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About Brittiana “Smile For Life” 5k
Brittiana
“Smile For Life” 5k was initiated by Brittiana Rene Henderson,
who was diagnosed with bone cancer at the age of 10, developed
leukemia at age 12, and after a courageous 1-year battle, passed
away due to complications of (AML) leukemia. The title of the
walk came effortlessly, because, through Brittiana’s challenges,
it was rare to catch her without a smile. She would often say
“I’m smiling, because, I’m living”. Brittiana wanted to put
that same smile on the faces of other children battling cancer,
and during her own battle, founded BrittiCares International,
where its mission is ‘Helping Children Survive Cancer one
smile at a time’.
Brittiana
‘Smile For Life” has become BrittiCares signature fundraising
and cancer awareness event. It is powered by volunteers, loved
ones, hospital & community support. The efforts behind
Brittiana “Smile For Life” 5k are to generate vital funds for
research, direct assistance for childhood cancer patients and
their families, bone marrow testing on site, and to raise
awareness about the increasing prevalence of childhood cancer,
and the need to help make a difference in the lives of children
and families battling this pernicious disease. After two
successful Brittiana “Smile For Life 5k run/walks, we are poised
to make our 3rd year even more exciting. The day
will honor childhood cancer survivors, children and adult actors
for their success in their respective fields and good works for
their contributions in helping to make a difference in the lives
of children diagnosed with cancer and their families.
Past honorees included actor/comedian Chris Tucker, Kyle & Chris
Massey, Grammy Award Winning Vocalist Jamie Jones, and other
supporters.
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