Family Reach Foundation

Boston Marathon Reach Runners Ready to Take Off

Nick Carey of Winchester, MA and Hector Martinez of Rivervale, NJ are gearing up to run in the historic Boston Marathon on April 19th. Stay tuned for more information on how you can support Nick and Hector as they raise money for families fighting cancer.

Family Reach Selected as the NJASC Highlighted Charity for 2009/10

The New Jersey Association of Student Councils, the oldest student leader organization of its kind in the U.S., has chosen to support the Family Reach mission for the 2009/10 school year.

The award represents a major milestone for Family Reach and will help advance its campaign to provide "Help and Hope to a Hundred Families" in the state of NJ. more

Family Reach thanks the many companies that support our cause through our various annual events and programs. Below is a sampling of these great organizations!

The 10th Annual Oldies Night to Remember

April 17, 2010 - West Orange, NJ

Family Reach's most successful single event marks its 10th year this coming April. Stay tuned for more details on this spectacular evening of entertainment, fun and hope for families fighting cancer.

BSC Holiday Spin

December 13, 2009 - Lynnfield, MA

December 5, 2009 - Lexington, MA

Led by USA Cyclist Elite Coach Kenji Freedman and Instructor Judy Insalaco nearly 80 dedicated spin riders pedaled for three hours at Boston Sports Club of Lexington and Lynnfield and raised over $22,000 to support local families fighting cancer. Enjoy highlights and photos from the events!

5th Annual Serving Up Hope Tennis Event

December 5, 2009 - Washington Township, NJ

Tennis enthusiasts showed their love for the game and for the Family Reach mission as they enjoyed round robin tennis, great food, and highlights of the FRF cause.

3rd Annual Culture and Caring Event

November 5, 2009 - Boston, MA

Over 200 people celebrated the mission of Family Reach at the beautiful Liberty Hotel to raise funds for families with a child fighting cancer at the Jimmy Fund Clinic of Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. Golf Fights Cancer also presented a check for $100,000 to Family Reach as its 2009 highlighted charity.

2nd Annual West Coast Golf Outing

October 26, 2009 - Millbrae, CA

Compassionate colleagues at biotech giant Genentech hosted this second-year event at Green Hills Country Club near San Francisco to support families fighting cancer.

4th Annual 5k & Fun Run

October 25, 2009 - Mahwah, NJ

On a gorgeous fall day, nearly 300 people, including many parents and their children, walked and ran their way around Darlington Park to raise money for families fighting cancer.

Ambassadors

Read about the efforts of Family Reach volunteers who have made extra special commitments to extend our mission.

Family Reach and My Pillow Pets Announce National Partnership

Family Reach is proud to announce a special partnership with a special organization to help families with children fighting cancer. Please check out My Pillow Pets and their warm and cuddly products and mission!

"Angel Kisses" Inspired by the Courage of a Mom

Donna Garland of Hopatcong, NJ was a woman who wore many hats - wife, daughter, sister, co-worker, friend - but none more important than the mother of 11-year old quadruplets - Kevin, Paige, Brian, and Sean. more...

Mother and Daughter Team Together Looking Forward

Mother and daughter Natalia and Tyla Lalicata, from Falmouth, MA are best friends and determined to defeat cancer. Together, they are striving to get Tyla on the other side of treatments for brain cancer which she was diagnosed with a year ago. more...

The Newark Star-Ledger covers the story of two young boys bound in their fight against cancer

A short clip on Family Reach and the people we touch

Words of Gratitude

"Words cannot truly express how much we appreciate your help, your kindness, your generosity and your compassion. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. If I could hug each and everyone one of you, I would."

-- Catherine from Massachusetts

"I am sending this to thank you so very much for helping me with my public service bill. I cannot put into words just how much that helped me. This bill has been choking me for months now and I could not see any way to fix it. I thank God every day for people like you in the cancer community for being such wonderful people."

-- Cathy from New Jersey

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