Annabella is a loving and caring 11yr old, who wants to heal the hearts of the broken and sad. She is always the one to lift the spirit of those around her, with her funny jokes and dances. She loves animals, but most of all her best friend Tyson out dog, who stayed close to her throughout her recovery and cancer journey and kept her going like no else could. She loves playing basketball and is not afraid to show her skills to the boys, or better yet out play them at times.đ€Ł She believes a girl can do anything a boy can and sometimes even better, because girls have the beauty and the brains. She rang her bell and beat her cancer, because nothing could stop her! Even while in treatment and in pain, she never slowed down, she kept my spirits up on days even I felt defeated. She never let me quit or stop for a moment, even in pain and not being able to stand or walk, she pulled up a chair and still helped with the cooking and chopping up veggies on her lap with her makeshift table. Although there was a time she couldn't walk from being in so much pain, she went online and found herself a wagon she insisted on me purchasing, and yes I was pulling her around everywhere in her wagon, until she received her wheelchair, because she couldn't wait around on a wheelchair, she had to keep going no matter whatđȘ She is a true inspiration and such a loving and caring child all in one little human being. She gave away her gifts at the hospital to other kids on her floor because she felt bad they had cancer, like she wasn't one of those same sick children battling cancer too. The stay at the hospital will be something we will never forget, the hospital staff from the nurses to the doctor's, to the housekeeping and food service workers all gained a special relationship with her and her with all of them as well. She wants to grow up and one day bring happiness to the hospital for other children battling cancer, by dressing up in costumes from Santa, to the Easter Bunny and all cartoon characters in between, she wants to someday bring the kids joy and laughter, oh and can't forget slime! Lots of slime making supplies, because apparently that's something there wasn't much of, and she plans to make it happen in her future when she gets older. She wants to bring them comfort, joy and laughter and memories, that over power the pain, and treatments, the fear and worry. She is truly my inspiration and is the reason I keep going, because she won't stop, so I can't stop either.
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 wonât 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.
- âBest Day Everâ 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.