Maddison is a spunky little girl once she gets the shyness of first meeting you. Shortly after losing her great grandmother to cancer Maddison had gotten sick. While at first we thought if was just a common cold or at the worst possible covid 1o witch was just spending big at that time. We where in the country wide shut down and Mt navy was sick. She had gotten worse so we decided to take her to the er at hasbro. When we arrived Maddison was unable to walk so the kind velvet workwe went to get her a wheelchair. When we entered the er they to one look at Maddison and check is right in. Still not knowing what was wrong with her. We went from the er to icu it was there that was I brought out my daughters room to be told what was going on. I was told the news no parent would ever want to here. My baby girl had leukemia. Everything stopped o could believe what o was hearing and because of covid I did not have her father there with me. After 2 days on the icu and lots of blood transfusions they moved Maddison up the the 5th floor which became like our second home for the next 28 days while we were inpatient stating her treatment. It hasn't always been easy as I'm sure many understand. Hasbro and the team there as well as everyone at the Tomorrow Fund clinic have been there for us 100% of the way as well as many many other organizations like glimmer of hope and so many more. It is because of all the support from everyone that helped Maddison. And our family though this time. We are happy to say Maddison is still in remission and in November will be one year off.chemo !!! She is turning into a sassy happy young lady and loves everything girly.
Runway for a Cure is an event that shows child and adult cancer fighters and survivors their courageous, confidence, strength and beauty. We are partnering with local boutiques, local celebrities and community heroes to make this a show you won’t want to miss. Cocktail hour, raffles, auctions, live performances & more.
We welcome 50+ cancer fighters and survivors from all around the country, while also honoring angels lost due to cancer.
Saturday, March 23rd 2024
The Rhodes on Pawtuxet
60 Rhodes Place, Cranston, RI 02905
5-9 pm
Purchase Tickets: https://gohfdn.booktix.net/
Runway for a Cure Fundraising
- Donate to a cancer survivor/fighter model through their peer to peer fundraising link - 100% of your donation will go towards our programs for helping kids battling cancer. Two models (one adult and one child) who have fundraised the most, will be recognized at the show and be able to make remarks. Help us hit our fundraising goal of $100,000!
What we do
Glimmer of Hope Foundation is a 501c(3) nonprofit organization that shows girls and boys their strength and beauty through the donation of bald dolls and provides HOPE to families battling childhood cancer.
Glimmer of Hope Foundation is a tax-exempt public charity (federal tax ID #851607457). All contributions are tax deductible to the extent allowable by law.
- Bald Dolls: To make the world a less scary place for children battling cancer, we sponsor and donate dolls and bald dolls to better help children feel represented and confident during their journey.
- “Best Day Ever” Photo Shoots: A magical day for a group of girls battling cancer. The Best Day Ever features: hair and makeup services, a gift basket, a catered lunch, crafts, a princess dress and a doll in a matching princess dress, followed by a professional photoshoot at a magical location!
- Bereavement Boxes: To help heal a broken heart, we have created bereavement boxes for families we have served after their child has passed. We partner with Spencer Welch Studios to send watercolor portraits of each child as part of each box.