Sofia was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia on July 22nd, 2022. Sofia had been experiencing high fevers, fatigue, shaking, and loss of appetite prior to her diagnosis. She started chemo immediately following her port surgery. Once treatment started her appetite came back and was more energetic. Unfortunately, a month after her initial diagnosis we were informed that Sofia had some residual cancer cells and was placed in the higher risk group for ALL. She was started on a more aggressive chemo regimen to attack the cells head on. Sofia reached the maintenance stage this past summer and is in her final year of treatment. We are truly thankful for the Hasbro oncology team, the Tomorrow Fund and Izzy foundation for all their help and support throughout this difficult journey. Sofia has had some setbacks and multiple hospital stays but she has persevered through all of it. She has remained her sweet, sassy, and free spirited self. She always lights up the room and has such an infectious energy that you can't help but feel the same. In her free time, Sofia loves to make crafts, whether it is painting, making slime, or putting together a dreamcatcher! Sofia was able to start school this year and has loved every minute
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.