News Coverage

	Women for MACC Surpasses $1 million dollar Mark with Shoot for a Cure With the 19th Annual Gene Johann Memorial Trap Shoot in the books, the Hartford Conservation and Gun Club has surpassed $1 million raised for Women For MACC! (JSOnline.com, 2009)
	Beyond the Cure A Wisconsin teen not given much chance to live is all grown up and going to college. Now, living "Beyond the Cure" is also helping with her future. Read more and watch her story on the TODAY'S TMJ4 website. (Courtny Gerrish - TODAY'S TMJ4, 2009)
	New Directions in Childhood Cancer Research at UW Health Sinsia Dovat, MD - physician and research at the University of Wisconsin talks about the challenges in funding for childhood cancer research and what the MACC Fund has done to help. (UW Health, 2009)
	Kapco, MACC Fund Give a Special Night at Miley Cyrus When Miley Cyrus took the stage in front of a sell-out crowd, a group of young fans and their families got to live the "suite life." They ate pizza, waved their glow sticks, and watched the concert of the year from the Kapco suite. (TODAY'S TMJ4, 2009)
	WBB Newcomers Help Fight Childhood Cancer KENT, Ohio - A pair of incoming freshmen for the Kent State women's basketball team made sure they left a lasting impression on their home state of Wisconsin before heading to Ohio and commencing the next stage of their basketball careers. (Kent State Sports, 2009)
	Putting treatments for kids with cancer on the fast track MACC Fund contributes $5 million to researchers at the Cancer and Blood Disorders Center at Children's Hospital to increase clinical and translational research, a process that aims to move scientific discoveries from "the bench" of basic research to the patient's "bedside" for clinical treatment. (JSOnline, 2008)
	How Time Flies When Children's Lives Are at Stake Bucks' Vice President, John Steinmiller penned a special tribute in honor of the MACC Fund's 32nd birthday on December 10, 2008. It appeared in the December 11, 2008 Milwaukee Journal Sentinal (How Time Flies When Children's Lives Are at Stake, 2008)
	Happy 32nd Birthday MACC Fund! OnMilwaukee.com Wishes the MACC Fund a Happy 32nd Birthday on December 10, 2008. (Happy 32nd Birthday MACC Fund!, 2008)
	Healthy transformation - Children's Hospital's size and status have grown dramatically since its struggles in the 1980's Two decades after moving out of what is now a dorm at Marquette University, Children's Hospital of Wisconsin has quietly solidified its status as one of the four largest children's hospitals in the country. It draws patients from more than 40 states. It or its affiliates in Kenosha and Neenah treat more than four of every 10 children hospitalized in Wisconsin. And, often filled to capacity, it is racing to complete a $165.9 million, 12-story tower, its third major expansion since 1988. "A lot of people think we ought to be tooting our horn more," said Jon Vice, chief executive of the hospital's parent company. "It's just never been our style." (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 2008)
	McGlocklin has invested 31 years in the MACC Fund Two-year-old Brett Doucette had no idea the impact he would make when he was diagnosed with acute lymphocytic leukemia in 1974. Brett’s diagnoses inspired former Milwaukee Bucks star (and current Bucks television announcer) Jon McGlocklin, whose nickname is “Jonny Mac,” to establish The MACC Fund (Midwest Athletes Against Childhood Cancer Inc.) The MACC Fund is a nonprofit organization established to support research on effective treatments for childhood cancer and related blood disorders. (Small Business Times, 2008)
	Business Man Helping Kids See Hannah Montana GRAFTON - A generous business man in Grafton is helping some deserving children see Hannah Montana in concert on Sunday President Jim Kacmarcik of Kapco Incorporated rented out a Bradley Center suite for the Hannah Montana concert. He's giving away the concert tickets to children with life threatening illnesses. The MACC Fund helped Jim present tickets to a young girl named Hannah. (TODAY's TMJ4, 2008)
	High school event a class act - '07 tournament raised $44,000 for MACC Fund The golfers at the 34 schools represented in the Lake Country Charity Invitational high school tournament have two goals. The first goal is to compete for the trophy in a tournament loaded with talented teams. This year, seven returning WIAA state qualifiers are in the field, including defending champion Arrowhead. The second goal is unquestionably more important: The teams are challenged to raise money for the MACC (Midwest Athletes Against Childhood Cancer) Fund. (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Gary D'Amato, 2008)
	Mark Wilson and the MACC Fund Mathematician, competitor, philanthropist, dad. Mark Wilson is his own foursome. Just watch him as he practices for the US Bank Championship. On a bright July morning at Brown Deer Golf Course, Wilson studies each shot from every angle and works out any kinks in his game. Then he pauses on the 18th fairway to accommodate a fan who wants him to videotape a birthday greeting. Later, he joins wife Amy for lunch in the clubhouse. (M Magazine, 2008)
	MACC Fund awards $1M to MCW to support vaccine development against specific cancers April 2, 2007 World issue - The MACC Fund (Midwest Athletes against Childhood Cancer, Inc.), the College's largest donor, has announced a $1 million, three-year gift to the Cancer Center of the Medical College of Wisconsin to help develop a tumor vaccine. The gift will allow the College's MACC Fund-supported investigators to expand preclinical programs on tumor vaccine development and apply their findings to childhood cancers. (Medical College of WI - World, 2007)
	Good deed: Wilson to lend hand for MACC Fund The PGA Tour has raised more than $1 billion for charity over the years, and many professional golfers support charitable causes with their own pro-am events. PGA Tour golfer Mark Wilson will play with prep golfers who raise money for the MACC Fund. (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 2007)
	Inspired By Bucks Memories, Wilson Making "Mark Fore MACC" Like most youngsters who attended Milwaukee Bucks games at the MECCA Arena in the 1980s, Mark Wilson took home some unforgettable memories. The Bucks, after all, won seven consecutive divisional championships between 1980 and ’87. Marques Johnson, Sidney Moncrief, Bob Lanier and Terry Cummings were named NBA All-Stars during that span. Quinn Buckner, Paul Pressey and Moncrief were NBA All-Defensive Team selections. Ricky Pierce won the NBA Sixth Man Award. Don Nelson was twice chosen NBA Coach of the Year. (The Official NBA Website of the Milwaukee Bucks, 2007)
	Lance Armstrong to trek through Lake Country Seven-time Tour de France champion and cancer survivor Lance Armstrong will be living strong as part of the Trek 100 bike ride, which begins and ends at Waukesha County Technical College (WCTC) on June 2. MACC Fund Development Director Colleen Moran said that Armstrong raced on a Trek bike for his seven wins, and as a title sponsor for the bike ride, Trek was able to bring him in for the event, which raises money for the MACC Fund (Midwest Athletes Against Childhood Cancer). (Lake Country Reporter, 2007)
	Tough going for OHS golfers Sports Tough going for OHS golfers Chuck Delsman, staff writer May 01, 2007 Email to a friend Voice your opinion BOB BORKOWSKI/staff photographer DOWN THE MIDDLE — Oconomowoc varsity golfer Greg Zilli watched this drive fly down the fairway Saturday at the Lake Country Charity Invite at Erin Hills Golf Course. The OHS boys had 333 total and finished in the middle of the standings in the 34-school meet. Cooney is undefeated this season in the Wisconsin Little Ten Conference. All season long, the Oconomowoc varsity boys golf team has been in the Wisconsin Little Ten Conference. OHS has not lost a single event in WLT competition. But life has been a little different for the Raccoons outside the conference, and Oconomowoc found out last week just how tough the competition can be outside its own conference. Cooney came up in the middle of the field in both of its meets last week. (Oconomowoc Focus, 2007)
	The ride of his Life Brandon Novack of Belgium has been in a gruelling fight against cancer for five years. On June 2, in a milestone moment, he will join his family and other bike riders in the Ride of Hope to raise money for the MACC Fund, whose efforts helped save his life. (Ozaukee Press, 2007)
	Armstrong helps Trek 100 break records The 18th annual Trek 100 Ride, a charity event in Pewaukee, Wisconsin that benefits the Midwest Athletes Against Childhood Cancer Fund (MACC) broke its previous fundraising record at the weekend, generating a combined total of $1.3 million from a Friday night reception and auction followed by Saturday's Trek 100 ride. (cylclingnews.com, 2007)
	Racing under the lights The riders who race in Wisconsin Cycling Association events often compete on courses tucked away in industrial parks or parkways, in front of spouses, teammates and fellow competitors. They'll have a rare opportunity to show off their leg muscles and riding skills before a wider audience this Saturday in the first-ever Giro d'Grafton, a criterium being staged in the heart of the village, the Paramount Plaza. (Tom Held, 2007)
	Bob & Brian Plane Pull You can be the first to know if you join us for the Midwest Airlines/Laacke & Joys Bob & Brian Plane Pull on Saturday, September 29th. A limited 30 teams will be ready to compete for the top prize of complimentary roundtrip travel on Milwaukee’s favorite airline, Midwest Airlines. Prizes will also be rewarded to the team with the most spirit and to the team who raises the most money for the MACC Fund and kids with cancer and related blood disorders. (The Morning Blend, TODAY's TMJ4, 2007)
	Armstrong agrees to appear at cancer fund raiser Lance Armstrong, the seven-time Tour de France winner and a cancer survivor, has agreed to appear at this year's Trek 100, a bike ride to raise money for pediatric cancer research. This year's Trek 100 will be held June 2 and will begin and end at Waukesha County Technical College in Pewaukee. For the past 18 years, Midwest Athletes Against Childhood Cancer has teamed with Trek Bicycle to raise money to support research for childhood cancers and related blood disorders. (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 2007)
	Golf : Tournament all aces Arrowhead shattered the tournament scoring record by 11 strokes with an incredible 298 total, achieved in a flagstick-bending wind at Erin Hills Golf Course. Jake Lammert of Arrowhead shot a 74 and then birdied the first extra hole to win a four-man playoff for medalist honors. And the MACC Fund accepted a check in the amount of $41,320, an impressive total raised by the participating golfers in the form of donations and pledges. Donated entry fees increased the total to $44,720. (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 2007)
	MACC Fund, Hawks have big golf day What a day for the Lake Country Charity Invitational last Saturday. And what a day for the MACC Fund! At the same time, the Arrowhead varsity boys golf team didn't do too poorly, either. Hosting the 34-school first-year tournament at Erin Hills Golf Course in the Town of Erin, the host Warhawks dominated the action, winning the tournament championship with a record score of 298 strokes. (Lake Country Reporter, 2007)
	He'll meet Lance, but ride 100K in friend's memory It's long been Jeff Ritter's dream to meet seven-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong. All he had to do was raise money for a great cause to make it happen. An associate professor of business administration at St. Norbert College in De Pere, Ritter doesn't pretend to be an accomplished cyclist. Which is why his participation in next weekend's Trek 100 Annual Ride to Fight Childhood Cancer in Milwaukee isn't about him as much as it's about Bryan Wulf, a family friend who was only 7 when he died of neuroblastoma in 2003. (Green Bay Press Gazette, 2007)
	Lance Ushers In New Trek Madone Trek Bicycle Corporation presented its long-anticipated reengineered Madone to more than 100 independent bike retailers, trade media and cycling elite May 31 at Milwaukee’s famed Calatrava-designed Art Museum. (http://www.paceline.com, 2007)
	Ailing baby finds help in Tosa Mark and Andrea Vitek cradled their newborn like any first-time parents, enveloping him with their arms and marveling at his little fingers and fair skin. Those first few days in July with little Nathan were perfect because they were normal. How helpless the Viteks felt, then, in that Tokyo hospital as their baby's eyes, mouth and skin turned yellow. And then came the tests and the strange marks on his skin, and the worried conferences among doctors. By the time the Viteks had flown lethargic Nathan back to the United States and raced him to Children's Hospital of Wisconsin in Wauwatosa, they could only stand helpless 36 hours later as the blood came up from Nathan's stomach and drained from his diaper. (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 2007)
	Medical College aims to keep rising In the last decade, southeastern Wisconsin's biggest academic research center has had one of the fastest-growing research efforts among all U.S. medical schools, bulking up its research spending to about $130 million. (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 2006)
	Two Locals to Bike Cross-Country for Childhood Cancer Research From June 16th to the 25th of this year Team Will, a group of cyclists from Sacramento, CA, will ride cross-country to help raise funds and awareness for childhood cancer research. This group includes two riders originally from Wisconsin, Becky Fedak from Hartland (Arrowhead High School) and Chris Olson from Neenah (Neenah High School). Both attended the University of Wisconsin at Platteville, graduated in 2004 with Environmental Engineering degrees, and are now living in Sacramento working as Water Resources Engineers. (Lake Country Online, 2006)
	One Step at a time Camp They beat cancer. Now they celebrate summer the way other kids do. We visited "One Step at a Time Camp" at the Williams Bay campus of Aurora University. The camp welcomes any child who has had cancer. Looking at them, you'd never know it. (TODAY's TMJ4, 2006)
	Playing For 'a Cause We All Believe In' Jordan Kuehl thought he knew what he was getting into after being selected to play in today's 29th annual Wisconsin Basketball Coaches Association All-Star Games. But it has been even more of an eye-opening experience than the former Hustisford standout ever imagined. And the best is yet to come. (The Capital Times, By Dennis Semrau, 2006)
	Saving Kailee, and Beyond First day back from spring break at her elementary school in Shorewood, Wis., 9-year old Kailee Wells played on the tire swing, lined up in the hall with her class and wished she could eat the school lunch instead of the one she brought from home. Ordinary stuff, by most kids’ standards, but for Kailee—who has spent much of the last four years in the hospital—April 24 was the beginning of a new life. “It was an awfully big day,” says her father, Owen Wells. (People Magazine, 2006)
	Faith sustains mom, family during daughter's illness For Amy Golden and her family, who are used to giving of themselves, hope comes disguised as love, compassion and accepting help. (Catholic Herald, 2006)
	Wilson's inspiring donation will help plenty of sick children When PGA TOUR pro Mark Wilson was a kid, his dad used to take him to Milwaukee Bucks games, where he’d watch the gigantesque NBA athletes wow the crowd with their basketball skills. Little Mark was impressed, too, by the team’s donation to an area charity. (http://www.pgatour.com, 2006)
	She designed a star, now waits for her time to shine I met Maggie several years ago and shared her story — about an unlikely friendship between an 11-year-old white girl from rural Mukwonago and a 56-year-old black woman, Dorotha "Dottie" Theesfeld from East Troy, whose cheerfulness as a Wal-Mart check-out clerk was infectious. (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 2006)
	Big changes for AHS Golf event For the past 10 years, Arrowhead High School has sponsored the AHS Golf Invitational at Olde Highlander in Oconomowoc. In the span, a field of 32 to 36 teams has competed annually, featuring some of the top teams and individuals in the state. The tournament has been a huge success over the years. But all that history is about to change (Lake Country Reporter, 2006)
	Living proof of group's work Damen Ilic is living proof of the innovative research and treatment that have boosted the survival rates of children diagnosed with leukemia. Standing as direct testaments to Damen's strength and agility are a multitude of wrestling trophies the 10-year-old has amassed in recent years. (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 2006)
	MACC Fund event draws heartfelt support Very few business events can bring a tear to your eye. But last week in the main ballroom of the Hyatt Regency in downtown Milwaukee, there was barely a dry eye in the house. As the Midwest Athletes Against Childhood Cancer celebrated its 30th anniversary, the group honored 37 children and adults. Appearing on the stage were either survivors of childhood cancer, kids who are fighting the disease or, sadly, the parents of children who passed away as a result of cancer. (The Business Journal Serving Greater Milwaukee, 2006)
	MACC Fund Mark MACC fund Mark: Pewaukee native Mark Wilson is one athlete who puts his money where his mouth is when it comes to charitable giving. (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 2006)
	Big changes for AHS Golf event For the past 10 years, Arrowhead High School has sponsored the AHS Golf Invitational at Olde Highlander in Oconomowoc. In the span, a field of 32 to 36 teams has competed annually, featuring some of the top teams and individuals in the state. The tournament has been a huge success over the years. But all that history is about to change (Lake Country Reporter, 2006)
	Living proof of group's work Damen Ilic is living proof of the innovative research and treatment that have boosted the survival rates of children diagnosed with leukemia. Standing as direct testaments to Damen's strength and agility are a multitude of wrestling trophies the 10-year-old has amassed in recent years. (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 2006)
	Prep girls basketball: Smith gets assist from teammates in battle with cancer When Sydney Smith participated in tryouts for the Madison La Follette girls basketball program in November, the 5-foot-10 feisty junior forward had visions of battling against the best frontcourt players in the Big Eight Conference. "I love how physical the game is. I couldn't wait to play against Courtney Waldon and Justine Hayes," Smith said of Waldon, a Sun Prairie senior and Chicago State recruit, and Hayes, a Madison Memorial senior and Cleveland State recruit. The 16-year-old Smith never dreamed, though, that she would instead be fighting a more important battle. (The Capital Times, By Dennis Semrau, 2006)
	GYM DANDIES - Wolf cream of the crop on Wisconsin's all-time prep basketball team Cuba City’s Jerry Petitgoue was chosen as the all-time coach by a one-vote margin over Ron Einerson of Neenah. Coach Petitgoue has been involved with the WBCA (Wisconsin Basketball Coaches Association) All Star Games which benefit the MACC Fund for more than 20 years. Thanks to his commitment and that of the Association, $1.1 million has been contributed to fund critical pediatric cancer research through the MACC Fund. (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 2005)
	Boy's bracelet idea becomes part of a national campaign Early this year, 10-year-old Ford Martin of Wilmette couldn't have known that his idea for an awareness bracelet would quickly blossom into a national campaign. The fifth-grader had an arm full of silicone wristbands, the fund-raising trinkets that caught on with Lance Armstrong's cause and then spun off into every other major disease and world disaster. (Wilmette Life, 2005)
	Paul Molitor 'Takes Five' Paul Molitor returned to Milwaukee Monday, not as a Hall of Fame baseball player who spent 15 years with the Brewers, but as a son who lost his father to lung cancer shortly before the son was inducted into Cooperstown. Molitor spoke to cancer patients and their families and friends as part of Strike Out Cancer, a national program that educates people about cancer, during an event at Miller Park. Milwaukee was the third of five cities Molitor is visiting for the program, which was sponsored here by Froedtert Memorial Lutheran Hospital and the Medical College of Wisconsin. (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 2005)
	Help win the game of life with the MACC Star Today’s TMJ4 television station and the MACC Fund (Midwest Athletes Against Childhood Cancer, Inc.) collaborated with Brandon Novack, a cancer survivor, to create this year’s MACC Star. Designing the 2005 MACC Star is Brandon’s way of supporting the MACC Fund’s fight against childhood cancer and offering hope to other children that they can become cancer survivors, too (Lake Country Publications, 2005)
	'strong Kid' Is Determined Patient Last spring, Joel and Anne Zucker got a call from their son's nursery school teacher. The 5-year-old was unable to go to the bathroom. They were instructed to go to University Hospital. "The next thing we knew we had three doctors telling us he had stage 3 cancer," said Joel Zucker, now 35 weeks into his son Andy's 39-week chemotherapy odyssey. (The Capital Times, By Samara Kalk Derby, 2005)
	Bucks, MACC Fund making a difference Christmas came a couple of weeks early for patients at Children's Hospital of Wisconsin. On Dec. 10th, the Milwaukee Bucks played the role of Santa (Dan Murphy, Full Court Press Correspondent, Community Newspapers, 2004)
	Cancer Touches a WI Family & Inspires Father to Ride Whitefish Bay resident and avid cyclist John Gilbert is fairly new to cycling. While his son Ian was receiving treatment for stage three lymphoma, John spent many long hours waiting at the hospital. It was during that time that someone gave Gilbert Lance Armstrong’s book. It’s Not About the Bike. We’ll let him tell you the story but in short Gilbert and his son are well and their story is inspiring. (Wisconsin Cycling Association, 2004)
	For better, for worse, couples share their stories of July matrimony Did I mention that marriage is also about compromise? When you consider the challenges that Tim Kujawa has met, I think he'll figure out a way to keep the jackalope and the wife. On July 3, 1989, when Tim was only 9 years old, he lost much of his left arm to bone cancer. The problem was discovered after he was hit by a pitch while playing Little League baseball. (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 2004)
	Women help fight childhood cancers OCONOMOWOC - For three area women, it’s the hard work and dedication of others that drives them to give of their time and talent to fight childhood cancer. (The Enterprise, 2004)
	Kids Cup on tap Former Wave defender David Moxom and former Marquette University defender Max Stoka are organizing a 4 v. 4 tournament to benefit the MACC (Midwest Athletes Against Childhood Cancer) Fund. (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 2004)
	Shining Star The pixie haircut and the broad charming smile of 8-year old Colleen Flannery of Whitefish Bay will soon become a familiar sight on local television. (Jane Ford, Staff Writer of North Shore Herald, 2004)
	Joy still shines in a little girl's eyes Yes, Wisconsin, there is a Hailey Hill. And she's doing quite well, thank you. Aided by medical science and surronded by more love and prayers than a 5-year-old could ever count, little Hailey has successfully faced a giant of a Grinch -- cancer of the retinas in both eyes. (Tom Heinen, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 2004)
	MACC Fund Makes Innovative Pediatric Research Possible The MACC Fund) continues to be a steadfast partner of the Medical College of Wisconsin in their shared goal of eliminating pediatric cancers through scientific advances. (PDF File) (Medical College of Wisconsin News, 2004)
	Got tix? Attending the annual Greater Milwaukee Auto Show is a must for many folks, who relish its return each February. The same holds true for the event that ushers in the Show, the Charity Gala and Preview Night. Silent auction to benefit the MACC Fund. (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Transportation, 2004)
	A shining star Nick Pucek who suffers with rhabdo myosarcoma (a form of the disease that attacks the soft tissue of the body), is this year's designer of the TMJ4 MACC star. (Lifestyle West, 2004)
	A click of the camera helps kids in need Award-winning phtographer Mary Mortensen uses her talents to help the MACC Fund with the Cute Kids Calendar contest. (Lifestyle West, 2004)
	'A good time for a good cause' Trap clubs and their members have always been generous with their time and money to help organizations such as Ducks Unlimited and charities like St. Jude's Hospital, the Leukemia Society, Masonic Learning Centers for Children, and Toys for Tots. In addition, shooters who are involved with charities sometimes use state shoots as a place to sell raffle tickets for fundraising. (Trap & Field, 2004)
	For MACC Fund, 'silence' is golden Silent Auction to benefit the MACC Fund. Alluring items include condo in sun-drenched Cancun, Milwaukee Bucks Third Quarter Locker Room Tour on March 12th, life-size cutout photo of Al McGuire (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 2004)
	Jonny Mac finds home in Lake Country When Jon McGlocklin first came to Milwaukee in 1968, his main concern was just getting a job. That job would lead McGlocklin to becoming a significant part of the community and local culture - it would also give gravely ill children a chance of hope at the end of their rainbo (Lake Country Reporter, 2004)
	Bicycle Federation of WI Celebrates Bike to Work Week The bicycle is the vehicle of choice for thousands of Wisconsin workers and students. The bicycle is an excellent choice for commuting, providing personal travel at the times and to destinations desired. If you live within five miles of work or school, a bicycle is often the quickest and most efficient mode of travel. Many bicyclists commute longer distances as well. Commuting to school or work by bicycle can become an enjoyable part of your daily routine. (Bidycle Federation of Wisconsin, 2004)
	Molitor Made It Happen - On and Off the Field Molitor, who began his career in American League with the Milwaukee Brewers in 1978, did far more than drive in runs or throw people out at first for the Brewers. During his time spent in Milwaukee, Molitor took time to make a difference in the lives of children suffering from cancer. (Bren Miosek, Freeman's Journal, Cooperstown, NY, 2004)
	Can-Do Kids, Ben Durskin He invented a video game for kids with cancer Three and a half years ago, Ben Durskin of Greenbrae, CA, was an ordinary boy of 5--sweet, rowdy and crazy for video games. Then he grew strangely weak and fatigued. (People Magazine, 2004)
	Lance Armstrong's Coach Presenting at Milwaukee's Pabst Theatre Training for the 2005 Trek 100? See Lance Armstrong's coach speak at the Pabst Theater on April 22nd for inspiration. (www.trainright.com, 2004)
	For 8-year-old, ornament is colorful symbol of hope Eight-year-old Colleen (Coco) Flannery’s special wish this year for Christmas is to be healthy. A colorful symbol of that hope is the holiday ornament Colleen designed for MACC (Midwest Athletes Against Childhood Cancer) in collaboration with Today’s TMJ4. (By Cindy Crebbin, Special to the Catholic Herald, 2004)
	Candy Cane Lane raises money to fund childhood cancer research For nearly 20 years, Candy Cane Lane has been a Milwaukee area tradition. Bundled up families come in droves to West Allis to take in the elaborate Christmas displays adorning nearly every home. Visitors line the sidewalks, and traffic snakes through the neighborhood, bounded by S. 92nd and S. 96th streets and Oklahoma and Montana avenues. Volunteers pass out candy and accept donations for Midwest Athletes Against Childhood Cancer. (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 2003)
	Show to benefit MACC Tom Ewald is in favor of giving 100%. That's one reason, he said, that EWALD AUTOMOTIVE GROUP is among the sponsors of the MACC Fund Annual Fall Roundup auto show. (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Transportation, 2003)
	Charity rides roll together good cause, great scenery The Kettle Moraine hills kick butt. Colleen Kalt got out of the office and onto a bike seat for the MS 150 Best Dam Bike Tour. She put together a 39-member team of "Extraordinary Women" that included Julie Conigliaro and Missy Murray. (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 2003)
	Auction at Charity Gala to benefit MACC Fund Choosing a charity wasn’t a chore for the chairs of the 2004 Auto Show Charity Gala. Gala co-chairs Gary Newman, owner of Newman Chevy-Olds, and his wife, Sharon, selected the Midwest Athletes Against Childhood Cancer (MACC) Fund as beneficiary of the Silent Auction, which is held at the Charity Gala and Preview Party. The Newmans’ daughter, Heather, a nurse at Children’s Hospital, began her career in the bone marrow transplant area of the hospital’s oncology unit, says Newman. (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 2003)
	North Lake boy creates MACC Fund ornament "People always ask 'What can we do?' (to help someone with cancer). Well, this is a great idea," suggests Julie Westcott, aunt of this year's designer of the MACC holiday star ornament. (North Lake student's star shines bright, 2003)
	A shining star Nick Pucek who suffers with rhabdo myosarcoma (a form of the disease that attacks the soft tissue of the body), is this year's designer of the TMJ4 MACC star. (Lifestyle West, 2003)
	Amore refused to let leukemia run her life Everyone knew what Cheri Ann Amore wanted. The Twin Lakes teenager wanted to keep waterskiing and to see Hawaii, to be with her family and her friends. She wanted to go to Marquette University and become a physician's assistant... More than anything, she wanted to live. (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 2002)
	MACC Fund's Cary always thinks of kids John Cary knows more people than the census director...By the time Cary's through shaving in the morning, he has a parade planned. Or something to get people to empty their pockets into pediatric cancer research. (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 2002)
	McGlocklin raises hope for children with cancer What Jon McGlocklin started as a mission with a personal motivation shortly after his retirement from the Milwaukee Bucks has blossomed into one of the most recognizable charities in the state. By his count, Midwest Athletes Against Childhood Cancer has raised $19 million since its inception 25 years ago this month, funding research and treatment options throughout the state. (Capital Times, 2001)

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