In June of 2019, at the age of 36, I was diagnosed with Stage 2b, grade 3, HR positive, HER 2 negative invasive ductal carcinoma. If you are anything like me, that may not make a lot of sense or you may be asking what does that mean? Without any prior family history, I had developed an aggressively growing breast cancer. At the time of my diagnosis my husband and I had recently moved in to a new home, and our then, 4 year old, daughter was wrapping up Pre-K. To say it turned our world upside down is an understatement. Treatment began abruptly and I found myself in the midst of 8 rounds of chemo at the very time we were celebrating our daughter starting kindergarten. While I had an enormous amount of support from family and friends, I didn't have anyone that truly knew what I was experiencing, as a mother and young woman fighting for her life. I became connected to a local Breast Cancer organization and started to understand how truly important it was to my own healing journey to start to immerse myself in their community and form relationships. These relationships have shaped the trajectory of the healing process, not just for myself but for my family. Becoming involved was the best decision as my family and I know have an extended family through the relationships we have forged. While I am still going through the steps of the reconstruction process, and taking multiple medications to lessen my chances of recurrence, I am grateful for each moment. I am not just surviving, I am thriving!
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.