EVENTS
Grateful for You
November, 2023
During this season of Thanksgiving, we are grateful for you. Thanks to our incredible supporters, our 13th Annual Candy & Snack Drive was a huge success. Boxes of items from our on-line Wish List flooded the Foundation.
In 2020, due to COVID-19, Mattie Miracle migrated away from a live Candy & Snack drive to an all-virtual format. This was a difficult decision, especially since our Fall Drive had great community energy, spirit, and participation. We were concerned that the virtual format would greatly impact the success of the Drive. However, we have learned never to underestimate your loyalty and generosity.
All donated items will help to stock our four Snack & Item Carts at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital (Washington, DC), Children's Hospital at Sinai (Baltimore, MD), and the NIH Clinical Center (Bethesda, MD). Our supporters clearly understand how vital our Snack & Item Carts are to the 3,000 families we serve annually who are caring for children with cancer and other life-threatening illnesses. Thank you for making these miracles possible.
14th Annual Awareness Walk
May 21, 2023
Our Virtual Awareness Walk will be held on Sunday, May 21, from 10am to Noon (in your time zone). You can participate wherever you are and help us turn your community ORANGE!
Our Annual Awareness Walk raises 90% of the funds we need to directly support our psychosocial programs and initiatives which help children with cancer and their families.
Date: Sunday, May 21st
Time: 10am to 12pm (in your time zone)
Where: Mattie Miracle Facebook Page
GOAL: Awareness Event and to raise over
$100,000 (100% of funds support our psychosocial programs)
Great prizes for walkers with the greatest number of steps!
Click on "Walk with Us" to register for the event, purchase raffle tickets, and donate to a great cause.
April Item Drive -- We Need Your Help!
In honor of Mattie's 21th birthday, we will be hosting our 12th annual item drive. All donated toiletries stock our Mattie Miracle Free Snack & Item Carts for in-patient pediatric families at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital (Washington, DC), Children’s Hospital at Sinai (Baltimore, MD), and the Clinical Center at the National Institutes of Health (Bethesda, MD). When living in a hospital 24 hours a day, seven days a week and caring for a child who is battling cancer, receiving these items can feel like a gift. Families often rush to the hospital when their children are ill and are unable to pack basic items that are needed for daily care. The carts fulfill these needs.
You can participate in our item drive from anywhere in the USA. Please view our Amazon wish list below, and help us keep our Mattie Miracle Carts stocked to support families caring for children with cancer. Our Carts service around 2, 500 families a year. We ask that all items be received by
April 10, 2023.
NOTE: The Amazon Wish List is a gift registry. Therefore, your items will be sent to the Foundation's registry address. This address is in Virginia and belongs to Mattie Miracle's President, Victoria Sardi-Brown.
12th Annual Candy & Item Drive (Virtual)
November 2022
Mattie Miracle is requesting your help! Please donate candy and other snack items, so that we can continue to stock our free Snack and Item Carts at hospitals. These four Carts are considered a life saver by families who are caring for a child with cancer or other life threatening illness and are unable to leave the child's bedside to get their own basic needs met. Our Carts service 2, 500 families a year.
After a decade of successful LIVE Candy Drives, we have made the difficult decision to transition to an all virtual event. Hospitals have requested that candy remain in its vacuum sealed bags, with its manufacturer's expiration date. Therefore, the safest way to meet these requirements is to use an Amazon Item Wish List.
Now you can participate in our Candy and Item drive from anywhere in the USA. Please view our Amazon wish list below, We ask that all items be received by November 14, 2022.
NOTE: The Amazon Wish List is a gift registry. Therefore, your items will be sent to the Foundation's registry address. This address is in Oakton, VA and belongs to Mattie Miracle's President, Victoria Sardi-Brown.
VIRTUAL 50 State Walk Challenge
With With Us
It's easy! You can participate wherever you are and you can help us raise funds to support the psychosocial needs of children with cancer.
All new Virtual Walk and Raffle websites this year!
Date: Sunday, May 15th
Time: 10am to 12pm (in your time zone)
Where: Mattie Miracle Facebook Page
GOAL: Awareness Event and to raise over $100,000
(100% OF FUNDS GO TO SUPPORTING OUR PSYCHOSOCIAL PROGRAMS!)
Here's How It Will Work:
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There is no physical event. The Walk and raffle are virtual.
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Everyone registers as a virtual walker (individual or team).
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Individuals raising $1,000 or more will receive free raffle tickets.
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You can still sponsor, donate, and purchase raffle tickets online.
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Top three registered walkers with the most steps taken on May 15th will receive a prize (by mail).
Don't forget to post photos on Mattie Miracle social media platforms of you and your family walking. Use the hashtag #MMCFWALK!
Teens Making a Difference
February 25, 2022
Mattie Miracle is grateful to have the support of teenagers who stand or SKATE behind our mission, to meet the psychosocial needs of children with cancer and their families. Susan Rotherham is a sophomore at Meridian High School in Falls Church, VA and has selected Mattie Miracle for her community service project. Susan is an ice hockey player at her school and is combining her passion for skating with raising funds for childhood cancer.
Susan shared this reflection with us:
Childhood cancer matters to me. My father does the Pan-Mass Challenge, a 192-mile bike ride to raise funds for the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. My dad is a 10-year rider and has raised more than $200,000 for Dana-Farber, where his dad was treated. I have gone with my dad to this ride most years and among the things I hear about are stories of parents who have lost their children to cancer.
Their stories have always touched me. When learning about the graduation requirement at my school to do a personal community project, I wanted to focus on something I cared about. After learning about the Mattie Miracle Cancer Foundation and its mission and work, I knew this was a good fit. I want to fundraise in a way that is unique to me, and as an ice hockey player I can't think of a better way than hosting an open skate event.
Come Skate with Us!
Event: Ice Skate Against Childhood Cancer
Date: Friday, February 25, 2022
Time: 7:30pm to 9:30pm
Location: Skatequest (1800 Michael Faraday Ct, Reston, VA 20190) Admission fee: $15 (100% of proceeds go to the Foundation)
April Item Drive -- We Need Your Help!
April 2022
In honor of Mattie's 20th birthday, we will be hosting our 11th annual item drive. All donated toiletries stock our Mattie Miracle Free Snack & Item Carts for in-patient pediatric families at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital (Washington, DC), Children’s Hospital at Sinai (Baltimore, MD), and the Clinical Center at the National Institutes of Health (Bethesda, MD). When living in a hospital 24 hours a day, seven days a week and caring for a child who is battling cancer, receiving these items can feel like a gift. Families often rush to the hospital when their children are ill and are unable to pack basic items that are needed for daily care. The carts fulfill these needs.
You can participate in our item drive from anywhere in the USA. Please view our Amazon wish list below, and help us keep our Mattie Miracle Carts stocked to support families caring for children with cancer. Our Carts service around 2, 500 families a year. We ask that all items be received by
April 11, 2021.
NOTE: The Amazon Wish List is a gift registry. Therefore, your items will be sent to the Foundation's registry address. This address is in Virginia and belongs to Mattie Miracle's President, Victoria Sardi-Brown.
11th Annual Candy & Item Drive (Virtual)
November 2021
Mattie Miracle is requesting your help! Please donate candy and other snack items, so that we can continue to stock our free Snack and Item Carts at hospitals. These Carts are considered a life saver by families who are caring for a child with cancer or other life threatening illness and are unable to leave the child's bedside to get their own basic needs met. Our Carts service 2, 500 families a year.
After a decade of successful LIVE Candy Drives, we have made the difficult decision to transition to an all virtual event. Hospitals have requested that candy remain in its vacuum sealed bags, with its manufacturer's expiration date. Therefore, the safest way to meet these requirements is to use an Amazon Item Wish List.
Now you can participate in our Candy and Item drive from anywhere in the USA. Please view our Amazon wish list below, We ask that all items be received by November 15, 2021.
NOTE: The Amazon Wish List is a gift registry. Therefore, your items will be sent to the Foundation's registry address. This address is in Oakton, VA and belongs to Mattie Miracle's President, Victoria Sardi-Brown.
Help us collect items for our Carts!
November 2021
Mattie Miracle is looking for volunteers in the community to host their own item drives to help stock our Carts with snacks and comfort care items. If you are interested in learning more and have a school, business, or community group looking to do something for a good cause, please contact us.
April Item Drive -- We Need Your Help!
April 2021
In honor of Mattie's 19th birthday, we will be hosting our 10th annual item drive. All donated toiletries stock our Mattie Miracle Free Snack & Item Carts for in-patient pediatric families at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital and Children’s Hospital at Sinai in Baltimore. When living in a hospital 24 hours a day, seven days a week and caring for a child who is battling cancer, receiving these items can feel like a gift. Families often rush to the hospital when their children are ill and are unable to pack basic items that are needed for daily care. The carts fulfill these needs.
You can participate in our item drive from anywhere in the USA. Please view our Amazon wish list below, and help us keep our Mattie Miracle Carts stocked to support families caring for children with cancer. Our Carts service around 2, 500 families a year. We ask that all items be received by
April 12, 2021.
NOTE: The Amazon Wish List is a gift registry. Therefore, your items will be sent to the Foundation's registry address. This address is in Washington, DC and belongs to Mattie Miracle's President, Victoria Sardi-Brown.
VIRTUAL 50 State Walk Challenge
May 16, 2021
It's easy! You can participate wherever you are and you can help us raise funds to support the psychosocial needs of children with cancer.
All new Virtual Walk and Raffle websites this year!
Date: Sunday, May 16th
Time: 10am to 12pm (in your time zone)
Where: Mattie Miracle Facebook Page
GOAL: Awareness Event and to raise over $100,000
(100% OF FUNDS GO TO SUPPORTING OUR PSYCHOSOCIAL PROGRAMS!)
Here's How It Will Work:
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There is no physical event. The Walk and raffle are virtual.
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Everyone registers as a virtual walker (individual or team).
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Individuals raising $1,000 or more will receive free raffle tickets.
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You can still sponsor, donate, and purchase raffle tickets online.
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Top three registered walkers with the most steps taken on May 16th will receive a prize (by mail).
Don't forget to post photos on Mattie Miracle social media platforms of you and your family walking. Use the hashtag #MMCFWALK!
10th Annual Candy Drive -- GONE VIRTUAL!
MUST RECEIVE CANDY BY: Sunday, November 8, 2020
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, our Annual Candy Drive will be held virtually this year! We are grateful to our amazing community, who contributed 18,000 pounds of candy to Mattie Miracle in 2019.
We are requesting donations of candy in its original store bought vacuum sealed bags. Opened bags of candy will NOT be accepted this year. Therefore, PLEASE DO NOT SORT THE CANDY!
To make donations easier, we have created an Amazon Wish List. Click on the link below to check out our list. All items should be sent to the "Ali Goldwater Gift Registry" address. In addition, once you add items to your shopping cart, you can change the quantity of items ordered in that cart.
We are also accepting candy (in its original store bought vacuum sealed bags) drop offs in Arlington, VA.
Drop off dates and times:
Sunday, November 1 (10am to 4pm)
Monday, November 2 (10am to 4pm)
Tuesday, November 3 (10am to 4pm)
Wednesday, November 4 (10am to 4pm)
Thursday, November 5 (10am to 4pm)
Friday, November 6 (10am to 4pm)
Saturday, November 7 (10am to 4pm)
Sunday, November 8 (10am to 4pm)
Mattie Miracle collects this candy and donates it to 7 hospitals and 10 non-profit organizations that assist children with cancer and others in need. Specifically at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital (Washington, DC) and Children's Hospital at Sinai (Baltimore, MD), the candy helps to stock a free snack/item we operate to assist families caring for children with life threatening illnesses. Candy is highly sought after and considered almost a necessity to help families manage through the long hours of caregiving.
Contact us at admin@mattiemiracle.com for the candy/item drop off address.
Mattie Miracle VIRTUAL Walk Challenge
May 17, 2020
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10am to 12pm EST
Mattie Miracle Facebook Page
GOAL: Awareness Event and to raise over $100,000
(100% OF FUNDS GO TO SUPPORTING OUR PSYCHOSOCIAL PROGRAMS!)
Mattie Miracle needs your help more than ever this year! The City of Alexandria has canceled our Walk & Family Festival due to the impact of the Coronavirus. As you and your family face this national and global health crisis please know that our thoughts go out to you and your family. May you stay healthy and safe.
Unfortunately, childhood cancer does not take a break for a pandemic. The psychosocial consequences on children and their families are even great now, as families have to worry about rescheduling treatment, the postponement of surgery, and being isolated from one another while in the hospital and at home. Mattie Miracle's work is vital, and we are unable to fund our programs and initiatives without your support.
Here's How It Will Work This Year:
1) There is no physical event. The Walk and raffle are virtual.
2) Everyone registers as a virtual walker (individual or team).
3) Individuals and Teams will compete for top fundraising awards.
4) You can still sponsor, donate, and purchase raffle tickets on-line.
5) Top three registered walkers with the most steps taken on May 17th will receive a prize (by mail).
Mattie Miracle 9th Annual Item Drive
April 13, 2020
In honor of Mattie's 18th birthday, we will be hosting our ninth annual item drive. All donated toiletries stock our Mattie Miracle Free Snack & Item Carts for in-patient pediatric families at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital and Children’s Hospital at Sinai in Baltimore. When living in a hospital 24 hours a day, seven days a week and caring for a child who is battling cancer, receiving these items can feel like a gift. Families often rush to the hospital when their children are ill and are unable to pack basic items that are needed for daily care. The carts fulfill these needs.
You can participate in our item drive from anywhere in the USA. Please view our Amazon wish list below, and help us keep our Mattie Miracle carts stocked to support families caring for children with cancer. We ask that all items be received by April 13, 2020.
Mattie Miracle 9th Annual Candy Drive
MUST RECEIVE CANDY BY: Saturday, November 9, 2019
Not sure what to do with your left over Halloween candy? We will be glad to take it! Looking for individually wrapped and commercially made candy only. We are grateful to our 35 schools and 40 businesses who donate candy and generously support our annual drive last year.
Mattie Miracle collects this candy and donates it to 7 hospitals and 10 non-profit organizations that assist children with cancer and others in need. Specifically at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital (Washington, DC) and Children's Hospital at Sinai (Baltimore, MD), the candy helps to stock a free snack/item we operate to assist families caring for children with life threatening illnesses. Candy is highly sought after and considered almost a necessity to help families manage through the long hours of caregiving.
ONE CANDY DROP OFF LOCATION: Home of Ali and Eric Goldwater (Arlington, VA)
Drop off dates and times:
Friday, November 1 (10am to 4pm)
Saturday, November 2 (10am to 4pm)
Sunday, November 3 (10am to 4pm)
Monday, November 4 (10am to 4pm)
Tuesday, November 5 (10am to 4pm)
Wednesday, November 6 (10am to 4pm)
Thursday, November 7 (10am to 4pm)
Friday, November 8 (10am to 4pm)
Saturday, November 9 (10am to 4pm)
Contact us at admin@mattiemiracle.com if you wish to join in the fun this year.
Mattie Miracle 10th Anniversary Walk & Family Festival
May 19, 2019
SAVE THE DATE!!!
10am to 2pm
Alexandria, VA
GOAL: Awareness Event and to raise over $100,000
(100% OF FUNDS GO TO SUPPORTING OUR PSYCHOSOCIAL PROGRAMS!)
The Walk & Family Festival is designed to enhance awareness of the psychological and social needs of children and families battling childhood cancer. The event helps to raise 85% of our budget. All Walk proceeds go towards our programs, and not operational and administrative costs.
Activities include a Walk Challenge for individuals and teams, an obstacle course moon bounce, a DJ, face painting, Legos, crafts, photo booth, food from local vendors, amazing raffle items, and MORE!
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