Major sponsors supporting the event include: Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, The Capital Group, Los Angeles County Supervisor Don Knabe, Other key supporters of the event include: Ralphs/Food 4 Less, R.K. Knight Plumbing, Mike Winters, DDS, and LA CADA.
The grand prize in the evening’s opportunity drawing will be a two-night stay in a deluxe room at the Beverly Hilton and a $200 gift certificate for dinner at Mastro’s Steak House. In addition, the winner will receive two tickets to the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts, 2015 – 2016 Season, valued at $100 each. Donations are $10 each or 6 for $50.
From Maddi’s Closet carries its message about the battle against children’s cancer to local groups. Holmes has spoken with local Chambers of Commerce, service clubs, businesses and numerous other community organizations. She is available to speak to groups that are interested in learning more about the importance of working together to improve the lives of children and families facing this difficult battle.
From Maddi’s Closet is a local nonprofit organization started a decade ago after Madison Leslie Holmes lost her battle with cancer at four years of age.
Maddi’s family and friends began the organization to carry on the extraordinary spirit of generosity and compassion the young girl showed to other children fighting cancer. Despite her illness, Maddi befriended other children undergoing treatment, giving her own toys and clothing to those in need. She urged her family to sit with other children who were more sick, frightened or lonely when they had no family members at the hospital.
Since its early days, participation in From Maddi’s Closet has grown, and its efforts to support children with cancer have broadened. Funds are raised for pediatric cancer research, and the group offers support to ill children and their families whose emotional and financial needs are unmet by other assistance programs. The group provides many services – from an annual toy drive to events and activities geared for patients at Children’s Hospitals in Orange County and Los Angeles.
From Maddi’s Closet also involves children in helping children. A Junior Advisory Board composed of middle school and high school students represents the organization at many public events, operates public awareness booths, hosts inpatient and outpatient projects, and assists at the annual We Can Family Camp for children with cancer.
Several major awards will be presented at the event to individuals and organizations that have championed efforts to fight children’s cancer.
The Albert & Bettie Sacchi Foundation will be recognized with the Golden Dreams Award for its generous financial support for the battle against children’s cancer.
Los Angeles County Supervisor Don Knabe will be recognized with the Dare to Dream Award for his support and efforts to improve the health of children throughout Los Angeles County.
The Spirit of Care Award will recognize a team of physicians for their collaborative efforts to solve the mysteries of children’s cancer: Dr. Leonard Sender, Children’s Hospital Orange County; Karla Garcia, LCSW and Anna Evans, CPNP from Children’s Hospital Los Angeles; and Tom Belle Davidson, MD from UCLA Medical Center.
Opportunities are available for individuals, businesses and organizations to assist in sponsoring event. The organization is also seeking donations of items for auctions that will be held at the event.
The evening will feature entertainment, live auction, special raffle opportunities, grand prize drawing, and an awards program. Entertainment will be provided by The “Rose Kids” from The Rose Center. Gold ribbons, which are the universal awareness symbol for childhood cancer, will be prominently displayed. The reception will begin at 6:30 p.m., and dinner will be served at 7:15 p.m. The event will be held at Friendly Hills Country Club, 8500 Villaverde Drive, Whittier. Tickets are $75. For information, visit frommaddiscloset.org.
ABOUT FROM MADDI’S CLOSET -- A CHILD SHOWS THE WAY
A decade ago, a small child awakened her family and friends to the needs of other children suffering from cancer. Despite her own challenges, her compassionate actions during treatment made her loved ones aware of the fear and pain afflicting so many children around them.
Three year old Madison Leslie Holmes taught her family to see others' needs, care for them, comfort them, and share with others. The way Maddi lived showed they must do something, no matter how small, to help children needing comfort and hope during their battles with cancer.
Today, From Maddi's Closet provides emotional and financial assistance to children suffering from cancer and their families. The non-profit organization also supports research efforts to find a cure for this terrible disease.
