My name is Sandra Ann skippar -broome I was born in Stoughton Massachusetts to Irene & Stephen. Skippar . I have an older brother Joseph Skippar . In 2009 my dad came into my dreams one night and told me I had to have a double mastectomy right away. It couldn't wait till the following year. I woke up pinching myself and convinced my doctors to do a double mastectomy. Two weeks later, I would be diagnosed with three different types of breast cancers: invasive lobular carcinoma, extensive ductal carcinoma in situ, and lobular carcinoma in situ a rare tumor cells. I was in shock, my jaw dropped, I couldn't believe my ears. If it wasn't for my dad aka my Angel I wouldn't be here today. He saved my life! In 2009 at the end of the day I have my beautiful family, aunts, uncles, cousins, sisters, and friends. I am blessed with my new pink sister and best support team a girl could ever ask for. I am a fun and very loving, caring, bubbly outgoing person who loves ziplining, outdoor adventures, alligators, great white sharks and the beach. I iespecially love the sound of the waves and walking on the beach. I feel it heals the soul. I never thought my world could be turned upside down in a flash and the fight of my life would begins. Life is no longer normal. Now I’m on a voyage, this ship called Cancer. I lost my mom January 18, 2019. The voyage without my mom was going to be unimaginable. We talked to her 20 times a each day, She was not only my mom, she was my best friend. I feel lost without her. I felt like my ship was being tossed about the sea in a hurricane. My compass was spinning out of control. Still till this day I go to call her knowing she won't be answering. My ship was sinking, but the voyage must continue. I still feel like the clouds are clashing together in this storm called life .
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.