Rally Foundation
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Rally Foundation is a US 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization with the headquarters in Sandy Springs
, Georgia
. Through volunteers across the country, the foundation raises awareness and funds specifically for childhood cancer research
to find better treatments and to find a cure for childhood cancer research.
, probably the most exclusive fund drive in the world. Of the 1,000,000 charities operating in the United States today, it is estimated that fewer than 50,000, or 5 percent, meet or exceed these standards, and, of those, fewer than 2,000 have been awarded this Seal.
, DNA
studies and survivorship studies.
Sandy Springs, Georgia
Sandy Springs is a city in north Georgia, United States. It is a northern suburb of Atlanta. With a 2010 population of 93,853, Sandy Springs is the sixth-largest city in the state and the second-largest city in Metro Atlanta. Sandy Springs is located in north Fulton County, Georgia, just south of...
, Georgia
Georgia (U.S. state)
Georgia is a state located in the southeastern United States. It was established in 1732, the last of the original Thirteen Colonies. The state is named after King George II of Great Britain. Georgia was the fourth state to ratify the United States Constitution, on January 2, 1788...
. Through volunteers across the country, the foundation raises awareness and funds specifically for childhood cancer research
Cancer research
Cancer research is basic research into cancer in order to identify causes and develop strategies for prevention, diagnosis, treatments and cure....
to find better treatments and to find a cure for childhood cancer research.
Awards
Rally Foundation is recognized with the Independent Charities Seal of Excellence. This seal is awarded to the members of Independent Charities of America and Local Independent Charities of America that have, upon rigorous independent review, been able to certify, document, and demonstrate on an annual basis that they meet the highest standards of public accountability, program effectiveness, and cost effectiveness. These standards include those required by the US Government for inclusion in the Combined Federal CampaignCombined Federal Campaign
The Combined Federal Campaign is a program allowing certain charitable organizations to solicit contributions from employees of the federal government of the United States...
, probably the most exclusive fund drive in the world. Of the 1,000,000 charities operating in the United States today, it is estimated that fewer than 50,000, or 5 percent, meet or exceed these standards, and, of those, fewer than 2,000 have been awarded this Seal.
Fund Allocation
In its first three years, Rally Foundation has provided more than $1 million in childhood cancer research grants, second year research awards for young investigators, research nurses and fellowships supporting thirty-nine projects in twenty-two hospitals nationwide. For every dollar Rally receives, ninety-three cents goes to support Rally’s mission according to our audited financials. Rally Foundation supports all phases of childhood cancer research from science at the bench (very early research) to Phase I, II, and III clinical trials including targeted therapyTargeted therapy
Targeted therapy is a type of medication that blocks the growth of cancer cells by interfering with specific targeted molecules needed for carcinogenesis and tumor growth, rather than by simply interfering with rapidly dividing cells...
, DNA
DNA
Deoxyribonucleic acid is a nucleic acid that contains the genetic instructions used in the development and functioning of all known living organisms . The DNA segments that carry this genetic information are called genes, but other DNA sequences have structural purposes, or are involved in...
studies and survivorship studies.
Spokespeople
- Brian McCann (baseball) and wife Ashley (Atlanta BravesAtlanta BravesThe Atlanta Braves are a professional baseball club based in Atlanta, Georgia. The Braves are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's National League. The Braves have played in Turner Field since 1997....
) - Curtis LoftonCurtis LoftonCurtis Tremayne Lofton is a linebacker for the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League. He played collegiately for the Oklahoma Sooners. In 2007 he was named Big 12 defensive player of the year and an All-America selection. Lofton opted out of his senior season and declared himself...
(Atlanta FalconsAtlanta FalconsThe Atlanta Falcons are a professional American football team based in Atlanta, Georgia. They are a member of the South Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League...
) - Todd WeinerTodd WeinerTodd Michael Weiner is former American football American football offensive tackle of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in the second round of the 1998 NFL Draft. He played college football at Kansas State.Weiner also played for the Atlanta Falcons....
(Atlanta FalconsAtlanta FalconsThe Atlanta Falcons are a professional American football team based in Atlanta, Georgia. They are a member of the South Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League...
) - Tom GlavineTom GlavineThomas Michael Glavine is a former Major League Baseball left-handed pitcher.With 164 victories during the 1990s, Glavine was the second winningest pitcher in the National League, second only to teammate Greg Maddux's 176...
(Former Atlanta BravesAtlanta BravesThe Atlanta Braves are a professional baseball club based in Atlanta, Georgia. The Braves are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's National League. The Braves have played in Turner Field since 1997....
Player)
Foundation programs and events
4 Quarters 4 Research, Rally Athletes,Benefit Bash, Celebrity Softball Game, Money in the Mitt, Blowing Bubble Gum ContestExternal links
- Rally Foundation Official Site
- Rally Kid Lily Anderson sings National Anthem http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/blog/big_league_stew/post/Video-Lily-Anderson-s-inspiring-national-anthem?urn=mlb-wp14271
- For Brian and Ashley McCann, life in the big leagues is firmly rooted in Gwinnett http://www.gwinnettmagazine.com/2011/03/04/%E2%80%98it-doesn%E2%80%99t-get-any-better-than-this%E2%80%99