After an exciting holiday and before I left Denver I received a phone call from Donavan inviting me to a Denver Nuggets game in the Make-A-Wish suite. Donavan (on the left in the photo above) is my good friend who has battled childhood cancer for the past several years and is now doing exceptionally well. I met Donavan through Amanda Peebles as they were boyfriend and girlfriend when Amanda was going through the worst time of her treatment. Donavan has inspired me and has become one of my closest friends. The smile in his eyes is one that you will always remember and appreciate. He is looking great and starting to feel better. This past year was his first year back in school. I am so proud of him and his family for their ability to thrive through this crisis.

A special thank you to Make-A-Wish Colorado who provides this kind of entertainment often for kids and their families, they truly are an incredible organization.

I consider myself so lucky to know these heroes. I can’t help but share with you all. Below are a few pictures from the game – Donavan, thanks man. Can’t thank you enough for the friendship and the time.

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I wanted to announce this years Miracle Party date and location. For those of you who are not familiar with this massive Childhood Cancer Party – it is essentially that…a party! It was organized by Kennedy’s Mom (Stacy Moriarty) 3 years ago and has been growing every year. It’s a huge part for kids with cancer. It gives them a gold carpet to walk down, bring their families, friends, and medical team to celebrate with them. It’s a positive and uplifting event that brings out the best of Childhood Cancer… the kids!

The date for the 2011 part is October 8th, 2011 at the Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel. For the second year in a row, the Miracle Party was given this magical ballroom to host one of the most inspirational events of the year. Please join them and come out and show your support.

CureSearch hosted an unbelievable 2 day advocacy event in Washington, D.C. this past week and it was a huge learning experience for me.

Here are some highlights:

- I met with over 8 congressman and senators staff and in some situations the member themselves. It was incredible to me how open these offices are. Many people call their congressman or senator but don’t realize you can actually set an appointment and go sit in their office. I stayed positive even though I find myself deeply entrenched in politics and don’t prefer most of these elected politicians. I went there for one purpose only and that was for the kids who have suffered from cancer. It’s not fair and if there is anything I can do to justify their battle and share their story I’ll do it.

- It was my second event wearing Amanda’s and Donavan’s faces and their stories were told many times to very powerful people.

- I also realized that the members of the House have offices on one side of the capitol and the Senate has their offices on the opposite side. Which isn’t that much a of a challenge considering I had 30 minutes to get over there in between meetings however that doesn’t take into consideration the President’s motorcade blocked off the entire capitol grounds and forced me to wait 15 minutes to get “cleared” by security forces surrounding the buildings.

- During CureSearch’s training day I realized a few important facts about the search for a cure for Childhood Cancer. First of all, there has only been 1 drug approved by the FDA for Childhood Cancer in over 20 years. In addition to this, these amazing kids are being treated with chemotherapy and drugs that were invented 40-50 years ago. The toxicity of these treatments is what causes most of them to loose their battle. I refuse to believe this is the best we can do.

- I also realized (and this is something that made me really irritated) that the NCI (National Cancer Institute) gives less than 4% of funding to Childhood Cancer diseases. That means that 4% has to be split between over 13 forms of Childhood Cancer, all of which have their own makeup and treatment protocols (some of which are hardly studied at all). This is ridiculous to me considering that other cancers receive much higher funding dollars for ONE area of the body affected. I also got somewhat reliable information claiming that the Peer Review Board for clinical trials does not have ONE Pediatric Oncologist. So you can imagine the impacts this has on our children. The NCI does not prioritize Childhood Cancer research higher because it only impacts a small percentage of the population. However, when you see these kids suffering you quickly see how their lives are worth saving. But that’s me, and I am incredibly biased.

- I met a great group of people who make a huge impact in the Childhood Cancer cause. I was humbled at all the parents I met and a very special girl who I got to attend a meeting with. A young, charming, and fun girl who is free of cancer finally!

Overall this was a huge learning experience and a ton of knowledge for me to take back to my pursuits. I will continue this fight and find a way to make a long-term global impact. For now, I am thankful for what these two days created.

Yes, I Jeremy Bliler am a businessman – someone who spends time with people in suits and ties. But each day at work my heart is with those children who suffer from cancer. In my crusade for money and wealth I seek healing and help for those whose lives have been turned upside down from cancer. In many ways, financial support is the strongest support to give. There is nothing worse than not being able to pay your bills, purchase prescriptions, and take your family to a little fun during a time where a child fights to survive. I hope I get there, I really do. At the end of my journey for fortune, my mission is to cure childhood cancer. I have big dreams.

I want to let you all know about some important dates coming up. Although I despise a lot of lawmakers and government representatives in DC, I am going there to ask for support for children with cancer. It’s the annual CureSearch Children’s Cancer Awareness and Advocacy Day rally and legislative meetings in our nation’s capital. I have known several cancer moms who have attended this and I have yet to be able to make it. This year that will change.

In the next few days I will also be announcing the dates for the 2011 Miracle Party in Denver, Colorado. This should be another amazing time for children with cancer to celebrate.

Here’s the information for the CureSearch event in DC for those interested and a link to register if you can make it:

Childhood Cancer Awareness & Advocacy Day
Dates: March 16-17, 2011
Registration: Click Here

I consider myself a pretty lucky guy. This weekend I was invited to attend a Harry Potter release party to benefit There With Care, a Boulder based foundation serving families and children in Colorado facing critical illnesses. There With Care was the foundation that funded & provided Amanda Peebles service so you can imagine how close they are to my heart.

This party really put things in perspective for me. I got to attend the party with Amanda Peebles’s family (Michelle – mother, and Tionna – older sister) as well as my new close friend Donavan (Amanda’s boyfriend who is also facing childhood cancer) and his family. I also met a new childhood cancer patient – a 14 year old girl. I am honored that I can be close to these amazing people.

I have to say how much I respect There With Care. The party was located in a very wealthy neighborhood at a house about 10 times the size I grew up in (or more). They had valet parking, full catered meal, multiple floors of entertainment, and Butter Beer (non-alcoholic apple cider mixed with caramel, topped with whipped cream!). This foundation balanced the party with the wealthy philanthropists who attended with the children and their families they help. It was a perfect opportunity to meet the kids they help and at the same time have the community give back. I love that they included them – typically these events want a full house of serious adult philanthropists.

Having the gift of being so close to Amanda Peebles journey, I am honored to see her name and picture all over these events. The founder and Executive Director, Paula DuPre’ Presmen (who has produced several movies including movies in the Harry Potter series) really give our society a great example of someone who really cares. I really appreciate all she does and was proud to be there.

Here are a few pictures:

Two Harry Potter Actors – Actor Devon Murray, “Seamus Finnegan” and Actor Tom Felton “Draco Malfoy” with Donavan, Paula, Michelle, and Tionna.

Donavan with AnnaSophia Robb from Bridge to Terabithia. He loved her

Very impressive home! The party held hundreds of people. Definitely a house to get lost in…

My friend Donavan with Actor Tom Felton.

Well, the Miracle Party 2010 has come and gone. What an event! Over 1,200 attendees – over 140 registered cancer kiddos, and a large number of families getting to walk the Gold Carpet. It’s overwhelming what happened that night – words almost cannot describe it. A 25 year old cancer survivor (that was told at 14 she had just 4 weeks to live) got proposed to by her boyfriend on the gold carpet, and so much more! Not a dry eye in the room when the Colorado Children’s Chorale performed this years Angel Tribute (for those childhood cancer kids who have become Angels).

This year was hard for me – Amanda Peebles was not able to attend, hopefully she was there in spirit. I can’t explain in words how much I miss this girl and how much I was doing in her honor. Let’s hope she was there and enjoyed it.

I’m now back in San Diego and want to thank all those who made this year what it was…a true success. This out-did last years Miracle Party which I thought was huge to begin with! Very thankful for all those who made it happen. Enjoy the pics!

I had the honor of attending the shaving of the 46 Mammas for St. Baldrick’s in Hollywood, California. This was a unique event that really showed what Moms of Children with Cancer are willing to do to raise awareness for this cause. It was nice to see so much press attending the event. The 46 Mammas were from all around the United States and joined together in Los Angeles to attend the 2010 Stand Up to Cancer Telethon Broadcast.

It was AMAZING to see Mimi Avery finally in CA (her and I have been chat buddies for awhile). Mimi is the mother of Julian Avery who passed away from Brain Cancer. This community is full of so many great people. Many celebrities were honoree shavers and the event was in the middle of the Hollywood & Highland Center with the Kodak Theatre.

Here are a few pics!

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