Holly’s BIG Splash!

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…

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You Did It!

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……

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Dominick’s Special List!

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…

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Happy Birthday, Summer!

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,…

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WE DID IT!

We are so pleased to share with you the success of the Annual Matching Challenge! It was a nail-biting finish that took us over the goal almost at the last minute. Who doesn’t love a little drama, right? Through donations ranging from $10 to $5,000, your contributions—including the $20,000 matching pool*—totaled… …drumroll please… $43,000! On…

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From Alaska to Oregon!

Before we tell you about this new Team Summer gift – which is WAY cool! – we wanted to give you an update on where we are with our Annual Matching Challenge. As you might recall, an awesome group of donors (listed below!) put together a matching pool of $20,000. That means every dollar donated…

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It’s Giving Tuesday!

It’s Giving Tuesday, and we hope you will choose Team Summer to support this year! We are right in the middle of our Annual Matching Challenge, which means that every contribution will be matched dollar for dollar up to $20,000! So, this is a GREAT time for you to make a tax-deductible* donation to Team…

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Team Summer Goes to Alaska (Virtually!)

First an update on where we are with our Annual Matching Challenge! So far, we have raised about $5,000…which puts us 1/4 of the way to our goal. Remember, all of your donations through the end of the year will be matched 100% up to $20,000*. So this is a great time of year to…

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Annual Matching Challenge!

A message from Lynne Dale, Summer’s mom: Twelve. That’s how many years have passed since Summer died. Twelve years ago today. Grief is peculiar. It can hide so cleverly within you that you have the audacity to think the worst is behind you. And then on anniversaries like this one, grief comes at you so…

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Last Day of E-bike Fundraiser!

This is the last day of our Edison E-bike fundraiser! As you might recall, we set a goal of $35,000. And we are only $3,000 away from reaching that goal! Can you help us get us all the way there today? Every $50 you donate gets you one chance to win. Donate $200 and you’ll…

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