Mary E. Smith Foundation

12/04/2022

Happy Heavenly Birthday Mary! Can you believe that in 2023 we will reach the milestone of 15 YEARS as a charity dedicated to helping students and brain tumor patients in your memory?!?

My how far we have come! If you are a business or organization looking for a great cause to support… look no further! Check out our sponsorships for our 15 Year Celebration!

BUSINESS OR INDIVIDUAL SPONSORSHIPS👇🏽👇🏽👇🏽👇🏽👇🏽👇🏽👇🏽
https://maryesmithfoundation.networkforgood.com/projects/179890-mesf-brain-tumor-5k-gala-15th-year-celebration

11/28/2022

Black Friday and Cyber Monday BUT Don’t Forget the reason for the season and GIVE to benefit others on ! Click the Meta Link to donate today!

https://maryesmithfoundation.networkforgood.com/projects/121204-22-000-for-the-2022-fight-against-brain-tumors-cancers

11/24/2022

Wishing our supporters, volunteers and the entire brain tumor community a Happy Thanksgiving!
www.maryesmithfoundation.org

07/29/2022

This is what it’s all about! Awarding scholarships to students like Jaylen Lockhart Majoring in Neuroscience with a minor in Japanese. She will be ready to help patients like LeDonna Rollins (2022 Grant Recipient) on their journey from diagnosis to treatment and recovery from a brain tumor. Thank you Country Club Hills City Hall for helping us annually in support of our goal to make a difference in the brain tumor community.
Learn more about us at www.maryesmithfoundation.org

07/24/2022

📣Pictures & Timed Results are in! AND we are sending a great big THANK YOU! The City of Country Club Hills, our host Party Movers (DJ Rambo & Mikey Mike), Volunteers & Vendors helped us to pull off another amazing event! Our Teams raised over $7000 and counting! Sponsorships/In-Kind Donations of $1000 and counting…. BUT you can still help us reach our $10,000 goal by supporting one of your favorite teams. View our Team pages for their current status, see your results (those of you who crossed the line before the rain & virtual times can still be submitted for prizes see below) and view the official picture link by Mccloud 9 Events.

Special shout out to the 40+ Double Dutch Club who were poised and ready to jump had the weather permitted it. Can’t wait till next year for our 15 year celebration! The city of Country Club Hills & the Party Movers are ready to help MESF make a memorable event! Please reach out with your 15 year ideas and how you can help us celebrate! [email protected] or 708-342-0800

Team DONATION Pages
https://maryesmithfoundation.org/2623-2/

TIMED RESULTS
https://results.raceroster.com/v2/en-US/results/gznh76cxzkzsb2td/results?subEvent=

SUBMIT YOUR VIRTUAL TIMES
https://runsignup.com/Race/RegistrationLookup/?raceId=127684&renderMode=results_mode

PICTURE LINK
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/rkw0kfvhiujizwd/AABBCU5eJ01kkYUHwlPN5RI6a?dl=0

07/24/2022

Can’t let this day end without thanking the Team Captains. Thank you for helping us to help the Brain Tumor Community! More photos and pictures coming…❤️❤️❤️

07/22/2022

📣 1 Day Left…we are in the home stretch! Cut Off to make the Leader Board today @ 5pm👀
BUT there’s still time to help your team.
📣Let’s Go!!!

REGISTER 👇🏽👇🏽
https://lnkd.in/gff_Rurx

DONATE to a Team 👇🏽👇🏽
https://lnkd.in/gNAnkHA7

07/21/2022

It’s FREE to come check out our Vendors on Saturday 7/23 @ 8am - 11am support our Brain Tumor Awareness 5K!

07/21/2022

Sponsors are helping the brain tumor community! ❤️ Did you register???

REGISTRATION LINK 👇🏽

https://runsignup.com/Race/IL/CountryClubHills/MaryESmithFoundationsAnnualBrainTumorAwareness5KFunRun

SUPPORT Your Favorite Team 👇🏽

https://maryesmithfoundation.org/2623-2/

07/21/2022

📣3 Days till the 5K! Teams ONLY have till 5pm Friday to take the TOP SPOTS on the Leader Board! Did you help your Team?

REGISTER & click join a Team👇🏽👇🏽
https://lnkd.in/gff_Rurx

DONATE to a Team 👇🏽👇🏽
https://lnkd.in/gNAnkHA7

07/20/2022

Virtual GBM Awareness Day | National Brain Tumor Society

Tune in @ 11am CST/ 12pm EST A portion of proceeds from our 5K benefit the National Brain Tumor Society (NBTS) find out why!

After you tune in Register or Donate to our 5K

REGISTER 👇🏽👇🏽
https://lnkd.in/gff_Rurx

DONATE to a Team 👇🏽👇🏽
https://lnkd.in/gNAnkHA7





https://braintumor.org/take-action/gbm-day-take-action/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=today&utm_campaign=gbmday

On July 20, 2022, we shine a light on Glioblastoma (GBM), the most common, complex, treatment-resistant, and deadliest type of brain cancer. National Brain Tumor Society spearheaded this annual event in 2019 to support survivors and their loved ones, to remember those who are no longer with us, and....

07/20/2022

📣Today is National Glioblastoma Day. Why?!? For all the patients and their families who are or have been impacted. We continue to do what we do. A portion of proceeds benefit National Brain Tumor Society towards advocacy, research and support of families. 🙏🏽. Join us Saturday 7/23 or support a fundraising team today! ❤️❤️

REGISTER 👇🏽👇🏽
https://runsignup.com/Race/IL/CountryClubHills/MaryESmithFoundationsAnnualBrainTumorAwareness5KFunRun

DONATE to a Team 👇🏽👇🏽
https://maryesmithfoundation.org/2623-2/

07/20/2022

📣4 Days Left…

07/19/2022

📣They out here making a difference! We see you Team Docs Matter, Team Technique Gems & Team for James Sangster! Did your Team make the Leader board?? Let’s Go! Saturday 7/23 LIVE event. Register Now or Donate to a Team today!

REGISTER 👇🏽👇🏽👇🏽
https://runsignup.com/Race/IL/CountryClubHills/MaryESmithFoundationsAnnualBrainTumorAwareness5KFunRun

Team Donation Pages 👇🏽👇🏽👇🏽
https://maryesmithfoundation.org/2623-2/

07/16/2022

They working hard y’all! Help them win the trophy! Patients and students need our help.
REGISTER for their Team or DONATE Today!
LIVE event Saturday July 23rd in CCHills BUT you can support virtually too!

REGISTER and Join a Team👇🏽👇🏽👇🏽
https://runsignup.com/Race/IL/CountryClubHills/MaryESmithFoundationsAnnualBrainTumorAwareness5KFunRun

DONATE To A Team 👇🏽👇🏽👇🏽
https://maryesmithfoundation.org/2623-2/

07/15/2022

Keep up the recruiting! Every sign up helps the brain tumor community! 📣Let’s Go!
Join a Team Virtually or LIVE Today!

REGISTRATION LINK👇🏽👇🏽👇🏽
https://runsignup.com/Race/IL/CountryClubHills/MaryESmithFoundationsAnnualBrainTumorAwareness5KFunRun

07/15/2022

📣Let’s Go! Time is running out! Sat 7/23 Brain Tumor 5K…Did your Team make the leader board? Make a Team Donation today!



Team Donations

https://maryesmithfoundation.org/2623-2/

07/14/2022

FREE to Attend the Vendors supporting our cause. Will you be there??? 👀



Want a t-shirt & timed run? Register below👇🏽

https://runsignup.com/Race/IL/CountryClubHills/MaryESmithFoundationsAnnualBrainTumorAwareness5KFunRun

07/13/2022

📣 Calling ALL Team Captains! Did your Team Make the Leader Board???


Team Fundraising Page
https://maryesmithfoundation.org/2623-2/

07/13/2022

So Excited!! New Teams Have Signed Up!
Help them Help Us to Reach our Goals! Have you JOINED or SUPPORTED one???

TEAM DONATIONS ONLY PAGE👇🏽👇🏽👇🏽
https://maryesmithfoundation.org/2623-2/

JOIN A WALK TEAM LIVE or VIRTUAL 👇🏽👇🏽👇🏽
https://runsignup.com/Race/IL/CountryClubHills/MaryESmithFoundationsAnnualBrainTumorAwareness5KFunRun

07/12/2022

My 9-month-old was diagnosed with cancer. What happened next was a whirlwind

In Brain Tumor News…

Today.com: https://lnkd.in/gyrcsE4V

After hours of waiting at the hospital we heard the words, “Your son has a large mass in the center of his brain.”

07/01/2022

Mary E. Smith Foundation’s Annual Brain Tumor Awareness 5K Fun Run

Leader Board! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👇🏽👇🏽
1. Team My 2 Dimples Smile
2. Team Memories of Mary

Team Captains LET’S GO! Register and join or start a 5K Walk Team Today! Sat July 23 LIVE
Or Virtual 7/9 -7/23.

https://runsignup.com/Race/IL/CountryClubHills/MaryESmithFoundationsAnnualBrainTumorAwareness5KFunRun

The Mary E. Smith Foundation’s Annual Brain Tumor Awareness 5K Fun Run is on Saturday July 9, 2022 to Saturday July 23, 2022. It includes the following events: 5k and Virtual 5k.

06/30/2022

Saturday July 23rd in CCHILLS or VIRTUAL Click the Link NOW…👇🏽👇🏽👇🏽👇🏽
https://runsignup.com/Race/IL/CountryClubHills/MaryESmithFoundationsAnnualBrainTumorAwareness5KFunRun

06/29/2022

New Treatment Approved for Certain Glioma Patients - News & Blog | National Brain Tumor Society

https://blog.braintumor.org/new-treatment-approved-for-certain-glioma-patients/

The FDA recently approved a new drug combination that will offer another treatment option for some brain tumor patients.

06/25/2022

Donate in support of LeDonna Rollins for Scholarships, Research & Financial Assistance

This weeks Top Fundraising Team is “My 2 Dimples Smile @ You!” Calling out our other Team Captains! You can start your Team when you register…

1. Team Rushing 4 A Cure

https://maryesmithfoundation.networkforgood.com/projects/160843-team-rushing-4-a-cure-2022

2. Team Mary Maxine Knight

https://maryesmithfoundation.networkforgood.com/projects/160841-team-mary-maxine-knight-2022

3. Team Memories of Mary

https://maryesmithfoundation.networkforgood.com/projects/162820-team-memories-of-mary-2022

4. Team Technique Gems Against Tumors

https://maryesmithfoundation.networkforgood.com/projects/162818-team-technique-gems-against-tumors-2022_copy

https://maryesmithfoundation.networkforgood.com/projects/160842-team-my-2-dimples-smile-atu-2022

There are over 700,000 people in the US living with a primary brain tumor. Another 88,970 people are estimated to be diagnosed this year. That's why WE NEED YOUR HELP in this fight. My name is LeDonna Rollins and I am a recently diagnosed brain tumor survivor and advocate for brain tumor awareness.....

06/24/2022

It’s that time of year again! Registered Yet???
Calling all Team Captains 📣 Register on this link and list your Team for Saturday 7/23 In Person Event! Virtual Options for people outside IL. You can still support the cause!❤️

https://runsignup.com/Race/IL/CountryClubHills/MaryESmithFoundationsAnnualBrainTumorAwareness5KFunRun

06/11/2022

Team Donations - Mary E. Smith Foundation

Time to start supporting your favorite Teams!
Brain Tumor Awareness 5K July 9th - July 23rd loading…

https://maryesmithfoundation.org/2623-2/

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06/09/2022

Pasha Bleasdell, Popular Music Video Star In 2000s, Dead At 38

This is unfortunate. Just a few weeks out of brain tumor awareness month 😞. Sign up for an awareness event today.



https://runsignup.com/Race/IL/CountryClubHills/MaryESmithFoundationsAnnualBrainTumorAwareness5KFunRun

https://www.huffpost.com/entry/pasha-bleasdell-dead_n_62a202c2e4b04a61734b517a

The model figured prominently in Nelly's "Hot In Herre" and appeared in numerous other works.

05/16/2022

CONGRATS RAFFLE WINNERS: 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼Lauren Leabo & Rachel Wilson!!!
We are so proud to present to you our 2022 Award Recipients & Honoree! Continue to support through May for Brain Tumor Awareness Month at local business partners or by bidding on our auction. It’s easy to simply do what you love knowing it helps those we love. ❤️ GO GRAY IN MAY! ❤️






https://maryesmithfoundation.dm.networkforgood.com/emails/correction-reminder-virtual-awards-event-wine-experience-5-15-3pm-cst-4pm-est-via-zoom

05/15/2022

Luxury Wine Down Gift Basket by Mary E Smith Foundation

The EVENT AUCTION is open! Can’t attend? Here is another way to support…

Starting bid $45 a $250 value! It’s a steal!

https://mesf.betterworld.org/auctions/luxury-wine-down-gift-basket

05/15/2022

Private Portrait Sitting for Family or Individual by Mary E Smith Foundation

The EVENT AUCTION is open! Can’t attend? Here is another way to support…

Starting bid $150 a $3000 value! It’s a steal!
https://mesf.betterworld.org/auctions/private-portrait-sitting-family

Welcome to our auction! This Donated Portrait is Hand Painted by the artist at Sanders Fine Portraits. Please bid on the items below or consider making a donation here!

05/15/2022

Go Gray in May…Behind the scenes there are always people donating in all kinds of ways. Be it their time, businesses or finances. We acknowledge you for your support! Thank you Edna Brass /family of Mary Maxine Knight! Litehouse Whole Food Grill of Hobart Indiana, Monica’s Skincare Boutique. Support these local businesses and at check out GIVE in support of Brain Tumor Awareness Month this any day in May!

You can still RSVP for Sunday’s event on the link below…

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mesf-brain-tumor-awareness-month-scholarship-event-tickets-277084054867?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=escb

05/14/2022

Gearing up for our Scholarship & Brain Tumor Awareness Event! Join us for FREE Virtually Sunday May 15th @ 3pm. RSVP NOW…

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mesf-brain-tumor-awareness-month-scholarship-event-tickets-277084054867?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=escb

05/12/2022

Spreading awareness this weekend for FREE! Sunday 5/15 hear her story & learn from her journey.




https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mesf-brain-tumor-awareness-month-scholarship-event-tickets-277084054867?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=escb

05/08/2022

Excellence in Science & Medicine Award

May is Brain Tumor Awareness Month
Go Gray in May!

05/08/2022

Excellence in Science & Medicine Award

Join us as we celebrate our award winners and spread awareness for brain tumors. Meet Lauren Leabo 2022 Excellence in Science Medicine Award winner from Fargo North High School in ND future leader in medical research heading to North Dakota State University.




https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mesf-brain-tumor-awareness-month-scholarship-event-tickets-277084054867?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=escb