2021 YEAR END UPDATE

As we approach the end of 2021 I wanted to take a moment to thank you all and share the progress we have made.

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2021 Highlights:

Maddie’s Promise granted funds to Children’s Cancer Therapy Development Institute for the Citizen’s Scientist project. This project focuses on developing and testing new Rhabdomyosarcoma drugs for cooperative group trials. The focus is rapid translation by repurposing existing FDA-approved or already clinically-investigated drugs.

Maddie’s Promise also granted funds to the Cold Harbor Springs Lab for Rhabdo and Ewing Sarcoma research. This lab is studying two unique genetic targets found in Rhabdo. The lab is working toward ultimately being able to drug these targets. No drugs have ever been created for Rhabdo so this would truly be a groundbreaking innovation. Ann and her sister had the opportunity to visit the lab this year to meet and talk with the researchers and scientists.

We’ve also teamed up with other Rhabdo family foundations across the country to form the “Rhabdo Coalition.” We meet regularly to talk about current research and changes in the field. Collectively, we have been pushing for improvements in pediatric cancer biobanking. We are beginning to see improvements in this area which is vital to improve the quality of all pediatric cancer research.

As a Rhabdo Coalition, we are also creating a Patient Advocacy website which will provide information for second opinions, clinical trial options, and general support for patients and their families.

We had a great fundraising year to make these efforts possible! We are so grateful for all of your support and contributions in honor and memory of our Maddie.

THANK YOU to our 2021 Fundraising Partners

  • The First Annual Evening of Promise Virtual Gala! - special thanks to Ally Donnelly, our gala committee and our sponsors. Check out our site for highlights and our generous sponsors.

  • East School Fundraiser - special thanks to Becky Case

  • The Windsong Strong Fundraiser - special thanks to the Miles Family

  • Head over Heels Fundraising - special thanks to Patty Anderson

  • Su Escuela 4th Grade Fundraiser

  • No Wake IPA / Untold Brewery - collaboration with a portion of proceeds to Maddie’s Promise- special thanks to Michelle Friedman and Mike Dyer

  • Falmouth Road Race - special thanks to the Downey Family and all of the awesome runners

  • The Boston Marathon - special thanks to Chris DiOrio

  • Maddie’s Promise Golf Tournament - Special thank you to Karen Touissant, Joan Lepore, Katherine and Pat Jordan and the Grimmer and Buonopane families.

  • Hingham Varsity Soccer - Maddie’s Promise night

  • Hingham Varsity Boosters donation - special thanks to the Maguire Family

  • M&M Crafts, Maddie Aylward and Morgan Buczynski for donating a portion of their proceeds to Maddie’s Promise

  • Galway Cares - Maddie’s Promise shirt fundraiser - special thanks to Fouad Alzaibak

  • Golf Fights Cancer - Golf Marathon - special thanks to Cheryl Maguire, Frank Casey and Jim Magner

  • George Mattison, for donating a portion of his proceeds from his car detailing business


A special thank you to The New England Revolution for honoring Maddie’s Promise as Hero of The Match during September, Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. We are grateful for all their efforts to bring awareness to Childhood Cancer.

A LOOK AHEAD - 

Save the date for our 2nd Annual Evening of Promise

Friday, May 13, 2022 - virtually and in person!

We continue to be so honored and grateful for our community and all of your support.  It means so much to us here at Maddie’s Promise!  With your help, we will continue to fight to improve the lives of children with cancer!

Wishing you all a happy and healthy 2022. 

~ Ann and the entire Maddie's Promise Team

 
 
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