LATEST NEWS
Aces for Cases is Back!
Join us at the Hilltop House in Devon and try your hand at Black Jack, Texas Hold Em’, and other classic casino games while helping us honor all our volunteers and donors who have helped us carry out our mission! For more information, or to purchase tickets, please click here.
‘Sew Happy’
Our Boston chapter was recently featured in an article by Shriners Hospitals for Children during a recent sewing day. Check out the article here.
Super Bowl Bound!
Congratulations Cindy! In December 2017 Doug Pederson, head coach for the Philadelphia Eagles, presented Cindy with two tickets to Super Bowl LII in Minnesota. They wanted to surprise her with the tickets in honor of all the amazing work she has done for Case for Smiles. To watch the presentation click here.
10th Anniversary Celebration – Aces for Cases
On September 23, Case for Smiles celebrated its 10th Anniversary with Aces for Cases. Hosted at the Hilltop House in Devon, patrons celebrated the 10th with a casino themed event. Case for Smiles also honored its Aces: JoAnn Shaw, Marie Nader, Maria Kalisperis, Sue Ellen Kosmas, Connie & Sankey Williams, Irene Lastra, Cindy & Gavin Kerr, Teva, and Baby Lock. Swoop from the Philadelphia Eagles even joined the celebration! Check out more photos here.
2017 Coordinator Convention
Philadelphia welcomed over 20 coordinators and volunteers in September at the Coordinator Convention. Coordinators met to discuss best practices, fundraising ideas, volunteer recruitment strategies and stories of smiles.
Case for Smiles Named 2017 Philadelphia Eagles Care Partner
Case for Smiles has been selected to be one of three Philadelphia Eagles 2017 Care Partners. The Eagles Care initiative, built from the belief that strong non-profits build strong communities, connects the team with local charitable organizations and works to jointly increase their positive impact on the community. Through these season-long strategic partnerships, the Eagles will devote their attention, support and resources to each non-profit to ensure that their impact on the community can be further enhanced and strengthened.
Cindy and Gavin featured on A2A Alliance Spotlight
Gavin and Cindy Kerr were interviewed by A2A’s Jeff Bell in their Spotlight Feature about Ryan’s Case for Smiles. Check it out at here.
Case for Smiles is Named Charity Partner for Fundraising Event
Ryan’s Case for Smiles has been named the charity partner for the Great Inflatable Race Philadelphia. The race will be held on June 24th, 2017 at Warminster Community Park starting at 9 am. Click here to get your tickets today! Be sure to use promo code CASEFORSMILES to get 5% off of your race ticket.
Climbing around on the inflatables not for you? Please consider helping by spreading the word and/or signing up to volunteer at the event. It is sure to be a great time!
Thank You Parrish DeVaughn Injury Lawyers
Parrish DeVaughn Injury Lawyers recently donated $500 to our Metro OKC Chapter! Thank you so much for your generosity. Read more about the donation here.
DESIGNER BAG BINGO IS BACK
That’s right! Designer Bag Bingo is back on April 28th at St. Luke’s Greek Orthodox Church. To register Click Here.
PRESS RELEASES & NEWSLETTERS
FEATURED PRESS
- The Philadelphia Inquirer: Is this my last Christmas? (December 2017)
- Today Show: A mom helps sick kids, one pillowcase at a time (November 2015)
- PR Newswire: Ryan’s Case for Smiles Named a Mutual of America 2015 Community Partnership Award Winner (November 2015)
- The Philadelphia Inquirer: On Coping with Pediatric Illness (October 2015)
- PhillyVoice: Power of the pillowcase: How one local org is sewing for smiles and PTSD awareness (September 2015)
- One Millionth Pillowcase Celebration (September 2015)
- Sew News: Operation ConKerr Cancer (August 2014)
- CHOP Annual Report: A Case for Comfort (2012)
- Family Circle: Comfort & Joy (June 2011)