One day in 2004, my grandfather and I were home playing. It was an average day, until I complained about a stomachache. When I got up from the couch, I remember my whole body went limp and I fell - I was just 4 years old. I went to the ER, and a series of tests were performed. On November 17, 2004 I was diagnosed with stage IV Neuroblastoma. The cancer had metastasized throughout my body. It was behind my eyes, and all the way down into my chin. I had two large tumors in my abdomen, one wrapped around my renal artery. I went through intense chemotherapy and radiation. I lived at Hasbro Children's hospital. I also required a stem cell transplant. After a year and a half they were able to fight the cancer that spread and shrink the tumor. I was finally in remission. In 2008, I spent the day at Fort Adams with my grandparents and my brother. I was just 7 years old. After the day, my grandmother noticed a lump on my collarbone while she was giving me a bath. I was taken to the hospital, a few days later was diagnosed with Stage III Ewing's Sarcoma. Which was rare for children, and totally unrelated to the first cancer. I was treated with chemotherapy and radiation, and later had my clavicle completely removed. A scar and physical impairment that I am most insecure about. Through this I am most grateful to be alive. In 2017, not even 6 hours after my grandfather passed away unexpectedly. I found a lump under my jaw. I immediately knew. I was diagnosed (again) on November 17, 2017 with Neuroblastoma. It was a completely different cancer, and rare for me to have it as a teenager. I went through an antibody treatment, chemotherapy, and radiation. I am lucky to say that I am cancer free to this day, and I continue to beat the odds.
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.