Poyner Spruill's presentation during the June 28, 2014 pancake breakfast to benefit Claire's Army

1. Welcome to Claire's Army

3. Poyner Spruill is proud to support
such a great organization.

6. But enough about us

7. Meet Claire

9. She LOVED pancakes.

14. Claire was diagnosed with
Stage 4 neuroblastoma cancer
before the age of two.

17. Worldwide, a child is
diagnosed with cancer every
three minutes.
St. Baldrick's Foundation

18. Each year in the United States,
approximately 13,500 children 18 and
under are diagnosed with cancer.
National Cancer Institute
That's a classroom full of kids every day

19. Center for Disease Control
Childhood cancer does not discriminate,
sparing no ethnic group, socio-economic
class or geographic region.

20. Cancer is the leading cause of death
among children. Approximately 20%
of kids with cancer will die from their
disease, a secondary cancer, or
complications from treatment.
National Cancer Institute

21. The Army's beginnings . . .
"When Claire was diagnosed with cancer,
our personal community acted. They acted
in big ways with financial support and with
meals. They also acted in small, meaningful
ways, bringing baskets of goodies, sending
cards, posting words of encouragement on
CaringBridge and so much more. We
literally could feel prayers surrounding us
like a warm blanket on a cold day."
Emily Ratliff, Claire's mom

22. "Looking back now, we understand
that we were the exception to the rule.
Most families don’t have Armies."
Emily Ratliff

23. and that's why
Claire's Army exists

24. The Mission of Claire's Army
Claire’s Army strives to act as
God’s hands and feet by
providing support for families
fighting childhood cancer.

25. or, more simply,

27. The Army proceeds on
many fronts
for example . . .

28. Claire Packages
Every new family facing a childhood cancer
diagnosis at Novant Health Presbyterian
Medical Center will receive one of these to
make their hospital stay more comfortable.
Because it's the little things that matter.
Towels, a bath mat, room disinfectant, plastic
utensils, dish-washing liquid, dryer sheets,
toys, and a journal, just to name a few.

30. The Army Meal Plan
Claire’s Army removes the stress of meal
planning and preparation for these families by
accumulating gift cards from local restaurants.
These give families the flexibility and freedom
to order take-out or even leave the hospital for
a meal break, at no added expense. When a
family is unable to leave the hospital or home,
Claire’s Army volunteers will organize and
facilitate meal pick-up and delivery.

31. The Holiday Campaign
The holidays can be a difficult and frustrating time
for families who have little time and money to
focus on things such as decorating and gifts. The
“Holiday Campaign” aims to bring the magic of
the holidays to families wherever they might be.
Claire's Army buys and delivers Christmas trees to
patients’ homes, provides decorations for the
home and/or hospital room, and offers volunteer
assistance however necessary, so that parents can
focus on the child in treatment.

32. Claire Ratliff passed away
on January 17, 2012
at the age of two years and four months

36. But her Army marches on.

37. With your support, we can make the
difference that these families need, so
they can focus on what’s most important.

38. From all of us at

39. Thank you for supporting
Claire's Army

40. facebook.com
/clairesarmy
@clairesarmy0830

41. And thank you to the following
George Brooks for cooking
breakfast.
The volunteers from Poyner Spruill
NOVA Office Strategies
Trinity Presbyterian Church

42. Serve Families.
Love Kids. Fight Cancer.