Chance Association

CHANCE Association is a politically and religiously independent Lebanese non-governmental humanitarian organization, founded in 2005 whose mission is to help Lebanese children with cancer and blood disorders access treatment. It covers expenses related to chemotherapy, radiotherapy, imaging, lab work, and aftercare.

CHANCE Association
Named afterChildren Against Cancer
Founded2005 (2005)
TypeNational NGO
FocusChild Health and Development
Location
Websitewww.chanceassociation.org

It is the first Lebanese organization to be a member of the Childhood Cancer International (CCI)[1] and International Confederation of Childhood Cancer Parent Organisations (ICCCPO).[2] CHANCE is officially registered in Lebanon and Switzerland.[3]

History

CHANCE has helped more than 800 children since 2005 and funded more than 15000 hospital admissions.[4]

Activities

CHANCE is responsible for organizing educational webinar sessions, conferences and public awareness campaigns. [5][6][7][8]

Hospital partners

Financing

CHANCE relies on fundraising events and donations,[9] grants and sponsorship to cover its expenses.[10]

Sponsors

Shops

CHANCE has an online shop which sell different items such as children's calendar and coloring books. The proceeds from these are used to fund the organization's projects. Some of these items are also sold in major bookstores and pharmacies across Lebanon. [11]

Fundraising

CHANCE has organized multiple annual fundraising events in addition to its shops. [12][13]

See also

References
  1. "Lebanon".
  2. https://chanceassociation.org/
  3. "About Us".
  4. https://chanceassociation.org/about-us/
  5. "Webinar: Chemotherapy and its side effects on children". 7 April 2021.
  6. "Webinar on Early Signs of Cancer in Children". 23 September 2020.
  7. "Cancer Awareness Village". 28 February 2020.
  8. ""Ribbons of Hope" National School Awareness Campaign". 18 February 2020.
  9. "Chance Annual Fundraising Event: Light up the Darkness, Give Them a Chance". 25 September 2019.
  10. "Make a Children's Cancer Donation Today".
  11. "Online Children's Cancer Charity Shop".
  12. "Successful fundraising event for CHANCE (Children Against Cancer)". 16 August 2016.
  13. "Chance Annual Fundraising Event: Light up the Darkness, Give Them a Chance". 25 September 2019.
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