Waxhaw, NC -- (SBWIRE) -- 02/27/2017 -- Erin Santos, the mother of Isabella Santos and one of the founders of the Isabella Santos Foundation, has recently been named a February FACE of Charlotte by the women's magazine StyleBlueprint. This courageous woman was selected as a FACE of Charlotte because she was able to take the heartbreaking loss of her daughter and turn it into something positive, by creating a foundation for children with cancer, to help other children with the disease.

Mrs. Santos and her husband started the foundation back in 2007 when their daughter Isabella was diagnosed with stage 4 Neuroblastoma. The young girl immediately began treatment to contain the disease, while Mr. and Mrs. Santos researched treatment options. They determined her primary care would be transferred to Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York City, a hospital that specializes in neuroblastoma. Although she bravely battled for five years, Isabella succumbed to the disease in 2012.

Over the last decade, the Isabella Santos Foundation has been able to raise over $1.5 million to aid research in the battle against neuroblastoma. Their primary focus is to find a cure for the debilitating disease, which is why they're doing everything they can to speed up the progress that will help find the cure for children everywhere. This children's cancer foundation holds multiple fundraising events throughout the year to not only raise money but to also bring joy to those involved.

To learn more about joining the cause with the Isabella Santos Foundation, contact them at 704-361-3074.

About Isabella Santos Foundation
The Isabella Santos Foundation was created in honor of Isabella Santos, a courageous young girl who was diagnosed with Neuroblastoma at the age of 2. Losing her battle in 2012, the Foundation stands strong in the honor and memory of not just her fight, but for many other children fighting with the disease throughout the world.

To help create awareness and raise money for Neuroblastoma research, please visit http://www.isabellasantosfoundation.com.

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Waxhaw, NC -- (SBWIRE) -- 02/02/2017 -- After a year filled with hard work and fundraising events, the Isabella Santos Foundation has raised a great deal of money to donate to various children's charities and hospitals. In 2016, this children's cancer foundation donated over $541,000 to specific pediatric cancer and Neuroblastoma programs at the following organizations: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Children's Oncology Group, NMTRC, Levine Children's Hospital, Ronald McDonald House of Charlotte, Make-A-Wish of Central and Western NC.

The Isabella Santos Foundation believes that a little can change a lot, and they have been an example of that mantra over the years. They have grown from fighting for a Neuroblastoma cure to also donating to other many programs and charities to help those children and families as well.

The 2016 donations from this Neuroblastoma foundation include: $202,000 for the SADA Drug Delivery Platform at the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center; $175,000 for Circulating Tumor DNA, Frontline MIBG Therapy and Project Every Child at the Children's Oncology Group; $100,000 for the DMFO Trial at NMTRC (Neuroblastoma and Medulloblastoma Translational Research Consortium); $20,000 (plus an additional $45,000 carry over from 2015) for Clinical Trial and Art for Life at Levine Children's Hospital; $21,000 to the Ronald McDonald House of Charlotte; and $16,500 to the Make-a-Wish of Central and Western NC.

The Isabella Santos Foundation was established through Isabella's parents in 2009 to raise awareness and research funds for Neuroblastoma. Over the last ten years, the organization has donated over $1.5 million to Neuroblastoma research and other children's charities that fight cancer. They look to continue raising money in 2017.

To learn more about how the Isabella Santos Foundation fights cancer, contact them at 704-361-3074.

About Isabella Santos Foundation
The Isabella Santos Foundation was created in honor of Isabella Santos, a courageous young girl who was diagnosed with Neuroblastoma at the age of 2. Losing her battle in 2012, the Foundation stands strong in the honor and memory of not just her fight, but for many other children fighting with the disease throughout the world.

To help create awareness and raise money for Neuroblastoma research, please visit http://www.isabellasantosfoundation.com.

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Waxhaw, NC -- (SBWIRE) -- 12/23/2016 -- The Isabella Santos Foundation is on a mission to rid the world of cancer for good. That was the goal and wish of the brave child that the foundation was started for - Isabella Santos. For almost five years, this little girl defied the odds and battled hard against the disease. Unfortunately, her fight against cancer ended on June 28, 2012. This non-profit organization for children will continue to fight the disease in her honor and for all of the other kids who are battling Neuroblastoma. With last year's event being such a success, the Isabella Santos Foundation has recently announced the date for their 10th Annual Fun Run, which will be Saturday, September 30, 2017.

Over the last eight years, the Isabella Santos Foundation raised over $1,000,000 for Neuroblastoma research and other local charities. They understand that new drugs and therapies that can make dramatic advancements towards a cure are on the horizon. The cure did not arrive in time for Isabella, but this foundation for children with cancer wants to help ensure other families never have to suffer from this horrific loss.

The funds raised by the Isabella Santos Foundation benefits hospitals that specialize in Neuroblastoma research including The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSKCC) in Manhattan, the Van Andel Institute (VAI) in Michigan, and more. They also raise funds and awareness for charities that impact children with cancer including the Make-A-Wish Foundation, the Ronald McDonald House of Charlotte, and others.

To learn more about their 10th annual Fun Run, contact the Isabella Santos Foundation at 704-361-3074.

About Isabella Santos Foundation
The Isabella Santos Foundation was created in honor of Isabella Santos, a courageous young girl who was diagnosed with Neuroblastoma at the age of 2. Losing her battle in 2012, the Foundation stands strong in the honor and memory of not just her fight, but for many other children fighting with the disease throughout the world.

To help create awareness and raise money for Neuroblastoma research, please visit http://www.isabellasantosfoundation.com.

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Waxhaw, NC -- (SBWIRE) -- 11/17/2016 -- The Isabella Santos Foundation is a non-profit organization located in Charlotte, North Carolina that fights neuroblastoma and other types of disease. It all began with a little girl named Isabella Santos, who was diagnosed with neuroblastoma, a rare form of cancer in 2007. This rare and deadly cancer affects about 750 children every year. Isabella bravely fought the disease, but her battle ended in 2012. She dreamed of a world with no more cancer, and so her loved ones founded this neuroblastoma foundation as a way to help other people fight this illness.

This organization is encouraging runners to join Isabella's Dream Team as a way to help raise money. The team is an endurance running program that helps raise money for the Isabella Santos Foundation while they also train for full and half marathons. It began in 2014 with 25 runners and over the past two years, the number of runners, the amount of funds raised and the team's social media presence have all grown tremendously. They are ready and looking forward to growing even more in 2016 and beyond.

Runners of all levels are welcome to join Isabella's Dream Team. To this day, they have collectively logged over 24,000 miles, conquered more than six full marathons and half marathons and raised more than $147,000 for the Isabella Santos Foundation. The runners from this team run all over the Charlotte area. The team also provides coaching, training plans, socials, team swag, motivation and much more.

To learn more about joining Isabella's Dream Team for 2017, contact the Isabella Santos Foundation at 704-361-3074.

About Isabella Santos Foundation
The Isabella Santos Foundation was created in honor of Isabella Santos, a courageous young girl who was diagnosed with Neuroblastoma at the age of 2. Losing her battle in 2012, the Foundation stands strong in the honor and memory of not just her fight, but for many other children fighting with the disease throughout the world.

To help create awareness and raise money for Neuroblastoma research, please visit http://www.isabellasantosfoundation.com.

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Waxhaw, NC -- (SBWIRE) -- 10/31/2016 -- The Isabella Santos Foundation is a non-profit organization located in Charlotte, NC dedicated to fighting cancer and other types of disease. It was established in 2009 by the parents of Isabella Santos, a brave, young girl who died after battling Neuroblastoma, which is a rare form of cancer. Isabella defied the odds for almost five years and countless doctors called her a miracle. This Neuroblastoma Foundation continues to carry the torch on and will continue to fight for Isabella and other children who are battling diseases. Every year, they hold an annual blood drive to help save lives.

This Charlotte, NC cancer non-profit organization partners with the Community Blood Center of the Carolinas (CBCC) to make the annual blood drive a reality. The blood drive began in honor of Isabella because her life benefitted from receiving frequent blood transfusions. The Community Blood Center of the Carolinas is like family to the Isabella Santos Foundation, and they will never forget their dedication to increasing the quality of Isabella's life.

The Isabella Santos Foundation holds this event because they'd like to celebrate her life by saving lives. They love to see so many wonderful people make this small sacrifice in order to honor Isabella and others who have fought or are fighting cancer and other diseases. Many times, the difference between life and death is the availability of blood products. The more people who donate, the more chance these organizations have of saving a life.

To learn more about their annual blood drive and other events, contact the Isabella Santos Foundation at 704-361-3074.

About Isabella Santos Foundation
The Isabella Santos Foundation was created in honor of Isabella Santos, a courageous young girl who was diagnosed with Neuroblastoma at the age of 2. Losing her battle in 2012, the Foundation stands strong in the honor and memory of not just her fight, but for many other children fighting with the disease throughout the world.

To help create awareness and raise money for Neuroblastoma research, please visit http://www.isabellasantosfoundation.com.

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Waxhaw, NC -- (SBWIRE) -- 10/05/2016 -- The Annual Fun Run, which is a fundraiser held by the Isabella Santos Foundation, recently took place on September 24, 2016. It was their 9th Annual Fun Run event, and it proved to be a huge success. People from all over Charlotte, North Carolina, attended this event and provided their support for this foundation children with cancer. The generous support and donations from participants will go to fund Neuroblastoma research and organizations including The Ronald McDonald House of Charlotte, the Levine Children's Hospital, and The Make-A-Wish Foundation.

On Saturday, September 24, 2016, thousands of people showed up at Ballantyne Corporate Park at 8 a.m. for the 10K/5K Race for Kids Cancer and the 1-mile Fun Run. Everyone was looking forward to making a difference in a child's life and continuing to support Isabella Santos, a little girl who had a dream of a world with no more cancer. The Fun Run event in Charlotte, NC, had all kinds of fun for the whole family, including plenty of kids' activities and a DJ, a silent auction, and raffle. There was also tons of delicious food and snacks.

The Isabella Santos Foundation is dedicated to ending cancer, especially Neuroblastoma, once and for all, in honor Isabella Santos. She was a young girl who lost her battle with cancer in 2012 after almost five years of fighting. The Foundation continues to raise funds in her memory, hoping they can save another child from the disease.

To learn more about fundraising events held by the Isabella Santos Foundation, contact them at 704-361-3074.

About Isabella Santos Foundation
The Isabella Santos Foundation was created in honor of Isabella Santos, a courageous young girl who was diagnosed with Neuroblastoma at the age of 2. Losing her battle in 2012, the Foundation stands strong in the honor and memory of not just her fight, but for many other children fighting with the disease throughout the world.

To help create awareness and raise money for Neuroblastoma research, please visit http://www.isabellasantosfoundation.com.

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Waxhaw, NC -- (SBWIRE) -- 09/08/2016 -- The Isabella Santos Foundation is holding their 9th Annual Fun Run on Saturday, September 24th, 2016. This event will be held at Ballantyne Corporate Park in Charlotte, North Carolina. People from around the area are looking forward to this race in memory of Isabella Santos to show support children who are battling or have battled cancer. Registration is now open for runners who'd like to participate in the race and also for phantom runners who donate to the mission of this children's cancer foundation.

The Annual Fun Run by the Isabella Santos Foundation is becoming more popular with each passing year. Its reach continues to spread throughout Charlotte, NC and beyond, with participants and donations coming in from all over. Last year, the run had over 2,000 participants, and the Foundation raised more than $350,000 for Neuroblastoma research. This family-friendly race provides fun for everyone, including those who don't consider themselves runners. The races include a 5K and a 10K for Kids Cancer and also a one-mile Fun Run. They will also have a Kids Zone to keep the little ones busy and a raffle and silent auction.

Those looking for local 5K runs in Charlotte, NC, do not have to look any further than this fun event. The Isabella Santos Foundation also has other activities to look forward to once the Fun Run ends. These include the Coffee for a Cure event and also the Annual Blood Drive.

To learn more about the 9th Annual Fun Run, contact the Isabella Santos Foundation at 704-361-3074.

About Isabella Santos Foundation
The Isabella Santos Foundation was created in honor of Isabella Santos, a courageous young girl who was diagnosed with Neuroblastoma at the age of 2. Losing her battle in 2012, the Foundation stands strong in the honor and memory of not just her fight, but for many other children fighting with the disease throughout the world.

To help create awareness and raise money for Neuroblastoma research, please visit http://www.isabellasantosfoundation.com.

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Waxhaw, NC -- (SBWIRE) -- 08/10/2016 -- The Isabella Santos Foundation is an organization located in Charlotte, NC, that was created to honor Isabella Santos, a young girl who battled cancer. Isabella Santos was born in 2005 and was diagnosed with stage 4 Neuroblastoma in October of 2007. The primary focus of this children's cancer foundation is to find a cure for Neuroblastoma.

The Isabella Santos Foundation does everything they can to speed up the progress of finding the cure while supporting affected families in the process. They use fundraising events to raise money for their mission. One of their favorite events is the annual Fun Run. The Isabella Santos Foundation's 9th Annual Fun Run will be held on Saturday, September 24, 2016.

The team at the Isabella Santos Foundation is working hard to ensure this fall's Fun Run is a success. The event will take place in Ballantyne Corporate Park in North Carolina, and will start bright and early at 8 a.m. It includes a 10k and 5k run for charity and also a 1-mile fun run for kids and those who do not feel like exerting themselves too much.

The Isabella Santos Foundation is looking forward to creating an event that people will remember for years to come. They encourage purple wear of all kinds, including hats, sock, shirts, and even tutus and wigs. They'd like participants to wear their craziest purple gear on race day.

Visitors also have the opportunity to participate in a raffle and silent auction for prizes including vacation packages, gift cards, and sports tickets. To learn more about the 9th annual Fun Run, contact the Isabella Santos Foundation at 704-361-3074.

About Isabella Santos Foundation
The Isabella Santos Foundation was created in honor of Isabella Santos, a courageous young girl who was diagnosed with Neuroblastoma at the age of 2. Losing her battle in 2012, the Foundation stands strong in the honor and memory of not just her fight, but for many other children fighting with the disease throughout the world.

To help create awareness and raise money for Neuroblastoma research, please visit http://www.isabellasantosfoundation.com.

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Waxhaw, NC -- (SBWIRE) -- 06/29/2016 -- The Isabella Santos Foundation is a cancer-fighting organization dedicated to Isabella Santos, a young girl who passed away in 2012 while battling Neuroblastoma, a rare form of childhood cancer. This foundation is based in Charlotte, North Carolina and has donated over $1,000,000 during the last six years for Neuroblastoma research and other charities that fight children's cancer. They are looking forward to their 9th Annual Fun Run in Charlotte, NC on September 24th, 2016 to celebrate Isabella's life and help save others.

The Isabella Santos Foundation's 9th Annual Fun Run will take place at Ballantyne Corporate Park on Saturday, September 24th, 2016 and will start at 8 a.m. There will be a 5K/10K for Kids Cancer and a 1 mile Fun Run so participants can exercise, have fun, and help raise funds for this foundation at the same time. There will also be other fun activities for those who do not consider themselves a runner, such as a kids zone with crafts and more, and a raffle and silent auction, where people can bid on beauty and spa packages, sporting events, vacations, and more.

When the Isabella Santos Foundation began, Isabella's parents hoped that it would fund research projects that could potentially save Isabella's life. Now, this Neuroblastoma Foundation is committed to raising money and awareness in the hopes that another child can be saved. They continue to fight for Isabella's strongest wish, which is to have a world with "no more cancer."

To learn more about their Fun Run and other events, contact the Isabella Santos Foundation at 704-361-3074.

About Isabella Santos Foundation
The Isabella Santos Foundation was created in honor of Isabella Santos, a courageous young girl who was diagnosed with Neuroblastoma at the age of 2. Losing her battle in 2012, the Foundation stands strong in the honor and memory of not just her fight, but for many other children fighting with the disease throughout the world.

To help create awareness and raise money for Neuroblastoma research, please visit http://www.isabellasantosfoundation.com.

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Waxhaw, NC -- (SBWIRE) -- 06/06/2016 -- The Isabella Santos Foundation is a foundation based in Charlotte, North Carolina, for children with cancer. This foundation was started in memory of Isabella Santos, a young girl who battled and succumbed to Neuroblastoma. Her dream is to fight cancer for other children through the funds raised in her memory. She dreamed of a world with "No more cancer." The Isabella Santos Foundation wants to help make that dream come true. They are holding events this September, including the annual 5K/10K race and the annual Fun Run in Charlotte, NC, to raise money for pediatric cancer research and local children's charities.

The Isabella Santos Foundation holds annual fundraising events to fight for Isabella Santos' cause. They believe the best way to celebrate Isabella's life is to bring the community together to raise funds and awareness in the fight against cancer. In the last eight years, over $1,000,000 has been raised by the Isabella Santos Foundation for Neuroblastoma research and local charities. This neuroblastoma Foundation looks forward to fighting this disease while bringing the community together in the process.

Cancer is the leading cause of death among children in the United States. The Isabella Santos Foundation holds annual fundraising events to help stop this disease. Their 9th annual 5K/10K and 1 mile Fun Run for children's cancer will be held on September 24, 2016, in Charlotte, NC. For those who don't consider themselves a runner, other activities will be held during this event, including a Kids Zone, a raffle, and a silent auction.

To learn more about the Isabella Santos Foundation's annual Fun Run, contact 704-361-3074.

About Isabella Santos Foundation
The Isabella Santos Foundation was created in honor of Isabella Santos, a courageous young girl who was diagnosed with Neuroblastoma at the age of 2. Losing her battle in 2012, the Foundation stands strong in the honor and memory of not just her fight, but for many other children fighting with the disease throughout the world.

To help create awareness and raise money for Neuroblastoma research, please visit http://www.isabellasantosfoundation.com.

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Waxhaw, NC -- (SBWIRE) -- 05/11/2016 -- The Isabella Santos Foundation is a North Carolina-based neuroblastoma foundation. Established in honor of the life of Isabella Santos, a young girl who bravely battled neuroblastoma, the Foundation continues to spread awareness about the disease and raise funding for research towards treatments and a cure. With regular events like one of the most popular local 5K runs in Charlotte, NC, and strong ties to local charitable organizations, the Foundation has a strong presence in the Charlotte, NC community. This year, the Foundation honored Susan Sears, whose community impact resonates with the Foundation's mission.

The 4th Annual Isabella Santos Award was presented to Sears at the Foundation's 1st Annual Coffee for a Cure event on April 14th, 2016. The Award was founded to honor one community member each year whose life pursues the same dreams as Isabella Santos, and who strives to make a positive difference in the world. Susan Sears was chosen as this year's recipient because of her incredible heart and dedication to the causes that she cares about.

According to the Isabella Santos Foundation, Susan gives her all to each cause she is involved with, including organizations like Go Jen Go and Girls on the Run. Susan is also a passionate Isabella Santos Foundation volunteer who helps with the facilitation of the Foundation's annual 5K and attends each event organization by the Foundation. Volunteers like Susan help the Foundation take steps towards realizing Isabella's goal of a world without cancer.

Learn more about the life of Isabella Santos, the Foundation's mission, and the volunteers that support the Foundation each day by visiting http://www.isabellasantosfoundation.com/.

About Isabella Santos Foundation
The Isabella Santos Foundation was created in honor of Isabella Santos, a courageous young girl who was diagnosed with Neuroblastoma at the age of 2. Losing her battle in 2012, the Foundation stands strong in the honor and memory of not just her fight, but for many other children fighting with the disease throughout the world.

To help create awareness and raise money for Neuroblastoma research, please visit http://www.isabellasantosfoundation.com.

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Waxhaw, NC -- (SBWIRE) -- 04/26/2016 -- Earlier this year, The Isabella Santos Foundation, a nonprofit based in Charlotte, NC that raises awareness and funds for neuroblastoma research, announced the date of its upcoming annual 5K/10K and Fun Run. The event will take place on Saturday, September 24th, 2016 at Ballantyne Corporate Park in Charlotte, NC. The Foundation is proud to announce that this fun-filled day of activities and entertainment will be sponsored by MetLife, and that there is still time for local organizations to become sponsors of the race.

The Isabella Santos Foundation was created in memory of Isabella Santos, who battled neuroblastoma, a form of cancer, for most of her young life. Although Isabella passed away in 2012, the Foundation continues to fight for children like her and find a cure for childhood cancer. Now in its 9th year, the Foundation's annual neuroblastoma 5K has raised over $1,000,000 towards cancer research, thanks to the participation of thousands of runners as well as the support of sponsors.

Currently, the Isabella Santos Foundation is accepting sponsors at the Platinum, Gold, Siler and Bronze levels. Each level of sponsorship is an excellent way for organizations and businesses to get wide exposure within the Charlotte, NC community and participate in a cause that is fighting childhood cancer one step at a time. Now through May 31st, sponsors who sign up and pay in full by that date will receive a ten percent discount. Contact Karen Laughton at Karen@isabellasantosfoundation.com to learn more or sign up to become a sponsor.

Spots are also available for participants in the 10K/5K and Fun Run. Visit http://www.isabellasantosfoundation.com/ to learn more.

About Isabella Santos Foundation
The Isabella Santos Foundation was created in honor of Isabella Santos, a courageous young girl who was diagnosed with Neuroblastoma at the age of 2. Losing her battle in 2012, the Foundation stands strong in the honor and memory of not just her fight, but for many other children fighting with the disease throughout the world.

To help create awareness and raise money for Neuroblastoma research, please visit http://www.isabellasantosfoundation.com.

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Waxhaw, NC -- (SBWIRE) -- 04/12/2016 -- For several years, the Isabella Santos Foundation has been raising money in support of pediatric cancer research, particularly Neuroblastoma. The foundation was begun in honor and memory of its namesake, Isabella Santos, a young girl who bravely battled Neuroblastoma for most of her life. Through fundraising events like an annual 5K and Fun Run in Charlotte, NC, the Foundation has managed to raise thousands of dollars in support of pediatric cancer research in just a few short years. This month, they are proud to announce that thanks to contributions from hundreds of participants and generous donors, the Foundation is able to grant $200,000 to support funding of a groundbreaking clinical trial.

Neuroblastoma, a cancer of the nervous system, is typically diagnosed when children are very young. The average age of diagnosis is just 18 months. The early onset and aggression of the disease means that many families struggle with these challenging forms of pediatric cancer, and research is direly needed in order to create progressive treatments and, eventually, cure the disease. The clinical trial that the Foundation has funded will take place at Levine Children's Hospital in Charlotte, NC, and will offer children with Neuroblastoma a treatment option in the form of a new drug that causes cell death in cancer cells. The existence of this trial gives new hope to children living with Neuroblastoma and their families.

Despite the progress indicated by this trial, there are still miles to go. The Isabella Santos Foundation continues to raise money in support of Neuroblastoma research through events like their annual 5K fundraiser, one of the most popular local 5K runs in Charlotte, NC. To register for the race or to make a donation, visit http://www.isabellasantosfoundation.com/.

About Isabella Santos Foundation
The Isabella Santos Foundation was created in honor of Isabella Santos, a courageous young girl who was diagnosed with Neuroblastoma at the age of 2. Losing her battle in 2012, the Foundation stands strong in the honor and memory of not just her fight, but for many other children fighting with the disease throughout the world.

To help create awareness and raise money for Neuroblastoma research, please visit http://www.isabellasantosfoundation.com.

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Waxhaw, NC -- (SBWIRE) -- 02/24/2016 -- For the past eight years, the Isabella Santos Foundation, a non-profit in Charlotte, NC, has held its Annual 5K/10K for Kids Cancer in memory of Isabella Santos, a young girl who battled Neuroblastoma for most of her life. Each year, participation in the event has grown exponentially, raising more money and awareness in service of eliminating childhood cancer once and for all. The Isabella Santos Foundation has just announced the date of its 9th Annual 5K/10K for Kids Cancer, slated to be the biggest event yet.

The fundraiser, held at Ballantyne Corporate Park in Charlotte, NC, will take place on September 24, 2016 at 8:00 AM. Participants can register as either runners or non-runners. Runners will have the option of participating in either a 5K or 10K race, and will receive a t-shirt, racing bib and sponsor goodie bag. Non-runners will have plenty of fun on the sidelines with food, refreshments, a KidsZone and a raffle. All participants can raise donations for Neuroblastoma research through FirstGiving.

Organizations and individuals interested in becoming sponsors can take action now. Becoming a sponsor, whether at the Presenting tier, Bronze tier or anywhere in between, aligns the donor with other prominent community organizations that have decided to take a stand against childhood cancer.

Over the past eight years, this annual fundraiser and fun run in Charlotte, NC has raised over $1 million for Neuroblastoma research, bringing medical science even closer to a cure for the disease that can give children like Isabella a second chance at realizing their childhood dreams.

Learn more at http://www.isabellasantosfoundation.com.

About Isabella Santos Foundation
The Isabella Santos Foundation was created in honor of Isabella Santos, a courageous young girl who was diagnosed with Neuroblastoma at the age of 2. Losing her battle in 2012, the Foundation stands strong in the honor and memory of not just her fight, but for many other children fighting with the disease throughout the world.

To help create awareness and raise money for Neuroblastoma research, please visit http://www.isabellasantosfoundation.com.

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Waxhaw, NC -- (SBWIRE) -- 01/08/2016 -- Although the holidays have ended, the spirit of goodwill still pleasantly lingers, and many community members in North Carolina may be asking themselves what they can do to help those in need. One cause always worth supporting is awareness of and research to cure childhood cancer. The Isabella Santos Foundation, one of Charlotte, NC's non-profit organizations, works tirelessly to fight Neuroblastoma in the memory of Isabella Santos, a young girl who battled the disease throughout her short life.

The Isabella Santos Foundation holds an annual blood drive at the Community Blood Center of the Carolinas. No matter what time of year, however, community members can donate at the Center, which the Isabella Santos Foundation supports year-round.

During her life, Isabella Santos was one of many other children and community members whose treatment was helped by blood donors at the Community Blood Center. Donations at the center help to treat and alleviate the symptoms of other diseases that community members fight every day. Many of these diseases are blood-based or can be treated with blood transfusions, and those in need include those who need transplants, accident victims, children with cancer and sickle cell disease sufferers.

As a community blood bank, the Community Blood Center of the Carolinas ensures that every donation remains at the center. Donors know that by giving blood, they are directly benefiting someone in their community.

In addition to the annual blood drive, the Isabella Santos Foundation holds several other events throughout the year to raise awareness and donations for Neuroblastoma research in Isabella's memory, including an annual fun run in Charlotte.

Learn more at http://www.isabellasantosfoundation.com.

About Isabella Santos Foundation
The Isabella Santos Foundation was created in honor of Isabella Santos, a courageous young girl who was diagnosed with Neuroblastoma at the age of 2. Losing her battle in 2012, the Foundation stands strong in the honor and memory of not just her fight, but for many other children fighting with the disease throughout the world.

To help create awareness and raise money for Neuroblastoma research, please visit http://www.isabellasantosfoundation.com.

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Waxhaw, NC -- (SBWIRE) -- 11/20/2015 -- The Isabella Santos Foundation, a neuroblastoma foundation based in North Carolina, was founded to honor the life of Isabella Santos, a young girl who lost her courageous battle against Neuroblastoma in 2012. For the past eight years, the Isabella Santos Foundation has held an annual Race and Fun Run in Charlotte, NC, to raise money and awareness in support of childhood cancer research. This year's race took place on September 26, 2015, presented by sponsors Metlife and Burns Cadillac. The Isabella Santos Foundation would officially like to thank all of the participants who helped to make this year's event another success.

Since its foundation, the Annual 5K/10K Race for Kids Cancer has been a powerful force for raising money in support of cancer research and bringing the Charlotte community together to honor the life of Isabella Santos and millions of other children battling cancer. In the years since its inception, the Race has raised over $1 million thanks to the fundraising efforts of runners and other supporters.

This year, the Isabella Santos Foundation is thrilled to announce that the September race raised over $405,000 in support of cancer research, with the help of over 2,000 participants. This family friendly race welcomed runners and non-runners alike for a day of fun, physical activity, games and prizes. Runners received t-shirts and racing bibs; each runner also received a goodie bag and prizes were given to the winners according to age category. Non-runners were welcome as well, provided with food and refreshments as they cheered on participants. Other activities included a Kids Fun Run Warm Up, Kid's Zone with games and facepainting and a Silent Auction with fun prizes.

To learn more about the Isabella Santos Foundation, visit http://www.isabellasantosfoundation.com.

About Isabella Santos Foundation
The Isabella Santos Foundation was created in honor of Isabella Santos, a courageous young girl who was diagnosed with Neuroblastoma at the age of 2. Losing her battle in 2012, the Foundation stands strong in the honor and memory of not just her fight, but for many other children fighting with the disease throughout the world.

To help create awareness and raise money for Neuroblastoma research, please visit http://www.isabellasantosfoundation.com.

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Waxhaw, NC -- (SBWIRE) -- 09/01/2015 -- Individuals searching for a fun and easy way to learn Windows 10 can now save money on a helpful online course on Udemy, while donating to a great cause. The Isabella Santos Foundation, a Neuroblastoma foundation based out of Charlotte, NC, has announced that, thanks to the generosity of Eleven 13 Products, LLC, it will receive up to 50% of the profits from sales of the "Udemy Windows 10 – how to get it free and use it" course.

The Isabella Santos foundation, formed in memory of a young girl, Isabella, who passed away at age 7 after complications from the rare pediatric cancer, strives to unite individuals in support of a cancer-free world. Isabella's last wishes were for other children with the disease to "beat cancer, grow hair and live their dreams," which the foundation seeks to make possible through raising funds to support children's charities and Neuroblastoma research. Individuals and businesses interested in raising funds for this cause are able to participate in a variety of activities, whether buying products such as the Udemy Windows 10 course, becoming a sponsor, organizing silent auctions and raffles, or organizing/participating in 5k or 10k races and other fun runs in Charlotte, NC or across the nation.

The Udemy Course offered by Eleven 13 Products, LLC seeks to teach individuals, through 21 lessons spanning 2 hours, how to get a free update from Windows 7 or 8 to Windows 10, as well as how to use the new features of Windows 10. For every purchase of $5, the company will donate $2 to the Isabella Santos Foundation, while for every $10, the donation will be $5.

For more information on donating to the Isabella Santos Foundation by purchasing an Eleven 13 Products, LLC Udemy Windows 10 course, or to get started organizing a fundraiser of your own, visit http://www.isabellasantosfoundation.com

About Isabella Santos Foundation
The Isabella Santos Foundation was created in honor of Isabella Santos, a courageous young girl who was diagnosed with Neuroblastoma at the age of 2. Losing her battle in 2012, the Foundation stands strong in the honor and memory of not just her fight, but for many other children fighting with the disease throughout the world.

To help create awareness and raise money for Neuroblastoma research, please visit http://www.isabellasantosfoundation.com/

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Waxhaw, NC -- (SBWIRE) -- 06/09/2015 -- The Isabella Santos Foundation has announced that individuals or groups looking to host their own beneficiary to raise money for the Charlotte, NC, Neuroblastoma foundation will be able to purchase "wish kits" to aid in the fundraising process. The kits, known as "Purple Boxes of Hope," will be available until December 31, 2015.

The Isabella Santos Foundation is a foundation for children with cancer that was begun to honor the life and dreams of Isabella Santos, a young girl who fought a form of cancer known as neuroblastoma for most of her life. After Isabella Santos passed away in 2012, the foundation was formed to help fulfill her dream to help other brave young children fighting their own battles with cancer. The foundation not only raises awareness of Neuroblastoma, but brings the community together in fun and impactful ways to raise money to fulfill Isabella's wish for a world without cancer.

Purple Boxes of Hope wish kits allow participants to run an Isabella Santos Foundation beneficiary event of their choice. The kits, available for purchase online, come in three varieties, based off of Isabella's three wishes: to "beat cancer," "grow hair" and "live my dreams." The Beat Cancer wish kit is designed for parents looking for a fun summer project to help teach their children to give back to their community, while the Grow Hair wish kit is oriented towards adult and/or corporate participants. The Live My Dream wish kit is perfect for those looking to organize a runner's event, such as a 5k or relay. Wish kits will be available for purchase until December 31, 2015, at a cost of $53.49 per kit. Individuals not interested in hosting a fundraiser but still interested in supporting the cause, in honor of Isabella or another loved one, can also donate any amount online.

About Isabella Santos Foundation
The Isabella Santos Foundation was created in honor of Isabella Santos, a courageous young girl who was diagnosed with Neuroblastoma at the age of 2. Losing her battle in 2012, the Foundation stands strong in the honor and memory of not just her fight, but for many other children fighting with the disease throughout the world.

To help create awareness and raise money for Neuroblastoma research, please visit http://www.isabellasantosfoundation.com/

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Waxhaw, NC -- (SBWIRE) -- 05/18/2015 -- The Isabella Santos Foundation, a nonprofit in Charlotte, NC, participated in a successful "ZERO K" event last year that raised money for Neuroblastoma awareness and research. Since last year's event garnered so much support, the Isabella Santos Foundation is happy to announce that it will again participate in the 2nd Annual ZERO K event in June of 2015, hosted by the Charlotte Hounds.

The Isabella Santos Foundation was begun to honor the life of Isabella Santos, a young girl who bravely battled cancer for most of her life. Although Isabella Santos passed away in 2012, her memory and dreams live on in this nonprofit in Charlotte that raises thousands of dollars each year to help other courageous children who are fighting their own cancer battles. Not only do the foundation's event raise money for Neuroblastoma research, but they also raise awareness about the disease and bring the Charlotte community together in the spirit of a worthy cause.

The 2nd Annual Charlotte Hounds ZERO K event will take place on Saturday, June 27, 2015, from 3 PM to 6 PM at American Legion Memorial Stadium in Charlotte, NC. The event will be hosted by the Charlotte Hounds, Charlotte's lacrosse team, who will pair with the NoDa Brewing Company, and The Woody & Wilcox show from 106.5 The END will host the fun daytime event in the spirit of a 5K, with no running required. Participants will enjoy live music, raffles, NoDa Brewing Company drinks and a seat at the Charlotte Hounds vs. Denver Outlaws game at 7 PM. All proceeds will benefit the Isabella Santos Foundation.

Early registration tickets are available until May 30, 2015, at a cost of $25 per person. After early registration, they will cost $30. All ticket holders will be entitled to a ZERO K t-shirt, two drink tickets and a seat at the Hounds vs. Outlaws game. The Charlotte Hounds and its partners encourage the Charlotte community to join them for a day of entertainment that will also benefit brave children across the nation.

For more information on events benefiting the Isabella Santos Foundation, visit the foundation's website.

About Isabella Santos Foundation
The Isabella Santos Foundation was created in honor of Isabella Santos, a courageous young girl who was diagnosed with Neuroblastoma at the age of 2. Losing her battle in 2012, the Foundation stands strong in the honor and memory of not just her fight, but for many other children fighting with the disease throughout the world.

To help create awareness and raise money for Neuroblastoma research, please visit http://www.isabellasantosfoundation.com

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Waxhaw, NC -- (SBWIRE) -- 04/01/2015 -- Looking for a new Easter outfit or wardrobe this spring? The Isabella Santos Foundation, a foundation for children with cancer, is excited to announce that the Lilly Pulitzer – SouthPark Mall store in Charlotte, NC, will be donating a percentage of a customer's purchase to help aid pediatric cancer research. To participate, those who go to make their purchase at the clothing store on Friday April 3rd need only to mention that they are there to support The Isabella Santos Foundation. The store will be open from 10AM-9PM, and all are invited to shop and socialize for a great cause. Additional details regarding this event can also be viewed on The Isabella Santos Foundation Facebook page.

The Isabella Santos Foundation was founded over five years ago in honor of Isabella Joanne Santos who lost her battle with Neuroblastoma in 2012. This non-profit in Charlotte was originally established by her parents as a way to help find Isabella a cure, but since then it has evolved as a foundation that creates both funding and awareness for Neuroblastoma research. Additionally, the foundation also helps fund many other children's cancer charities.

To this day, The Isabella Santos Foundation continues to thrive due to many of the donations that are made through its website. They are also proud of the continued support they receive from many dedicated volunteers, sponsors and donators like the Lilly Pulitzer – SouthPark Mall store as without this support—they would have not been able to become the organization they are today. As always, The Isabella Santos Foundation family would like to extend their sincerest gratitude to those that have supported their goals.

Those who are interested in hearing more about donating or hearing about any upcoming events can visit their website, http://www.isabellasantosfoundation.com/, or their Facebook page for more information.

About Isabella Santos Foundation
The Isabella Santos Foundation was created in honor of Isabella Santos, a courageous young girl who was diagnosed with Neuroblastoma at the age of 2. Losing her battle in 2012, the Foundation stands strong in the honor and memory of not just her fight, but for many other children fighting with the disease throughout the world.

To help create awareness and raise money for Neuroblastoma research, please visit http://www.isabellasantosfoundation.com/

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Waxhaw, NC -- (SBWIRE) -- 12/17/2014 -- The Isabella Santos Foundation, a non-profit in Charlotte, has announced their partnership with the Charlotte Checkers and their involvement with the team's annual Race Night. Since being founded in 2009, the organization has been raising money to back Neuroblastoma. To date, they have raised over a million dollars and look to expand greatly upon that number through the upcoming event.

The 8th annual Race Night takes place on January 23rd, starting at 6pm, while the Checkers take on the Oklahoma City Barons. Before the puck drops, several NASCAR Sprint Cup Series drivers will be signing autographs on the stadium's concourse. Along with getting posters and merchandise signed, those in attendance can also take pictures with the team's official race car. The first 5,000 will be given a Bojangles' gift card that will range in value from $1 to $100.

On the 23rd, the Checkers will wear race-themed jerseys that will be auctioned off immediately after the game. The proceeds from the sale of each jersey will go to the Isabella Santos Foundation, as well as other charities. Those interested in attending the event can contact the charity organization as they currently have tickets to the game available for purchase. There is also a limited amount of tickets available on the Checkers' website, but fans are encouraged to act quickly as the event always sells out. After the success of last year's event, the foundation looks forward to an even better turn out this year.

Those who cannot make it to the game, but are still interested in helping the cause can sign up to make a one-time or reoccurring donation on Isabella Santos Foundation's website. Patrons can also follow them on a variety of social media platforms, including Facebook and Twitter, to stay up to date with all of their news and events. Those interested in learning more about the non profit in Charlotte, NC can visit their website.

About Isabella Santos Foundation
The Isabella Santos Foundation was created in honor of Isabella Santos, a courageous young girl who was diagnosed with Neuroblastoma at the age of 2. Losing her battle in 2012, the Foundation stands strong in the honor and memory of not just her fight, but for many other children fighting with the disease throughout the world.

To help create awareness and raise money for Neuroblastoma research, please visithttp://www.isabellasantosfoundation.com/

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Waxhaw, NC -- (SBWIRE) -- 12/02/2014 -- The Isabella Santos Foundation, one of the largest Charlotte non-profit organizations, has announced their 1st Annual Purple Ticket Campaign. The charity organization has been raising money to aid in the fight against Neuroblastoma, a rare pediatric cancer. Since their inception in 2009, they have raised over one million dollars through various events.

The Purple Ticket Campaign is a raffle contest that offers participants a chance to win big while also giving to a great cause. The event, which began on November 1st, will end ticket sales on December 17, 2014 with the winner announced shortly afterward. Those interested in purchasing tickets, which are $100 per ticket, can find a link to the ticket sale site on the Isabella Santos Foundation Facebook page.

The key to this nationwide raffle is that there are only 300 tickets available for purchase. The limited quantity means the odds of winning start at 1 in 300, giving participants a much higher chance of winning than they would have in local and national lotteries. The lucky winner will receive a $10,000 prize. The remaining $20,000 will go towards Neuroblastoma research and to the aid of families affected by this cancer. Everyone that takes part in the event is a winner as they will have the comfort of knowing their year-end tax deductible donation helped a great cause.

The non-profit based in Charlotte is heavily involved in a variety of other charitable events, including an annual 5K and an annual blood drive. To learn more about the Purple Ticket Campaign, visit their website or send them an email today. For those that do not want to participate in the raffle, but would still like to donate, the website has a "Donate" section where users can make a reoccurring or one-time donation.

About Isabella Santos Foundation
The Isabella Santos Foundation was created in honor of Isabella Santos, a courageous young girl who was diagnosed with Neuroblastoma at the age of 2. Losing her battle in 2012, the Foundation stands strong in the honor and memory of not just her fight, but for many other children fighting with the disease throughout the world.

To help create awareness and raise money for Neuroblastoma research, please visit http://www.isabellasantosfoundation.com/

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

Waxhaw, NC -- (SBWIRE) -- 10/13/2014 -- The Isabella Santos Foundation, a foundation for children with cancer, has announced they have reached and surpassed their goal of raising one million dollars for the fight against Neuroblastoma. With the goal completed, there are no plans of stopping anytime soon. Over the past seven years, they have raised money through various charity events to reach this feat, with their Annual 5K for Kids Cancer being the largest event for the foundation.

It was during their September race that they were able to reach their goal. The event brought in over $300,000, which was almost half the total amount of money they had raised over the past seven years. The charity has come a long way from its first 5K where $7,000 was raised after an attendance of 180 people. The race has grown from a simple 5K to a day filled with activities like a Kid Zone and a silent auction, as well as the addition of a 10K course.

The Isabella Santos Foundation raises money for the research of a cure for Neuroblastoma, which is a cancer that affects thousands of children and infants every year. The cause is dear to the Santos family whose daughter Isabella fought the disease from the time she was just two years old. During this 5 year battle, the family set up this organization to help find a cure for their daughter, as well as others who were so bravely fighting the disease. In the words of Isabella's dad, Stuart Santos, "We just knew we had to do more".

Through the continued support of their dedicated sponsors, volunteers, and donators, The Isabella Santos Foundation has become one of the largest local Charlotte non-profit organizations. The family would like to thank everyone who has contributed to help them reach their goal of one million dollars. They look forwarded to everyone's continued support as they gear up for their next year of fundraising.

To learn more about their efforts, or to get involved, visit The Isabella Santos Foundation's website today.

About Isabella Santos Foundation
The Isabella Santos Foundation was created in honor of Isabella Santos, a courageous young girl who was diagnosed with Neuroblastoma at the age of 2. Losing her battle in 2012, the Foundation stands strong in the honor and memory of not just her fight, but for many other children fighting with the disease throughout the world.

To help create awareness and raise money for Neuroblastoma research, please visithttp://www.isabellasantosfoundation.com/

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

Waxhaw, NC -- (SBWIRE) -- 09/15/2014 -- Every September, the Isabella Santos Foundation puts together a charity 5K run to raise money for pediatric cancer research. Presented by the Charlotte Checkers, there is still time to register for the 7th annual Isabella Santos Foundation 5K for Kids Cancer, taking place on Saturday, September 20 at Ballantyne Corporate Park beginning at 8 am. The largest Charlotte 5K, this year is going to be bigger and better than ever, with more sponsors and participants already signed up.

The race will raise money for Neuroblastoma research, a children's cancer that affects roughly 700 infants and children each year. Isabella Santos fought the disease for five years, in and out of hospital beds and chemotherapy treatments, until she lost her battle at the age of 7. The foundation set up the annual 5K run and one mile fun run as an event to help beat the cancer and make a difference for those children affected by Neuroblastoma.

New to the race this year is a 10K course and numerous activities for participants. Those unable to join the race can register as a Phantom Runner and receive a t-shirt through the mail. Registrants, as well as those who would like to get involved in the Neuroblastoma 5K presented by Isabella Santos Foundation, but can't attend can partake in a silent auction, beginning online September 18.

Auction items include over 150 packages that feature swimming lessons at Charlotte Aquatics, a one-month gym membership, gift certificates, gift baskets, a ticket package to the Carolina Panthers game against the New Orleans Saints on October 30, a round of golf at the Ballantyne Resort, a bowling package at Strike City, and so much more.

The day will include a Kids Zone full of games and entertainment, raffles, and prizes for the race winners of each age group. Individuals interested in getting involved can donate to the Isabella Santos Foundation, organize their own fundraiser for the race, or become a sponsor.

Through the previous six years of the race, the fun run in Charlotte, NC has raised over $700,000 toward Neuroblastoma research, the local Ronald McDonald House, as well as Make-A-Wish. It's not too late to get involved. Visit their website and register for the September 20 race in Charlotte today.

About Isabella Santos Foundation
The Isabella Santos Foundation was created in honor of Isabella Santos, a courageous young girl who was diagnosed with Neuroblastoma at the age of 2. Losing her battle in 2012, the Foundation stands strong in the honor and memory of not just her fight, but for many other children fighting with the disease throughout the world.

To help create awareness and raise money for Neuroblastoma research, please visit http://www.isabellasantosfoundation.com/

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

Waxhaw, NC -- (SBWIRE) -- 08/18/2014 -- As a proud foundation for children with cancer, The Isabella Santos Foundation is announcing their involvement with the Band of Parents, Inc. and a number of sister foundations to present a grant to Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in order to fully fund and test an antibody targeted at neuroblastoma treatment. At the end of July, Aurora Ismaili, a 13-year-old member of the Band of Parents who has overcome and survived neuroblastoma, presented Dr. Nai-Kong Cheung, with the second installment of a $2,000,000 grant, serving as the largest pediatric cancer grant in the history of Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center.

Dr. Cheung is the head of the neuroblastoma program at MSK, a cancer center headquartered in Manhattan, and located throughout New York, as well as a campus in New Jersey. The grant was made possible through the funding and donations of many non-profits and cancer foundations situated throughout the United States. With the Band of Parents, Inc., at the forefront, The Isabella Santos Foundation teamed up with the Arms Wide Open Childhood Cancer Foundation, Inc., the Press On to CURE Childhood Cancer Fund, and the I Back Jack Foundation, Inc. to present two million dollars for neuroblastoma research.

With the funds, the grant supports the clinical testing of a Hu3F8 bi-specific antibody, which has historically shown tremendous promise for drug treatments. Chairman of the Band of Parents, Marc Winthrop, remarked, "It is with great pride that we work so hard to support the neuroblastoma team at Memorial Sloan-Kettering. We are thankful for their tireless efforts in trying to find a way to save our children."

The Isabella Santos Foundation would like to thank all the donors and supporters of their non profit in Charlotte for making this grant possible. It is through many events and kind sponsors that this sum of money was able to be raised. With a 5k on September 20, a scavenger hunt in Ballantyne on September 1, and many other events as the year rolls on, they look forward to continued support in their effort to find a cure for neuroblastoma, the most-common cancer for children under the age of two.

For more information, or to get involved, please visit The Isabella Santos Foundation's website today.

About Isabella Santos Foundation
The Isabella Santos Foundation was created in honor of Isabella Santos, a courageous young girl who was diagnosed with Neuroblastoma at the age of 2. Losing her battle in 2012, the Foundation stands strong in the honor and memory of not just her fight, but for many other children fighting with the disease throughout the world.

To help create awareness and raise money for Neuroblastoma research, please visit http://www.isabellasantosfoundation.com/

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm