Strides for Sarcoma

$82,000.

Because of this incredible community, our 2026 Louder Than Cancer Benefit Concert raised $82,000 to advance the fight against pediatric sarcoma.

This number is more than dollars raised - it represents hope for families, progress in research, and a community that refuses to stop fighting. But we’re just getting started.

Here’s what’s next for Strides for Sarcoma:

Launching our $75,000–$100,000 Maia James Sarcoma Innovation Grant to fund groundbreaking pediatric sarcoma research in 2027.

Sending 40 Stockings for Sarcoma to children spending the holidays in treatment this November.

Continuing to deliver care packages that remind families they are never fighting alone.

Growing our impact until every child diagnosed with sarcoma has better treatments, better outcomes, and more hope.

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for believing in this mission and helping us turn heartbreak into hope.

Together, we are louder than cancer. 🎗️💛

Our official children’s book is here!📚🫧

We’re so excited to announce that pre-orders for All for a Bubble are officially LIVE!

Created by Strides for Sarcoma, All for a Bubble helps children and families navigate the cancer journey through a story of courage, hope, and resilience. Whether a child is facing treatment themselves or supporting someone they love, we hope this book reminds them they are never alone.

And the best part? 💛 For every book purchased, we’ll donate one to a children’s hospital, helping bring comfort to even more families facing childhood cancer.

Together, we can put this story into the hands of the children who need it most.

Pre-order yours today at https://pci.jotform.com/form/261906273929063.

ChildLife

Today, the founders of Strides for Sarcoma began their journey through medical school - a milestone that reflects the mission this organization was built on: advancing pediatric sarcoma research, caring for children with cancer, and working toward a future with better treatments.

The future starts today. 💛🎗️

TOMORROW IS DAY 2 OF FRESH FEST! 💛🎗️

Fresh Fest was inspired by their own sarcoma warrior, and this year they have chosen to dedicate proceeds from the event to Strides for Sarcoma to help fund innovative pediatric sarcoma research.

If you’re in town, stop by and spend your Saturday supporting an incredible event, amazing vendors, and a mission that is changing lives.

We can’t thank the Fresh Fest team enough for committing to raise $10,000 for Strides for Sarcoma. Your generosity and belief in our mission mean more than words can express.

We had an amazing time and already know we’ll be attending year after year. What an incredible event and community!

To learn more about Fresh Fest, visit Fresh Fest https://freshfestky.com💛

Thank you to everyone who helped make our 3rd Annual Louder Than Cancer Benefit Concert an incredible success. 💛

To every attendee, sponsor, donor, volunteer, performer, vendor, and supporter - thank you for believing in our mission and standing with children and families affected by pediatric sarcoma. Because of you, hope is louder than cancer.

We are overwhelmed with gratitude and are taking it all in. We’ll be responding to messages and thanking everyone individually over the coming days. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for making this our most meaningful event yet. 🎗️

Starting now, a generous anonymous donor will match every donation, dollar for dollar, up to $5,000. Help us unlock $10,000 for pediatric sarcoma research and childhood cancer warriors. Link In Bio

THE STRIDES’ SILENT AUCTION IS LIVE! 🎉

It’s time to start bidding! We have dozens of incredible items up for auction - from local experiences and family fun to gift baskets, sports memorabilia, restaurant gift cards, and so much more. Every winning bid helps fund life-changing pediatric sarcoma research and supports children battling cancer.

🔗 Start bidding now:
https://givebutter.com/c/8wqVcM/auction
(or visit the link in our bio)

Bidding closes Friday, July 17 at 9:30 PM (ET).

You do not have to be present to win! Bid from anywhere, and if you’re unable to attend the event, we’ll work with you to arrange pickup or shipping for your item.

Thank you for supporting Strides for Sarcoma and helping us move one step closer to better treatments and brighter futures for children battling sarcoma.

Happy bidding - and good luck! 💛

A huge thank you to everyone at FOX-59 for allowing us to spread our mission!

We continue to remain so grateful towards every outlet who has allowed us to talk about our mission, Mai would be so excited to be talked about on the news so frequently.

See everyone July 17th!!

A huge thank you to our incredible Silver Sponsors for helping make the 3rd Annual Louder Than Cancer Benefit Concert possible!

Because of your generosity, we’re able to continue funding pediatric sarcoma research, delivering care packages to children battling cancer, and giving hope to families facing childhood cancer.

Please join us in thanking and supporting these amazing community partners:
💛 Beck Automotive
💛 The Best Staffing Services
💛 Taylor, Minnette, Schneider & Clutter, P.C.
💛 Paradise Shaved Ice & Ice Cream Shop
💛 Barrett & Stokely
💛 Foltz Farms
💛 St. Mark Catholic School

Your partnership is making a lasting impact, and we are so grateful to have you standing beside us in the fight against pediatric sarcoma.

If you’re looking for a trusted local business, we encourage you to support the businesses that support our mission.

Together, we are louder than cancer.

Our Louder Than Cancer event shirts are here!🎗️💛

A huge thank you to HardingPoorman for bringing our vision to life. We couldn’t be happier with how they turned out!

As a reminder, every event ticket includes an official event T-shirt, so be sure to grab yours and join us on July 17 as we come together to support pediatric sarcoma research.



We can’t wait to see everyone wearing them! 💛