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The Janiestrong Foundation donated to the Baller Dream Foundation which provides various levels of support to alleviate stressors families encounter throughout their cancer journey. Serving children and young adults aged 0-29, they develop lasting relationships to create an environment where kids feel supported, families feel connected, and communities feel inspired. A Baller refers to someone who has style, skill and is at the top of their game.  Ballers are incredibly resilient and courageous and have a conquer-cancer mentality.  The Baller Dream Foundation provides emotional and financial support through four primary programs.  Dream Gifts & Experiences- providing  once-in-a-lifetime trips, celebrity and sports experiences, major gifts...

On May 2, 2024, Cure 4 The Kids held their biggest, best, most entertaining fundraiser of the year at The Theatre at Virgin Hotels. The theme was Once Upon A Time and supported the Andre Agassi Foundation for Education Learning Center where Janie's Classroom is located. It was a stunning spectacle of circus, fashion, and hope. It was a special evening, and we were all so grateful to be together, along with my sister Amy and her daughter Meghan to raise money to support the Learning Center.

The Janiestrong Foundation was an extraordinary sponsor for Candlelighters Annual Everyday Extraordinary Breakfast held on February 29, 2024 at Dollar Loan Center. Community honorees, Heroes in Action, Rising Stars, Community Kindness Recipients, and Family Honorees were recognized in this beautiful celebration of light, love and leap. It was a morning of celebration and inspiration, showcasing the stories of children and families affected by childhood cancer and honoring community partners.

We were able to purchase Christmas gifts for a single mother and her 6 year-old son for the holidays. The family lost their 8 year old son and brother earlier in the year to cancer. Christmas is the pinnacle holiday of the year. More than any other celebration, it is the day for family and friends, kindness and generosity. It is the day for love. Whether we celebrate Christmas or a different significant holiday at another time of the year, we feel the losses that are the counterpoint to our love. There is missing, yes, but there is also--still and always--the...

Janie received her bone marrow transplant at Banner Hospital in Tucson, AZ on November 17, 2017. Her oldest brother, Jansen, was her stem cell donor. In honor of her transplant birthday month, we sent Amazon gift cards for the patients to decorate their hospital rooms.