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Jun 8, 2009 MacKenzie's Story Please take a moment to view a beautiful video produced for us by NorthSide Productions featuring one of the hundreds of families that Casey Cares serves. MacKenzie's Story Casey Cares Foundation

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Jun 4, 2009 Dentist Donates Time Whitening Smiles Year Round Program Benefits Critically Ill Children from the Casey Cares Foundation and Garth Brooks Teammates for Kids Foundation During a national “Smiles for Life” campaign, Dr. Craig Longenecker, a dentist practicing in the Monkton, MD area for the past 11 years, is donating his time and material... Casey Cares Foundation

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Apr 28, 2009 Casey Cares Teams With CaringBridge As an added service to our families, Casey Cares has entered a partnership with CaringBridge to offer free personalized websites that allow people to stay in touch with family and friends when someone is facing a serious medical condition, treatment and recovery. The goal of the service is to... Casey Cares Foundation

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Apr 24, 2009 Former Oriole Kris benson and Orioles Charitable Foundation to Donate $125,000 to Baltimore Charities Casey Cares Foundation more
Apr 17, 2009 Casey Cares Foundation Gets Down to Earth for Critically Ill Children Casey Cares is 100% wind powered!! pr.com more
Apr 13, 2009 Casey Cares Searches for PJ Designer Casey Cares Foundation more
Mar 26, 2009 Casey Cares Celebration on ABC 2 News DayPortPlayer.newPlayer({articleID:"16009",bannerAdObjectID:"5",videoAdObjectID:"4",videoAdConDefID:"2",playerInstanceID:"24FAD9E0-DC70-2532-414F-7E6F051C4C2F",domain:"wmar.dayport.com",rootCategory:"null",categoryID:"14",accPos:"CCTVI.GMM",accSite:"WMAR"}); ABC 2 News

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Mar 16, 2009 Casey Cares on WJZ Manic Monday Casey Cares Foundation more
Mar 15, 2009 Casey Cares Caring Connections Party News Coverage Casey Cares Foundation more
Mar 15, 2009 Pump It Up Provides Caring Connections A big thank you goes out to Pump It Up in Owings Mills and Keith and Kim at Superfresh in Ellicott City for a great Caring Connections Party. The Caring Connection Group Party Program gives critically ill children, their siblings and parents a chance to meet, laugh, and play together... Casey Cares Foundation

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Mar 13, 2009 Arundel Middle Students Donate 133 Pairs of Pajamas The Capital more
Feb 14, 2009 From Grief, a Md. Twin Bakes Valentines to Brotherly Love For nine years, Aaron and Eric Ware were virtually inseparable. Ever since the identical twins clasped hands in a hospital incubator, it was Aaron-and-Eric, Eric-and-Aaron. Eric dreamed up the mischievous plots -- switching identities at preschool, eating their birthday cake by the handful before... The Washington Post more
Feb 2, 2009 Baltimore Fashion Week picks Casey Cares “The Casey Cares Foundation is pleased to be named as one of the charity recipients of the second annual Baltimore’s Fashion Week, promoting Baltimore’s hottest styles and most talented artists. This year’s event takes place at the War Memorial Building, located in downtown Baltimore, with... Casey Cares Foundation

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Jan 30, 2009 Teen of the Week Gowns For Giving, a charitable project co-founded by Severn School senior Leanne Hug of Arnold, divides the proceeds raised from the sale of donated prom and cocktail dresses among several charities. The Capital more
Jan 25, 2009 Nonprofits trying new ways to keep donations rolling in The Casey Cares Foundation, a Baltimore group that provides programs to enhance the lives of critically ill children, will hold its ninth annual gala fundraiser at the Grand Lodge Bonnie Blink in March... The Maryland Daily Record more
Jan 23, 2009 A Day of Tennis for a Special Child Upon hearing that tennis fan TJ was going through a rough patch in his treatment of non-Hodgkins lymphoma at Sinai Children’s Hospital, Marc and Gengy of the Tennis Classic rushed in to help. Not only did TJ and his family receive VIP tickets to the PNC Tennis Classic, but he was able to... Casey Cares Foundation

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Jan 22, 2009 Celebration Vacation Program Touches Families Fenwick Weekend for a Very Deserving Family Erin’s family has not been away together since she was born prematurely two years ago. Erin is a frequent patient at Johns Hopkins Children’s Hospital for Sickle Cell and lung disease. Thanks to Teri Hagerty of Crofton, Ledos, Old Pro Golf... Casey Cares Foundation

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Jan 6, 2009 Kevin Gets a Ravens Surprise Kevin is a huge football fan and had been very sick and was not able to do a lot of the things we take for granted everyday. We put the [Ravens] tickets in his stocking and the look on his face when he saw them was priceless. My husband and Kevin really enjoyed the game. Mr. Okun thank you for... Casey Cares Foundation

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Dec 25, 2008 The Holidays Sparkle for Casey Cares Kids Even through chemotherapy, radiation, needle pricks, doctors visits and hospital stays, our families were able to experience some of the magic of the season thanks to great Casey Cares’ donors. Over 650 participants enjoyed holiday activities through Casey Cares. The 2008 season kicked... Casey Cares Foundation

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Oct 30, 2008 Regal Entertainment Group Foundation Shares CCF Mission Regal Entertainment Group announced yesterday that Casey Cares Foundation has been selected as one of their charity partners. Regal will donate theater passes to Casey Cares' Family Festivities Program, providing movie nights for dozens of Casey Cares families each year. Thomas... Casey Cares Foundation

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Oct 17, 2008 Kami's Jammies Halloween Party Halloween crept into the woods early on the 5 th floor of the University of Maryland Hospital for Children this month. The Kami’s Jammies Program held their monthly PJ Party on a windy Friday in October. The Festivities included pumpkin decorating, tricks, treats and... Casey Cares Foundation

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Oct 8, 2008 2008 Holiday Giving Program Kickoff During this season of giving, we hope that you will find it in your hearts to support our Holiday Giving Program. This program encourages employees to combine individual donations to make a huge difference in the lives of our Casey Cares families. As you can imagine, the holidays... Casey Cares Foundation

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Oct 6, 2008 Pumpkin Picking for Casey Cares Kids Our friends at North Run Farm in Stevenson welcomed Casey Cares families again this year to spend a morning on their beautiful farm. And, once again, we couldn’t have asked for a more picture perfect, sunny, crisp fall day. The families enjoyed hay rides, corn mazes and even a... Casey Cares Foundation

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Sep 27, 2008 Sixth Annual Rock And Roll Bash! On September 27th, Rams Head Live was the place to be! More than 300 guests came out for an evening filled with live music and dancing in honor of critically ill children and their families. Co-chairs Ellen and Mike DiMayo rocked again!! Enjoy all of the pictures from the event here.... Casey Cares Foundation

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Sep 23, 2008 A Special Evening for Amy Amy’s special night began when Gavin Limousine Service picked her up from school, along with her mother and brothers as a surprise! Amy, suffering from a rare blood disorder, had asked her mom if one day she might be able to ride in a limo, Casey Cares made that dream happen for... Casey Cares Foundation

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Sep 11, 2008 Coburns Tavern Guest Bartending September 11th After a hard day’s work, get out, relax a little, help others… Casey Cares Foundation’s Guest Bartending Bash with Howard County Firefighters as Guest Bartenders Wednesday, September 11th 7-11 Coburns Tavern 2921 O’Donnell Street-Canton Cash tips benefit the Casey... Casey Cares Foundation

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Aug 11, 2008 A Day on the Harbor for our Families Almost 100 Casey Cares children and family members arrived at the Downtown Sailing Center for a much anticipated Group Party. The older children and their families were assigned a private instructor and their own sailboat for the morning, while the younger children and their... Casey Cares Foundation

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Jul 21, 2008 Fifth Annual Casey Cares Golf Tournament Over $49,000 was raised for our special uplifting children’s programs at the 5th Annual Casey Cares Golf Tournament on July 21st. Beth Wieczorek and Ryan Ogden, event co-chairs and Casey Cares Board Members, played a significant role in helping to make this day such a huge success. Ryan... Casey Cares Foundation

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Jul 16, 2008 A Bouncing Good Time Airmania in Columbia sponsored a group party for our families from John Hopkins, University of Maryland Children’s Hospital and Sinai. On this day, hospitals and appointments were replaced with bouncing, running and jumping. Kelly, whose son Kyle is a four-year-old twin battling... Casey Cares Foundation

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Jul 10, 2008 Ode to Owens & Minor Thanks to the Owens & Minor Golf Tournament, three Casey Cares families will enjoy a Celebration Vacation. Raising over $15,000 for the Casey Cares Foundation, this is the 4 th year their company has partnered with our charity. More than 172 participants joined in the fun at Piney... Casey Cares Foundation

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Jun 24, 2008 Casey is named one of Kraft's "100 Extraordinary Women" Promoting their new 100 Calorie Snack Packs, Kraft Foods was seeking 100 Extraordinary Women from across the United States. Based on a 100 word essay nominating Maryland resident, Casey Baynes, Founder and Executive Director of the Casey Cares Foundation, she was selected as one of 100... Casey Cares Foundation

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Jun 21, 2008 Campfire Themed Kami's Jammies Party The Baltimore Sun more
Jun 20, 2008 Kami's Jammies Program Visits University of MD Children's Hospital It was a great night for camping. There was a full moon, the stars were out and not a drop of rain in the sky. No, we were not in Patapsco State Park or on the beach in Assateague. We were in the forest of the University of Maryland Hospital for Children. This evening... Casey Cares Foundation

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Jun 18, 2008 A Special Day for Mother and Daughter We were honored to provide Anna's family this Family Festivity before she passed away on August 25th, 2008 Twelve-year-old Anna, on treatment for liver cancer at Sinai Hospital, and her mother Liz were treated to a day of complete relaxation thanks to Casey Cares Foundation and several generous... Casey Cares Foundation

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May 29, 2008 Anniversary of Fire Update As many of you can imagine, this past year has been one filled with many emotions. Tomorrow will be the first anniversary of the fire that destroyed the headquarters of the Casey Cares Foundation. Since then, so many businesses, individuals and even Casey Cares families rallied toward a... Casey Cares Foundation

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May 24, 2008 Ahoy Maties! On a beautiful morning, Casey Cares families set sail on a swashbuckling pirate adventure in the Baltimore Harbor. Critically ill children were transformed into pirates by the crew of FEARLESS – dressing, talking, and acting like pirates, down to the tattoos, mustaches, eye patches and... Casey Cares Foundation

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May 18, 2008 1st Team is #1 in Our Book A huge thanks to John and Rick Sovero and Terry Ferro of 1 st Team Staffing for raising over $12,000 in support of our special programs at their annual golf tournament. More than 100 participants joined in the fun at Prospect Bay Country Club in Grasonville, MD beginning with breakfast... Casey Cares Foundation

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Apr 27, 2008 Casey Cares Girls Get Glamorous Glitz and glamour filled the air as Casey Cares Foundation arranged a special afternoon for our families. Cartoon Cuts in White Marsh Mall opened their hearts and doors by providing a day of glamour to girls in our programs. While Cartoon Cuts staff styled hair and painted... Casey Cares Foundation

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Apr 25, 2008 Celebration Vacation Season Underway As most families are planning trips to the beach, picnics in the park, little league games, and family vacations; some families are struggling with hospital stays, doctors visits, and treatment procedures. These are the Casey Cares families Our Celebration Vacation Program provides weekend... Casey Cares Foundation

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Apr 5, 2008 A Day at the Zoo for a Special Family With treatment schedules and trying to keep your child healthy, you sometimes forget to be a “normal” family. That’s why Casey Cares arranged for a special visit for an area family through our Family Festivities Program to the Maryland Zoo. Charles, a docent at the Maryland Zoo, and... Casey Cares Foundation

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Mar 29, 2008 Stardust - 8th Annual Gala View all of the pictures from the evening by clicking here The Casey Cares Foundation’s Stardust Gala was a true red carpet experience on Saturday, March 29th at the Grand Lodge, Bonnie Blink in Hunt Valley. Over 370 guests stepped into a limo and out onto a 100 foot red carpet to... Casey Cares Foundation

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Feb 24, 2008 Salisbury Jaycees Offer Help to Casey Cares Foundation Salisbury Jaycees lend a helping hand to Casey Cares Foundation. Cameras, gift cards, and funds are on their list to collect for charity. The Daily Times more
Feb 23, 2008 Rolling and Bowling With Our Families A big thank you goes out to Joe and Kirsten Milano for sponsoring our Bowling and Skating Party, one in a series of group parties we host for our families each year. As the families entered the bowling alley, they were greeted by friendly Casey Cares volunteers and other Casey Cares... Casey Cares Foundation

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Feb 22, 2008 A Night to Remember Through the coordination of the Casey Cares Foundation, 8 year old Robin, a third grader at West Chester Elementary who is battling leukemia, was treated to dinner, then whisked away by limo to see High School Musical at the Hippodrome. Catonsville Times more
Feb 21, 2008 A Birthday Blast for a Special Boy Thomas, a Leukemia patient at Johns Hopkins Hospital, just celebrated his 8 th birthday in Hedgesville, WV. As we do every year for each of our children through our Birthday Blast Program, the Casey Cares Foundation arranged for a surprise balloon delivery. Many thanks to Libby at... Casey Cares Foundation

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Feb 14, 2008 Smiles For Life During a national “Smiles for Life” campaign, Dr. Craig Longenecker, a dentist practicing in the Monkton area for the past 10 years, is donating his time and material and is professionally whitening a patient’s teeth for less than his normal cost. After the appointment, you make your check... Casey Cares Foundation

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Jan 29, 2008 Baltimore Magazine Top Singles 2008 Close to 500 of Baltimore’ s Top Singles helped to provide programs to critically ill children through the Casey Cares Foundation this past Thursday, February 7 th at the Center Club. Baltimore magazine’s Top Singles Party celebrated the Top Singles issue released on January 29,... Casey Cares Foundation

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Jan 1, 2008 Holiday Happenings-Family Festivities this Winter The holidays can be a trying time for families with critically ill children. With the help of area businesses, we are able to bring fun into the lives of these families this time of year. We’d like to extend a special thank you to the Baltimore Ballet, Ballet Theater of Maryland, White... Casey Cares Foundation

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Aug 29, 2007 Casey Cares Rocks Casey Cares Raises over $90,000 for programs with Annual Rock and Roll Bash On September 29th Casey Cares supporters crowded the ballroom at the Marriott Waterfront hoping to catch a glimpse of their favorite singers from their childhoods. Concert goers caught more than a glimpse... Casey Cares Foundation

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Aug 15, 2007 Fire Fighters to the Rescue Over 100 volunteer and career firefighters from Baltimore City, Baltimore County, Howard County and Anne Arundel County, including the firefighters from Pipes and Drums of Greater Baltimore, celebrated and supported the Casey Cares Foundation at Coburn’s Guest Bartending in Canton on August 15... Casey Cares Foundation

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Jul 23, 2007 Fourth Annual Golf Tournament was a "hole" lot of fun! Over $30,000 was proudly raised for our special uplifting children’s programs at the Fourth Annual Casey Cares Foundation Golf Tournament on Monday, July 23rd. Event Chair and Casey Cares Board Member, Beth Wieczorek, played a huge role in helping to prepare for this fantastic... Casey Cares Foundation

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Mar 24, 2007 Pearls, Feathers, Spats & Hats - 7th Annual Gala Pearls, Feathers, Spats, and Hats decked the guests on March 24th as supporters turned out in droves for the Seventh Annual Gala. Attendees were greeted by the sounds of Lovecraft’s smooth jazz and the Loyola Dance Team posed as, or course, flappers and gangsters. Gala... Casey Cares Foundation

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Oct 10, 2006 Rock and Roll Bash Makes Beautiful Music for Casey Cares For 1st Time - Bash Welcomes Nils Lofgren and Lesley Gore Casey Cares Foundation

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Sep 27, 2006 Casey Baynes Honored as Top 40 Under 40 Founder of Casey Cares Foundation Honored Baltimore, MD – Sept. 27 …Casey Baynes, Founder and Executive Director of the Casey Cares Foundation, was named as one of this year’s 40 Under 40 outstanding professionals by the Baltimore Business Journal. Ms. Baynes founded the Casey Cares Foundation,... Casey Cares Foundation

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Jul 26, 2006 Third Annual Golf Tournament fit to a "tee" Along with their committee members, co-chairs Justin Polun and Beth Wieczorek helped make this tournament the most successful to date. Beth commented, “The support that Casey Cares provides to the children and their families in the program is so important, and I am honored to have had the... Casey Cares Foundation

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May 11, 2006 Casey Baynes named as a Bravo! Entrepreneur Award Winner Baltimore, Maryland…May 11, 2006 - Casey Baynes, Founder and Executive Director of The Casey Cares Foundation, was recently awarded a Bravo! Entrepreneur Award from SmartWoman Magazine. The award recognizes “enterprising women that own or lead their own businesses or are involved in innovative... Casey Cares Foundation

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May 9, 2006 "The Apprentice" Contest Chooses Casey Cares The Apprentice Contestant Shares Wealth with Charity for Critically Ill Children Baltimore, MD – May 9, 2006… Tammy Trenta, current cast member on the 5th season of “The Apprentice” and founder of The Theresa Kathryn Foundation will hold its inaugural event on Friday night, June 16th, and is... Casey Cares Foundation

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Mar 26, 2006 "Feelin' Groovy" 6th Annual Gala with Steve Rouse Love, peace and happiness were in the air on March 25th as the Grand Lodge Bonnie Blink again hosted the Sixth Annual Casey Cares Gala. As over 300 guests arrived, they were greeted by emcee Steve Rouse and serenaded by The Rockin’ Elvis’ Jim Godbold. The Loyola Dance Team donated their services... Casey Cares Foundation

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Mar 25, 2006 The Feelin' Groovy Gala Raises Over $45,000 Baltimore, MD – March 30… The “Feelin’ Groovy” Gala and Auction held at the Maryland Masonic Home in Hunt Valley on Saturday evening, March 25th brought in over $45,000 to benefit the Casey Cares Foundation, a non-profit charity that provides uplifting programs for critically ill children and... Casey Cares Foundation

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Dec 6, 2005 President George W. Bush Congratulates the Casey Cares Foundation Baltimore, MD – December 6, 2005 In honor of the Casey Cares Foundation celebrating its 500th Birthday Blast on Friday, December 9th, the President of the United States has sent a letter of appreciation to the Foundation stating that we, "demonstrate great love by working to enhance the quality... Casey Cares Foundation

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