Jun 24, 2008Casey is named one of Kraft's "100 Extraordinary Women"
Promoting their new 100 Calorie Snack Packs, Kraft Foods was seeking 100 Extraordinary Women from across the United States. Based on a 100 word essay nominating Maryland resident, Casey Baynes, Founder and Executive Director of the Casey Cares Foundation, she was selected as one of 100...
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Jun 20, 2008Kami's Jammies Program Visits University of MD Children's Hospital
It was a great night for camping. There was a full moon, the stars were out and not a drop of rain in the sky.
No, we were not in Patapsco State Park or on the beach in Assateague. We were in the forest of the University of Maryland Hospital for Children. This evening...
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Jun 18, 2008A Special Day for Mother and Daughter
Twelve-year-old Anna, on treatment for liver cancer at Sinai Hospital, and her mother Liz were treated to a day of complete relaxation thanks to Casey Cares Foundation and several generous donors. Gavin Limo arrived at their house in the morning to surprise the soon-to-be teenager. The...
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May 29, 2008Thank You for Your Help Rebuilding
As many of you can imagine, this past year has been one filled with many emotions. Tomorrow will be the first anniversary of the fire that destroyed the headquarters of the Casey Cares Foundation. Since then, so many businesses, individuals and even Casey Cares families rallied toward a...
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May 24, 2008Ahoy Maties!
On a beautiful morning, Casey Cares families set sail on a swashbuckling pirate adventure in the Baltimore Harbor. Critically ill children were transformed into pirates by the crew of FEARLESS – dressing, talking, and acting like pirates, down to the tattoos, mustaches, eye patches and...
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Apr 27, 2008Casey Cares Girls Get Glamorous
Glitz and glamour filled the air as Casey Cares Foundation arranged a special afternoon for our families. Cartoon Cuts in White Marsh Mall opened their hearts and doors by providing a day of glamour to girls in our programs. While Cartoon Cuts staff styled hair and painted...
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Apr 25, 2008Celebration Vacation Season Underway
As most families are planning trips to the beach, picnics in the park, little league games, and family vacations; some families are struggling with hospital stays, doctors visits, and treatment procedures.
These are the Casey Cares families
Our Celebration Vacation Program provides weekend...
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Apr 5, 2008A Day at the Zoo for a Special Family
With treatment schedules and trying to keep your child healthy, you sometimes forget to be a “normal” family. That’s why Casey Cares arranged for a special visit for an area family through our Family Festivities Program to the Maryland Zoo. Charles, a docent at the Maryland Zoo, and...
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Feb 23, 2008Rolling and Bowling With Our Families
A big thank you goes out to Joe and Kirsten Milano for sponsoring our Bowling and Skating Party, one in a series of group parties we host for our families each year. As the families entered the bowling alley, they were greeted by friendly Casey Cares volunteers and other Casey Cares...
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Feb 22, 2008A Night to Remember
Through the coordination of the Casey Cares Foundation, 8 year old Robin, a third grader at West Chester Elementary who is battling leukemia, was treated to dinner, then whisked away by limo to see High School Musical at the Hippodrome.
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Feb 21, 2008A Birthday Blast for a Special Boy
Thomas, a Leukemia patient at Johns Hopkins Hospital, just celebrated his 8 th birthday in Hedgesville, WV. As we do every year for each of our children through our Birthday Blast Program, the Casey Cares Foundation arranged for a surprise balloon delivery. Many thanks to Libby at...
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Feb 14, 2008Smiles For Life
During a national “Smiles for Life” campaign, Dr. Craig Longenecker, a dentist practicing in the Monkton area for the past 10 years, is donating his time and material and is professionally whitening a patient’s teeth for less than his normal cost. After the appointment, you make your check...
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Jan 29, 2008Baltimore Magazine Top Singles 2008
Close to 500 of Baltimore’ s Top Singles helped to provide programs to critically ill children through the Casey Cares Foundation this past Thursday, February 7 th at the Center Club. Baltimore magazine’s Top Singles Party celebrated the Top Singles issue released on January 29,...
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Jan 1, 2008Holiday Happenings-Family Festivities this Winter
The holidays can be a trying time for families with critically ill children. With the help of area businesses, we are able to bring fun into the lives of these families this time of year.
We’d like to extend a special thank you to the Baltimore Ballet, Ballet Theater of Maryland, White...
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Dec 25, 2007Caring Companies Share the Season
Barton Cotton, 1st Team Staffing, Charlestown Retirement Homes and Micros Systems employees opened their hearts to some very special Casey Cares families this holiday season. Company employees and residents participated in the 2007 Holiday Sharing Program by adopting several Casey...
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Dec 25, 2007The Gift of Giving
The Casey Cares Foundation Holiday Giving Program challenges employees, businesses, and community groups to establish their own special way to help raise money to support the Foundation’s unique programs, which include Birthday Blasts, Family Festivities, and Celebration...
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Dec 8, 2007Family Winter Holiday Party
The Arundel Mills Muvico Egyptian was once again the venue for the Casey Cares annual Holiday Party. In the spirit of the season, bunches of kids, parents and grandparents came together to share a holiday lunch while getting to know each other.
Group parties are a...
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Sep 29, 2007The Rock and Roll Bash Rocked!!
On September 29 th , over 200 Casey Cares supporters crowded the ballroom at the Baltimore Marriott Waterfront hoping to catch a glimpse of their favorite singers from their childhoods. Concert goers caught more than a glimpse of their favorite musicians that evening...
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Aug 16, 2007A Sail-A-Bration For our Children
What a beautiful morning to spend on the Harbor for our deserving families. A big thank you to Peter at the Downtown Sailing Center www.downtownsailing.org for making this day possible for our children. On August 17th, six Casey Cares families were taken out on six boats for individual...
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Aug 15, 2007Fire Fighters to the Rescue
Over 100 volunteer and career firefighters from Baltimore City, Baltimore County, Howard County and Anne Arundel County, including the firefighters from Pipes and Drums of Greater Baltimore, celebrated and supported the Casey Cares Foundation at Coburn’s Guest Bartending in Canton on August 15...
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Aug 1, 2007Fun in the Sun-A Celebration Vacation to Remember
Four year old Jessica, who suffers from a congenital heart defect and a rare seizure disorder, took a break from treatments at the University of Maryland to embark on a fun filled vacation to Ocean City, MD. Jessica and her family of six had a blast testing out their hole-in-one skills at...
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Jan 1, 2007Twas' the Season...
During the 2006 holiday season, individuals and employees of local companies were encouraged to join together to explore the meaning behind the season of giving. This year, our friends at Ferris Baker & Watts, Graphix Unlimited, Just Imagine, MedStar Health Galleria, RDA,...
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Sep 27, 2006Casey Baynes Honored as Top 40 Under 40
Founder of Casey Cares Foundation Honored Baltimore, MD – Sept. 27 …Casey Baynes, Founder and Executive Director of the Casey Cares Foundation, was named as one of this year’s 40 Under 40 outstanding professionals by the Baltimore Business Journal. Ms. Baynes founded the Casey Cares Foundation,...
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Aug 1, 2006Light's Camera Action
If you’ve been watching FOX 45 lately, you’ve probably seen our new Public Service Announcement that’s been airing on their station throughout the day thanks to the perseverance and creative talents of Sharon Wylie and cameraman Jim Uhrin at WBFF. Hats off also to two of our sponsors who provided...
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May 11, 2006Casey Baynes named as a Bravo! Entrepreneur Award Winner
Baltimore, Maryland…May 11, 2006 - Casey Baynes, Founder and Executive Director of The Casey Cares Foundation, was recently awarded a Bravo! Entrepreneur Award from SmartWoman Magazine. The award recognizes “enterprising women that own or lead their own businesses or are involved in innovative...
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May 9, 2006"The Apprentice" Contest Chooses Casey Cares
The Apprentice Contestant Shares Wealth with Charity for Critically Ill Children
Baltimore, MD – May 9, 2006… Tammy Trenta, current cast member on the 5th season of “The Apprentice” and founder of The Theresa Kathryn Foundation will hold its inaugural event on Friday night, June 16th, and is...
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Apr 9, 2006A Unique Tea Party for Faith
Ten year old Faith, who is currently being treated at the Medical College of VA/VCU for Cystic Fibrosis, and her family enjoyed “high tea”, light fare, and a relaxing yacht ride down the Potomac River Sunday, April 9th, thanks to Capital Yacht Charters and the Casey Cares Foundation as part of...
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Mar 25, 2006The Feelin' Groovy Gala Raises Over $45,000
Baltimore, MD – March 30… The “Feelin’ Groovy” Gala and Auction held at the Maryland Masonic Home in Hunt Valley on Saturday evening, March 25th brought in over $45,000 to benefit the Casey Cares Foundation, a non-profit charity that provides uplifting programs for critically ill children and...
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Feb 28, 2006Local Dentist Gives Children a Reason to Smile
Get Your Teeth Professionally Whitened, And Give Critically Ill Children a Reason to Smile
Local Dentist Helps the Casey Cares Foundation
Baltimore, MD – February 28… During a national “Smiles for Life” campaign from March through June, Dr. Craig Longenecker, a dentist practicing in the...
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Dec 9, 2005Casey Cares Foundation Celebrates 500th Birthday
Baltimore, MD – Founded in 2000 by Casey Baynes, the Casey Cares Foundation, a non-profit organization that provides uplifting programs with a special touch for critically ill children and their families, is proud to announce the celebration of its 500 th Birthday Blast on Friday,...
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Dec 6, 2005President George W. Bush Congratulates the Casey Cares Foundation
Baltimore, MD – December 6, 2005 In honor of the Casey Cares Foundation celebrating its 500th Birthday Blast on Friday, December 9th, the President of the United States has sent a letter of appreciation to the Foundation stating that we, "demonstrate great love by working to enhance the quality...
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Nov 23, 2005Share Your Blessings
Make a difference in the community this holiday season
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Oct 7, 2005The Third Annual Rock and Roll Bash Raises Over $50,000 for the Casey Cares Foundation
Baltimore, MD - October 20, 2005 - The Third Annual Rock and Roll Bash held at the Bethesda North Marriott on Friday evening, Oct. 7th brought in a record amount of over $50,000 to benefit the Casey Cares Foundation, a non-profit charity that provides uplifting programs for critically ill...
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May 5, 2005Child gets Star Treatment at Kelly Clarkson Concert
Eight-year-old Shannon Howerton of Prince Frederick, MD was chauffeured in style, along with her family, to see Kelly Clarkson in concert at the DAR Constitution Hall, Washington, DC. Shannon, who has had a rough battle with leukemia, adores the famed American Idol winner, Kelly Clarkson. When...
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Apr 21, 2005Birthday Bouquets Charm Critically Ill Children
Peace and Blessings Florist located in Woodlawn, Maryland has supported the Casey Cares Foundation’s Birthday Blast Program since 2002. The Birthday Blast Program surprises children with a delivery of balloons, flowers or cookies on their important day. Cathy Rideaux, owner of Peace and...
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Feb 10, 2005A Race to Remember
While coping with a critical illness, families often have limited funds for leisure activities. So, when 12-year-old Christopher’s mom contacted us about the National Arenacross Series in Baltimore, the Casey Cares staff began planning. Quickly, tickets and a few surprises were arranged.
The...
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Jan 15, 2005Christopher's Craving
It started out with a simple request for a vegan pizza and ended with a surprise visit from two Casey Cares Foundation staff. It was the week before Christmas when Program Director, Kathie Figallo and Program Coordinator, Kirsten Milano learned that one of the children who participates in our...
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Dec 29, 2004Peace and Blessings Flrosit Delivers Birthday Cheer to Critically Ill Children
Peace and Blessings Florist located in Woodlawn, Maryland has supported the Casey Cares Foundation’s Birthday Blast Program since 2002. The Birthday Blast Program surprises children with a surprise delivery of balloons, flowers or cookies on their important day. Cathy Rideaux, owner of Peace and...
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Dec 12, 2004The Casey Cares Foundation and Muvico Theater Create Holiday Magic
The holidays arrived early on December 12th for Casey Cares Foundation children thanks to Muvico Theater in Arundel Mills Mall. Children and their families arrived in festive attire and were treated to breakfast and a visit from Santa complete with special gifts. Following the party, the...
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Aug 24, 2004"The Wiggles" wiggle their way into the Hearts of a Casey Cares Family
Amelia, a four-year-old battling Leukemia, and her brother Grayson were in "awe" as they enjoyed the high-energy antics of the ever so popular children entertainers "The Wiggles" August 24th at Baltimore's 1st Mariner Arena. Anthony, Greg, Murray, and Jeff had the whole crowd singing and dancing...
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Jun 15, 2004Casey Cares Foundation and Sesame Place bring a Sunny Day to a Special Family
Kade, a 1-year old with a heart condition and his 3-year old sister, Margo, enjoyed a weekend in June with Bert, Ernie, Elmo and the whole Sesame Street gang. Whether it was a ride on "Big Bird's Balloon Race" or a quick splash in "Teeny Tiny Tidal Wave" wave pool, Sesame Place always gets rave...
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Sep 1, 2003A Simple Act of Kindness
A simple act of kindness can make a big difference in a child’s life. Thirteen year old Lauren is bravely battling a brain tumor. When we learned that her favorite actor was John Ritter on Eight Simple Rules, we contacted Mr. Ritter on Lauren’s behalf. Just days before collapsing on a Hollywood...
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Aug 14, 2003A Little Bot in the Big Apple
Big city excitement filled the air as Rakeem visited New York City to celebrate his 11th birthday. Rakeem’s hope of touring the Big Apple was threatened when he was hospitalized the week before his trip, and his plans had to be cancelled. Fortunately, emergency hospice care was arranged, and the...
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Aug 14, 2003Richmond Museums Encourage Children to Get Creative
With the support of the Children’s Museum of Richmond and the Science Museum of Virginia, Richmond area families who participate in our programs enjoy a much-needed break from their daily routines of medical treatments and hospital visits.
Designed to entertain children of all ages, these...
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Aug 14, 2003Families Enjoy O’s Game from Governor Ehrlich’s Sky-Box
It doesn’t matter where I sit, whether it’s the nose-bleed section, third base side, or right behind home plate, Oriole Park at Camden Yards feels like a second home to me. As a huge fan of baseball, it was very special for me to see a child who had never been to a game enjoy the experience for...
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May 27, 2003Officers of the Board Announced
Casey Cares has announced the election of Officers to its Board of Directors. Lee Himmel of Medstar Health Systems will serve as President; Jeffrey Pritchett, CPA of Hertzbach & Company, P.A. will serve as Treasurer; Amanda Valcik of CSC, Inc. will serve as Secretary.
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May 16, 2003Students Bring Passion and Energy to Casey Cares
High School Freshmen Thomas Pucciarella and Emily Jamison put passion
and energy into their volunteer hours at the Casey Cares Foundation.
Earlier this year, the friends played a vital role making our
Annual Gala a success. In addition to the physically demanding jobs
assigned to them,...
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