The Sunshine Kids is a non-profit organization dedicated to children with cancer. Established in 1982, we are committed to providing positive group activities and emotional support for young cancer patients. The Sunshine Kids provides a variety of programs and events, free of charge, for Kids who are receiving cancer treatments in hospitals across North America. To learn more please visit our website at www.sunshinekids.org.
See below for a few special Sunshine Kids stories!
Emily:
"I got to meet a lot of wonderful people and made some lifelong
friends. This foundation has done so much for not only me, but kids like me as
well. They don't just take us on amazing trips, they create a safe and
comfortable environments for kids to have fun and express themselves...It is so
nice to meet other kids who had similar stories and experiences."
Lainey:
"The people I have met and the friends I have made have forever
changed my life. The opportunities you provide are amazing and the amount of
love and passion that everyone provides is insurmountable. You brought sunshine
into my life when it was difficult to find it. Sunshine Kids doesn't make kids
with cancer smile, they make us laugh until our stomachs hurt and cry when we
have to leave."
Alaina:
"I can never thank you or Sunshine Kids enough for the opportunities
you have given me. Y'all have truly made a bad situation into something so
amazing and unforgettable, If it wasn't for trips like these, I would have
never met some amazing friends that can understand and relate to everything. I
hope all future Sunshine Kids will have this amazing experience."
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Options for Race Day:
Fundraise for Registration:
Fundraising for Registration (FFR), offers the runner the opportunity to
fundraise on behalf of the Sunshine Kids Foundation. In order to participate in
this program, the runner will commit to fundraising a minimum, and in exchange,
the runner will receive an entry into their desired race.
HERO (Donate for Registration):
HERO Registration gives the runner the opportunity to obtain a guaranteed
entry into the Chevron Houston Marathon or the Aramco Houston Half Marathon by
purchasing their entry at a reduced price and making a one-time tax deductible
donation of at least $350 to the Sunshine Kids Foundation, an official RFAR
charity partner. Additionally, HERO runners will have the opportunity to
continue fundraising for their selected charity through a personalized
fundraising page.
Just Fundraise:
If you don't want to participate in the race you can still fundraise for the Sunshine Kids with no required fundraising amount.
When you donate or fundraise $350+ you are also eligible for HERO perks, which include: private pre-race bathrooms, hat and custom back bib as well as a Sunshine Kids team running shirt, hat and a Sunshine Kids pin!
2024 Corporate Partnership Program:
Corporations will have the opportunity to partner with the
Sunshine Kids team on race weekend. The Corporate Partnership Program is an
active way to encourage wellness, team building and charitable giving within
your organization and alongside other like-minded companies. For their
participation and fundraising efforts, team members will receive amenities that
will enhance their race weekend experience! We encourage you to partner with us
and have participants run the Chevron Houston Marathon, Aramco Houston Half
Marathon or We Are Houston 5K.
For more information on the 2024 Corporate Partnership
Program and to find out how you can get involved, please reach out to iliana@sunshinekids.org with any questions.
