Hearts In Action

A message from Lynne Dale, Summer’s mom: My sweet Summer died thirteen years ago today. No matter how well I manage the pain of this loss — month after month throughout the year — this is the day all the memories come flooding back: the bitter, the sweet, and the bittersweet. For me, it is…

Many thanks to everyone who made the second annual Team Summer Edison E-Bike Giveaway such a huge success! Twenty-three supporters reached out to their family and friends and raised more than $56,000 for Team Summer during the month of September — far exceeding our team goal! Amazing!! And we are so grateful to all of…

There is just a little over a week left in our Edison E-Bike Giveaway fundraiser! Thanks to so many of you, we’ve already raised $30,000! And we’re just $5,000 away from our $35,000 goal. Let’s make this final stretch count!  Every $50 donation gets you one chance to win a brand new Edison e-bike, valued…

We have launched our second annual Edison E-Bike Giveaway! All during September — Childhood Cancer Awareness Month — supporters will be raising money for Team Summer. We have a big goal – $35,000! This year, we’re giving away Edison’s newest Model T e-bike (valued at $2,200) to one lucky donor. Built in Atlanta by the…

Want to win an e-bike? Become a fundraiser for Team Summer during September – Childhood Cancer Awareness Month – and you just might! This year, we’re giving away TWO Edison E-Bikes — one to our donors and one to our fundraisers! Here’s how it works: For donors: Just like last year, every $50 donated earns…

While we have been busy with other Team Summer gifts, we wanted to keep you up to date on Dominick’s list! As you might recall, Dominick surprised us recently with a list of 13 kids whom he wanted to nominate – pretty amazing gesture given that Dominick is autistic and nonverbal. Your special donations are making…

You Did It! Dominick’s List Is Fully Funded! Last week, we shared the story of Team Summer kid Dominick—a six-year-old, autistic, nonverbal child battling cancer. After receiving his Team Summer gift, he turned around and immediately nominated 13 other kids! This was a first for us—that many nominations from one kid at the same time……

Today, we’re launching a special campaign to raise $8,000—enough to provide Team Summer gifts for every child on a very special list. We have a first at Team Summer: a single child nominated 13 kids all at once! That child is Dominick. Dominick is six years old, autistic, and nonverbal. Though he doesn’t communicate with…

Dear Family and Friends, Happy birthday to my precious Summer. This day never gets any easier.  I’m heartbroken that she is not here with us, but I find comfort in knowing that her vision and bright spirit continue to make a difference in the lives of kids battling cancer. During her own fight with cancer,…

For the first time, Team Summer supporters joined an event that makes us shiver just thinking about it! It’s called the Alpharetta Polar Bear Plunge where anyone brave enough – or foolish enough – can form a team to raise money for the charity of their choice. Participants rally friends and family to donate to…