHis family couldn’t have made it through his treatment without their incredible friends, family and community. All of that positive energy was motivating for the family, who drew strength from the support. So many people wanted to help fight the disease – all that energy and strength was channeled into what we now call
(music fest), we have hockey tournaments, we hold trunk shows, bake sales, lemonade stands, and so much more. Brentapalooza. We walk Relay for Life, we run marathons, we hold year long in Boston was built, thanks to our PMC monies, a grant from St. Baldrick’s and dedicated events (Venture Studios cocktail party, Charlie & Grace trunk shows, the Princess Ball). Yes, TeamBrent focuses on St. Baldrick’s in the spring and the PMC in the late summer, but we are broader than that. We try to fight all 6WThis room on
. This is huge, this is real, and this is wonderful. The PMC now donates 100 % of every rider raised dollar – a pass-through rate that is nearly unparalleled in the $1.5 billion athletic fundraising event industry.DFCI/radiotherapy program to relapsed neuroblastoma children at MIBG and today raises more money than any other athletic fundraising event in the country. In January, riders commit to ride 192 miles in the August bike ride, and they collect pledges to do this. It is an amazing time. The PMC has contributed more than $2 7 0 million to the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute since its founding in 1980. TeamBrent has partnered with Dr.Lisa Diller and has helped to build a dedicated treatment room to deliver targeted bike-a-thonWe also ride the PanMassChallenge. This is the nation’s original fundraising
We ARE making a difference. blood and platelet donations. The impact of this cannot be overstated. During Brent’s treatment he received blood and platelet transfusions nearly every other day. He was one child going through treatment. The amount of blood and platelets needed for childhood cancer patients is astronomical and this is something we can all do to help. much neededTeamBrent has helped others via
And we don’t just raise money…we raise awareness too…..
TeamBrent has spread awareness through a national neuroblastoma ad. We partnered with the heads of CureSearch to create a site to support it. The PSA ran in millions of copies of InStyle, Travel + Leisure, Food & Wine, Town and Country, Business Week, Fortune, Forbes, Fast Company, Money, Fortune Small Business and Inc throughout the US. Millions of copies.
TeamBrent has spread awareness five years in a row through an ad in the Fairfield County editions of Time, Newsweek, USNews & World Report and Sports Illustrated, and The Week thanking our generous St. Baldrick’s sponsors (60,000 + impacts each year).
And we help in other ways….
TeamBrent has many members who may actually SAVE A LIFE, as they have registered to be bone marrow donors.
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TeamBrent Recognition founder, is really for the members – as TeamBrent is nothing more than a collection of great, genuine, positive, make a difference people. Channeled. Together we make a difference.TeamBrent has received numerous honors from organizations for their efforts to fund research for pediatric cancer. It truly is a group effort and each award, while perhaps given in name to a TeamBrent
Channel 12 Hometown Heroes 2009
TeamBrent was selected to be a Hometown Hero in April. An extensive segment on the team was aired repeatedly on news channel 12, highlighting what the team has done to help children, and asking others to come join the fight.
Princess Ball 2009
TeamBrent was once again chosen as a recipient for the lower Fairfield County Princess Ball, one of a series of formal-father daughter galas held to benefit local charities. The Princess Ball was founded to help strengthen the bond between girls in grades one through eight and their fathers. It was also a way to make children aware of the importance of giving back to the community, with each event raising money for three local charities that benefit children.
National Fatherhood Initiative Award 2008
The Fatherhood Awards are presented each year to individuals, corporations, and organizations that make a substantial contribution to the strengthening of involved, responsible, and committed fatherhood in their work or personal lives.
Hofstra University Alumni Achievement Award 2008
This award is given to those Hofstra alumni who have distinguished themselves in their chosen fields of endeavor and/or demonstrated outstanding service to the University.
Kochan Award 2007
Dr. Kochan was a dedicated professional, who valued service to his community and the profession of dentistry. Each year an award is given in his honor to celebrate the efforts of people who work tirelessly to improve the world around them.
Best Life Hero Dad Award 2007
Best Life magazine searched for extraordinary fathers who were making a difference at home, at work and in their communities, and whose personal journeys contained defining moments and significant obstacles. Editor in Chief Stephen Perrine said “We wanted to honor a man whose story was filled with passion and hope and demonstrated the underlying challenges of being a father in today’s society.”
Key to a Cure Saks/Greenwich 2007
CancerCare of Connecticut recognized four women in its Viva La Cure Fashion Show at Saks Fifth Avenue, Greenwich CT as making a difference to the cause.
