Chamber of Commerce of Cape Coral Events Newswire

Florida Child in Need of Extremely Rare Blood- OneBlood Leading Worldwide Search to Locate Donors 12/3/2018 8:00 AM - 12/3/2119

Wed, 05 Dec 2018 14:19:23 GMT

(Orlando, Florida December 3, 2018) OneBlood, the local not-for-profit blood center serving Florida and other parts of the southeast, is leading a worldwide search to find some of the rarest blood in the world. It’s needed to help save two-year-old Zainab, a South Florida girl who is battling neuroblastoma, a very aggressive form of cancer. Zainab’s blood is extremely rare because she is missing a common antigen that most people carry on their red blood cells. The antigen is called “Indian B” (Inb). For a person to be a possible match for Zainab, they must also be missing the Indian B antigen, or the little girl's body will reject the blood. Locating people who are missing the Indian B antigen comes down to genetics. • Statistically, the only people who are likely to be a match for Zainab are people of Pakistani, Indian or Iranian descent. Of these populations, less than 4% of the people are actually missing the Indian B antigen. To be a match for Zainab a donor must meet the following criteria: • Must be exclusively Pakistani, Indian or Iranian descent – meaning the donor’s birth parents are both 100% Pakistani, Indian or Iranian • Must be blood type “O” or “A” • All donations for Zainab must be coordinated with OneBlood in advance to ensure the additional compatibility testing is performed. Visit https://www.oneblood.org/zainab/ for donation information. OneBlood is working closely with other blood centers and the American Rare Donor Program (ARDP), an organization that searches the world for rare blood donors. So far, three matching donors have been located, including a donor that ARDP located in the United Kingdom, near London. It’s the first time OneBlood has ever received an international donor for a local patient. The other two matching donors are from the United States. While it’s promising the three donors have been located, additional donors are needed. Zainab will need blood transfusions for the foreseeable future. To support her long-term blood needs, the search is on to find at least seven to ten compatible donors. OneBlood is sharing Zainab’s story in the hopes more people who meet the specific donor criteria will come forward to donate for the little girl. OneBlood is conducting all compatibility testing of potential donors. So far, more than 1,000 local donations, as well as donations from other parts of the country have been tested and no additional matches have been identified. Media Tool Kit Available • To view OneBlood’s online show about the search for Zainab’s donors, and for details on how to donate and/or host a blood drive for Zainab, please visit https://www.oneblood.org/zainab/. • A media tool kit with video and interviews is available by visiting https://www.dropbox.com/sh/4yrbbtu13mdglv6/AADToakWh9ixj9e4rBKiXYjca?dl=0. ## OneBlood is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) community asset responsible for providing safe, available and affordable blood to more than 200 hospital partners and their patients throughout most of Florida, parts of Georgia, Alabama and South Carolina. Generally healthy people age 16 or older who weigh at least 110 pounds can donate blood. To learn more about OneBlood visit www.oneblood.org.

Welcome Center and Chamber Offices Closed 7/4/2023 - 7/5/2023

Mon, 09 Jan 2023 12:22:37 GMT

The Chamber Offices and Welcome Center will be closed in observation of the July 4th holiday. The Welcome Center will remain closed on Tuesday, July 5th but will reopen for business on Wednesday at 8:00am.

If you need immediate assistance, please contact us at info@capecoralchamber.com

Red, White & BOOM! 7/4/2023 5:00 PM - 7/4/2023 10:00 PM

Mon, 17 Apr 2023 09:26:08 GMT

The City of Cape Coral Parks and Recreation Department is proud to bring you the largest single-day event in Southwest Florida. Red, White, and Boom is a FREE event for attendees. Join us for Southwest Florida's best fireworks display, national entertainment, and fun for the whole family!

Priority Business Solutions Freedom 5K & Servpro Kid's Fun Run 2023 7/4/2023 7:00 AM - 7/4/2023

Wed, 10 May 2023 06:31:37 GMT

Join us for the Priority Business Solutions Freedom 5K & Servpro Kids Fun Run on July 4th at the Chamber of Commerce of Cape Coral!
Check in starts at 6:00 am although we are encouraging everyone to pre-register. The 5K race start time is 7:00am and the Kids Fun Run will begin immediately following the 5K.

Runners can register on the event website at www.freedom5kcc.com

Packet Pick Up #1
June 24, 2023
Chamber of Commerce of Cape Coral
2051 Cape Coral Parkway E (Directions)
Cape Coral, FL 33904
8:00 am - 12:00 pm

Packet Pick Up #2
June 29, 2023
Priority Business Solutions
4814 Vincennes Street (Directions)
Cape Coral, FL 33904
4:00 pm - 6:30 pm

*Packet pick up will also be available on race day starting at 6:00 am at race day location.

PUBLIC PARKING AVAILABLE IN SOUTH CAPE: PUBLIC AND STREET PARKING WILL BE AVAILABLE ALONG CAPE CORAL PARKWAY (WEST OF DEL PRADO ONLY)
AND SE 47TH TERRACE INCLUDING THE BIG JOHN'S PARKING LOT, IGUANA MIA PARKING LOT AND CLUB SQUARE
(SE 47TH & SE 10TH PLACE)
THERE WILL BE NO THROUGH TRAFFIC AND NO PARKING AVAILABLE ON CAPE CORAL PARKWAY EAST OF DEL PRADO.

CAPE CORAL PARKWAY (AT DEL PRADO) AND THE CAPE CORAL BRIDGE WILL BE CLOSED TO TRAFFIC ON BOTH SIDES STARTING AT 4:00 AM ON JULY 4TH. IF YOU ARE JOINING US FROM FORT MYERS, PLEASE PLAN AN ALTERNATE ROUTE.

THE STARTING LINE FOR THE 5K WILL BE ALONG CAPE CORAL PARKWAY ADJACENT TO THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE WELCOME CENTER AT 2051 CAPE CORAL PARKWAY E.

Special Veterans Ceremony: Each year, we honor our Veterans with a very special Challenge Coin Ceremony presented by Coral Ridge Funeral Home and Cemetery.
Please join us immediately following the race in the awards tent.

Post-Race Party: Refreshments, beer, music in tent next to Chamber building (for all race participants)

Goodie Bag Sponsored By Kiwanis Club of Cape Coral: Freedom 5k T-shirt (guaranteed for the first 800 registered participants only), discount coupons, raffle prizes and more

Overall Awards:
Male & Female Overall
Male & Female Masters 40 and over
Male & Female Grandmasters 50 and over
Male & Female Sr. Grandmasters 60 & Over

Age Group Awards:
1st – 3rd M&F in the following age categories: 0-11, 12-15, 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, and 70 -74, 75 and older

Kids Fun Run
For kids under 12. Ribbons and T shirts will be given to all participants. Fun Runs begin after 5K is completed.