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Our Shining Child of the month for the month of April is thirteen-year-old, Ben Loetman. Ben chose Let All The Children Play as the organization of his choice for his Mitzvah Project. Let All the Children Play (LATCP) told us about Ben’s amazing efforts to help the playground and we felt he should be recognized […]
Read MoreWhat a great year it has been for us with the support of our local parents and businesses here on Long Island. We look forward to all that 2016 has in store.
Read MoreLast weekend, I had the awesome opportunity to attend and help out at the very first fundraiser for the organization, It’s My Place, a non-profit started by parents of children with special needs. Located in Islandia, It’s My Place serves as a gathering place where people with different abilities can come to learn, share, socialize […]
Read MoreWho would like to get a letter mailed to their children from Santa? What if I told you that when you order your letter from the American Cancer Society the money donated goes straight to the American Cancer Society. Your kids smiles when they receive their letter will warm your heart and you will be […]
Read MoreWe asked if you could get Crafty for a Cause and you definitely delivered. Thank you to all who took the time to make handmade items to bring smiles to the families of Angela’s House. The items included: *Homemade Cards (that say Thinking of You or Happy Holidays) *Handmade Crafts/ Ornaments *Crocheted Blankets, Hats and/ […]
Read MoreDelaney is 11-years-old and is Shining Bright in our community. She bakes cupcakes to raise money for Angela’s House which is a fantastic charity to raise money for here on Long Island. Angela’s House is an organization that provides services and support to children and families on Long Island that are in need of special home […]
Read MoreMeet our Shining Child for the month of October, Nikolina. Nikolina is 8 years old and is shining in our community in a big way! She is giving back to other children who are going through treatment for their illnesses. Nikolina was three-years old when she was diagnosed with cancer, and has been in remission and off treatments […]
Read MoreThis campaign is being run in the spirit of Making A Difference. #ItFeelsGoodToDoGood Meet Sara who is a sweet and loving 6-year old girl. Sara’s mom told us: “Sometimes Sara wants to chew gum and I’ll tell her she can’t have any because she’ll get it in her hair (like she used to when she had hair) […]
Read MoreInspired by AJ, our Shining Child of the Month in May, Momee Friends hosted a Christmas in July event & Toy Drive for the Sunrise Day Camp – a cost-free, non-sectarian, full day summer camp for children with cancer and their siblings. This week, I had the privilege of delivering the donations to the camp, […]
Read MoreWhat if going to get haircut could make a difference in someone else’s life? You can and Hair We Share does that each day by turning donated ponytails into high quality wigs for kids and individuals who can not afford one and need a wig due to medical hair-loss issues.
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