It was June 2, 2022, that we first went to Hasbro. Izzy had swollen glands and a runny nose, but no other signs. I thought it was her allergies, she gets them so bad at times. After a few tests were completed and results came back, we were sent home. Right away I made an appointment with her primary care and saw him on June 3,2022. On June 6, 2022, Monday afternoon, I received a call from Izzy school nurse, Izzy was having a hard time breathing. We rushed right back into Hasbro! They looked at the previous records and noticed she was just in the hospital on Thursday June 2. The doctors on duty said we are going to run some more blood work and have her go in for a CT scan. I helped her lay on the bed of the CT scan, they placed me in the corner, and they started to run the scan. Once we were back in room 2. Izzy was smiling, laughing, and being her lovely self. As I internally was breaking apart waiting for the results, just praying. While all this was happening, our phones were beeping like crazy. It was a little after 9pm on June 6 when the doctors came into the room and that’s when we heard “Izzy has Cancer”!!!! Izzy and I locked our eyes, and she broke into tears. She asked if she was going to be, OK? I could not talk, it was devasting to hear, My Baby has Cancer! We were sent up to Children 5 where she was checked in. The very next day Izzy went in for surgery to insert her port. We met with the team of DRs, and they went over the treatment plan. The next morning, Izzy asked me to lay down with her and we fell asleep. A few hours in, we woke up, Izzy and I looked at each other and I said to her, we got this! I got myself together, started reading all the documents, the binder with all the information they provided of how Izzy treatment plan was going to be and started making notes. We stayed in Hasbro for a month. It was July 5th that she was able to go home. We kept it a secret and surprised her dance team on Thursday July 7th during production practice. It was GREAT! They screamed with tears of joy. During all of this, we have learned a lot. Izzy is so strong, so courageous, and the personality she projects out to others is amazing. We focus on staying positive. Soon, Izzy will help someone thru their struggle with Cancer and Izzy experience will help them get through their tough times. Forever Mom & Daughter Strong!
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.