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MISSION
Helping children survive cancer, one smile at a time.
BrittiCares International is a 501 ( C ) ( 3
) nonprofit organization committed to finding new and
better ways to improve the quality of life for children
who have been diagnosed with cancer. The inspiration of
the organization came from a little girl named
Brittiana
Henderson who was first diagnosed with Osteogenic
Sarcoma (bone cancer) and later developed leukemia where
she fought courageously, without complaining, while
assisting other children with cancer to defeat the
pernicious disease. Although Brittiana’s battle against
Leukemia came to an end, the efforts of BCI have not
diminished. BCI wishes to raise funds and public
awareness to combat this disease. The purpose of the
funds will go toward research and development, where BCI
will work shoulder to shoulder with oncologists,
surgeons, and nutritionists. The funds will also help to
create a safe haven for young people with cancer where
hugs are overflowing, smiles are infectious, and dreams
become a reality. With funds raised, BCI will provide
patients with an ‘Imagine Me’
bedroom makeover or a celebration party of choice, and
offer families social, emotional and financial support.
Annually, BCI will host Brittiana’s Smile for Life
walkathon, evoking an atmosphere that displays new
beginnings, fostering hope, tied to optimism which will
impact people from all walks of life. |
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BCI will offer
seasonal resident camps where youth venture and
encounter a real camping experience. The founders know
firsthand that families are affected when a child gets
cancer. BCI’s focus is to provide for children and families
facing the toughest challenges of life. It is in
Brittiana’s memory that BCI spreads the message that
"Every Child Deserves The Opportunity To Smile.
VALUES
We aspire to
these invaluable principles. A commitment to, faith,
integrity, purpose, and alacrity will be our pillars
that we stand by, propelling us to greater heights for
humanity. |