Want to get your hands on one of the small drones featured at the Hugs for Brady Holiday Light Show? You still have a chance. 100% of profits will be donated to Hugs for Brady. The drones are available to purchase through ABJ Drone Services for $59.99. DWI X3 2.4G 4CH Micro WIFI Quadcopter… [Read More]
Archives for 2016
How the Cancer Moonshot Could Cure Rare Cancers
The idea of a Cancer Moonshot was first suggested by Vice President Joe Biden in October 2015, in conjunction with his announcement that he would not be seeking to run for president. Amidst his address about the way that America should go in the future, he included his idea, saying, “I believe we need a… [Read More]
Join Us For A Private Shopping Event
Hugs for Brady VIP Donors have partnered with Toys R Us to offer YOU a private shopping event with no crowds, before the store opens! November 11th & 27th from 7-10am Don’t miss your chance to avoid the holiday crowds and get your shopping done— stress-free. Please wear your Hugs for Brady attire or show… [Read More]
Oh my G.O.S.H. – Hugs for Brady goes Across the Pond!
At the beginning of September, the Hugs for Brady Foundation went international and visited the Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) in London, England. While on vacation with her family, Sherrie took time to visit with this incredible pediatric hospital to learn about a ground-breaking new treatment (photo above is of Sherrie with Dr. Owen Williams, Reader in Cancer… [Read More]
Patient AirLift Services volunteers pilots for KIDS battling cancer
Hugs for Brady in coordination with Patient AirLift Services volunteers pilots for KIDS battling cancer! If you are a Hugs for Brady child in need of transportation, Patient AirLift Services (PALS) can arrange FREE air transportation throughout the Northeast U.S. for medical diagnosis, treatment or follow-up for kids diagnosed with cancer. They can also arrange compassion… [Read More]
On the Border Mexican Grill & Cantina and Hugs For Brady Holiday Toy Drive
On the Border Mexican Grill & Cantina and Hugs for Brady Foundation are once again partnering for a holiday toy drive! Celebrate the season by donating a new unwrapped toy* at participating On The Border locations. Childhood cancer patients range in age from newborn to 22 years old. Toy donations for all ages are greatly appreciated…. [Read More]
Where in the World is Hermann?
It’s contest time at Hugs for Brady! Here is how you can participate in our scavenger hunt, “WHERE IN THE WORLD IS HERMANN?” Whenever you see the Hugs for Brady Hermann Truck around town… Take a photo of it (please don’t use your phone while driving). Post it to Facebook. Include the hashtag #WhereIsHermann. You will… [Read More]
“Every Hug Helps” Challenge
“Every Hug Helps” is a social media-based charity challenge launching on October 19th, 2016. Mendoza Marble & Granite is sponsoring this challenge being organized by DoGooders. Mendoza has agreed to donate $2* to Hugs for Brady every time a person: Uploads a picture of a hug to social media. Then tags that photo with Hugs for… [Read More]
2016 Kickball For GrownUps
2016 On the Border Golf Outing
Thank you to everyone that participated in this year’s On the Border Mexican Grill and Cantina’s Golf Outing. Because of you we raised $16,560 Participants were not only treated to a full day of golf but also margaritas, lunch, and hand-rolled cigars. After coming off the course, the golfers enjoyed a dinner, awards, and a raffle full… [Read More]
October Blood Drive
Thursday, October 13, 2016 2:00pm – 7:30pm The Palace at Somerset Park 333 Davidson Ave, Somerset, NJ 08873 Walk-ins welcome and appointments available! All donors will receive a RWJUH t-shirt and $25.00 gift cards will be raffled off to four lucky donors! Please eat before you arrive and bring your photo ID. To schedule an appointment call 732-235-8100,… [Read More]
Hermann Trucking Does Their Part to Help Kids with Cancer
Story courtesy of TAPinto South Brunswick-Cranbury South Brunswick: Local Trucking Company Gives ‘Big Hug’ To Pediatric Cancer Charity SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ – Local trucking and distribution company, Hermann Services, cut the ribbon Wednesday on a trailer wrapped with the image of the late Brady Wells in order to raise awareness for the pediatric cancer foundation… [Read More]
Hermann Trucking Dedication
2016 Kickball for Grown-Ups!
Assemble your squad and join us for the 4th Annual Hugs for Brady Double-Elimination Kickball Tournament! Date: Saturday, September 24, 2016 at 8am Rain Date: September 25, 2016 at 8am Location: Woodlot Park ~ 124 New Road, Monmouth Junction, NJ 08852 HURRY! Registrations must be in by 9/20/16 Questions? Please Contact: Rich Domotor Call: 732-322-4162 Email: Queball81@aol.com Entry Fee: $… [Read More]
Golf and Margaritas ~ On the Border Golf Outing
On the Border Golf Outing… Amateurs Welcome! Tuesday, September 27, 2016 The Meadows at Middlesex Golf Course Join us for a great day of golf, contests, prizes, and fun at The Meadows at Middlesex Golf Course in Plainsboro, NJ. This event is hosted by On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina and 100% of proceeds benefit the Hugs for Brady Foundation! We… [Read More]
Support HFB on Good Cents
Good Cents allows users to make very small donations passively by doing what they do everyday, spending time on their iPhones. It’s perfect for any budget because it allows you to set limits on how much you give a month. On Good Cents users see their donations combined with the donations from everyone else. Small amounts… [Read More]
Chasing the American Dream 5K & Kids’ Sprints!
Affinity Federal Credit Union Foundation and New Jersey Community Capital Present… Chasing the American Dream 5K with Kids’ Sprints sponsored by the Hugs for Brady Foundation! July 28th, 2016 | Duke Island Park, Bridgewater, NJ Join us for an evening 5K race at Duke Island Park and help New Jersey families thrive! Our participating charities help families realize… [Read More]
Mendoza Marble & Granite is proud to partner with Hugging Heroes and the Hugs for Brady Foundation!
In an effort to generate more awareness of pediatric cancer, Mendoza Marble & Granite has created: MENDOZA’S HUGGING HEROES DONATION PROGRAM The program will run now through September 30th, 2016. Mendoza has pledged all proceeds throughout the duration of the program with a… GOAL OF $15,000! Your purchase at Mendoza will not only benefit you but also millions… [Read More]
Get Your Teeth Whitened and Help Kids with Cancer!
SMILES FOR LIFE AT DECICCO DENTAL Now through June 30th, schedule a teeth whitening appointment at DeCicco Dental and 100% of proceeds will go directly to Hugs for Brady during their Smiles For Life campaign. Value: $700 | Cost: $424 (minimum donation) | Available to anyone, even new patients! PLEASE SHARE THIS OFFER WITH YOUR FRIENDS… [Read More]
Hugs for Brady Featured on CureToday.com
Hugs for Brady was recently featured on CureToday.com in an article and video about how the foundation is making a big impact on childhood cancer while many other oncology foundations and the government tend to fund adult cancers over pediatric cancers. “I don’t think people understand that what a child goes through with cancer… [Read More]
View Photos from the 2016 Gala and Purchase Yours Today!
This year’s gala was our most successful yet… We raised more than $137,000 to help cure pediatric cancer and improve the lives of those who are battling the horrible disease. We are so thankful to those who donated their time, money and talents to make this night possible. We would especially like to thank Eloquent Studios for… [Read More]
Gala Recap, Sheldon Yellen’s Remarks
This year’s gala was our most successful yet, raising more than $137,000 for the Hugs for Brady Foundation and furthering our efforts to help cure pediatric cancer and improve the lives of those who are battling the horrible disease. We are so thankful to those who donated their time, money and talents to make this night possible. Sheldon… [Read More]
Surprise Donation from Jersey Mike’s Subs!
On Friday, March 11th Dennis & Judi from NJ 101.5 were live at Jersey Mike’s Subs on Route One South in Princeton. During the 10 o’clock hour, Jersey Mike’s Subs’ founder Peter Cancro made a surprise donation of $10,000 to the Hugs for Brady Foundation! He made the announcement live on the air with Sherrie standing by. Sherrie, teary-eyed and… [Read More]
Pediatric Cancer Humanitarian of the Year Award: Sheldon Yellen
Sheldon Yellen CEO, BELFOR Holdings, Inc. …Unconventional CEO …International Businessman …Undercover Boss Sheldon Yellen has built himself a robust reputation for his unconventional management style. As CEO of BELFOR Holdings, Inc.—which operates a number of companies including BELFOR Restoration, the global leader in disaster recovery and restoration services—he carefully watches every penny spent yet doesn’t… [Read More]
EAT A SUB: Help Kids Battling Cancer!
This March, Jersey Mike’s will again join forces with Hugs for Brady for the 6th Annual Month of Giving! All month long customers can make a donation at Jersey Mike’s in Princeton, NJ to help children battling pediatric cancer. The campaign will culminate in Jersey Mike’s “Day of Giving” on Wednesday, March 30, when Jersey Mike’s in Princeton will… Donate 100% of the day’s… [Read More]
Pediatric Cancer Volunteer of the Year Award: Thomas Morris
Thomas Morris Tom was raised in Leonia, NJ and was the youngest of seven children. From an early age he spent a great deal of time on the playgrounds and in the recreation center. Children and sports were an important part of Tom’s life and during his high school years he was a volunteer coach… [Read More]
Pediatric Cancer Volunteer of the Year Award: Jodi Brywka
Jodi Brywka For the past 5 years, Jodi Brywka has been the co-race director alongside Dave Brockman and Tom Morris for the Hugs for Brady Twilight 5K and Kids Fun Run. She is very honored to be receiving the Volunteer of the Year Award from this wonderful organization. Jodi and her husband of 14 years, Dave, have… [Read More]
Pediatric Cancer Volunteer of the Year Award: David Brockman
David Brockman David Brockman watched his mother suffer through Hodgkin’s disease at ten years old. Additionally, his beloved grandfather “Poppi” also passed away from stomach cancer while David was in his early twenties. After watching two of the most influential people in his life suffer from the evil effects of cancer, this horrible disease has… [Read More]
IT’S OFFICIAL! Sparky Lyle is Coming to the HFB Winter Gala!
Sparky Lyle, Manager Emeritus of the Somerset Patriots, will be signing autographs at the Hugs for Brady Winter Gala on March 5th, 2016. Lyle was the first American League reliever to capture a Cy Young Award (1977) and ranks among the all-time leaders with 238 career saves. Between 1967-1980, Lyle had more saves than anyone else in the… [Read More]
My story is about a baby named Brady…
At 13 months old, Brady was diagnosed with a rare form of Leukemia. During his treatments, one of his many doctors visits was to an interventional radiologist. That doctor was my dad. My dad and Brady had a special bond because my dad was also undergoing cancer treatments. My dad knew all to well the… [Read More]
Pajamas and Toys Delivered to BMSCH
The phrase “it takes a village” is certainly apt when it comes to the multitude of volunteers and supporters who help bring cheer to patients at The Bristol-Myers Squibb Children’s Hospital (BMSCH) at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital. Indeed, employees from Jersey Physical Therapy and local On the Border restaurants have been working to raise… [Read More]
Pediatric Cancer Medical Humanitarian of the Year Award : University Radiology
University Radiology, the largest provider of subspecialty radiology and teleradiology services in NJ, is comprised of over 140 Board Certified radiologists with advanced U.S.-based training and expertise in all modalities and all subspecialty areas. Our focus is on providing the highest quality subspecialty diagnostic care for our patients, referring physicians, hospitals and our healthcare clients…. [Read More]
Hugs for Brady Year End Highlights
The end of cancer as we know it is coming soon! Every dollar donated gets us closer to the day when childhood cancer will no longer take our loved ones. We would like to start of the new year by recapping all the AMAZING things that happened at the Hugs for Brady Foundation in 2015…… [Read More]
September Blood Drive at The Palace at Somerset Park
Be Part of the Fun – 6th Annual Hugs for Brady Winter Gala
The 6th annual Hugs for Brady winter gala takes place on March 5th and we want you to be part of it! This year’s event will once again be taking place a the Palace at Somerset Park in Somerset, NJ. The theme is “Hugging Heroes” and we will be honoring five amazing individuals that have… [Read More]