“At Maggie’s Mission, we are devoted to raising awareness for pediatric cancers, funding cutting-edge research that will improve outcomes for children with cancer around the world, and providing assistance to families and children currently affected.”
Some highlights from 2019, and our year in review.
We held fundraising events to support our mission; hosted meals at the Ronald McDonald House serving families a warm meal and a smiling face; gained many supporters through our incredible, growing community; were honored as keynote speakers at MSK Kids in celebration of our efforts; and traveled cross country for 6,693 miles to honor Maggie’s bucket list.
Read about a very popular Newsday article written about Maggie, her bucket list, our trip and our family.
In January 2019, Maggie’s Mission was awarded a $300,000 grant by the St. Giles Foundation to help support our research project at MSK Kids, Memorial Sloan Kettering’s pediatric program. St. Giles’ generous contribution will go directly to MSK Kids to further fund the MRT research done by Dr. Alex Kentsis and his team.
While we have always focused on our annual three key fundraising events - Maggie’s Challenge, Maggie’s Mile and the Angelversary Gala, we have been blessed with a band of supporters and volunteers who have created their own fundraising initiatives including, charity basketball games, High School concerts (Music for Maggie), High School plays, Gabby Cava’s Sweet Sixteen, Huntington Matters Charity Poll, Staten Island Yacht’s Fishing Tournament, Callie’s Cafe fundraiser, Jack & Ben’s Lemonade Stand, Bloomingdale’s Shopping Days, and most recently “The Sunshine Girls” who have been wrapping gifts at Walt Whitman Mall.
Our supporters also organized many Facebook fundraisers! Here are just a few…
Larry Flowers dedicated his Houston Texas Ironman competition to Maggie’s Mission and exceeded his fundraising goal by raising over $5,000.
Greyson Mignone and his family raised $6,710 on his Facebook fundraiser for Maggie’s Challenge and even more via online donations which equaled almost $11,000!
Kelly Anne Brown raised $6,555 in honor of their son Lucas Brown, who was diagnosed with the same cancer Maggie had - Malignant Rhabdoid Tumors. Unfortunately Lucas, who loved his mom, dad and dinosaurs, passed away on August 10th, less than one month away from what should have been his first birthday.
We are so inspired by this community who continue to grow and re-envision what Maggie’s Mission means to them. With your support, we were so grateful to donate an additional $125,000 in November 2019 to MSK Kids for their ongoing MRT research that Dr. Alex Kentsis is spearheading.
And our efforts didn’t stop there and won’t stop there! Below is a breakdown of where other donations have gone to help us reach our Foundation’s goals. We hope you’ll continue to help us! Keep the momentum going strong - by sharing our story, volunteering and staying connected to our efforts. We couldn’t do what we do without all of you!
Looking forward - mark your calendar!
As a member of the Maggie’s Mission family, save these dates for our upcoming 2020 events.
Maggie’s Mile – Wed., Jan. 1, 2020 at 10am at Sunken Meadow State Park, Kings Park
Music for Maggie – Fri., May 1, 2020 at 6:30pm at Harborfields High School, Greenlawn
Maggie’s Mission Angelversary Gala – Fri., May 29, 2020, 6-10pm at The Vanderbilt Museum, Centerport
Maggie’s Challenge – Fall 2020
“Every day, we grow more grateful for our community, inspired by those still fighting, and determined to bring about an end to pediatric cancers. Thank you for all of your support, and all we will accomplish together.”
