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Help Johanna raise money

For participating in The 2024 ASICS Falmouth Road Race

My Story…

Tommy's Place is a nonprofit that owns and operates year-round magical vacation homes for kids and their families fighting cancer. They have 2 homes located in Falmouth and Centerville, MA on Cape Cod. Tommy's Place is crafted to bring smiles and laughter to those who need it most. The mission of Tommy's Place goes beyond just providing a physical space; it aims to foster a community of support and comfort. Through the generosity of donors and volunteers, Tommy's Place continues to be a beacon of hope and happiness, ensuring that children with cancer and their families have a special and safe place to call their own during their toughest journey. I am so blessed to be able to run this years Falmouth Road Race to raise money for Tommy's Place, a home that has provided TEAM AVA with so many uplifting memories!

Over this past April break, Ava and our family were able to spend a FREE week at Tommy's Place where we enjoyed time doing arts and crafts, karaoke, musical instruments, movies, video games, hide and seek, outdoor games, puppet shows, cooking, and so much more! This amazing house provides kids like Ava and her brother Michael with a reason to smile, laugh, and most importantly: TO BE KIDS. These are the moments we cherish during this awful fight.

See some of our memories below:

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This race is more than running 7 miles; it's a chance to bring people together through philanthropy. 

For our team, it is to contribute to a cause that brings joy and comfort to those who need it most. TEAM AVA appreciates you all in advance for your support! Let's crush this goal for Tommy's Place so they can continue their mission to bring hope for kids fighting cancer.

#TEAMAVA 


Description

Tommy's Place Opens Second Location!!

Tommy's Place owns and operates two 10+ bedroom year-round magical vacation homes for kids fighting cancer.  The homes are located in Falmouth and Centerville on Cape Cod. One family at a time, along with their extended family and friends, visits for a one week, free of charge, dream vacation to relax, make memories and most importantly have FUN!

Tommy's Place homes are equipped with inground swimming pools, game rooms, movie theatres, home taverns, arts + crafts rooms, music rooms, chef's kitchens, and much, much more.  A magical experience for the entire family! 
 
Since opening in July of 2021, over 175 families have vacationed at one of the Tommy's Place homes. In 2024, Tommy's Place will begin to offer magical vacations to 104 families per year at its two vacation homes. Tommy's Place receives guest referrals from 11 New England children's hospitals and all families are placed through a lottery system. Guests are aged 3-17, actively being treated for pediatric cancer, and living permanently and full-time in New England. 

To learn more about Tommy's Place, please visit our website at www.tommysplace.org or visit www.facebook.com/tommysplacekids and www.instagram.com/tommysplacekids 


Thank you for supporting our mission of bringing smiles to the faces of kids fighting cancer!!



Recent donors

Donation date Donor name Donation amount
Aug 14 Maeve Foley $55.35
Aug 14 Woo Sox $526.00
Aug 02 Anthony & Dom Run, Auntie Jo! Run! :) $55.35
Jul 30 Tony & Susan Littizzio Good luck! $28.10
Jul 29 Mick and Joe! We love you Jo! $109.85
Jul 21 Anne Margaret Treadwell $28.10
Jul 17 Nipmuc Warriors Football & Cheer $110.00
Jul 15 Angela Blazis Undisclosed amount
Jun 30 Kaelyn Lucier Wishing a happy belated birthday to Ava. Good luck in your race Ms. A $28.10
Jun 27 A Contender Happy birthday Ava $28.10