Each year, since 1998, I’ve run to raise money for Griffin’s Friends to help “bring moments of joy to courageous kids.” This year, there are no races or marathons, but there are still children and families in our community dealing with cancer who need support, now more than ever. This year, everyone involved with the Team Griffin's Friends Miles for Smiles challenge will be raising money for the Griffin’s Friends Children’s Cancer Fund. My goal is to run 100 miles and bike 400 miles throughout the month of July to help raise money. Please support me in this challenge! We all realize that times are tough right now, but we continue to strive to raise a substantial amount of funds as we continue to organize events and activities for children. For us, this is just as much about everyone feeling connected during these times and spreading some joy.
Bringing Moments of Joy to Courageous Kids
Griffin’s Friends is a group of volunteers dedicated to providing support to children with cancer. Founded in 1994 in Springfield, Massachusetts, Griffin’s Friends is named for Griffin D. Kelleher. His legacy is this special group which supports, in a unique way, children in treatment for cancer and their families.
Griffin’s Friends established the “Griffin’s Friends Children’s Cancer Fund” at Baystate Health Foundation, Inc., which is funded by donations from fund-raising activities organized by Griffin’s Friends volunteers.
Griffin’s Friends raises funds in the name of, and on behalf of, the Griffin’s Friends Children’s Cancer Fund at Baystate Health Foundation, Inc., which is a tax-exempt, nonprofit entity that supports the nonprofit entities in the Baystate Health system, including, but not limited to, Baystate Medical Center, Inc.
Our Mission
The goal of Griffin's Friends is simple and appealing: To bring moments of joy to courageous kids. This message conveys our aspiration for all of our efforts, whether event planning, fundraising, or marathon running. We strive to ease the hardships of children in treatment for cancer and the families who love and support them.
