SKYHIGHFORKIDS

is a 501c3 nonprofit organization comprised of a devoted staff, board members, and an army of volunteers who work tirelessly to support children undergoing treatment for cancer and other life threatening conditions. Their efforts benefit leading hospitals and research centers by closing the gap in childhood cancer rates globally. The Sky High team is saving kids through advanced medical studies and healing families who are battling cancer now through our comfort programs.

Ways To Help

An impressionable 16-year-old hometown festival queen completed her reign and realized that being involved in the community was something she enjoyed. Brittany entered the Miss Acadiana pageant in Kaplan, LA and although she made first runner up, God had another plan in store. A few weeks later, she received a call asking if she would take the crown as the original winner forfeited her title by competing in another local pageant. Without hesitation, Brittany said “Yes ma’am!” Over the next few weeks, she would begin a journey that today she credits as God’s plan and would be shown her true vocation in life. At 21, she was approached to raise $10,000 for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Brittany remembered her life-changing trip only five years prior to this hospital. Inspired by the challenge, she contacted a few friends and hosted a sporting clay tournament in hopes of raising the $10,000. That day they raised $50,000.

For 13 years, Brittany excelled in the Oil and Gas industry while building Sky High for Kids in her personal time. She utilized her contacts and resources within the industry to build events throughout Texas and Louisiana—raising millions of dollars to fund research projects. Sky High for

Kids was officially founded in 2007 and successfully operated as a volunteer-run organization until 2014. The nonprofit organization’s mission is to provide comfort, fund research and save the lives of those fighting pediatric cancer and other life-threatening diseases.

In 2018, Brittany became the foundation’s full-time CEO. Today, she is leading a team raising millions of dollars to help fund pediatric cancer research. Sky High funds projects at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Texas Children’s Cancer & Hematology Center and The Ronald McDonald House Charities, Memphis among others. Brittany’s leadership and

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passion has led Sky for High Kids to donate more than $20 million to research institutions and causes, including $4 million in 2019 alone. In 2018, Sky High for Kids ambitiously pledged to raise $40 million over the next 15 years for Texas Children’s Hospital and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital ($20 per institution). Twenty million of the commitment benefits Texas Children’s Cancer Center projects Global HOPE initiative and the first immunotherapy center solely dedicated to pediatric cancer in the U.S. In addition, Sky High has committed to a $20 million pledge to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital to fund a research floor within the new 625,000-sq-ft Inspiration4 Advanced Research Center (A.R.C.). Research conducted throughout the A.R.C. will help move pediatric cancer survival rates forward. Each year, Brittany’s vision has grown and Lafayette became Houston, San Antonio, Midland and soon enough, Sky High for Kids would be doing their good work nationwide to fulfill their vision of ending childhood cancer once and for all.

SAVING KIDS. HEALING FAMILIES.

The Sky High team is saving kids through advanced medical studies and healing families who are battling cancer now through our comfort programs. Historically, over 70 cents of every dollar raised has gone back to their mission. You can trust that the money donated to Sky High will have the greatest impact on pediatric cancer worldwide. In addition to monetary donations they make, Sky High for Kids also provides a variety of programs to further benefit pediatric cancer families. Programs include Tie For Sky High, Pop Tabs, Ponytail Donations and Sky High Adventures. Allocated funding supports these Sky High for Kids initiatives:

• Funding a floor in the Inspiration4 Advanced Research Center (ARC) at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee

• Supporting the first and only pediatric cancer immunotherapy center at Texas Children’s Cancer and Hematology Center in Houston, Texas

• Building three training facilities in sub-Saharan Africa with Texas Children’s Hospital’s Global HOPE Program to increase capacity of medical care for the 100,000 children battling cancer and blood disorders in that region

Ways To Help

Volunteering is one of the many ways to get involved with Sky High. They could not host their events, run their programs or raise the money they do without their army of volunteers across the country. Sky High is beyond grateful for the hands-on dedication of its volunteers. They provide a direct connection between you and your organization and the families who receive their help. Join the Sky High family and help them fight today! You can get involved locally by attending, volunteering or sponsoring the 2023 Heroes Charity Golf Tournament that benefits Sky High this October 1-2 in Dallas.

The Sky High for Kids Young Professionals was started in 2019 by a group of motivated individuals wanting to further the mission of Sky High and join in the fight against pediatric cancer and other lifethreatening diseases. You can even allow Sky High to create a tailored corporate event for your organization. Sky High becomes your internal charitable event planner and will organize your company’s charitable efforts and, manage all the logistical details of the event, while including your company’s culture and team.

You can also name Sky High for Kids as your charity of choice. Whether you’ve been organizing your charitable event for years or you want to initiate an Employee Match Program, direct your donations to their trusted mission! Sky High wants to be your charity of choice! (please contact pr@skyhighforkids.org for more details).

You can raise money on behalf of Sky High by creating your own peer-to-peer fundraising page. It’s simple, follow the link on their website to get started! Or join Sky High’s fight by becoming a Family Member. What is a Sky High for Kids Family Member? Sky High Family Members make a $25,000 minimum annual donation to receive benefits at each of their internal Sky High events, get recognition on marketing materials throughout the year and more. Ultimately, the cure comes faster when we all help!

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