Cianna Chloé aka CC is a 12 yr old who was diagnosed with High Grade Telangiectatic OsteoSarcoma (Bone Cancer) at the age of 5 on July 13, 2017. It was found after months of bringing her to the Drs and Urgent care for pain! Mom knew something wasnt right and that bone growth shouldn't hurt every day and night as in CCs case! Once diagnosed she endured 18 rounds of chemo and a 19hour Limb Salvation Surgery. Despite chemo and the many side effects, she was such a happy-go-lucky dancing in her hospital room every moment she could type of girl! Currently she just made 5 years Cancer Free in July 2023! Her journey is still very long, as we're in the process of trying to get knee range of motion back 5 years later. Also the summer of 2024, she will have her first Limb Lengthening surgery to help alleviate her Limb discrepancy. As well as the need for such a high shoe lift on her sneakers. Beating Cancer was hard, living with the side effects is even harder. Trying to not be the center of attention in a room filled with staring eyes with many questions...as a pre-teen is a struggle. That is why she recently was mentored by a Model Ms.Hartje, through A Free Bird organization in hopes to enter the world of Adaptive Modeling! She dreams to be an inspiration to other kids with Cancer whom also struggle with their image, and Limb difference or Limb Loss. You too are Perfect just like ME!
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.