Pediatric Patients Celebrate Halloween at Annual City of Hope Parade, October 28

What   

They may be in the hospital, but young cancer patients can still go trick or treating this Halloween during City of Hope’s annual Pediatric Halloween Parade. Patients will don costumes and enjoy candy, toys and a special performance by Hollywood Records recording artist Allstar Weekend on Thursday, October 28.

Approximately 150 children and their families are expected to participate in this year’s event.

According to the American Cancer Society, cancer is the leading cause of death by disease among children between infancy and age 15 in the United States. More than 10,000 children under the age of 15 in the U.S. will be diagnosed with cancer this year.

Where   

The parade starts in front of City of Hope’s Helford Clinical Research Hospital

1500 East Duarte Road,

Duarte, Calif.

When   

Thursday, Oct. 28, 2010, starting at 2 p.m.

On-site Contact

H. Chung So, cell: (626) 214-6326

hso@coh.org

Photo / Interview Opps

•    Hundreds of pediatric patients trick-or-treating with friends and family through decorated areas in the medical center and Helford Hospital

•    Hollywood Records recording artist Allstar Weekend members performing, signing autographs and interacting with pediatric cancer patients and their families

•    City of Hope staff in costumes handing out treats and interacting with patients

About City of Hope

City of Hope is a leading research and treatment center for cancer, diabetes and other life-threatening diseases. Designated as a Comprehensive Cancer Center, the highest honor bestowed by the National Cancer Institute, and a founding member of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, City of Hope's research and treatment protocols advance care throughout the nation. City of Hope is located in Duarte, Calif., just northeast of Los Angeles, and is ranked as one of “America’s Best Hospitals” in cancer and urology by U.S.News & World Report. Founded in 1913, City of Hope is a pioneer in the fields of bone marrow transplantation and genetics. For more information, visit www.cityofhope.org.