In February 2010 I heard the words you have cancer. Just when you think it can’t happen to you, it does. It started at my yearly OB-Gyn visit when my gynecologist did my breast exam and found a lump. At that point I knew nothing good was going to come out of this. I went to see my breast surgeon who confirmed that I had breast cancer, it was instant tears. Then the nightmare began with tests, biopsies, everything was moving so fast. Once the biopsy was done, they found that I had an aggressive type of cancer that they needed to treat aggressively. It was the hardest 9 months of my life between aggressive chemo, losing my hair, blood transfusions, surgery and then weeks of radiation but I survived it all. Then breast cancer hit me two more times, but I kicked its ass again and again. I was trying to be strong especially for my son but instead I was scared to death because I did not want to die. I was only 37, my son was 5 and I wanted to be around to see him grow up and watch all the milestones that he would go through. I worked every day through treatments with the exception of chemo day. I had to do this for me because I knew if I stopped working and just sat home, I would just decline and get depressed. I was exhausted but it's a different kind of tired, not tired because you worked all day, but the kind of tired from poison being shot into your body every week that was just kicking your ass. My son was the motivation that kept me moving forward and my husband not only got me through my cancer journeys but through every challenge that came our way. Throughout all the times of having cancer there were times that I would just cry and want to give up. My emotions were all over the place, from being in shock, being scared, to being in denial. My husband would remind me that we have a son who needs his mom, and he is the reason why I couldn’t give up and needed to fight to stay on this earth. That was enough for me to push myself to get through what I needed to get through. I am stronger than I thought I was. I am not looking at it as my bucket is always full but more towards being that Superwoman. I have been faced with many challenges over the years from health challenges to parent challenges and found that I am fighter, I am strong and there is nothing that I can’t overcome.
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.