Sunshine Kids Foundation
$16,080.00 raised
$15,000.00 goal
A MESSAGE FROM Sunshine Kids Foundation
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 special Sunshine Kid story!

Emily: "I’m 21 years old and I was first diagnosed when I was 3 years old with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. I went through several rounds of chemotherapy and radiation and had a bone marrow transplant. My first event with Sunshine Kids was at the Teen Lake Escape Trip in Lago Vista, TX. I was very nervous at first, but the second I walked through the doors of the house, I was greeted with open arms by the staff and all the volunteers. On that trip, 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 safe and comfortable environments for kids to have fun and express themselves. On another occasion, I was invited to New Orleans, where we spent several activity-filled days doing many things, from being in a parade to eating good food to holding alligators on a boat tour (yes, they were baby alligators, and yeah, their mouths were taped but it was still very cool). It was so nice to meet other kids who had similar stories and experiences. Even during COVID, Sunshine Kids found ways to keep everybody involved. On one occasion, I was sent a box of art supplies with instructional videos! None of this could be done without donors, volunteers, and supporters. I want to thank everyone who is involved with this organization.”

JOIN TEAM SUNSHINE KIDS!

If you’re a walker or runner or want to support the biggest sporting event in Houston while making a difference for thousands of Kids with cancer, join our team!

Fundraising for Registration (FFR): This allows runners to raise money for the Sunshine Kids Foundation. To participate in this program, runners commit to fundraising at a minimum, and in exchange, they receive an entry into their desired race.

HERO Registration: This option allows runners 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 can continue fundraising for The Sunshine Kids Foundation through a personalized fundraising page.

Just Fundraise: If you don't want to participate in the race, you can still raise money for the Sunshine Kids with no required fundraising amount. When you donate or raise $350+, you are also eligible for HERO perks, which include private pre-race bathrooms, a hat, and a custom back bib, as well as a Sunshine Kids team running shirt, hat, and pin!

2025 Corporate Partnership Program: Corporations can partner with the Sunshine Kids team on race weekend. The Corporate Partnership Program actively encourages 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 2025 Corporate Partnership Program and how you can get involved, please contact iliana@sunshinekids.org with any questions.


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