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ADAM
"In God's Image"
FEAR THOU NOT;
FOR I AM WITH THEE;
BE NOT DISMAYED;
FOR I AM THY GOD;
I WILL STRENGTHEN THEE;
YEA, I WILL HELP THEE.
Isaiah 41:10

"Our Little Precious"

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"ADAM'S STORY"

A HAPPY, HEALTHY, WELL 4 YR. OLD CHILD...
ONLY 4 HRS. AFTER ARRIVING IN ER DIAGNOSED WITH LEUKEMIA-AML...
4 HRS. AFTER DIAGNOSIS PLACED ON LIFE SUPPORT (INDUCED COMA)...
4 DAYS LATER, REMOVED FROM LIFE SUPPORT...
"NOW, AN ANGEL OF GOD'S"
UNBELIEVEABLE, BUT TRUE.
(Refer to Past History written by mom one year later, beginning
January 10-20, 2004 particularly.)

Adam became ill on Thursday, January 16, 2003, around 3:45 pm after waking up from a nap. He came into the kitchen rubbing his eyes and saying they burned and hurt. I picked him up and noticed his right eye looked a little swollen. All of a sudden he lets out a scream. A scream like I had never heard before. Painful. He said his eyes hurt and he couldn't see. The next thing I noticed was his gums were red and swollen, bleeding, and appeared as if they were pulling away from his teeth. I picked him up and ran to the telephone, called my husband and told him to get home immediately. By the time he arrived Adam was acting as if he could barely stay awake, and not quite sure what was going on. We arrived at the emergency room in Brenham around 5:00 pm and were triaged. Initial diagnosis was the Norwalk virus with dehydration. Around 7:00 pm, after blood work results, and a white blood count of 525,000, we were told he had leukemia (ALL) and would be rushed to Texas Children's Hospital in Houston, Texas. This is when the nightmare began and life changed forever. By 8:30 pm we were in an ambulance. They did give him something to put him to sleep so he would not pull out the needles. Upon arrival (approximately 9:15 pm), a perfectly normal 98 percent oxygen level dropped to 46 percent in front of our eyes, he was shoved into a room and was intubated. By now his head was about three times its size and his tongue was hanging out of his mouth. He looked as if he had been poisoned. His brain stem was being pushed down into his neck his head was swelling so rapidly. Blood began to pour from his nose and mouth. They thought they might have to split his head open to relieve the pressure. At this point the only thing left to do was to sign life support papers (9:30 pm), because he was living minute to minute. Around 2:00 a.m. the next morning we were told he had a rare leukemia (Acute Myelogenous Leukemia - Subtype 4/5), which affected his brain, spleen, and liver. His chances of surviving this disease were now in the hands of God. A clinical brain test was performed, he did not respond. Brain profusion tests were run around 10:00 am. They showed only a tiny vessel, which was not really blood flow, but legally the doctor could not declare him brain dead until the test showed no vessels lighting up. He remained on life support until Monday, January 20, 2003 at which time a second brain profusion test was run, this time totally dark. We were told there was no more blood flow to the brain. At 11:01 am we chose to remove him from life support. Adam immediately became an angel in heaven with his "Sweet Jesus". Tim, Andrew and I surrounded his bed and covered him with prayer. We took turns holding him and crawled up in the bed and cuddled with him, just as he always loved to do. "Hold me tight", he would say. The room was filled with continuous Christian music as he joined the angels in his heavenly home.

Adam was a student in Mrs. Campbell's Pre-Kindergarten Class at First Baptist Church School and a faithful member of Sunday School. Adam loved music, soccer, and his special doll, Charlotte.

We, the family, would like to extend our deepest thanks to Dr. Lisa Wang and Dr. Doug Meyers, Texas Children's Hospital, Houston, Texas, for giving Adam the best care humanly possible. A special thanks to nurses Randy Bowen, Priscilla Phillips Reid, Julie Kuzin, Wendy Kuiroc and respiratory therapist, Abbey Nelson. You were by his bedside continuously and we know he felt your love. To Bill Riddle, thank you for sharing the word of God with us and Adam. The love we as a family felt from you can never be replaced. Texas Children's Hospital PICU 7th Floor and all who cared for our precious Adam, we thank you and love you. You will all continue to be in our prayers. May God bless you for the love and care you provide for all those critically ill children. You are special people and God knows that.

ADAM CHRISTIAN CULLIVER, WHO WAS HE?
Adam, known as "Little Precious" was and always will be our precious son and brother. The joy of our lives. He lived out his middle name "Christian," that he was and will continue to be in Heaven. He only shared 4 years and 9 months with us, which was not nearly long enough. Adam accomplished more in this short time than most people do in a lifetime.

He showed people the love of God. Through him, lives have been changed. He was a witness to many and brought many to love the Lord, our God, ultimately. He was contagious in a way that we cannot even begin to explain. We will always remember your happy, smiling face. Life was always happy and an adventure for you. It will continue to be even more so in heaven. You rest, little precious, for you are in the hands of the Lord. He will take care of you until we meet again in heaven. Thank you for sharing those years with us and thank you for the witness you were here on earth.
Forever in our hearts,
Mom, Dad, and Brother

In Memory Of "Our Little Precious Angel"
April 8, 1998 - January 20, 2003

Adam's Angels Ministry was founded by, Tim and Donna Culliver - parents,
and loving big brother, Andrew, after unexpectedly losing their four-year old son and brother,
Adam Christian Culliver to Acute Myelogeneous Leukemia
in Janaury 2003. The ministry was established to help other families
who are faced with the devastating disease called "childhood cancer".

Adam's Angels Ministry was formed in January 2004 and operated under the umbrella
of the Missions Committee of First Baptist Church-Brenham, Texas through August 2008.

In September 2008, Adam's Angels Ministry became an independent 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
Our organization provides churches, groups, companies, families or individuals the opportunity
to reach out to families who have a child diagnosed with cancer, previously diagnosed with cancer,
presently undergoing treatment, or having lost a child to the dreadful disease of "childhood cancer".

Adam's Angels is available to provide physical, emotional, financial, and prayerful support.
The Ministry works in conjunction with a national organization,
CureSearch-National Childhood Cancer Foundation to promote childhood cancer awareness.
Tim and Donna serve as Texas Team Leaders and Advocates in Washington, D.C.
The Cullivers work with our Legislature to increase governmental funding for research
toward childhood cancer.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
Jack Ancone - President
Tim Culliver - Vice-President
Donna Culliver - Secretary
James Fritz - Treasurer
Teri Van Horn - Executive Director

MONETARY DONATIONS TO ADAM'S ANGELS MINISTRY:
(Go directly toward helping families, not research.)
Checks Payable To: Adam's Angels Ministry
P.O. Box 2573
Brenham, Texas 77834-2573

Monetary donations will be used to assist families with the followin:
Parking passes to the Medical Center-Houston, TX;
Defer gasoline costs;
Assist with miscellaneous living expenses, etc.;
Gift certificates to miscellaneous restaurants & stores.
At this time our ministry primarily focuses on helping
Texas Children's Hospital,
The Children's Cancer Hospital of M. D. Anderson,
both in Houston, Texas,
and Dell Children's Medical Center of Central Texas
located in Austin, Texas.

Other Donations Accepted:
Telephone calling cards
Gasoline gift cards
Children's stuffed animals
Coloring books, books, crayons, puzzles
Writing stationery, pens & pencils
Small handheld electronic toys
Trucks & Dolls
Wagons
DVD's,muscial tapes/CD's
Portable stereos, ipods
Computers & Laptops
Caps, hats, scarves, beanies to cover the head.

ALL ITEMS MUST BE NEW IN ORDER TO ELIMINATE GERMS
THAT EASILY AFFECT A CHILD WITH CANCER IMMUNE SYSTEM.
Please mail items to the address above.
Please know that any donation is appreciated.

CONSIDER ADAM'S ANGELS MINISTRY AS YOUR CHARITY TO SUPPORT!

Adam's Angels Ministry is about...DOING WHAT JESUS WOULD DO"...
HELP OTHERS IN A TIME OF NEED!

Courtesy of SparkleTags.com
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THE CAROLINE PRYCE WALKER CONQUER CHILDHOOD CANCER ACT OF 2008
IS OFFICIALLY LAW!!!

The bill was officially signed into law on Tuesday, July 29, 2008.
Click HERE to read and learn more about President George W. Bush and the signing of this bill.

ABOUT THE CONQUER CHILDHOOD CANCER ACT?

WHY:
Until the day comes when every child can live a life free of cancer, we must continue to strengthen our investment in childhood cancer research, diagnosis, treatment, and awareness. Childhood cancer is the leading cause of death by disease in children.

Each year, over 12,000 children are diagnosed with cancer and more than 2,000 of these young lives are lost. Our legislation will give a voice to the thousands of children and families in the United States who have been touched by childhood cancer and will give the thousands of physicians, nurses and scientists the tools they need to find a cure for this terrible disease.

THE LEGISLATION:
Centers of Excellence for Childhood Cancer Research
Childhood Cancer Clinical Research Fellowship Program
National Childhood Cancer Research Database
Outreach and Education for Pediatric Cancer Patients and Families
Authorization of Appropriations: $30 million annually for 5-fiscal year period.

JUNE, 2007 OUR TEXAS GROUP WITH U.S. SENATOR JOHN CORNYN

READ ABOUT OUR CONGRESSMAN IN TEXAS DISTRICT 10...
Congressman Michael McCaul

SEPTEMBER
"NATIONAL CHILDHOOD CANCER AWARENESS MONTH"

Visit the following to read about a national organization that aides in the
research of childhood cancer.
CURESEARCH

Also read about....NEW CAPITAL ONE DEBIT CARD AVAILABLE...
Select CURESEARCH SELECTED AS BENEFICIARY OF
NEW CAPITAL ONE DEBIT CARD
on menu on left-hand side of screen.

DID YOU KNOW?
HYUANDI WILL DONATE $500 TO CURESEARCH
FOR EVERY VEHICLE PURCHASED!
CURESEARCH / HYUNDAI SPONSORSHIP - HOPE ON WHEELS

CANCER PATIENTS, SURVIVORS, FAMILIES RALLY FOR AWARENESS

SUPPORTING EFFORTS TO INCREASE CHILDHOOD CANCER AWARENESS, TREATMENT, AND RESEARCH --
(House of Representatives - June 21, 2006)

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WITH HOPE IN THE LORD, HE WILL SOAR ON WINGS LIKE AN EAGLE...
Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.
ISAIAH 40:30-31

WHAT CANCER CANNOT DO

Cancer is so limited...
It cannot cripple LOVE
It cannot shatter HOPE
It cannot corrode FAITH
It cannot destroy PEACE
It cannot kill FRIENDSHIP
It cannot suppress MEMORIES
It cannot silence COURAGE
It cannot invade the SOUL
It cannot steal eternal LIFE
It cannot conquer the SPIRIT.
--Author Unknown--

Adam's Favorite Song...
I CAN ONLY IMAGINE
by Mercy Me

I can only imagine what it will be like,
When I walk by Your side.
I can only imagine hat my eyes will see,
When Your face is before me:
I can only imagine.

Surrounded by Your glory,
What will my heart feel?
Will I dance for you Jesus?
Or in awe of You be still?
Will I stand in Your presence?
Or to my knees will I fall?
Will I sing Hallelujah?
Will I be able to speak at all?
I can only imagine.

I can only imagine when that day comes,
And I find myself standing in the Sun.
I can only imagine when all I will do,
Is forever, forever worship You.
I can only imagine.

Surrounded by Your glory,
What will my heart feel?
Will I dance for you Jesus?
Or in awe of You be still?
Will I stand in Your presence?
Or to my knees will I fall?
Will I sing Hallelujah?
Will I be able to speak at all?
I can only imagine.
Yeah, I can only imagine.

Surrounded by Your glory,
What will my heart feel?
Will I dance for you Jesus?
Or in awe of You be still?
Will I stand in Your presence?
Or to my knees will I fall?
Will I sing Hallelujah?
Will I be able to speak at all?
I can only imagine. (Can you imagine?)
I can only imagine.

I can only imagine. (Can you imagine?)
I can only imagine. (I can imagine.)

I can only imagine.
I can only imagine.

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One of Adam's favorite children's songs he loved to sing...

"JESUS LOVES THE LITTLE CHILDREN"
Jesus loves the little children
All the children of the world
Red, brown, yellow, black and white
They are precious in His sight
Jesus loves the little children of the world.

I WON'T BE FAR AWAY

When I am gone, release me, let me go;
I have so many things to see and do;
You mustn't tie yourself to me with tears;
I gave you my love, you can only guess,
How much you gave to me in happiness;
I thank you for the love you each have shown;
But now it's time I travel on alone;
So grieve a while for me if you must;
Then let your grief be comforted by trust;
It's only for a while that we must part;
So keep the memories within your heart.
I won't be far away, for life goes on;
So if you need me, call and I will come,
Though you can't see or touch me, I'll be near;
And if you listen with your heart, you'll hear;
All of my love around you soft and dear;
And when you must come this way alone,
I'll greet you with a smile and say,
"Welcome Home".

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The following poem is about three gifts our "little precious" left us
as he went to his permanent home in heaven. We read them daily and
they are what helps us make it through each day.
With Love,
Dad, Mom, Brother

UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN
When dawn's first light turned into day,
who knew an angel would soon call me away.
And though I didn't get the chance to say goodbye.
I leave you three things to help you get by.
I leave you COURAGE,
that you might see
your heart can rebuild
a world without me.
I leave you FAITH,
that you might believe
the spirit will survive
no matter how much we grieve.
And I leave you LOVE,
to comfort you in its healing embrace
until we meet again in another place.

GRANITE BENCH DEDICATION

Granite Bench & Garden Outside the Front Doors of First Baptist Church School
In Memory of Adam Christian Culliver
From the Pre-Kindergarten Classes 2002-2003
Adam was truly loved by his classmates.

Magnolia Tree Planted in Natchez, Mississippi, Adam's County
In Memory of Adam Christian Culliver
Tim and Donna were married in Natchez so it holds fond memories for the family.

WHAT HOPE IN THE LIFE OF CHILDHOOD CANCER MEANS...

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JANUARY 20, 2003
"You Didn't Know" a song written in memory of Adam by a dear special friend, Jill King. Thank you Jill!

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APRIL 8, 2003
"Balloon Release" Celebrating Adam's 5th Birthday
Held at Prairie Lea Cemetery
Jill King was present to sing Adam's special song "You Didn't Know". The children also sang all Adam's favorite songs.

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JUNE 1, 2003
"Rock'n Roll Marathon"
Benefiting the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, in San Diego, California
Stephanie Fletcher collected money and ran in memory of Adam.

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2003
"Starlight Starbright Extravaganza" Fundraiser
Sponsored by Parents Against Cancer, a non-profit organization out of Montgomery County, Texas.
Extravaganza in Memory of Adam
Benefits going to Texas Children's Cancer Center in Houston, Texas.
This organization raises money to assist in the new drug development programs in the fight against pediatric cancer.
Total raised at this event $460,000
Total donation in 7 years - $2,2l0,000
Website: www.parentsagainstcancer.org

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JANUARY 20, 2004
"One Year Celebration of Life" Service
Held at First Baptist Church
Family presented a Memories Shadow Box to the school which was placed in the pre-school wing of the school.

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JANUARY 2004
"ADAM'S ANGEL'S MINISTRY" was created and becomes a part of the Mission Committee at First Baptist Church. This mission is still in the developmental stages.
email address: adamsanglesministry@worldnet.att.net
This ministry was initiated by the family.
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JANUARY 26 - FEBRUARY 13, 2004
"Pennies for Patients" Campaign
First Baptist Church School
Held in Memory of Adam and in honor of James Baker (an ALL Survivor and past student at the school)
Proceeds To: The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Approximately $2,500 collected by the children.

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APRIL 8, 2004
"Adam's 6th Birthday Celebration"
Prairie Lea Cemetery
Salvation Message sent up in Balloons as part of Adam's Angels Ministry
John 11:25-26
Jesus said, "I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies; And whoever lives and believes in me will never die. Do you believe this?"
Our goal is to save one person through this message.
Thank you Debbie and Ronnie Fathauer for organizing this event.

JILL KING SINGING "YOU DIDN'T KNOW"
Song she wrote in memory of Adam

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APRIL 30 - MAY 1, 2004
"RELAY FOR LIFE"
Benefitting American Cancer Society
Spencer Stadium, Brenham, Texas
CHILDHOOD CANCER AWARENESS - CORPORATE SPONSOR
IN MEMORY OF ADAM CHRISTIAN CULLIVER
Approximately 12 teams (7 tents) representing CHILDHOOD CANCER AWARENESS were present.
Gold Ribbons were passed out to all present, in addition to the signing of a petition to have a Childhood Cancer Awareness Postage Stamp created.
J H Faske & Company donated a 14kt. gold pin they designed. This was raffled off with $1.00 chances. Approximately $1,800 raised on this alone.
Total raised for the Washington County, Event $214,329.27.

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JUNE 15-17, 2004 - WASHINGTON D.C.
GOLD RIBBONS DAYS
CureSearch & National Childhood Cancer Foundation
Meeting on Captiol Hill with Senators and Congressmen requesting
more funding toward Childhood Cancer.
Senate Bill (S.R. 3127) and House Bill (H.1629)
Children's Compassionate Care Act of 2003

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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2004
Tim's Appearance on KBTX (CBS) Television Station
"Spreading of Awareness & Involvment with CureSearch-
National Childhood Cancer Foundation

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2004 - 11:00 A.M.
Washington County Courthouse Square -Brenham, Texas
Declaring September Childhood Cancer Awareness Month in
Washington County, Texas
Various Speakers & Statistics Given
Gold Ribbons Honoring Heroes, Warriors, and Angels
Public Is Invited to Attend

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2004 - 3:45 P.M.
Presentation to the Faculty & Staff at First Baptist Church School
"Childhood Cancer Awareness & CureSearch-NCCF"
Fundraiser with Independence Coffee Co. was Shared & Orders Taken

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2004 - 6:00 P.M.
Presentation to THE PILOT CLUB-BRENHAM
Coffee Orders Were Taken - Donations Given...Praise the Lord!

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2004
"Childhood Cancer Awareness Presentation"
Family Life Class at Blinn College, Brenham, Texas

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OCTOBER 1, 2004
"Presentation by Tim" - Workplace Giving Program and CureSearch-NCCF
Houston, Texas

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OCTOBER 5, 2004
"Childhood Cancer Awareness Presentation"
Brenham High School - Family, Career and Community Leaders of America Classes
Teacher: Mary Kossie

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NOVEMBER 11, 2004

PRESENTATION OF CHECK TO CURESEARCH FOR $800
Donation By: Brenham High School FCCLA (Mary Kossie'Class)
Raised $800 Hosting a Concert Featuring "Straight Way"
Date of Event: October 7, 2004

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NOVEMBER 11, 2004

PRESENTATION OF CHECK FOR $617.50 TO CURESEARCH
Donation By: St. Paul's Christian Day School, Families, and Staff
Sherrie Winkelmann - Director
Chapel Offering In Honor of Warriors, Heroes, & Angels
of Childhood Cancer

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DECEMBER 2, 2004
BRENHAM WAL-MART DONATES TO CURESEARCH
Wal-Mart Representative Vee Nobline and
Wal-Mart Manager Rod Cox
Presented a $500 check to
Tim Culliver, Team Leader-Texas, CureSearch

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JANUARY 16, 2005
First Monthly Meeting of "ADAMS'S ANGELS MINISTRY/CURESEARCH
2:00 pm - Must Be Heaven, Brenham, TX
Speaker: Kendra Krause - FCCLA Student at BHS
Informative and Mission Projects

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JANUARY 20, 2005
Official Kick-off of "ADAM'S ANGELS MINISTRY"
Texas Children's Hospital - Houston, TX
10 Gift Baskets Presented to Assist Newly Diagnosed "Childhood Cancer" Families
Present: Tim & Donna Culliver, Jill King, Mickey Johnson,
Jennifer Habetz & Christopher Baldez -Social Workers At TCH

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JANUARY 22, 2005
MWM Sports, Inc. Grand Opening
2305B Becker Square Shopping Center
Brenham, Texas
$2.00 Raffle Tickets Benefiting CureSearch
Amount Raised: $ 875.00

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FEBRUARY 2, 2005
PRESENTATION OF $275.00 DONATION
Germania Insurance Co. to CureSearch
Represented by Tim & Donna Culliver

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FEBRUARY 3, 2005
TELEVISION INTERVIEW
CHANNEL 11 - KHOU TV, HOUSTON,TX
Interview by Reporter Dan Lauck with Tim & Donna Culliver
(To be aired at a later date.)

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FEBRUARY 14, 2005
INDEPENDENCE COFFEE CO. FUNDRAISER
Check for $794.50
Presented to Tim & Donna Culliver on behalf of CureSearch
Making a Difference One Bean at a Time!

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FEBRUARY 16, 2004
Visits on Capitol Hill - Washington D.C.
Team Leaders for the State of Texas with CureSearch
Tim & Donna - 10 Visits With Congressmen & Senators
Congressional Request for Fiscal Year 2006
APPROPRIATIONS REQUEST - $9.5 MILLION
Dept of Labor, Health & Human Services
and Education Appropriations Subcommittee
$2.5 Million
Dept of Energy & Water Development Appropriations Subcommittee
$2 Million
Dept of Defense Appropriations Subcommittee
$5 Million
AUTHORIZATION REQUEST - $20 MILLION EVERY YEAR FOR FIVE YRS.

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MONDAY, MARCH 21, 2005
Leslie Webb, Owner of MWM Sports, Inc. & Donna Culliver Attend
Offical Kick-Off Meeting for National Launching of
"COACHES CURING KIDS CANCER"Atlanta, Georgia

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SATURDAY, APRIL 2, 2005
"COACHES CURING KIDS CANCER"
OPENING DAY OF WASHINGTON COUNTY LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL

Fireman's Park - Brenham, Texas
Video of Killian Owen Shown & Information Available on the Program
Green Wristbands Available for Minimum $1 Donation to CureSearch

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MONDAY, APRIL 4, 2005
ADAM'S ANGELS MINISTRY PRESENTED TO
TEXAS CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL / CANCER CENTER, HOUSTON, TEXAS
Donation: Approximately 135 VCR Children's Movies
3 Wagons & 1 Cozy Coupe II Car
By First Baptist Church School - Brenham, TX
In Memory of Adam Christian Culliver's 7th Birthday

COMPUTER OUTLET DONATION
5 Computers and 1 Printer
For Resource Room For Families
Both Presentations By: The Culliver Family and Roehling Family

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SATURDAY, APRIL 9, 2005
BLUEBONNET FESTIVAL
Chappell Hill, Texas
CureSearch Booth & Coaches Curing Kids Cancer
Approximately $1400 Raised From Sale of "Green Wristbands"

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FRIDAY & SATURDAY, APRIL 15 & 16, 2005
BURTON COTTON GIN FESTIVAL - BURTON, TX
BLUE BELL FUN RUN - BRENHAM, TX
CureSearch / Coaches Curing Kids Cancer Booths at Both
Raised Approximately $869.00 Selling "Green Wristbands"
Wonderful Publicity at the Blue Bell Fun Run!

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APRIL 27, 2005
Donation - $553.50
From - The National Honor Society - Brenham High School
Presented By - Coach Steve Pucket to Leslie Webb
On behalf of Tim & Donna Culliver
Texas Team Leaders - CureSearch

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JUNE 13 - 15, 2005
CURESEARCH - GOLD RIBBON DAYS
WASHINGTON D.C.

Brenham Families Meet With McCaul to Discuss Childhood Cancer Funding

Thursday, June 16, 2005 1:40 PM CDT
(This article was written by Congressman McCaul's Press Secretary Jack Hirschfield and appeared in several papers on June 16, 2005.)

Congressman Michael McCaul (center) met Wednesday with members of two Brenham families to discuss childhood cancer research: (from left) Leslie and Garrett Webb, and Tim and Donna Culliver and son Andrew.

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Congressman Michael McCaul met Wednesday with a
Brenham family that is pushing for more funding of childhood cancer research.
McCaul, whose 10th District includes Washington County, met with the Culliver family. Tim and Donna Culliver lost their son, Adam, to cancer in January 2003.
During the meeting, McCaul said he would work to secure more funding
for research aimed at finding a cure for childhood cancer.
"I'm not sure there's a greater pain in the world than having to watch
your child's life taken by cancer. After hearing the Culliver's story
America must do more to help find a cure for this dreaded disease," McCaul said.

The Cullivers joined several other families from around the United States in
Washington to draw attention to cancer, the number one killer disease of children.
Through their stories and personal experiences these families are helping raise
awareness of the thousands of families touched by this disease
and the critical need for a cure.

"We had a great meeting with Congressman McCaul. He understands the issues
and how important it is to work to make sure America is doing all it can to stop
cancer from taking another child," said Donna Culliver.

McCaul will be working CureSearch and fellow members of the U.S. House of Representatives to appropriate more funding for research.

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SATURDAY, JUNE 25, 2005
ADAM'S ANGELS MINISTRY
DONATION: Ten (10)Parking Passes
for the Medical Center, Houston, Texas
PRESENTED TO: A family presently taking their child
for cancer treatments in Houston, Texas.
PRAISE GOD for the funding through this ministry!

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TUESDAY, JULY 26, 2005
ADAM'S ANGELS MINISTRY
Donation: Texas Children's Cancer Center
Wagon, Small Electronic Toys, Parking Passes

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WEDNESDAY, JULY 27, 2005
CURESEARCH / BRENHAM DOLPHINS SWIM TEAM
TELATHON-AUGUST 9, 2005 PRESENTATION
Given By: Scott Hillman - Swim Team Webmaster/Coordinator for Telathon
and Tim Culliver - Texas Team Leader-CureSearch
To: Blue Bell Aquatic Center staff members / lifeguards

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TUESDAY, AUGUST 2, 2005
30 Minute Radio Interview with COX Radio-Houston
Stations KHPT KKBQ KLDE KTHT
Mike Mollett - Public Affairs Director Interviewed
Tim & Donna Culliver regarding Adam's Personal Story,
September-Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, and CureSearch

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THURSDAY, AUGUST 4, 2005
TEXAS RANGERS VS. TAMPA BAY BASEBALL GAME (ARLINGTON, TEXAS)
FOURTH INNING JUMBOTRON SCREEN APPEARANCE
Childhood Cancer Patients & Families Present:
Steven, P.J., Dezra, Joseph, Natalie, Mackenzee, Weston,
Siblings of Angel Griffith, Angel Joey, and Angel Adam
Texas Team Leaders - Tim & Donna Culliver
What an awesome time for the children!

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AUGUST 9, 2005
HOUSTON ASTROS VS. WASHINGTON NATIONALS
PRE-GAME ON FIELD CEREMONY
Tim, Donna & Andrew Culliver with Three
Childhood Cancer Patients & a Parent, One Survivor, and a
Doctor Representing Texas Children's Hospital - Houston, Texas
One Patient Throws First Pitch to Craig Biggio
Approximately 175 Patients, Families, Social Workers, etc. from
Texas Children's Hospital and
MD Anderson Cancer Center were in Attendance

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AUGUST 9, 2005 - 5:00-8:00 PM
BRENHAM DOLPHINS SWIM-A-THON
"KIDS SWIMMING TO RAISE MONEY FOR KIDS"
Blue Bell Aquatic Center - Brenham Texas
Approximately 30 Swimmers
Appromimately 1,750 Laps Swam
Total Raised: TBA Later
Little John's Pizza, Soft Drinks by Better Beverages,
and Blue Bell Ice Cream were Served

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2005
"TRIBUTE TO OUR QUIET HEROES" Luncheon
Westin Buckhead Resort - Atlanta, Georgia
An Event Honoring "Mothers" - The Quiet Heroes in the
Life of a Child with Cancer

DONNA WITH LINDA ARMSTRONG (MOTHER OF LANCE ARMSTRONG)

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2005 - 11:00 AM UNTIL 2:00 PM
CHILDHOOD CANCER AWARENESS FAIR
Texas Children's Hospital / Cancer Center - Houston, Texas
Tim and I represented CureSearch as Texas Team Leaders
Provided informational materials about CureSearch,
as well as visiting with childhood cancer families.

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TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2005
1ST ANNUAL ADAM'S ANGELS MINISTRY
STOCKING STUFFER & STYLE SHOW
BY FOUR FRIENDS
The Vineyard Cafe - 106 East Alamo Street
11am to 1pm - $20 per person
Included Lunch & Style Show
Hostess: Ashley Swope
Stockings provided. Lots of toys, books, games, etc.
were donated to fill 48 stockings which will be taken to
Texas Children's Hospital and M.D. Anderson's cancer children.
Four Friends also donated 10% of all sales from the Style Show.
In addition $2,500 in monetary "Angel Gifts" was given.

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MONDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2005
Tim spoke to Mrs. Mary Kossie's evening class at Blinn Junior College,
Brenham, Texas
Topic: CureSearch, Adam's Angels Ministry, Childhood Cancer

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SUNDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2005
1ST ANNUAL ADAM'S ANGELS MINISTRY GIFT EXCHANGE
2:00 - 5:00 pm - Bevers Real Estate
Sponsored By: Bevers Real Estate & Discount Trees of Brenham
Toys for Cancer Patients were brought in exchange for a
Christmas Ornament or a Living Christmas Tree
"Angel Gift" Monetary Donations Received: $3,131.00

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TUESDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2005
Tim presented approximately $2,500
worth of Parking Passes to the two hospitals,
Texas Children's Cancer Center & M D Anderson Cancer Center.
Also approsimately $500 in Telephone Calling Cards.
These are to be distributed to families in need by the two hospitals
on behalf of Adam's Angels Ministry.

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MONTH OF DECEMBER
ST. PAUL'S CHRISTIAN DAY SCHOOL
BRENHAM, TEXAS
The children collected funds during the month of December.
A total of $1,004.60 in Chapel Offerings was collected.
Donation to be made to CureSearch.

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DECEMBER 22 - 27, 2005
ADAM'S ANGELS MINISTRY &
FAMILY LIFE APPLICATION SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS-FBC BRENHAM
ADOPT-A-FAMILY FOR CHRISTMAS
Through the generosity of many wonderul people we were able to adopt
a total of six families for the holidays.
Three families from Brenham,
two families through Texas Children's Cancer Center, and
one from M D Anderson Children's Cancer Center.
What a blessing to bring joy and happiness to these
families during the holidays.

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JANUARY 17 & 18, 2006
CURESEARCH TEAM LEADERS MEETING - WASHINGTON D.C.
Tim & Donna Team Leader Speakers for Reception
Training by our Lobby Group
Requesting $11 million for 2007
8 Congressional Visits to Texas Constituents
Total of 175 Visits made by all.

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MARCH 8, 2006
I M P O R T A N T !
PRESS RELEASE FROM CONGRESSMAN MICHAEL MCCAUL'S OFFICE
WASHINGTON D.C.
Regarding: Introduction of the
CONQUER CHILDHOOD CANCER ACT 2006
Visit the following - under Latest News:
MCCAUL CALLS FOR FULL WEIGHT OF FEDERAL GOVERNMENT
TO FIGHT CHILDHOOD CANCER

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THURSDAY, APRIL 6, 2006
DONATIONS BY ADAM'S ANGELS MINISTRY
IN MEMORY OF ADAM CHRISTIAN CULLIVER'S
8TH BIRTHDAY (APRIL 8, 2006)
Made to Texas Children's Hosptial & TCH Cancer Clinic
and Children's Cancer Hospital at MD Anderson Cancer Center
$1,000 in Parking Passes to each Hospital; Stuffed Animals; Children's VCR Tapes;
and Children's DVD's; a book to the Library of each Hospital.

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MONDAY, JUNE 19 � WEDNESDAY, JUNE 21, 2006
GOLD RIBBON DAYS � WASHINGTON D.C.
State of Texas � 26 Representatives
(Tim, Donna, Andrew Culliver; Paul & Tyler Culliver;
Vanessa & Jared Culliver � representing Mississippi also;
Terri, Kendall, Trevor Smith; Virginia Roberts;
Bill Walker; Monica Cerda-Juarez; Anna Smith;
John, Monica, Brady, Kelly, Sara, Tara Kubena;
Fred, Karen, Zachary, Danielle Dahmann;
Victoria & Erin Buenger).
Tim & I introduced Congressman Michael McCaul.
Also spoke on the Capitol steps on Wednesday for the
kick-off of the Documentary �A Lion in the House�.

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THURSDAY, JULY 13, 2006
HYUNDAI � HOPE ON WHEELS TOUR
CHILDREN�S HOSPITAL � AUSTIN, TEXAS
We represented CureSearch as Texas Team Leaders.
Hyundai presented a $40,000 check to the hospital.
Childhood Cancer Patients placed their hands in paint
and put their handprints on the �Hope on Wheels� vehicle.
Andrew was invited to place his handprint in memory of
his brother, Adam.

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TUESDAY, AUGUST 15, 2006,5:00-8:00 PM
BRENHAM DOLPHINS, CITY OF BRENHAM, & WASHINGTON COUNTY
SWIM-A-THON / WALK-A-THON
BENEFITING CURESEARCH
Blue Bell Aquatic Center & Brenham Cubs Football Stadium
Mayor Milton Tate & State Representative Lois Kolkhorst
Swam the First Lap
County Judge Dorothy Morgan & Other Local Officials
Walked the First Lap
Approximately $20,000 Was Raised

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FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH SCHOOL 3RD GRADE
MISSION PROJECT - SEPTEMBER & OCTOBER 2006
Collected Over 100 Hats
To be Donated to Children with Cancer
in Two Houston Hospitals & One Austin Hospital.

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2ND ANNUAL ADAM'S ANGELS MINISTRY
GIFT GIVING AND STYLE SHOW
Thursday, November 9, 2006
Lillian Farms - Washington, Texas
11:30 am to 1:30 pm - $35 per person
Includes Style Show, Lunch, Dessert & Tour
Style Show By: Four Friends, Tres' Chic & Spoiled
Toys & Monetary Donations will be Accepted
Portion of Ticket Price and Percentage of Purchases from Style Show
will be Donated to the Ministry.
Funds will be used to bring Christmas
to Children with Cancer and their Families.
Over $6,000 Raised!

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DECEMBER 19, 2006
ADOPT-A-FAMILY FOR CHRISTMAS
Our Family, through Adam�s Angels Ministry,
Shared the Christmas Blessing & Gifts
With 5 Families at Children�s Cancer Hospital
of M. D. Anderson in Houston, Texas.

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DECEMBER 20, 2006
ADOPT-A FAMILY FOR CHRISTMAS
Our Family, through Adam�s Angesl Ministry
Shared the Christmas Blessing & Gifts
With 7 Families at Children�s Hospital
in Austin, Texas.

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FEBRUARY 22, 2007
CONGRESSMAN MICHAEL MCCAUL & CULLIVERS VISIT
CHILDREN'S RESEARCH LABS AT M D ANDERSON, HOUSTON, TX
Rep. McCaul & Tim and Donna Culliver spent several hours discussing the need for more funding for childhood cancer with Children's Cancer Hospital of M.D Anderson.
They also visited with research doctors and saw leukemia cells and its effect on children with a drug that is not available for children, due to lack of funding.
More funding is a battle the Cullivers will continue to fight with the assistance of their Congressman, Michael McCaul.

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FRIDAY, APRIL 6, 2007
EASTER BASKET DONATIONS FROM ADAM'S ANGELS MINISTRY
TO CHILDREN'S CANCER HOSPITAL OF M D ANDERSON
IN MEMORY OF ADAM'S 9TH BIRTHDAY IN HEAVEN
Donations: Parking Passes for Families - 50-$2 passes & 50-$3 passes;
20 Easter Baskets containing a chocolate Easter Bunny, Egg filled with M&M's,
Gummi Bunnies, $10 Gift Card to Chick-fil-A, $5 Gift Card to McDonald's,
and a Gift Certificate for a Pint of Blue Bell Ice Cream
to the children in the hospital on Easter morning.
Easter Stuffed Animals also donated to be passed out
to the little ones on Easter morning also.
20-$5 Starbuck Gift Cards for the nurses.

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SATURDAY, JUNE 9, 2007 - 9 AM - 1 PM
ALEX'S LEMONADE STAND HOSTED BY MORGAN GARDNER
In Memory of Adam Culliver
County Courhouse Lawn - Brenham TX
On-line donations until September 9, 2007
Click here for Morgan's Webpage and to make an on-line donation!
MORGAN'S LEMONADE STAND

JUNE 25 - 26, 2007
REACH THE DAY - CONQUER CHILDHOOD CANCER
Visits & Rally on Capitol Hill with Congressional Leaders
25 Texas Constitutents in Attendance

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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2007
Live Radio Talk Show from 6:00-7:00 pm
on KEOS 89.1 Bryan, Texas with Dr. Doug Vance
Tim & I shared Adam's Story and our
Childhood Cancer Advocacy work.

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SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2007
First Baptist Church-Brenham, Texas
9:00 & 11:10 am services
Shared our ministry and had testimony
from the Hurta Family
and Marshall/Williams Family

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TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2007
ADAM'S ANGELS MINISTRY 3RD ANNUAL
LUNCHEON/STYLE SHOW/FUNDRAISER
11:30 am - 1:30 pm - Brenham Country Club
Testimony & Silent Auction
Special Music Nashville Recording Artist
TENA RAE
All proceeds used to sdopt childhood cancer families for Christmas.
Over $12,000 raised...Praise God!

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TUESDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2007
ADAM'S ANGELS MINISTRY CHILDREN'S CHRISTMAS PARTY
Held at Children's Cancer Center of MD Anderson
Pizza & Refresments served to approximately 75 children
Stockings & Gifts for each and a special visit from
"McSanta Claus" - Mike McIntyre
Christmas Caroling with Tena Rae, Tricia Schroeder, Alex Morrision
"Must Be Heaven" Pies for the Nurses & Staff

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MONTH OF DECEMBER
ADOPT-A-FAMILY FOR CHRISTMAS PROGRAM
Adams's Angels adopted approximately 6 families and visted each...
Paid delinquent home taxes for one family...
Donated parking passes to approximately 10 families...
Donated $4,000 in parking passes to Candlelighters...
15 additional families were adopted through Adam's Angels
in which the families funded the Christmas gifts on their own and
scheduled individual visits with each family.
THE GIFT OF GIVING!

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MONDAY, JANUARY 14, 2008 & TUESDAY, JANUARY 15, 2008
CURESEARCH - TEAM LEADERSHIP ADVOCACY TRAINING
Washington, D.C.
Tim & I visted with 4 Texas Representatives seeking funding...
Two doctors from Dallas visited an addition 3 Representative
and Senator Hutchison to seek funding

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PRAISE THE LORD!

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THE GOLD METALLIC RIBBON REPRESENTS OUR CHILDREN AS:
It is a precious metal,
As our children are precious;
It is the flame of hope;
It is the purity of our children's hearts.

STATE OF TEXAS TEAM LEADERS
Tim & Donna Culliver
Representing CureSearch-National Childhood Cancer Foundation
Please visit this site:
CURESEARCH

HOPE! WE LIVE BY HOPE IN THE LORD DAILY. ON EASTER SUNDAY 2004, WE SHARED A LETTER WITH OUR CONGREGATION OF 1200 ABOUT "HOPE". TO READ THIS LETTER REFER TO "PAST HISTORY - JOURNAL ENTRY FOR
APRIL 12, 2004".

INFORMATIONAL SITES:
ALL FREE BACKGROUNDS
Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (A great place to get good information)
National Marrow Donor Registry (Find out how you can save someone's life)
Make A Child Smile Organization (Send a child a card listed here)
Kids Need Prayer Organization (An awesome listing of kids in need of prayer)
Make A Wish

DONATIONS TO ADAM'S ANGELS MINISTRY:
Payable to: Adam's Angels Ministry
P.O. Box 2573
Brenham, Texas 77834-2573

This website is here to honor our son's memory and to help spread the need for more awareness to childhood cancer, the #1 disease killer of children in the United States. We ask that you visit our son's website as often as you like. Please take the time to stop in and sign the guestbook. Leaving encouraging words is something that helps us through our difficult times. We hope Adam's site also leads you to learning more about CureSearch.

Email Address:
angels@adamsangelsministry.org

MAY GOD BLESS YOU!

SKETCH OF ANGEL ADAM
By Renea Wellmann
A Gift to the Culliver Family on Adam's 1 Yr. Angel Anniversary

CURESEARCH - LEGISLATIVE PROPOSALS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2009

I. THE CONQUER CHILDHOOD CANCER ACT
S911 / HR1553
$30 MILLION ANNUALLY - FIVE YEARS
Provides a Floor of Funding

OBEJECTIVES
Amends the Public Health Service Act to enhance and expand pediatrice cancer research programs to meet a well-documented, but unmet, need.
Awards grants to enhance and expand cancer research fellowships to train and vevelope clinical investigators focused on pediatric cancer research.

Supports a national childhood cancer registry, the Children's Cancer Research Newwork (CCRN).

Expands informational programs for parents of children with cancer and the loarger community.

II. DEFENSE APPROPRIATIONS SUBCOMMITTEE REQUEST� $5 MILLION

OBJECTIVES
 Expand research by Children�s Oncology Group with the Department of Defense , including investigating the genetic, epigenetic and signal transduction pathways that will potentially improve outcomes across a broad spectrum of childhood malignant diseases, benefiting the military dependent population diagnosed with childhood cancer, as well as all children diagnosed with cancer in our country.

III. ENERGY AND WATER DEVELOPMENT APPROPRIATIONS SUBCOMMITTEE REQUEST � $1 MILLION

OBJECTIVES
 Support the first national pediatric cancer database, known as the Childhood Cancer Research Network, and support an associated study.
 Establish the Children's Oncology Group Long-Term Follow-Up Center

IV. LABOR, HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES, EDUCATION APPROPRIATIONS REQUEST - $1 MILLION

OBJECTIVE
 Support the first national pediatric cancer database, known as the Childhood Cancer Research Network, and support an associated study.
 Establish the Children's Oncology Group Long-Term Follow-Up Center

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KEY MESSAGES

* Substantial cuts proposed for the National Cancer Institute will reduce its funding for
children�s cancer research to an all time low.

* For the first time in research funding history, 20 STUDIES WILL BE PUT ON HOLD and
enrollment will DECREASE IN NEW CLINICAL TRIALS BY MORE THAN 400 CHILDREN.

* Forty years ago, cure rates for most childhood cancers were lower than 10%.
Today, 78% of childhood cancer patients overall are now able to be cures.

* While there have been remarkable breakthroughs in cancer treatments and improvement
in survival rates,
one out of five children continues to die.

* For the 40,000 children living with cancer today and the 12,500 that will be diagnosed in 2007,
the decrease in federal funding for childhood cancer clinical research puts children
at risk now and in the future.

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Journal

Thursday, February 12, 2009 0:13 AM CST
Today, I come to Adam's CaringBridge website with a very heavy heart. One of the children we have been helping for over a year is very, very sick. The cancer demon has totally taken over her body and refuses to allow her to heal on this earth. I pray for dear Jana. We have become very close with the family and my heart is broken all over again, watching another child come close to the end of their journey.

Some of you have kept us with Adam's site over the years and some have not. I have taken a break from actually journaling on his site. We created another basic website www.AdamsAngelsMinistry.org for the actual ministry; however we are not able to journal or blog, so for a while I am going to update this site.

We completely took the ministry over as of September 2008. We have now formed our own Board and have monthly meetings and are operating independently from our church. Sadly enough, there is such a demand for non-profit organizations such as ours. We have been very blessed with donations and wonderful volunteers which has allowed us to really reach out to more family experiencing childhood cancer. I wish I could say one day that there is not a need for our organization, but right now that is just not the case. I don't know about you guys out their in the childhood cancer world, but to me it seems like more children are relapsing.

Today we were able to attend a meeting with Candlelighters and meet quiet a few new families at Children's Cancer Hospital of MD Anderson. Our ministry was also able to provide parking passes and food passes to Candlelighters who will distribute to families in need. God has been so good to us. He has allowed us the strength, obedience, and financial support to carry on his work in the childhood cancer world. We are blessed.

I will try to update more often and for now I pray for those families that we met today, expecially Daniella, and our precious Jana.

God Bless You All
Angel Adam's Mom
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