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Padres Contra El Cancer
Over the last 2 years, Renán, along with his Tropa Loca, have hosted 3 radio-thons in Los Angeles, raising a total of over 3 million dollars for people in need. Padres Contra El Cáncer, (Padres) a California non-profit corporation committed to improving the quality of life for Latino children with cancer and their families, was the beneficiary of Renán's first radio-thon in Los Angeles. At the inaugural “Radioton de la Esperanza”, (Radio-thon for Hope) for Padres, held in March of 2002, Renan broadcasted live for an unprecedented 58 hours, and was joined by top Latin entertainers, who generously donated their time to support the cause.
Renán hosted the 2nd Annual “Radioton de la Esperanza” in October 2003. With Renan's assistance, along with his legion of loyal and compassionate listeners, Padres raised over 2 million dollars for Latino children with cancer at the two “Radioton de la Esperanza” events. This gift remains, by and far, the largest financial contribution in Padres Contra el Cancer's18-year history.
Mission
Padres Contra El Cáncer strives to ease the challenges faced by Latino children with cancer and their families through the development and implementation of culturally sensitive educational, emotional, financial, and social programs.
Purpose
Padres Contra El Cáncer strives to ease the challenges faced by Latino children with cancer and their families through the development and implementation of culturally sensitive educational, emotional, financial, and social programs.
Padres partners with families, healthcare professionals, psychologists, social workers, and community members to assess the emotional needs of childhood cancer patients and their families. The services provided to meet these needs include educational guidance, crisis intervention counseling, financial assistance, and referrals to social resources.
The organization focuses on bridging any gap in understanding that may exist due to language barriers, cultural barriers, or limited financial resources. Padres Contra El Cáncer connects hope to knowledge to ensure that Latino children and families have every chance in their fight against cancer.
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 El Cucuy has been a tireless supporter of Padres Contra el Cancer. During two radiothons (2002 and 2003), he helped raised over $2 million dollars for the children who are suffering from cancer |