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First Citizens Bank 2020 Holiday Giving Initiative for Teen Cancer America Brings Hope to Young People With Cancer
RALEIGH, N.C., Dec. 01, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Join with First Citizens Bank this holiday season in giving hope to teens and young adults with cancer.
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[{"type":"text","content":"RALEIGH, N.C., Dec. 01, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Join with First Citizens Bank this holiday season in giving hope to teens and young adults with cancer.\n Through Dec. 31, 2020, First Citizens encourages customers, friends and families to make a donation to national nonprofit Teen Cancer America (TCA). TCA works to increase the number of cancer care facilities and specialized treatment programs for teens and young adults. “Month in, month out, just as many teens and young adults are being diagnosed as ever; cancer doesn’t go on lockdown,” said Jeff Ward, First Citizens chief strategy officer and TCA board member. “That’s why First Citizens is stepping up and encouraging our communities and associates to support the work of TCA, as they can, this holiday season.” How To Participate Go to firstcitizens.com/TCA to make a donation.Or text TCA to 56512 to give. (Message and data rates may apply.) Most hospitals don’t have special cancer programs or facilities for 13 - 24-year-olds, who are typically treated in units for children or older adults. Teen Cancer America bridges the gap — with dedicated, state-of-the-art programs and facilities to meet the unique needs of this age group. “Since 2015, First Citizens has worked closely with Teen Cancer America to bring young people with cancer better treatment and supportive communities,” Ward said. “We’re proud to continue to assist this life-changing organization. Please join us in donating to TCA to provide a brighter new year for teen patients and their families. Let’s keep making a difference – together.” A donation for TCA: Helps build spaces in hospitals just for teens and young adults to improve their oncology care.Provides services and programs that impact and enhance the hospital experience for young people.Allows TCA to create music programs, health and wellness workshops, community building events and more. First Citizens’ 2020 holiday initiative is a continuation of its largest-ever philanthropic endeavor for TCA. The bank has donated over $3 million towards specialized treatment centers in the communities it serves. Currently, First Citizens partners with TCA to support five hospitals in the Southeast, including Duke Cancer Institute in Durham, N.C.; UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center in Chapel Hill, N.C.; Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt in Nashville...