💜 $5 for Carly – A Birthday Tribute

Honor Carlene's 5th birthday with a $5 donation to support pediatric brain cancer research.

Carlene Omega Janae Samuels, affectionately known as Carly, would have turned five on May 7th. She was a bright light, with a joyful spirit and a deep love for life.

Carly bravely battled Stage IV retinoblastoma, which metastasized to leptomeningeal disease—a rare and aggressive form of brain cancer. Despite her diagnosis, she radiated love, joy, and resilience.

In honor of her birthday and in observance of Brain Cancer Awareness Month, we’re inviting supporters to give $5 for Carly—a small gift with a huge impact.

All donations go to support the Kiona Foundation’s Coins for Carly initiative, funding pediatric brain cancer research and family support services.

🎂 💜 Help us fill this month with meaning. Donate $5. Share Carly’s story. Honor her life.

💬 Text CARLY5 to 53555 or give here on this page.