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June 24, 2023
Today marked a block party to kick off summer and also raise funds for the Mackenzie Rose Foundation. Friends and family gathered for fun, food, live music and raffles, with donations and all proceeds benefitting the foundation. We are thrilled to announce that the event raised nearly $1,000 in donations, and increased awareness in the community about Kenzie, the Mackenzie Rose Foundation, and its goals for helping others in the future. Special thanks are in order to Darrin and Nicole Govan for hosting this event, local artist b.en & the b.band for providing fun live music, Pherm Brewing Company for supplying some delicious adult beverages, and all the family, friends, and neighbors who stopped by to show their support. May 9, 2023
The Chi Tau Epsilon Honor Society (XTE Dance Honor Society 💃) at DeSales University in Center Valley, PA hosted a Dancing With the Athletes event last month with all proceeds going to the Foundation! To enter, XTE-Athlete pairs procured supplies for Kenzie-kits. 9 XTE members teamed up with 13 athletes to compete. XTE helped to raise $232 in addition to enough supplies to create 24 kits. 17 XTE members then made the kits last week and yesterday, while two members dropped off the kits at Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital. Huge shoutout to the lovely people of XTE for putting on this event. We are forever grateful for your contributions in memory of Mackenzie Rose 🌹 February 23, 2022
Mailed a specialty Kenzie Kit to Alabama for a boy that was recently diagnosed. Excited to expand our efforts to bring joy and comfort in difficult times. February 12, 2022
We finished a very generous year and asked the staff from Children’s Oncology unit to let us know how we could help. Coffee! We coordinated with the Nurse Managers and were able to make the drop off this week. We are working with the Social Work team now to identify specific patient needs now. December 15, 2021
As we approach the 5th anniversary of Kenzie’s passing we focus on supporting others on this journey. Another successful drop off at CNMC! 30 Kenzie Kits, $600 in GrubHub/Uber Eats/DoorDash Gift Cards, $500 in Grocery Store Gift Cards, and a few toys for the unit. Discussed plans to support and sponsor families in need, as well as working towards a goal of donating sensory tablets to children with brain tumors (like Kenzie). Grateful to have met with the team of social workers to identify various needs. October 3, 2021
We were fortunate to participate in the Lifeline 100 event today and to support PedalPowerKids Bike Rodeo! What a fun day - the kids all had a blast! July 19, 2021
So excited for our second visit to Children’s National today! Dropping off another 25 Kenzie Kits! We will be meeting with the team of social workers for the Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders to also provide the unit with some requested items for the families…portable DVD players, new movies, handheld gaming devices, games, and memory making crafts! Thank you to all the generous donations that have made this possible! #foreverkenziestrong #childhoodcancerawareness July 10, 2021
We celebrated Mackenzie's heavenly 6thbirthday today. Thank you for all who help keep her memory alive along with us. March 5, 2021
It's Kenzie Kit Delivery Day! It is not lost on us that we made the delivery in the very same month that we first were hospitalized and received our diagnosis. 5 years later we were able to make some sense out of all of it! It's so surreal but we remember sitting in this very hospital planning how we would give back, so this feels so complete. Thank you #ChildrensNational for allowing us to be part of other families' journeys. A special, heartfelt thanks to everyone that has supported us over the past 5 years, participated in the Kenzie Rose Youth Triathlon, and donated to the Foundation. Thank you for being part of our healing and helping us provide a glimmer of light to families that are in their very own dark time. #kenziekits #mackenzierosefoundation #foreverkenziestrong March 3, 2021
The first 25 Kenzie Kits are ready for drop off at Children's National! Check out our Facebook post for more details. January 3, 2021
We are hopeful for a 2021 Kenzie Rose Youth Triathlon! The tentative date is Saturday, August 14, 2021. More details to follow! |
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January 1, 2021
The Mackenzie Rose Foundation website is live!
The Mackenzie Rose Foundation website is live!