Aflac donation supports pediatric cancer program [The State (Columbia, S.C.)]
By Joey Holleman, The State (Columbia, S.C.) | |
McClatchy-Tribune Information Services |
Harding landed a job with
Those two components of Harding's life come together at a ceremony today when
"It's important to work for a company that believes in the same things you believe in," said Harding, a client services account manager. The donation "means more for someone like me because I know what kids who have cancer go through."
The donation will support the
Harding, 27, was diagnosed with leukemia at age 2 and required chemotherapy and radiation treatments. He said the leukemia went into remission almost immediately, but the treatments continued for three years and four months.
While the leukemia never has returned, Harding has suffered some health problems associated with his childhood treatments. For instance, he recently needed major dental work. Studies have found that nearly every child who has major radiation treatment before age 5 and reaches adulthood has periodontal problems.
"We advise them so they can become well aware what their disease was and what their treatment was," said Dr.
Funding for the clinic has been hit in recent years by economic hard times and government cutbacks. The
"We're very excited and very grateful for
"As our group business continues to grow, we want to send a strong message to the
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