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Recognizing a need ... Our History
|  When Miles was diagnosed in 1995, his family determined right away that Miles would have as normal and carefree a life as possible. Their journey with him provided firsthand experience of the daily challenges of fighting cancer. In 1996, Miles succumbed to a brain tumor (gliioblastoma). A few years later, the Perret family started GAMES OF ACADIANA, a family oriented fundraising event, first held August 25, 2001. The amazing success of the first GAMES enabled the Miles Perret Center to open less than a year later.
The Miles Perret Center has grown over the past decade to become Miles Perret Cancer Services (MPCS), a comprehensive resource center helping those in Acadiana fight, survive, and live with cancer. Since opening June 27, 2002, MPCS has helped over 8,000 families in Acadiana.
GAMES OF ACADIANA is still the principle source of funding for Miles Perret Cancer Services though MPCS hosts other small events throughout the year. Additionally, MPCS accepts private donations, memorial gifts, and grants.
| Deciding to act ... Our Mission
|  The mission of Miles Perret Cancer Services is to help families fight, survive, and live with cancer. Our mission is founded on the principle that life is sacred, and quality of life should not be forgotten or neglected, particularly when battling cancer. Many cancer patients and their families need the organized and deliberate support of a cancer services center invested in their welfare and healing. They need Miles Perret Cancer Services. |
| Recalling the journey ... Our Timeline
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August 2001
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1st Games of Acadiana
| June 2002
| Miles Perret Center opens
| 2003
| Spa Night started
| 2004
| Children's Program begins - becomes Smiles for Miles
| 2005
| Giving Tree Program spreads Christmas
| 2006
| 2000 wigs and hats provided
| 2007
| 5000 families served
| August 2008
| Mobile Miles hits the road - Name changes to Miles Perret Cancer Services
| June 2009
| Wellness Center opens
| April 2010
| Children's Area opens
| July 2010
| Miles of Hope & Flags of Hope donation programs begin
| August 2010
| 10th Anniversary of Games of Acadiana - Honored volunteers
| December 2010
| Shared Christmas with 192 children affected by cancer
| November 2011
| Record participation in Camellia Crossing with over 1900 participants
| December 2011
| Shared Christmas with nearly 300 children affected by cancer
| August 2012
| 12th Anniversary of Games of Acadiana. Honored Caregivers
| August 2012
| 8,000 families served
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