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In Memoriam: Kristen Kuser

August 9, 2000 to July 31, 2008

Kristen Kuser with Hannah Montana

At the M&G on December 17th, 2007, in Philadelphia with Hannah Montana.

Kristen's obituary is available here.

Gold Ribbon Angel 34 Annual Golf Tournament

Swing For a Cure!

Golf Smiley

Join us on Saturday, September 6th, 2008 at Woodstone Country Club in Danielsville.
7:30 AM Shotgun start/Scramble
Cost $100.00 or $125.00 (Two Packages)
Corporate packages are available, see the registration form below.
Hole Sponsorships Available
Golf, Italian Lunch, Goodie Bags, Raffle, Long Drive Exhibition and More...

The registration form is available by clicking here.

UPDATE: Angel 34 is also sponsoring a High School 9 Hole Golf Tournament (Shot Gun Start/Scramble Format) for Boys/Girls Teams in District XI. Click here for more information and a registration form.

Gold Ribbon Angel 34 Foundation 2008 Lehigh Valley Duck Pluck

Now with online duck adoption!

Duck Pluck

You can be the proud owner of a duck for the 2008 Lehigh Valley Duck Pluck on October 18, 2008. Help us reach our goal of 10,000 duck adoptions to raise money for Support, Care and a Cure for Childhood Cancer. 34 Great Prizes will be given away at the Duck Pluck. Stay tuned as the list of prizes grows (60' Plasma TV, Hot Tub, Gas Grill). The pluck will be held at Northampton High School Al Erdosy Stadium on Saturday, October 18th from 1 PM to 4 PM.

Online duck adoption is here! Alternatively, please call 610-533-1923 to get your adoption papers.

You can also purchase your Ducks from Forgotten Felines and Fidos or from participating cheerleading teams in District XI. (Northampton, East Stroudsburg South, Dieruff, Whitehall, Easton, William Allen, Freedom, Pocono Mountain West,
Bangor, Wilson, Emmaus)

Proceeds from the event will be distributed among the following: Angel 34 Foundation, St. Jude's Children's Hospital, Forgotten Felines and Fidos, and District XI Cheerleaders.

This is a Gold Ribbon Event Sponsored by The Angel 34 Foundation.

Click here to adopt your ducks online!

5th Annual 5K Angel Walk for Childhood Cancer

Sunday September 21, 2008
Walk Starts at 1:30 PM at Nor-Bath Trail

Every step you take is a step for HOPE for Children Battling Cancer. The first Angel Walk took place in 2004 to honor Nicole Sheriff, the founder of Angel 34. Over the past 4 years the walk has raised over $45,000.00 for Pediatric Cancer patients in Nicole's Memory.

All you need to do is print out a copy of the pledge sheet and walk registration form and begin making a difference. No Minimum pledge but a pledge of $25 will get you an Angel 34 "Earn Your Wings' Binnie.

Awards will be given for the top (3) Teams and Individuals who raise the most money. Our goal this year is to raise $20,000.00.

Teams are defined as 4-10 people.

Our Goal is to Make a Difference in the Life of a Child battling Cancer and Create awareness for those needs.

Make Checks Payable to "Angel 34 Foundation".
A Registration Form is available by clicking here.
A Pledge Sheet is available by clicking here.

Race Against Time for a Cure for Childhood Cancer

5K &10K

2007 Winners with the ICEE Bear

Join us on Saturday, November 1st for our 3rd Annual Race Against Time for a Cure for Childhood Cancer. There will be a 5K and 10K race both starting a 11:15 AM. The race will start and finish will take place inside the stadium. The route takes the runner through the corner of Northampton Borough and onto the Nor-Bath Trail. The course is challenging and makes for great competition. Join us for a event that will not only challenge your physical ability but will help Make a difference in the fight against Childhood Cancer.

"Who You Are Does Make a Difference”
Download registration form from web-site (click here).
Email to dsheriff@angel34.org or Mail to:

Angel 34 Foundation
Angel Field
750 Bushkill Center Road
Nazareth, PA 18064
Make checks payable to "Angel 34 Foundation"

Angel Walk has been moved to September 21st. See above information.

2008 Summer Schedule for Angel Field

Mermaid IconSnorkler Icon

Join us during the summer at Angel Field as we open for the 2008 Summer! The pool is open! There will also be special events and days added to the calendar. Once you visit you will be on our e-mail list and receive new information.

Activities and events are for children being treated at Specialty Care Cancer Facility and Immediate Family Members.

Lunch will be served @ the POND ROOM at 2 PM with the Activity to follow
If your child needs a floatation device please bring one with you.

See the Events page for the schedule and a downloadable RSVP information form.

Sweet Pea Award Winners

Sweet Pea Art

For their time, hard work, compassion, and hope the Angel 34 Foundation has presented those on the list with the Sweet Pea Print designed by Kathy Harakal of "Catherine's Heart's Desire".

Mickey Minnich - BIG 33 and Vicki's Angels
Dave Pierzga - Waste Management
Jean and Terry - Stanglein's Veterinarian
Wolf Elementary School - Gary Pierzga
Craig Mogel - Wolf Elementary
Assante's Italian Restaurant
Liberty Boys' Basketball Team
Lauren's First and Goal
Megan McHugh
Walgreen's Distribution Center
Dave Rank - Starters Pub and Starters Riverport
Paul Mette - Professional Long Ball Driver
Michael and Mary Lynch
Golf USA
Mario's Pizza
Fisher Family
Notre Dame High School
Mike Schneider - Northampton High School (Athletic Director)
Jim Tiernan - Moravian Academy (Athletic Director)
Shawn and Allison McPeek (Newlyweds!)

Thank you to these organizations, businesses and individuals for making a difference in the fight against childhood cancer.

Bee a Bear of HOPE

Bee a Bear of HOPE
Adopt me for $20

Bee a Bear of HOPE for Children Battling Cancer. Proceeds from the sale of the Bee Bear help support the Angel 34 Foundation and its mission, "For Every Child to have their own Angel during their battle with cancer".

The Angel 34 Foundation was founded in the fall of 2003 by Nicole Sheriff during her own battle with Ewing Sarcoma. It was during her battle with cancer that Nicole witnessed the hardships and burdens that are placed on families and the many side effects that are associated with cancer treatments. Out of the compassion for every child she came across she vowed to make a difference in that child's life.

When you purchase your BEE Bear you can take the Bear home with you or you can ADOPT the Bear for a child battling cancer. The Bear will be delivered by the ICEE BEAR to local hospitals and given out to children at Angel Field when they visit. You can also adopt the bear at Missing Piece in Nazereth (610-759-4033).

Thank you for Making a Difference for Making a Difference!

Mr. Pierzga & Student Council Sell 720 Carrots
for Pediatric Cancer

Wolf Elementary

For the 3rd year the Student Council of Wolf Elementary under the guidance of Gary Pierzga made a difference. Each morning in the month of March Student Council Members sold cellophane carrots stuffed with gold fish to raise money for children battling cancer. Doug Sheriff , Megan McHugh, and Hope (Angel 34's Therapy Dog) visited Wolf Elementary to receive the check from Student Council Members. During the assembly Hope seem to be the main attraction and she loved every minute of it.

To the surprise of everyone Craig Mogel made a generous donation of $500.00 to Angel 34 from his apple sales he does every morning. 63 bushels of apples were sold to support the ICEE program that is now in 14 Children's Hospitals.

Thank you Wolf Elementary for Your Support!

Angel Thirty Formal

Northampton Student Council Raises $2,800.00 For Children Battling Cancer

The NHS Student Council led by Alex Maclean and Janel Paukovits put on a great Valentines Formal to Benefit the Angel 34 Foundation on February 15th at Northampton Community Center from 7 PM - 10 PM. The 307 Attendees danced the night away by created by DJ Slick Vic. Purple balloons (Nicole's favorite color and the color of the foundation) decorated the hall and tables of goodies (donated by the PTA) kept everyone energized throughout the night.

The Angel 34 Foundation would like to send a BIG thank you to the student council for a great night of fun and supporting children battling cancer.
***Other donations by Top Hat Formal Wear and Bella Hair.

Gold Ribbon Event Friday Nights for Hope

This September the Cheerleading Teams of the Colonial League, Lehigh Valley Conference and the Mountain Valley Conference will be asking for your support at Football Games starting on September 12th. The Games are broken down by leagues.

The schedule is as follows:

The Cheerleading Teams will be the 'Voices of Hope' at each of the games. They will be busy over the summer putting together unique ways to raise awareness and funds for Childhood Cancer Care, Support and Research. Proceeds from the events will help support the Angel 34 Foundation Mission Statement "That Every Child Have Their Own Angel During Their Battle With Cancer" and St. Jude's Children's Hospital In Memphis Tennessee.

Troy Hein from Channel 69 - The BIG Ticket will keep track and announce the amounts that are raised at each game as well as how many Ducks have been adopted for the 2008 Lehigh Valley Duck Pluck.

The cheerleaders will be working hard and need your support to make a difference in the fight against childhood cancer.

This is a Gold Ribbon Event and is Sponsored by the Angel 34 Foundation

Play Ball!

If you look under the month of May in the 2008 Angel of Hope Calendar you will see a future player for the Phillies. Jacob is a BIG Phillies fan and on May 3rd the Angel 34 Foundation had the privilege of making a future baseball players dream come true. Jacob Kosierowski, his parents (Bridget - Joe) and friend Charlie were treated to a Phillies game complements of Kevin Kovacs and the Phillies Organization (Derek Schuster). Jake and Family were picked up in a white limo at Angel Field and delivered to the front door of Citizens Park. Once he arrived his schedule was filled for the next 5 hours.

Jake and Charlie got the opportunity to sit in the broadcast booth, be on the field for batting practice,Got a behind the scenes tour, have dinner in the Diamond Club section and sit right next to the Phillies dugout during the game. Each of the boys were treated with a goodie bag and Charlie had a ball tossed to him during the game by Pat Burrell. Unfortunately the Phillies lost in extra innings but by the smiles on the faces that didn't matter.

Jake LimoJake Base

February - March - April Donors to Angel 34 Foundation

Thank You For Your Support & Making Nicole's Dreams Come True

Angel of Hope Supporters

Starting in March individuals, organizations, and businesses can make donations for specific programs at Angel Field. Please read through the list to adopt a specific program and help make a difference in a child's life battling cancer.

Garden Therapy Program

One of the programs that children will be able to participate in this summer is the Garden Therapy Program. The 4900 sq ft potager will provide children the opportunity to have their own garden to grow vegetables, flowers, herbs or a combination of all three. The children will be responsible for tending to the garden from spring to fall . This program gives children something to look forward to and provides physical exercise.

Spring - Fall Activity Program

During the summer children and their families will be able to take part in daily activities that focus on family time while focusing on the physical, emotional, cognitive and social needs of the child and family. Through the programs the participants will be able to engage their imagination and playfulness.

Music Therapy Program

Donate a instrument for Music Therapy (or your Musical Talent):

Art Therapy Program

Children and Family Members will be able to participate in this program. The art Therapy Program will offer the participants a way to express their feelings to difficult to express and help clarify issues and concerns. The program will provide a safe environment that aids in developing healthy coping skills, increasing self esteem and confidence, stimulating imagination and creativity.

Items needed:

Aquatic Therapy

The Children and Family will be able to use the 49' x 20' in-ground sports pool located on Angel Field. Aquatic Therapy offers a variety of benefits to children including improvements in: mobility, coordination, strength, endurance, balance, and self confidence. These benefits are achieved through exciting water games and activities. The program will allow the children to have fun while accomplishing important therapeutic goals in individual and family settings.

Items needed:

Mother's For Hope - Missing Piece

Join us Saturday, May 10th at Missing Piece located in Nazareth - This four hour event (10 AM - 2 PM) will allow you to treat yourself to some of the best Home Decor, Gifts, Furniture and Vera Bradley Products.
This will be a day for Motherly Leisure/Pampering at the same time making a difference in the fight against Childhood Cancer. You will be pampered to spa-treats, door prizes, music, beverages, sweet treats and more...

Date: Saturday, May 10th
Time: 10 AM - 2 PM

September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

Allow Children to have HOPE
Pass the Flame of Hope On!
Go to a Friday Night Football Game and be a "Fan of Change' in the Fight Against Childhood Cancer


Presenting: 2008 Angel of Hope Calendars!

2008 Angels of Hope Calendar

2008 Angels of Hope calendars are here! 100% of the proceeds from the sale of the calendars go to helping children in their time of need battling cancer. Each month features a profile on a different child including their story.

You can purchase your calendar at the following locations in the Lehigh Valley:

Missing Piece, Nazareth, 610-759-4033
KNBT Bank (all locations)
Dunderbak's (Lehigh Valley Mall)
Dan's Camera City, Allentown
Stanglein's Veteranarian, Northampton

Or call Angel 34 at 610-533-1923.

We'd like to thank Rick Repash of Repash Studio in Hellertown, Barb Deane at Back Office Services, Inc., KNBT Bank, and Dan's Camera City for making the calendar possible!

WFMZ Channel 69 News Carries Story on Nicole

Nicole on 69 News

"We are very, very honored to present the Kids Hero Award to Linda and Dough Sheriff in honor and memory of their amazing and courageous daughter Nicole. She was given a standing ovation... Sadly, she wasn't there to see it herself. But, for Nicole Sheriff, it was never about herself."

Click here to visit the story on the 69 News web site.

Nicole Sheriff to be honored at the
Outstanding Friend to Kids Awards


69 WFMZ-TV is presenting "A fun and inspiring fundraising breakfast recognizing the life-changing educational work on behalf of kids in our region!" The event will be held Friday, October 5th, 2007, at the Holiday Inn Conference Center in Fogelsville, Pa. Attendees need to respond with the invitation (click here) by Sept 21st. Proceeds support vital programs and exhibits of the Weller Health Education Center.

Doug Sheriff interviewed on
Radio Pennsylvania Roundtable

WITF, 89.5 FM, Harrisburg

The May 6th-7th, 2007 Radio Pennsylvania Roundtable included a Jim Melwert interview with Angel 34 President Doug Sheriff! Click below to listen as Doug discusses Nicole's fight with cancer and the establishment of the first ICEE machine at Lehigh Valley Hospital.

Click here for the segment!

ICEE Van is Ready to Chill!

ICEE Van

The Angel 34 Foundation will be visiting local communities and events in its new ICEE Van to raise awareness and money for children battling cancer! Businesses wishing to sponsor their logo on the van please contact Doug Sheriff at 610-533-1923 or click here for a printable sponsorship form. Only 14 spots available!

The ICEE Van Schedule is now online!
Click here to see where and when it will be!

Athletes On the Field, Angels in the Community

At your school athletes are back on the field competing and learning the value of teamwork. It is a privilege for all of us to work with these fine student athletes, and to watch them develop into mature adults. We are asking for your school's participation in a new program, Athletes on the Field, Angels in the Community, which is part of the Angel 34 organization.

We need your help to enlist a team from your school to sponsor one month of an ICEE machine's operation. The cost to sponsor the machine is $250. We also ask that members of the sponsoring team create a care package that may contain a get well note and pictures of the team and players. Angel 34 will provide your team with the name and address of the contact person at your hospital of choice. A list of teams will be posted on the web site and an Angel 34 Team Card will be sent in your team's name to the local hospital for that month. The board of directors of Angel 34 will then send a certificate of participation to your school identifying your team support of children battling cancer.

Sponsors can be made up of players from a single team or you can combine players from multiple sports. For example, captains from several of your smaller teams could join together to form a sponsorship.

An enrollment form and brochure is available for download here. Thank you for your support!

Support Bracelets available!!


They're just three dollars each! Contact us at donations@angel34.org to order!

Kay Jewelers Angel 34 pin available!


Made from solid gold and white gold.
Diamond accent available for additional charge.
Price: $375
To purchase, contact us at donations@angel34.org.
Proceeds benefit Angel34.

"Sweetpea" created by local artist (Cathy Harakal)!


Prints can be purchased for $20, unframed. $75, framed.
To purchase, contact us at donations@angel34.org.
Proceeds benefit Angel34.