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First Citizens Bank 2021 Holiday Giving Campaign for Teen Cancer America Seeks to ‘Spread a Little Joy, Do a Lot of Good’
RALEIGH, N.C., Nov. 30, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Citizens Bank is seeking to spread a little joy and do a lot of good for teens and young adults faced
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[{"type":"text","content":"RALEIGH, N.C., Nov. 30, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Citizens Bank is seeking to spread a little joy and do a lot of good for teens and young adults faced with cancer this holiday season. From now through Dec. 31, 2021, First Citizens encourages customers, families and friends to make a donation to national nonprofit Teen Cancer America (TCA). TCA partners with hospitals throughout the United States to develop age-targeted facilities and specialized cancer treatment services for teens and young adults. “This has been a particularly difficult year for young people with cancer whose challenges have been heightened by the pandemic,” said Jeff Ward, First Citizens chief strategy officer and TCA board member. “On behalf of Teen Cancer America, the doctors and hospitals we partner with and hundreds of patients and families, please join with us to make the holiday season a little brighter for them and support a cause that positively impacts so many lives.”How To Participate Go to firstcitizens.com/TCA to make a contribution.Donate your First Citizens Visa® Rewards Credit Card points or dollars to Teen Cancer America. Adolescents and young adults make up a unique population with special challenges that come with a cancer diagnosis. In many hospitals, they are treated in units that were designed for older people or young children. Teen Cancer America is bridging the gap and shifting the way teens are treated. A donation to TCA makes a difference. TCA works with medical centers to build teen-friendly spaces, enhancing the hospital experience. The organization also helps develop standards for age-targeted oncology care, improve collaboration between pediatric and adult specialists and enable dedicated research to enhance treatment and survival. “First Citizens has supported Teen Cancer America since 2015 when we met TCA co-founder and rock icon Roger Daltrey of The Who,” Ward said. “Together, we’ve raised critical awareness and substantial funding for TCA hospitals throughout our markets. Most importantly, we’re transforming lives and improving the outcomes of teens and young adults with cancer by providing facilities and programs designed especially for them. Please join us in this endeavor.” TCA is First Citizens’ largest philanthropic cause. To date, First Citizens has provided more than $3 million to TCA to establish hospital units a...