On April 26 the show will kick off. It is for a good cause. It will be located in Kannapolis NC. Please check out the facebook page. Slow Driver Racing all details will be posted. Several events will happen that day. Sound off and best in show just one of the trophies to be awarded. The best this is that it is for charity. Below is what they do and represent. Thank you for checking it out. Contact Eddie Figueroa at 562 208 5344.

1. Pediatric medical research dedicated to finding a cure
2. Improve access to treatment for all children
3. Family support programs that improve a patients quality of life during treatment
Funding A Cancer-Free Future:

Current US Based Pediatric Cancer Research/Treatment Initiatives
-Established the Jeff Gordon Children’s Foundation Pediatric Cancer Research Fund in 2009 at Riley Hospital for Children – investment $1.5 million. Riley is making strides in developing treatments for Neuroblastoma (solid tumors) and brain tumors.
-Funded Long-Term Treatment Study being conducted by the Children’s Oncology Group/CureSearch. The study focuses on gathering data from cancer patients throughout their lifetime to better understand the lifetime effects of various treatments, and ultimately to improve protocol effectiveness as well as minimize negative side effects that often plague children for the rest of their lives. We continue to pursue other initiatives in partnership with CureSearch to further the fight against childhood cancer. (See Attached Summary of COG/CureSearch)
-Fund the National Donor Program (Be The Match) focusing on pediatric transplant research and advocacy for both bone marrow and cord blood transplants.
-Fund the Children's Oncology Group - EveryChild Initiative. The initiative will result in an increase in the volume of clinical research datea being submitted to the COG. Morever, this data will need to be increasingly linked with COG's biobank located at Nationwide Chidlren's Hospital in Columbus, OH and be accessible to researchers undertaking approved- omic (genomic, protemic, metabolic, etc) research projects using patient biospecimens and clinical data.
-Funded the Pediatric Cancer Research Portfolio for Leukemia & Lymphoma Society - three consecutive years.
-Offer competitive grant program to support local and regional organizations working to improve the lives of children with cancer. Grants are offered up to $15,000.
Congressional Interests

-Funding of the Caroline Pryce Walker Act which was passed in 2008 and promised $30 million/year for research. To date, no funds have been appropriated.
-Continuation of research funding at $10 million for FY 2011 under the Department of Defense budget
-Support for the Childhood Cancer Survivorship Act of 2009
-Commitment to join the Pediatric Cancer Caucus which was recently formed in the House of Representative

Global Initiative - Rwanda, Africa

Comprehensive Cancer Care in Rwanda – A Collaborative Program with Partners In Health and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
With the improvement in healthcare in Rwanda and gradual increase in the average life span, the number of cancer cases presenting to the medical system is increasing rapidly. The World Health Organization estimates that there will be 16 million new cancer cases worldwide by 2020, with 70% of those cases in the developing world. While the scope of the cancer burden within Rwanda remains poorly defined, the WHO GLOBOCAN 2002 global cancer database estimates that approximately 650,000 new cases of cancer are diagnosed annually in Africa. By 2020, more than 1 million of the new cancer cases will be in sub-Saharan Africa.
By the year 2020, Rwanda will have hundreds of thousands of cancer patients living within its borders. Given this anticipated epidemic, a comprehensive oncology and palliative care program that includes training providers, developing infrastructure, and building on the successful pediatric cancer care pilot programs is needed to save or improve the lives of Rwandan children with cancer.
The collaborative’s oncology work in Rwanda is focused in two areas:
Providing excellent cancer care to patients within the three rural districts:

Providing appropriate human resources in the form of Rwandan doctors and nurses at each district hospital who are trained in the basics of providing chemotherapy and supportive care to cancer patients presenting to health facilities; on-site specialist support from pediatricians, internal medicine doctors, obstetrics and gynecology doctors, and surgeons; and availability of remote advice from oncologists within our partner institutions in the US.
Providing access to high quality diagnostics for patients cared for in these districts, including local and US-based pathology services as needed, imaging including CT scans when necessary, and surgical services for biopsy.
-Funding for ongoing access to chemotherapeutic agents
-The ability to send patients outside of Rwanda for radiation therapy when needed
-Access to surgical services for tumor excision
Support and partnership with the Ministry of Health in strengthening a national cancer program that makes high quality care accessible to all Rwandans, regardless of income or address. This includes working with the central MOH on creating national policy for oncology, and supporting the creation and implementation of protocols for both the national referral hospitals and rural district hospitals for a package of oncology diagnosis and treatment that is realistic for each level.
The program will also include provisions for the screening, prevention and early detection that have the greatest long-term benefits in oncological care. For those cases advanced beyond the reach of current medical interventions, a comprehensive palliative care program is required to support patients at the end of life. Programs will also link service closely to research and training, creating a feedback loop to continuously improve the quality of care and of the program.
A significant goal of this program is to document and disseminate its findings, supporting efforts to improve the prevention, diagnosis, treatment and palliation of pediatric cancers in resource-poor settings worldwide.
Jeff Gordon Children's Hospital - Concord, North Carolina

At CMC-NorthEast - Jeff Gordon Children's Hospital, children can feel safe in a warm, open atmosphere where colorful surroundings cheer and brighten the walls and halls of our new facility. While they offer the highest quality care, they also offer hugs, smiles, and compassion to the smallest of patients as well as their families.
The nurses, doctors, and support staff are specially trained to care for pediatric patients. Some of the specialty areas of care offered include:
-Pediatric Cardiology
-Pediatric Endocrinology
-Pedatric Diabetes Program
-Pediatric Neurology
-Pediatric Pulmonology
-Pediatric Surgery
-Pediatric Urology
Child Life Specialists are always on staff to provide education, support, and fun activities for all ages. Special events, play time, and crafts are scheduled on a regular basis. The teen Internet cafe is also open several hours per day for online surfing, chatting with friends, and patient education.
Follow this link to view all departments of the hospital.