Thank you for visiting my fundraising page! All of you have heard over the last 4 yrs about the nonprofit, Remember the Rainbows, started by Shelley, Jennie, Fran, and me to support families who have lost a child to pediatric cancer.  Maybe you don't know the whole story or why we continue to ask for your money for these families.  Why is it that we so passionately believe in this cause? 

I was very fortunate to meet these 3 incredible women 7 yrs ago and walk countless miles tranining for the 60 mile Avon Breast Cancer walk.  After raising lots of $ for breast cancer and enduring many blisters together we knew we wanted to continue together as a group making a difference.  We just didn't know what that difference would look like, but of course, that unfolded and became clear over time.

Shelley shared with us the story of her friends  Stacy & Kenny who's son Collin spent the 6 yrs of his life enduring painful treatment for cancer.  Despite this battle Collin was a ray of sunshine and joy to all who knew him.  Entering kindergarten and learning to read was a big goal for Collin.  As that dream was coming true and just days before Collin's little brother Josh was to be born, Collin's parents heard the tragic news.  The cancer was back and there was nothing the doctors could do.  Collin's life would only last a few more weeks.  As Josh entered the world, Stacy and Kenny began the unthinkable job of helping Collin leave it. 

Looking into the faces of my 3 children, just hearing this story was truly almost more than I could bare.  Meeting Stacy, Kenny and Josh and so many other families like them later defined for me what a true hero is.  After Collin's funeral the silence set in.  As the world went back to turning we watched as the support and services that stood ready to help in so many ways during Collin's illness all slipped away as the days of silent hell began for this family.   They felt alone and abandoned in their time of greatest need.  After yrs of waging a war for their child's life, families are left depleted on all fronts: financially, spiritually and emotionally.  Divorce rates soar!  THIS, we realized was the difference we wanted to make!  We wanted to be there to support after the hope of cure was gone.  We wanted these families to know that even though the cancer battle was lost, we still cared about them and  their family unit. 

How do we do this?  Once a yr we take up to 30 familes on an all expense paid weekend retreat.  Nothing fancy, just simple lodging, hot dogs, games, and good old family fun.  Please visit our website at www.remembertherainbows.org and look at our photo gallery to see smiles on faces where countless tears have fallen.  These weekends create new family memories of joy and opportunity to connect with other families who know eachother's pain like no one else can.  We take time to remember and honor the children no longer with us.  Other times duing the year we meet for afternoon picnics.  When families shared with us  that  time  following Christmas is especially difficult emotionally having to face a new year,  we hosted a New Yr's Party.  Remember the Rainbows offers simple acts of kindness and support, letting people know that we care about their pain and their families as they face life every day shouldering the greatest pain known to man, the loss of their child.


Donating through this website is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to support Remember the Rainbows.  You will be able to print a receipt documenting your tax deductable contribution.

Many thanks for your support -- and don't forget to forward this to anyone who you think might want to donate too! 

Let those of us who share our days with our children reach a loving hand out to those who can not.  And then all the world will truly be a better place!

With heartfelt thanks!
Sally