Childhood Cancer Awareness Month Kick-Off Event: Fountain Dyeing + Baron BMW Hero Parade

Childhood Cancer Awareness Month Kick-Off Event: Fountain Dyeing + Baron BMW Hero Parade

August 30th, 2024

Childhood Cancer Awareness Month: Fountain Dyeing + Hero Parade

Join us for a heartfelt kick-off event to mark the beginning of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. This special occasion aims to raise awareness within our community and support the brave children and their family’s battling cancer. We will shine a light on childhood cancer by dyeing the iconic JC Nichols Fountain gold with the help of some special hope heroes and other community members.

What to Expect:
  • Parade of Heroes: Baron BMW, with the assistance of a KCMO police escort, will lead a parade featuring our heroes and their families into the event area.
  • Press Conference: A short press conference will be held to discuss the importance of childhood cancer awareness and the impact on affected families.
  • Dyeing the Fountain Gold: In a powerful and symbolic gesture, our heroes and their families will dye the fountain gold, representing hope and solidarity in the fight against childhood cancer.
Come out and be a part of this inspiring event. Together, we can make a significant impact and bring hope to those who need it most. Let’s turn the fountain gold and show our community’s strength and hope!
For more information, please contact Azure Miller, Director of Marketing: azuremiller@bradenshope.org

Date: Friday, August 30th, 2024
Time: 10:15 AM Hero Arrival – Press Conference 10:30 AM
Location: Fountain at Mill Creek Park (Formerly JC Nichols Fountain at the Country Club Plaza) – 47th Mill Creek Pkwy, Kansas City, MO 64111

Let’s turn Kansas City GOLD in honor of all children and families fighting cancer!

Childhood Cancer Awareness Day at the K

Childhood Cancer Awareness Day at the K

September 2nd, 2024

Childhood Cancer Awareness Day at the “K”

Grab your friends and family for a fun day at the K, while we cheer on our boys in blue! We’re going to turn the K GOLD, while spreading alot of awareness and hope for children fighting cancer.

Let’s Go KC!! Let’s come together to make a difference!

Join as our guest – Use the link below to purchase tickets through our exclusive link and you will receive 20% off seats and parking passes!

Date: Monday, September 2nd, 2024
Time: 3:10 pm start
Location: 1 Royal Way, Kansas City, MO 64129
Opponent: Cleveland Guardians

Heart of Hope: Parade of Hearts

Heart of Hope: Parade of Hearts

April – August 2024

Parade of Hearts: Heart of Hope

The Heart of Hope will be on display:
April 2024 – August 2024
Take photos and tag us!
Use hashtag #heartofhope

 

Heart of Hope location:
4001 Rainbow Blvd, Kansas City, KS
University of Kansas Health System
Proton Therapy Building

We live in a community that celebrates hope, love, unity, and the spirit of Kansas City! We are honored to be a part of a city wide display known as the “Kansas City Parade of Hearts.” This unique parade is a spectacular showcase of the unity of our city.

From April to August of 2024, The Braden’s Hope ‘Heart of Hope’ will be on display for individuals to visit from across the Midwest region. This parade of hearts will show the world why KC is known as America’s Heartland and why we have the biggest hearts.

Meet Mara Thorpe! She’s a Braden’s Hope volunteer and an immensely talented local artist! She designed the Heart of Hope to bring Hope to children and families battling cancer. It’s a heart of awareness and reminds us of the need for HOPE. It embodies everything we stand for! Mara transformed this fabricated 5′ heart sculpture into an unprecedented art experience rooted in hope!

One of the highlights of the Kansas City Parade of Hearts is the active involvement of the community. Join us in celebrating the heart and soul of Kansas City! Mark your calendars, bring your family and friends, and let your heart soar with the spirit of this extraordinary heart!

Hope Gala 2024

Hope Gala 2024
When:

Saturday, September 28th, 2024

Where:

Overland Park Convention Center

On September 28th
HOPE Takes Center Stage!

Gather your friends and get ready to be inspired at the 13th Annual Hope Gala at the Overland Park Convention Center.

At one of the most uplifting events of the year, you’ll hear powerful stories of our incredible Hope Heroes and their families, and how you can help honor every child and family fighting cancer. You’ll meet children and parents whose lives have been changed through the generosity of our community, and you’ll meet the amazing people who create hope through their work every day.

Braden’s Hope has funded more than $5.5 million in childhood cancer research over the past 13 years. It’s your opportunity to see the impact our work has had on children fighting cancer, right here in Kansas City and across the nation.

And most important, everyone will have their own opportunity to help create HOPE by supporting our commitment to advancing childhood cancer treatments and cures.

Countless magical moments await that you won’t want to miss – being inspired by the powerful program, connecting with our Heroes, bidding on amazing items in our live auction, and celebrating HOPE on the dance floor!

Event Information

Formal attire – Valet parking available for all guests

5:30pm – Guest check-in, silent auction open, libations

6:40pm – Ballroom doors open

7:00pm – Dinner, program, and live auction

9:00pm – Celebrating Hope After-party

12:00am – Valet parking closes

Our mission

Our mission is to raise awareness & funds for childhood cancer research to advance cures for children.

The facts

  • 17,000 children are diagnosed with cancer every year in the United States.
  • Cancer is the number one cause of death by disease among children.
  • 95% of childhood cancer survivors will have a significant health-related issue as a result of treatment.

Interested in Hope Gala Sponsorship Opportunities?

If you are interested in becoming a sponsor of the 2023 Hope Gala, or would like to discuss additional sponsorship opportunities and benefits, please contact Deliece Hofen at deliecehofen@bradenshope.org.

Unable to attend?

As much as we’d love to see you, there are other ways you can give hope!

Thank You to Our Sponsors

Presenting Sponsor

Kiewit

Partnering Sponsor

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Kindness Sponsors

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YOUR MONTHLY GIFT

Will Give HOPE.

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Braden's Hope is a Nonprofit Charity organization founded in 2010 out of the necessity to raise awareness & funding for childhood cancer.

Mailing Address

Braden’s Hope For Childhood Cancer
15954 MurLen #124
Olathe, KS 66062

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Contact

Deliece Hofen, President
deliecehofen@bradenshope.org

Kim Stanley, Executive Director
kimstanley@bradenshope.org

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