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Candlelighters' Halloween Bash

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The Janiestrong Foundation helped sponsor Candlelighters 24th annual Halloween Bash on October 27, 2022. This private event hosts families of local children and teens, as well as their siblings, who are experiencing a pediatric cancer journey, including children currently in active treatment. The picture is from Candlelighters and shows how much fun families had trick-or-treating in a fun, safe environment.

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The Janiestrong Foundation donates to the Amanda Hope Gala!

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Amanda Hope Rainbow Angels supports the here and now needs of families impacted by childhood cancer and other life-threatening illnesses. Their mission is to bring dignity and comfort into the harsh world of childhood cancer. They provide Comfycozy Care gifts to all children diagnosed with cancer and other blood related disorders and support healthcare professionals in providing person-centered care to children and their family with empathy and understanding.

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The Janiestrong Foundation donates to The Tyler Robinson Foundation Gala

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The mission of The Tyler Robinson Foundation is to strengthen families financially and emotionally as they cope with the tragedy of a pediatric cancer diagnosis by offsetting out-of-pocket life expenses. Eleven year-old Tyler was diagnosed with Rhabdomyosarcoma, yet his zest for life stayed with him to the end. He taught those who know and love him the power of positivity and its ability to extinguish darkness even in the face of adversity. Tyler loved music, which was the catalyst for his relationship with the band Imagine Dragons. One of his favorite lyrics during the time he was battling cancer comes...

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Candlelighters Superhero 5k

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The Janiestrong Foundation is honored to donate to Candlelighters for their annual 5K race. A race for families and a race with families, the Superhero 5K is a day where the community join forces and super powers to help those in need! Families and friends from all over the state, country, and world come together and raise awareness and funding for Candlelighters' families.  Candlelighters serves children diagnosed with cancer being treated in Nevada, from birth to age 21. Candlelighters provides family- centered care in which programs and services are available not only to the diagnosed child but their siblings and parents as well. Candlelighters offers...

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Friendship Wall at Marion Earl ES

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A life is never finished, even when it’s over. You’re in charge of what you give and what you accept. Practice being your best every single day and you’re going to be your best. Janie lived that championship mindset. She used her best ability to do something that mattered in the world. She was a true friend to all. Her elementary school, Marion Earl ES in Las Vegas honored her by creating a Friendship Wall outside on the playground. To honor her greatness to teach others, The Janiestrong Foundation donated library books to Marion Earl that foster the idea of...

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