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Holiday Toy Drive for Pediatric Cancer Families
🎁 Holiday Toy Drive
Mayla Pediatric Cancer Foundation is collecting new, unwrapped toys to bring joy and comfort to children battling cancer and their siblings this holiday season.
🧸 What We Accept
Toys for all ages, including:
• Arts & craft kits
• Activity books
• Headphones
• Card games
• Small electronics
• Gift cards for teens
📍 Drop-Off Location
261 N. University Drive, Suite 500, Unit 1087
Plantation, FL 55324
🚗 Need a Pick-Up?
Call or text 888-290-2695 and we’ll arrange a convenient pickup.
💛 Why It Matters
Your generosity helps brighten the season for pediatric cancer patients and their families. Every donation makes a meaningful impact.
Cards of Courage: Volunteer Crafting Event (Copy)
Cards of Courage – Volunteer Card-Making Event
📍 Jim Ward Community Center | Saturday, June 14 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Join Mayla Bates Pediatric Cancer Foundation for a heartfelt volunteer experience that brings hope to pediatric warriors. At Cards of Courage, we’ll create handmade cards filled with kind words and creativity to uplift teens and preteens facing cancer or sickle cell disease.
This family-friendly event is open to all ages, with supplies and light snacks provided. No RSVP required—walk-ins are welcome! Come make a card and share some courage with a child who needs it most.
🗓️ This event will also take place on July 12 and August 16.
📝 Pathways to Success: Virtual Career Readiness Event
Pathways to Success: Virtual Career Readiness Event
Join Mayla’s Pediatric Cancer Foundation for a powerful volunteer opportunity designed to uplift and empower teens impacted by pediatric cancer and sickle cell disease.
Pathways to Success connects compassionate professionals with courageous youth for a virtual mock interview experience that builds confidence, career awareness, and hope for the future. Volunteers will guide participants through interview practice and share encouraging feedback to help them thrive.
🗓 Event Date: Wednesday, April 24, 2025
🕔 Time: 5:00 PM (EST)
📍 Location: Online via Zoom
Interested in volunteering?
We’d love to have you join us!
📧 Please email us at hello@maylacancerfoundation.org to sign up.
Mayla’s 13th Birthday Fundraiser: $13 for Hope
Celebrate Mayla’s 13th Birthday by Making a Difference!
This March, we honor what would have been Mayla’s 13th birthday by raising funds to support pediatric cancer warriors and their families. Mayla’s life was filled with love, resilience, and courage, and through this fundraiser, her legacy continues to shine.
Where Your $13 Donation Goes:
🎗 Care Packages – Thoughtful gifts filled with comfort items and essentials for children undergoing treatment.
💛 Support Programs – Emotional and practical resources to uplift families during their toughest times.
🎉 Moments of Joy – Milestone celebrations and special events to bring smiles to pediatric warriors.
Every $13 brings us closer to our goal, ensuring we can continue this life-changing work.
Join the Challenge!
✅ Donate $13 to honor Mayla’s legacy.
✅ Ask 10 friends to do the same and spread the word.
✅ Share the campaign with #13forMayla to help us reach more hearts.
How to Give:
📲 Scan the QR Code to Donate Today or visit:
🔗 Donate Here
Together, let’s spread hope and bring brighter days to children battling cancer and sickle cell disease.
Thank you for making a difference! 💛🎗
Cards of Kindness: Valentine
Why It Matters:
Teen patients often face long and challenging hospital stays. A simple card with kind words can brighten their day and remind them they are loved and supported by their community.
To donate supplies or volunteer, please contact us at:
📧 hello@maylacancerfoundation.org
📞 888-290-2695
Together, we can make this Valentine’s Day unforgettable for these incredible teens!
Sponsorship Opportunity | 2nd Annual Holiday Cheer: Brunch with Santa
Join us for the 2nd Annual Holiday Cheer: Brunch with Santa!
Celebrate the season with a magical holiday experience that brings families together for a festive brunch, fun activities, and the joy of meeting Santa himself. Your support as a sponsor helps create unforgettable memories for children and families in our community. Don’t miss this exclusive opportunity to spread holiday cheer and make a difference—join us today!
Tech the Halls Toy Drive
Join Us for the Tech the Halls Toy Drive!
From August - December 2024, Mayla Bates Pediatric Cancer Foundation is collecting donations and Christmas toys, focusing on gaming systems and electronics, to bring joy to older pediatric patients who are often overlooked during the holiday season. Your generosity will help light up their holidays with happiness and provide much-needed moments of distraction. Visit our website to learn how you can contribute and make a difference today!
Support Group
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYpfu-tpzMuHdwEacLhuDxV2LtaHun5x0Oc
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Mayla’s Birthday Fundrasier 🎉
March is a special month for us, as it marks Mayla's birthday. This year, she would have turned 12. It's her first heavenly birthday, and while we miss her dearly, we want to celebrate her life in a meaningful way.
In honor of Mayla's memory, we're launching a Facebook fundraiser with a goal close to her heart. We're asking our incredible supporters to donate $12, symbolizing her 12th birthday. All funds raised will go towards providing continuous support to other childhood cancer fighters and their families, ensuring they receive the love and care they deserve during their toughest moments.
Our goal for the entire month of March is to raise $1200, and with your help, we're confident we can achieve it. Every donation, no matter the amount, will make a difference in the lives of those fighting this courageous battle.
Join us in honoring Mayla's legacy and spreading hope to others. Click the link below to donate and share this post to spread the word. Together, we can make a difference.
Thank you for your unwavering support. Mayla's spirit lives on through acts of kindness like yours.
With love and gratitude,
Mayla Pediatric Cancer Foundation, Inc.
https://www.maylacancerfoundation.org/checkout/donate?donatePageId=64f1140b25ea874d8ee6ed2a