http://justinekickscancer.org Tue, 20 Oct 2009 08:29:44 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Justine completed her 4th round of chemo last week but is battling an infection and other complications as she recovers. This means she is in critical need of platelets. The hospital's supply of platelets is generally low, and platelets only have a shelf life of five days, so donations are ... http://justinekickscancer.org/2009/08/28/justine-completes-4th-round-of-chemo-needs-platelets/ A Night to Kick Cancer, a benefit for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, will be held at Hollywood Billiards Sports Bar and Grill in Los Angeles on Saturday at 8pm. Justine's aunts, Jane and Jackie, are hosting the event, which features door prizes and a silent auction, as well as ... http://justinekickscancer.org/2009/07/16/lls-fundraiser-in-honor-of-justine-on-saturday/ After being home for a few days, Justine is back at Children's Hospital Los Angeles for her third round of chemotherapy. This time around, the treatment seems to be a little more intense, and she's had some challenging moments. Justine is getting through the therapy, and she's been a warrior through ... http://justinekickscancer.org/2009/07/05/back-for-round-3/ When you join the Be The Match Registry, you become part of every patient's search for a bone marrow donor. You could be the one to save a life. And now, during the Be The Match Marrowthon, you can join online for free June 8-22, while funding remains. Our Marrowthon ... http://justinekickscancer.org/2009/06/12/get-on-the-bone-marrow-registry-for-free/ Girl Scout Troop 523, Justine's former troop, is holding a fundraiser for her on Thursday, May 28 to help purchase an air purifying system that will help Justine's recovery. The Burger King in Saugus on the corner of Newhall Ranch and Bouquet Canyon Roads will donate 20% of all sales ... http://justinekickscancer.org/2009/05/21/girl-scout-troop-holding-fundraiser-for-justine-at-saugus-burger-king/ Justine was discharged from the hospital yesterday but will return next Tuesday for a second round of chemotherapy. Despite dealing with neutropenia—an abnormally low level of neutrophils—which makes her vulnerable to infection, Justine's doctor said that it was "better to be at home than the hospital because there are more ... http://justinekickscancer.org/2009/05/12/justine-sent-home-for-now/ The blood drive held on Wednesday in support of Justine Kicks Cancer was a huge success, drawing 91 donors to SC Physicians Immediate Care in Valencia. The original plan was to have a maximum of 60 donors (5 every 30 minutes), but the staff from Childrens Hospital Los Angeles that ... http://justinekickscancer.org/2009/04/25/thanks-for-a-successful-blood-drive/ I know Rainel will be posting more details about this shortly, but I spoke to him about the blood drive on Wednesday night and wanted to give everyone a quick update. More than 90 people showed up to give blood in honor of Justine, which was impressive since there were only ... http://justinekickscancer.org/2009/04/24/justines-blood-drive-a-huge-success/ Due to a shortage of platelets at Childrens Hospital, we encourage you to donate platelets as frequently as possible for Justine.  Justine suffered another nose bleed the other day which continued for about 24 hours. The doctors and nurses used gel packing as an alternative to slow down the bleeding until they were able to get donated platelets. ... http://justinekickscancer.org/2009/04/20/platelet-donations-needed/ Justine appreciates all the love and concern that all you have shown.  You prayers, thoughts, gifts, phone calls, and other ways of showing support keeps her smiling.   However, we will be putting a hold on seeing any visitors at this time.  She will be graduating from junior high school ... http://justinekickscancer.org/2009/04/16/visiting-justine-on-hold/