October 09, 2013 // Franchising.com // Atlanta – On October 1, 160 Kids 'R' Kids Learning Academies in 14 states throughout the nation teamed up with the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society® (LLS) to kick off a very special campaign to help "Light the Night®" for blood cancer victims. As part of the non-profit organization's special Light the Night Walk fundraiser, Kids 'R' Kids has set a goal of raising $80,000 in donations through walk sponsorships and Light The Night paper balloons. The balloons are designed to be adorned with the name of the donor or a loved one who is battling cancer, and will be displayed prominently inside each of the schools. Balloons can be purchased for a $1 donation at individual Kids 'R' Kids locations, but larger donations will be accepted.
The national early education franchise's fundraising efforts will run through October 31, 2013. Proceeds from Kids 'R' Kids fundraising efforts on behalf of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society will help fund:
"We are honored to join the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society in the fight against cancer," explains Kids 'R' Kids International founding family member, David Vinson. "LLS and Kids 'R' Kids are both devoted to the health and well-being of children. Leukemia is the number one disease killer of children and young adults under the age of 20. It's vital that we raise awareness and work towards finding a cure for this devastating disease. Together, we will make a difference and give those affected with blood cancer hope for a brighter future."
In addition to the fundraising efforts of the individual Kids 'R' Kids Learning Academies through Light the Night paper balloon donations, several franchisees will be taking part in the actual Light the Night Walk in their city. Kids 'R' Kids is proud to associated with the following walks:
October 10 – Lake Eola Amphitheater in Orlando, Florida
October 10 – Sawyer Point in Cincinnati, Ohio
October 12 – Centennial Olympic Park in Atlanta, Georgia
October 12 – Halifax Mall in Raleigh, North Carolina
October 12 – Discovery Green in Houston, Texas
October 19 – Country Park in Greensboro, North Carolina
October 20 – Market Street in The Woodlands, Texas
October 24 – Furman University in Greenville, South Carolina
October 26 – Virginia Historical Society in Richmond, Virginia
November 2 – George M. Steinbrenner Field in Tampa, Florida
November 2 – Kellogg Zather Park in Las Vegas, Nevada
November 9 – Lake Park at Mueller in Austin, Texas
The public is welcome to come out and cheer the walkers on at each of these events, and they are also invited to show their support by sponsoring the Kids 'R' Kids national fundraising walk team through a secure online donation at http://pages.lightthenight.org/2013/kidsrkids. Those wishing to make a personal impact through LLS beyond donations are also encouraged to join a walk team or start a new team in their area. Interested parties can register to walk by visiting www.lightthenight.org.
LLS is the world's largest voluntary health organization dedicated to funding lifesaving blood cancer research. While other large cancer organizations target their mission investment on prevention and early detection, LLS has invested nearly $1 Billion in cures since 1949. Almost half of the new cancer drugs approved in the U.S. since 2000, 21 of 50, were approved to treat one or more blood cancers. And LLS helped advance most of them. To learn more please visit www.lls.org.
Light The Night Walk is The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's (LLS) annual fundraising walk and the nation's night to pay tribute and bring hope to people battling cancer. In 2012, the Walk raised nearly $55 million for research and patient services. Participants walk along a two-to-three-mile route in their communities. Anyone who raises $100 or more are Champions For Cures, and carry illuminated balloons—white for survivors, red for supporters and gold balloons in memory of loved ones lost. Dedication banners and remembrance ceremonies provide an opportunity to display a name or message, honoring or commemorating a family member or friend with cancer. The Walk is open to all; it does not require a particular level of fitness.
Established in 1985 and headquartered in the North Atlanta suburb of Duluth, GA, Kids 'R' Kids Learning Academies provide a secure, nurturing, and educational environment for children between the ages of 6 weeks and 12 years. Through its signature "Hug First, Then Teach" philosophy, the provision of state-of-the-art facilities that boast interactive whiteboard technology and secure internet classroom monitoring for parents, and the employment of a highly trained teaching staff, Kids 'R' Kids encourages its students to bloom into responsible, considerate, and contributing members of society. In 2013, the early education provider was proud to unveil its revolutionary and proprietary curriculum rooted in brain development called Brain Waves™. AdvancED Accredited by the Southern Association for Colleges and Schools, Kids 'R' Kids International® is a family owned and operated organization that is comprised of 160 locations in 14 states. For more information about Kids 'R' Kids International, please visit www.kidsrkids.com.
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Kids 'R' Kids Learning Academies provide a secure, nurturing, and educational environment for children ages six weeks - 12 years to bloom into responsible, considerate, and contributing members of society.