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Press Mentions

February 16, 2023

WCNC Charlotte Today: Help in the fight against Pediatric Cancer

October 13, 2022

A new procedure could change the outcome for pediatric cancer patients (WCNC News at 6, October 12)

October 7, 2022

Sign up to be a part of the final Isabella Santos 5k/10k event (Charlotte Today, WCNC, Oct 6)

October 7, 2022

Nooze Hounds Podcast: Erin Santos of the Isabella Santos Foundation (Nooze Hounds Podcast, Episode 62, Sept 29)

October 4, 2022

Isabella Santos Foundation Marks 15-Year Milestone with Impact (Queen City Nerve, Sept 29)

September 25, 2022

ISF on Good Day Charlotte with Jason Harper (Queen City News Now, Sept 22)

September 19, 2022

Donating Blood Can Save a Child’s Life (Francene Marie Show, Beasley Media Group, Sept 15)

September 13, 2022

Isabella Santos Foundation Marks 15 Years (Ballantyne Magazine, Sept 6)

September 7, 2022

Charlotte based Isabella Santos Foundation and Ella B. Candles Collaborate to Launch Candles to benefit Pediatric Cancer (ScoopCharlotte.com, Sept 6)

September 1, 2022

Make a Difference In Style with The Isabella Santos Foundation (South Charlotte City Lifestyle Magazine, Sept 1)

February 10, 2022

Atrium Health Levine Children’s Enrolls Patient in Innovative Pediatric Oncology Clinical Trial

October 13, 2021

A powerhouse in the fight against pediatric cancer, alumna finds purpose in her daughter’s legacy (Ohio.edu, Sept 7)

August 6, 2021

Music therapy changed her life, now she wants to do the same for others (Spectrum News, Aug 6)

June 11, 2021

Trash & Stash: One Man’s Trash is Another Man’s Business Opportunity (Fort Mill Sun, June 11)

March 15, 2021

Isabella Santos Foundation: Star Light. Star Bright. (WCCB, March 5)

Press Releases

November 9, 2022

STIR Announces November Charity Month with Partner, The Isabella Santos Foundation

October 20, 2022

Isabella Santos Foundation 5K and 10K for Kids Cancer Raises $246,000

September 20, 2022

Isabella Santos Foundation 5/10K Race Celebrates 15th Anniversary in Ballantyne

January 3, 2022

STIR Restaurant Joins with The Isabella Santos Foundation to Help Those in Need

March 1, 2021

Eat a Sub: Help the Isabella Santos Foundation Fight Childhood Cancer

February 1, 2021

Luminary Dedication Event to Honor Cancer Fighters

November 24, 2020

BRIXX WOOD FIRED PIZZA TO DONATE PROCEEDS FROM EVERY KID’S MEAL SOLD TO ISABELLA SANTOS FOUNDATION

October 20, 2020

STIR Charlotte To Donate a Portion of November Proceeds to Isabella Santos Foundation and Announces Charitable Foundation

July 15, 2020

STIR Charlotte announces July 20th grand opening, ongoing partnership with the Isabella Santos Foundation

March 2, 2020

GIVE BLOOD AND SAVE A CHILD’S LIFE

February 27, 2020

CHANGE FOR PEDIATRIC CANCER IS JUST A FEW BITES AWAY

August 14, 2019

Isabella Santos Foundation to Host Second Annual Pumpkin Charity Ball – Oct. 26

July 1, 2019

Red Ventures Named Title Sponsor of Isabella Santos Foundation 5K 10K for Kids Cancer

June 20, 2019

BRIXX WOOD FIRED PIZZA PRESENTS $10,000 CHECK TO ISABELLA SANTOS FOUNDATION JUNE 19, 2019

June 3, 2019

Calling All Members for Isabella’s Run Team

May 20, 2019

Isabella Santos Foundation Announces 2019 Board of Directors

April 4, 2019

Jersey Mike’s Raises Over $167,000 for Isabella Santos Foundation

April 1, 2019

Executive Director of Isabella Santos Foundation Receives National Award

February 26, 2019

Community Blood Drives to Honor Isabella Santos – March 9

February 21, 2019

EAT A SUB: Help Isabella Santos Foundation

January 28, 2019

Isabella Santos Foundation Sees Significant Results in 2018

October 16, 2018

Isabella Santos Foundation 5K and 10K for Kids Cancer Raises $225,000

October 8, 2018

Levine Children’s Hospital Receives $100,000 Check from Isabella Santos Foundation

September 4, 2018

Isabella Santos Foundation Zooms Into September with Car For A Cure

August 13, 2018

Isabella Santos Foundation Receives $45,000 Gift from All-In to Fight Cancer

August 6, 2018

Isabella Santos Foundation 5K and 10K for Kids Cancer to Race Through Ballantyne – Sept. 29

August 2, 2018

Isabella Santos Foundation Presents $100,000 Check to Levine Children’s Hospital

March 1, 2018

Jersey Mike’s raises $135,000 for local pediatric cancer foundation during nationwide “Month of Giving”

February 1, 2018

Jersey Mike’s Kicks off 8th Annual “Month of Giving” in March

September 1, 2013

Charlotte 5K in Honor of 7-year-old Cancer Victim

July 1, 2013

Childhood Cancer Foundation to Host Golf Scramble and Blood Drive with Special Guest Archie Griffin

June 1, 2013

Samantha Busch to Host Ice Cream Party at Levine Children’s Hospital in Honor of 7-year-old Cancer Victim

April 1, 2013

Cancer Foundation Seeks Nominations for Award in Honor of 7-year-old Cancer Victim

January 1, 2013

Isabella Santos Foundation Presents $180,000 to Neuroblastoma Research & Local Non-Profits

Press Mentions 2010-2018

How patients are receiving world-class care at Levine Children’s Hospital (NBC WCNC Charlotte Today)

August 2018

Lace Up Your Shoes for a Great Cause: The Isabella Santos Foundation (WCCB Charlotte’s CW)

Mom Running 5K Just Months After Losing Foot to Cancer (ABC News 13: N.C.)

Isabella Santos Foundation Presents $100,000 Check to Levine Children’s Hospital (Carolina Business Connection)

Texas Hold’em raises $45K for cancer foundation (Charlotte Weekly)

July 2018

Isabella Santos Foundation 5K and 10K for Kids Cancer to Race Through Ballantyne – Sept 29 (Carolina Business Connection)

June 2018

ISF Platelet Drive with Erin Santos (WBTV)

Visiting the Isabella Santos Foundation Platelet Drive at Community Blood Center of the Carolinas (Wilson’s World)

How donating platelets can save local lives (WCNC Charlotte Today)

Platelet Drive In Memory of Isabella Santos – June 21-28 (WCNC)

Platelet Drive in Memory of Isabella Santos – June 21-28 (Carolina Business Connection)

April 2018

ISF Commits $5 Million to Create Rare & Solid Tumor Program at Levine Children’s Hospital (Atrium Health Foundation)

Levine Children’s Hospital gets $5M for cancer fight (WSOCTV)

Atrium Health’s Levine Children’s Hospital announces $5 million donation from Isabella Santos Foundation (WBTV)

$5 Million Has Been Donated to Treat Childhood Cancers by a Foundation Set Up by Parents (Patient Worthy)

New specialized treatment room coming to Levine Children’s Hospital, care of Isabella Santos (WBTV)

Levine Children’s Hospital Gets One Of Its Largest Donations in History (Spectrum News – Raleigh)

$5M donation will create ‘rare and solid tumor’ program at Levine (WCNC)

Pediatric cancer care gets $5M boost from Isabella Santos Foundation (Charlotte Business Journal)

March 2018

Jersey Mike’s to donate 100% of sales Wednesday to local charities (WCNC)

February 2018

New cancer vaccine yields strong results (WBIR)

February 2017

Erin Santos of the Isabella Santos Foundation: FACES of Charlotte (StyleBlueprint)

April 2016

Roaring Riot Partners With Cam Newton Foundation for 2016 Season (The Black and Blue Review)

March 2016

Roaring Riot Raises Thousands for Charity (TWC News)

December 2015

A “Roaring” Panthers Tailgate Party (Fox 46 Charlotte)

January 2015

Inaugural Ballantyne Ball raises funds for Isabella Santos Foundation (The Charlotte Weekly)

September 2014

What Cancer Left Behind (The Huffington Post)

September 2013

5K for Kids Cancer Run (WCNC NBC Charlotte)

Cause for Hope in Fight Against Childhood Cancer (ABC News Online)

Erin and Grant Santos promote the 6th annual 5k for Kids Cancer (Woody & Wilcox – 106.9 The End)

5K for Kids’ Cancer race in honor of 7-year-old cancer victim (WBTV.com)

Childhood Cancer Awareness (Charlotte Today)

The 6th annual 5K for Kids Cancer; Taking action for childhood cancer (Woody & Wilcox – 106.9 The End)

Wilson promotes the 6th annual 5K for Kids Cancer (WCCB News Rising)

Awareness… what a bullsh*t word (The Huffington Post)

Smarty Mom: Erin Santos (Charlotte Smarty Pants)

August 2013

Isabella Santos Foundation hosts race Sept. 21 (Ballantyne Magazine)

Samantha Busch hosts an ice cream party in honor of Isabella Santos (Lake Norman Magazine)

Fundraiser honors Isabella’s memory (South Charlotte News)

July 2013

A Mother’s Mission: Spreading Wishes to Kids with Cancer (Celebzter.com)

What Makes You Feel Alive? (The Flairist)

Poignant Social Media Campaign Asks Everyone to Make 3 Wishes for Kids with Cancer (Babble.com)

June 2013

Erin Santos Launches Touching Social Media Campaign To Raise Awareness Of Neuroblastoma, Rare Cancer That Took Her Daughter Isabella’s Life (Medical Daily)

Social media campaign: What would you wish for a kid with cancer? (New York Daily News)

Isabella may be gone, but her happiness lives in all of us (WBTV News: Reporter’s Notebook)

The one year anniversary of Isabella Santos’ passing (WBTV News Charlotte)

Isabella Santos Foundation talks #ISF3Wishes Campaign (WCNC NBC Charlotte – VIDEO)

Kyle Busch Foundation and Isabella Santos Foundation host #ISF3Wishes party (WBTV News Charlotte)

Samantha Busch throws ice cream party at Levine Children’s Hospital (News 14 Carolinas)

May 2013

Post a selfie in support of #ISF3Wishes and Childhood Cancer Awareness (Grown People Talking)

April 2013

Study links air pollution to childhood cancer (WCCB News Charlotte)

Isabella Santos Foundation seeks nominations for the Isabella Santos Award (WBTV News Charlotte)

September 2012

Erin joins Tera Blake to discuss 5K for Kids Cancer (WCCB Fox News Rising – VIDEO)

July 2012

Foundation’s mission carries on for Isabella (Charlotte Weekly)

Funding research through their daughter’s fight (pg 22) (Endurance Magazine)

June 2011

Wilson Shows Us How To Save Lives By Donating Blood (WCCB Fox News Rising – VIDEO)

November 2010

Holiday gifts can help hearts & bodies (WBTV News Charlotte – VIDEO)

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