PARENTS AGAINST CANCER - PADRES Contra el Cancer
Olvera Music is proud to support Non-Profit Institutions that are based in social work. Parents Against Cancer is a Non-Profit Organization, which has done an extraordinary job by helping our Latino Community cope with one of the most aggressive diseases out there known as cancer.
THEIR MISSION
PADRES Contra El Cáncer (PADRES) is an organization committed to improving the quality of life for Latino children with cancer and their families.
THEIR CAUSE
PADRES began its mission more than 26 years ago to support the needs of the Latino community who have a higher risk of medical problems due to a series of complex factors, including language barriers, socio-economic challenges and limited access to community resources. Through culturally relevant and linguistically-appropriate Programs, PADRES bridges these gaps to promote a comprehensive understanding of childhood cancer and other blood disorders, as well as, effective methods for treatment.
Today, as the only organization of its kind in the United States, PADRES' unique programs, activities and services, benefit childhood cancer patients from all ethnic and economic backgrounds, serving families from initial diagnosis to survivorship.
NO FAMILY IS TURNED AWAY
THEIR HISTORY
PADRES was organized after two research studies, funded by the American Cancer Society, indicated that culturally-relevant educational and emotional support services for the Latino patient were lacking in the medical setting. The outcome of the studies influenced the medical community to recognize culturally-relevant education and emotional support as vital health-related resources in ensuring success of the recommended treatment plan and, ultimately, survival of the child.
At the time of its establishment in 1985, PADRES provided support to eight families in Los Angeles. Today the organization has assisted more than 8,300 childhood cancer patients and 41,500 immediate family members through partnerships with hospitals in California, Florida, New York and Nevada.
CONTRIBUTING WITH -PADRES- PARENTS AGAINST CANCER
Here in Olvera Music we care about our community and are always looking for ways to get involved with organizations such as (PADRES) Parents Against Cancer, to contribute and be a part of this wonderful Organization means a lot to us. We know that part of our success as a company is largely due to the huge portfolio of Latino consumers that we have throughout the United States. For us is another opportunity to give back to our community, and what better way in helping such a noble cause conducted by (PADRES) Parents Against Cancer.
HOW CAN YOU HELP THIS CAUSE IN A MORE DIRECT WAY?
If you are a musician or form part of a group and have a demo or any musical production you’ve worked on, (PADRES) Parents Against Cancer have been known to hold events throughout the year in different cities of the United States, to which music is very essential and universal: from Mariachis, Soloists, Bands etc. All you need to do is donate some of your time to liven up Non-Profit Events that help this Cause that this Organization represents. Olvera Music will also be donating their time in the logistics of such events, as well as provide technical assistance behind the scenes.
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