Friends of Jaclyn Foundation's 6th Annual Angel Walk on the Walkway Over the Hudson was an incredibly moving day. Supporters, volunteers, teams, families, and the community joined us to honor and remember the children and loved ones who gained their angel wings to cancer. To commemorate the walk, there was a beautiful dove release by White Dove Release Wings and Memories.

Our speakers were moving and inspiring. Brain tumor survivor and FOJ teammate, Eliza Williams, shared her FOJ journey and the important affect a team has on the quality of life of a child battling cancer. The Marist Sirens a cappella group sang to help us beautifully remember those who are no longer with us. Bagpipers from the Hudson Highlands Pipe Band led us to the middle of the bridge where we had a moment of silence and looked at the names of FOJ's children who gained their wings. Each child was represented by a paper dove handcrafted by FOJ volunteers and a metal plaque fabricated by students at Ulster BOCES. Instructor, Tim Priest, alongside Ulster BOCES students presented FOJ with a new plaque containing the names of our most recent angels.

We are very thankful to everyone who attended, walked, donated, and helped on this special day. We would not be able to do this without our amazing community of supporters. Thank you for never forgetting these special children and loved ones!
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Medulloblastomas are the most common type of childhood brain tumor. Most medulloblastomas occur before a child turns 10. Our very own Jaclyn Murphy was diagnosed with a medulloblastoma brain tumor at the age of 9.
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We are gray for Bella! This fearless warrior is adopted by the Vanderbilt Women's Lacrosse team. They have given her an enormous amount of love, visited her during treatments, and have become the best of friends.
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Holley is adopted by Bryce and his racing team! What a fun day for these two new friends! 💙💛💜

Marissa and sister, Kaila, are adopted by the Boise State University Softball team! These two awesome girls were welcomed into the Broncos family with lots of love. Marissa and Kaila received team gear, signed letters on intent, and shared their journey with their new sisters. Coach Livreri has been a special part of the FOJ Family for many years. We are very proud to have her and her team welcoming Marissa and Kaila. We cannot wait to see what is to come for these special girls and their teammates! Welcome to the FOJ Family, girls! #FOJPride

Many brain tumors are located in the control center for thought, memory, sensation, emotion, vision, and movement and thus, their effects can be especially devastating. Brain tumors and their treatments can lead to learning disabilities, physical disfigurement, deafness, blindness, and more adverse effects.
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