Updates
Janie's Classroom Update
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Quick update on progress being made with Janie's Classroom at Cure 4 The Kids... Developed in conjunction with Clark County School District, C4TK Education Center will be led by Jennifer Morris. Jennifer is a 17-year veteran in education and will be teaching in Janie's Classroom. Learn more about Jennifer here Additionally, the official countdown is ON: Janie's Classroom We're 30 days away from beginning class. We'll have more updates to provide but look at the calendar for more information. Thank you again for all your support, this couldn't have happened without your generosity. #JanieStrong
Help Buy Books for Janie's Classroom
Posted by Janie Strong on
First, we hope everyone is staying healthy and safe during such unprecedented times. Due to the situation with COVID-19, the final unveiling of Janie's Classroom has been postponed. However, we still want to work to get some books for the room! So we're excited to share two options we'll be working on between now and May 16th: Over the next month, all proceeds from sales on JanieStrong.com will go directly to buying new books for the classroom! We have added a donation option that will go directly to classroom supplies. In addition, one of Janie's good college friends and KKG sorority sister,...
One Year
Posted by Janie Strong on
It's hard to believe it's been a year since Janie got her angel wings. We think about her every minute of every day. She's incredibly missed, but her memory lives on in so many unique ways. The JanieStrong Foundation is happy to share news of a new classroom at Cure 4 The Kids in Janie's name. This new classroom was made a reality because of your generosity, love and support. We're so incredibly thankful and honored. Stay tuned for more as we complete the room and do the final unveiling. With love and gratitude from JanieStrong.com
Transplant 2 Year Anniversary
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Happy 2nd (Transplant) Birthday to Janie! 2 years ago her oldest brother, Jansen, donated stem cells in hopes of curing Janie's leukemia. The bone marrow transplant gave her a year of spending time with those she loved and living life doing the things she loved. In honor of her birthday, The JanieStrong Foundation sent gift cards to the BMT unit at Diamonds 6 West located at Banner University Hospital in Tucson, Arizona. Patients will use these gift cards to decorate their hospital rooms while undergoing treatment. Celebrate Janie by signing up to be a bone marrow donor at join.bethematch.org Some...
Cure 4 The Kids - The Story of Janie Bordinhao
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To celebrate their 10th anniversary of fighting and fundraising, Cure 4 The Kids Foundation held their annual Circus Couture event. An event focused on fundraising to help continue the fight against childhood cancer, we were honored C4TK chose to share Janie's story in front of over 1,200 people. The fundraising event raised an impressive $300,000 and was held at The Joint at the Hard Rock Hotel. All proceeds will support the treatment of childhood cancer patients, including those underinsured, uninsured, or unable to pay for services. Cure 4 The Kids played an instrumental role throughout Janie's Leukemia fight and the Bordinhao family...