Mission: is to distribute finisher’s medals from races to the children at the hospital to recognize and celebrate their bravery in dealing with cancer.
Bling for Bravery is a program developed through the Snowdrop Foundation to celebrate and reward the bravery of the pediatric cancer patients at Texas Children’s Cancer Hospital in Houston, TX. The mission is to distribute finisher’s medals from races from Half Marathons through Ultra Marathons including Triathlons to the children at the hospital to recognize and celebrate their bravery in dealing
with cancer. The common thread of dedication and bravery of training for long distance races and triathlons is mirrored by the patients at the hospital.
Operating as usual
Today, the Snowdrop Foundation Board of Directors will gather for the 16th Annual Scholarship Selection Day. They will be rewarding the hard work and dedication of childhood cancer students thought out the nation. We realize the financial and emotional toll childhood cancer has on the patient. With the support of our donors, sponsors and volunteers we are able to provide academic opportunities to deserving students that are building a legacy.
Applicants will be notified shortly.
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You don't want to miss this. Chelsey's 16 Annual 5K for Kids Join us Saturday, June 11th, for Chelsey's 16 Annual 5K for Kids, as we Walk/Run for one purpose: to remember, honor, and support our pedia
It is National Physicians Week!! Starting today and goes through March 31. After all that we have been through as a nation and global society, doctors deserve a week of recognition more than ever. Doctors deal with years of school, grueling shifts, and emotionally difficult decisions, and still manage to care for us with focus and kindness. Lets show the doctors we appreciate them as much as they deserve with creative gifts, simple notes, and appreciation posts online.
Did you know the founder on the Bling for Bravery program Larry DeSpain, ran his last Chevron Houston Marathon as a part of the Run for a Reason fundraising for Snowdrop Foundation?
In the last 14 years, he was one of the top three individual fundraisers 11 consecutive years, was the top individual fundraiser five times and was the top individual fundraiser three years in a row. He was also 2nd twice and 3rd twice. To our knowledge, no one has ever accomplished any of these feats.
Larry has raised over $298,000 for Snowdrop Foundation, (this year is not included in that total).
So, as he says good bye to Run for A Reason, we would like to help him get to the #1 fundraiser spot for 2022!!! Fundraising ends Feb 1st.
Please join us and say thank you, by clicking on his fundraising link and donating.
https://fundraisers.hakuapp.com/fundraisers/d6d24c38a3b4a48a90e7
We LOVE YOU LARRY!!!
We've seen the impact a childhood cancer diagnosis has on the entire family. We're deeply committed to ensuring children affected by a cancer diagnosis have the opportunity to pursue their college dreams regardless of financial challenges.
Each year Snowdrop Foundation, Inc, through the support of our donors and sponsors, is able to award academic assistance to qualified, college-bound pediatric cancer patients and survivors, committed to creating their legacy.
Over the past 15-years, Snowdrop Foundation, Inc. has awarded 822 scholarships totaling over 2 million dollars in educational funding.
As we begin 2022, we ask you to please consider donating to the scholarship fund.
https://snowdropfoundation.org/donate/
What Does Your Gift Do?
It shows our students that we believe in them.
It funds the future of our country...and world.
To qualify for a Snowdrop Foundation, Inc. scholarship, applicants must have been diagnosed with cancer before the age of 20. The application is open to all childhood cancer survivors and current patients, attending or planning to attend an institution of higher education in the United States. The scholarship application period is open now through April 30th 2022.
The scholarships are applied for annually and applicants can apply every year they are enrolled in school.
Applicants may apply annually for every year they are enrolled in school.
Thank you for your continued support of Snowdrop Foundation, Inc. and our mission
May your days be filled with peace, hope, and joy this holiday season.
Thank you for helping send Childhood Cancer Survivors and Patients to College with our Snowdrop Scholarships.
Thank you for funding Childhood Cancer Research through our Chelsey Coy Campbell Research Grant.
Thank you for supporting our Child & Teen Development Program through Bling for Bravery and Toy Drops.
Thank you for Raising Childhood Cancer Awareness through our Events, Snowdrop Honor Team and Team Texas.
Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.
All of us at Snowdrop Foundation
Vote Snowdrop 2022 Chevron Houston Marathon Run for a Reason Charity Challenge
Please VOTE for Snowdrop Foundation to win $25,000 in the Charity Challenge as part Chevron Houston Marathon Run for a Reason Program. Voting starts Nov 30th, 2021 10am - Dec 10th, 2021 11:59pm
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Today people around the world will come together to support meaningful causes. A global day of giving and unity.
At Snowdrop Foundation, Inc, our mission is to provide scholarships for college bound pediatric cancer patients and childhood cancer survivors while raising awareness and funding for continued research to cure childhood cancer.
Join the movement and give – each Tuesday and every day – whether it’s some of your time, a donation, or the power of your voice in your local community.
By joining forces to give, we can make huge strides for childhood cancer. All donations large or small make a huge impact and together we can make a difference.
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The world lost a great one, yesterday.
He was my first running coach and Snowdrop’s first TRUE believer.
I can honestly say, if it weren’t for Andy Stewart, Snowdrop, and MANY other local charities, would not be as recognized, well supported and successful, as we are today.
When I decided to run my first marathon, I found out I needed a pair of stability shoes. I have a policy that if there is a locally owned place for what I need, that is who gets my business. Living in Sugar Land at the time, I found out about Finish Line Sports.
The day I went in to get new shoes, I struck up a conversation with Lajuan at the front desk. We got to talking about my running (imagine that runners talking about running), training for my first marathon and why I was doing it.
When I casually mentioned my running paces after about 30 minutes of conversation, out of his office, a man emerged who sounded shocked that I was running so well without coaching or training partners.
It was Andy.
He told me about Fort Bend Fit and his Tuesday track sessions.
Andy wasn’t recommending I join them for anyone’s benefit but MINE.
I quickly joined both.
Andy was also moved by my story of why I was running, Chelsey Campbell, the pediatric cancer patient who inspired Snowdrop Foundation.
It was Andy who invited me to join him at the Chevron Houston Marathon pre-race Greek Pistachio Dinner. It was Andy, who, while there, introduced me to Brant Kotch who gave me some time to speak about Snowdrop.
After the speech, Andy smiled and said, “That went well.”. This was in 2007.
In 2008, we became an official Chevron Houston Marathon Run For A Reason Charity. All because of Andy.
Because of Andy, Terrie Gorney gave me some time to speak after a Fort Bend Fit Saturday run. That speech gave us the introduction to Larry Despain, who has become the most prolific fundraiser for Snowdrop and one of the top 3 overall fundraisers for the Run For A Reason program since 2008.
Andy delighted in helping people, in helping runners and helping organizations.
Andy was proud of the accomplishments of all his runners. He beamed when talking about someone’s PR, or new race record at his Turkey Trot or 30K.
There was only one thing that made Andy glow more than his runners. It was his family.
He introduced us to mom and dad, to Aunt Jean, to Steve and Lyn (who have become equally as passionate about Snowdrop and close friends of ours today) and we ALL celebrated when he and Jean tied the knot. And oh, did he love to talk about Caitlin.
When I got the news yesterday from Trish, my wife, my stomach fell to the ground and pulled my heart right down with it.
Andy was a giver. The shame of it all is that mental illness is only a taker.
The world became a less better place yesterday, and our lives became a bit emptier.
To Jean, Caitlin, Steve and Lyn, our absolute deepest sympathy. No words will soften this blow, believe me, I know, but the lives that Andy touched, the organizations that benefited from his generosity and support, and the countless runners he helped achieve personal bests and competitive greatness will forever be reminders of how special Andy was and the legacy that will live on.
Let the bagpipes play…for our grief...and to celebrate Andy.
Kevin Kline
“For every minute you are angry you lose sixty seconds of happiness.” - Ralph Waldo Emerson
Today, we challenge you to think of the children we are fighting with against pediatric cancer. Smile because with each mile ran, each dollar donated, and each medal earned, we are fighting for those children who have suffered, survived, and fought their toughest battle. Each day they choose happiness and today, so do we.
We recognize the strength in the childhood cancer fighter. So, today more than any other day is our chance to let all our brave warriors, whether near or far, know how much we care for and appreciate you and your spirit.
Photos from Snowdrop Foundation's post
Bling for Bravery updated their phone number.
Medal Donation night at Ready to Run in Austin!!
Chevron Houston Marathon
❤ Larry DeSpain
Earning a finisher marathon medal is not easy! But this runner uses his miles and medals to help kids fighting cancer.
Flash Back to January 2015 Bling for Bravery at Texas Children's Cancer Center.
Please VOTE! for Snowdrop Foundation
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Day 3 time to vote again! Please vote for Snowdrop Foundation to win $25,000 in the Charity Challenge as part Chevron Houston Marathon Run for a Reason Program.
https://poll.fm/10648815
Just click on the link below and select “Snowdrop Foundation”
You get one vote per IP address each day (your phone, iPad, or computer can all get a vote!) through December 11!
Please ask your friends, family and coworkers to vote for Snowdrop Foundation!
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Houston, TX
77024
If you would like to donate a medal, please go to our website and http://snowdropfoundation.org/get-involved/bling-for-bravery/ and complete the form. This will provide us with some information on the race that the medal is from and the donor that can be shared with the recipient. Medals can be mailed to: Lawrence A. DeSpain 4407 Lakeshore Forest Drive Missouri City, TX 77459-4488 Cell: 713-823-0703 email: [email protected] Note: Please remove the ribbon and wrap the medal in bubble wrap or similar protective material. This will reduce your postage costs and protect the medal from the postage machines. The ribbon will be replaced with a new ribbon by the Snowdrop Foundation prior to presenting it to the recipient.
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