Overcoming bad memories with good ones!

Mommy, this was the best day of my life!" Those words are not taken lightly when spoken by a 10 year old boy who is battling cancer. A boy undergoing chemotherapy and all the side effects that come with it. A boy facing the leading cause of death in children head on.

Those words were cherished by his mother and father during a time when happy memories were hard to come by. Those words were made possible because someone was generous enough to donate their tickets to a Marlins game and suite so this boy and his family could attend. Those words were spoken by our son CJ. Because of those words, we realized the power of a simple family outing during a difficult time. We realized the outing did not have the power to erase all the bad memories of fighting cancer, but they sure could add some good ones and help him temporarily forget all he was facing.

The CBC Family Day Out program was born in the words of a 10 year old cancer fighter who had the best day of his life because of the generosity of someone else.

Cancer is an isolating disease. Due to low immunity and high risk of infection, these children are kept isolated from school, social gatherings, birthday parties and other events they would normally attend. Museums and movie theaters are out of the question for extended periods of time. Often these children spends days, weeks, and even months in the hospital only to be released and be further confined at home. That is why these family outings are so special and they are only possible because of the generosity of our corporate sponsors and individuals who care enough to help.

Children Battling Cancer, Inc. and Caribbean Cruise Line Bahamas Celebration have partnered to make the lives of children battling cancer and their families a little brighter. Okay, a lot brighter!

Thanks to the amazing generosity of the Bahamas Celebration Crew and Staff, we are blessed to be able to send one CBC family each month on an all expense paid vacation to the Bahamas aboard the beautiful Bahamas Celebration.

These families enjoy VIP treatment aboard the ship and all the amenities the ship has to offer. Special care is given to ensure they have a wonderful time on their vacation and build memories that last!

Freedom Waters Foundation provides a family outing on a Yacht for families of children with cancer and other special need groups. At CBC we are able to refer families to this wonderful foundation for a special family day out on a Yacht in the beautiful waters of South Florida. Lunch is provided and smiles are guaranteed!

In partnership with our friends at Miami Seaquarium, CBC sends one family each month for a special Family Day Out. Miami Seaquarium makes sure these families have a very special day while at the park and go home with memories to last a lifetime. We could not be more grateful to the Miami Seaquarium for their partnership with us in lifting the spirits of children battling cancer.

If you would like to make a Family Day Out possible by sponsoring a Family Day Out or donating your unused tickets for conerts or sporting events to a child battling cancer, or if you would like to become a corporate sponsor and donate tickets to your attraction, please email Dawn at info@childrenbattlingcancer.com

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