 Cancer is the number
one disease killer of
children between the
ages of 1-19.
In the U.S. nearly
3,000 children die from
cancer each year.
1 in 330 will be
diagnosed with cancer by
the age of 20.
Approximately 12,400
children are diagnosed
with cancer each year.
The Gold Ribbon is the
universal awareness
symbol of childhood
cancer.
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Soccer For Hope has teamed up with the Food Industry to raise funds for pediatric cancer research at Childrens Hospital Los Angeles. Nestle Waters, Bimbo Bakeries USA, Riviana, Smuckers and Food4Less have all agreed on donating a percentage of their sales to this very special program. Furthermore, the Los Angeles Galaxy and Chivas USA have agreed to enhance the sales by donating tickets to one of their home games. A check presentation was also made on the Home Depot Center field just prior to the game announcing the sponsors and totals. Over 20,000 spectators have witness the presentation that so far raised over $150,000.
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