First Citizens Bank 2020 Holiday Giving Initiative for Teen Cancer America Brings Hope to Young People With Cancer
December 01 2020 - 11:01AM
Join with First Citizens Bank this holiday season in giving hope to
teens and young adults with cancer.
Through Dec. 31, 2020, First Citizens encourages customers,
friends and families to make a donation to national nonprofit Teen
Cancer America (TCA). TCA works to increase the number of cancer
care facilities and specialized treatment programs for teens and
young adults.
“Month in, month out, just as many teens and young adults are
being diagnosed as ever; cancer doesn’t go on lockdown,” said Jeff
Ward, First Citizens chief strategy officer and TCA board member.
“That’s why First Citizens is stepping up and encouraging our
communities and associates to support the work of TCA, as they can,
this holiday season.”
How To
Participate
- Go to firstcitizens.com/TCA to make a donation.
- Or text TCA to 56512 to give. (Message and data rates may
apply.)
Most hospitals don’t have special cancer programs or facilities
for 13 - 24-year-olds, who are typically treated in units for
children or older adults. Teen Cancer America bridges the gap —
with dedicated, state-of-the-art programs and facilities to meet
the unique needs of this age group.
“Since 2015, First Citizens has worked closely with Teen Cancer
America to bring young people with cancer better treatment and
supportive communities,” Ward said. “We’re proud to continue to
assist this life-changing organization. Please join us in donating
to TCA to provide a brighter new year for teen patients and their
families. Let’s keep making a difference – together.”
A donation for TCA:
- Helps build spaces in hospitals just for teens and young adults
to improve their oncology care.
- Provides services and programs that impact and enhance the
hospital experience for young people.
- Allows TCA to create music
programs, health and wellness workshops, community building events
and more.
First Citizens’ 2020 holiday initiative is a continuation of its
largest-ever philanthropic endeavor for TCA. The bank has donated
over $3 million towards specialized treatment centers in the
communities it serves.
Currently, First Citizens partners with TCA to support five
hospitals in the Southeast, including Duke Cancer Institute in
Durham, N.C.; UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center in Chapel
Hill, N.C.; Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt in
Nashville, Tenn.; Prisma Health Cancer Institute in Greenville,
S.C.; and Bon Secours St. Francis Health System also in Greenville,
S.C.
First Citizens and Teen Cancer America are also talking with
other major medical centers throughout the bank’s markets about
establishing new TCA programs. Money raised by First Citizens for
TCA goes directly to local partner hospitals.
About First Citizens Bank
First Citizens is the principal Southeastern corporate sponsor
of Teen Cancer America. Its annual holiday TCA initiative is one of
many efforts that First Citizens participates in and sponsors to
raise funds, build awareness and partner with medical centers for
the nonprofit.
Founded in 1898, First Citizens is one of the largest
family-controlled banks in the U.S., with offices in 19 states.
Headquartered in Raleigh, N.C., First Citizens Bank is a
wholly-owned subsidiary of First Citizens BancShares Inc. (Nasdaq:
FCNCA), which has over $48 billion in assets. First Citizens Bank.
Forever First®. For more information, visit firstcitizens.com.
About Teen Cancer America
Founded by rock icons Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend of The
Who, Teen Cancer America seeks to bridge the gap between pediatric
and adult oncology care by helping the health providers and health
systems develop specialized programs and facilities for this age
group. TCA brings together physicians and allied healthcare
professionals in both pediatric and adult oncology. Age-targeted
care for this population is necessary for medical and appropriate
psychosocial development. Outcomes associated with some cancers
that target this age group have not improved in over 30 years.
Teens and young adults with cancer are long overdue for an upgrade
and TCA can hopefully light the fire in America’s health systems.
For more information, email Michelle Aland
(michelle@teencanceramerica.org) or visit
www.teencanceramerica.org.
Contact:
Barbara ThompsonFirst Citizens Bank(919) 716-2716
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