SOLD OUTOBecause of support from our donors, partners and peer mentors, we've been able to exceed our 2025 goal of the number of parents helped. So we've doubled our annual goal to try to help 40 or more parents and caregivers facing late-stage pediatric cancer or bereavement.

These achievements have only been possible because of your support. But the need continues to grow. Each year, 1,600 families in the U.S. lose a child (age 20 or under) to cancer. That means 3,200 parents need connection and compassion—when it's needed most. Over the past five years, that's 16,000 caregivers who could benefit from peer support—and another 3,200 will join them in 2026.

We’ve made great progress, but we’re just getting started.

We're doubling our goals:

Helping 40+ support seekers this year.
Doubling the number of dinner guests from 2024.
More than Doubling our fundraising goal—to raise $50,000+

There are 3 ways to participate. Choose one or all 3

Virtual auction - Bid and win a Cape Cod vacation home, golf experiences, food and wine, health and wellness items, art and more. Initial auction items are posted, and you can register to bid now. Auction opens in October.
Online donation match - One time donations are matched 100%. Monthly or quarterly recurring donations are matched 200%.
In-person dinner - Friday, October 17, Chestnut Hill MA, featuring Great food from renowned chefs Dave Bazirgan (Uni) and Dave Becker (Sweet Basil & Juniper) - ~~SOLD OUT~~
- Gold ticket - Gets you limited, early access to watch amazing chefs prepare our meal and then join the welcome reception and the gourmet meal.
- Silver ticket - Regular access to the welcome reception and gourmet multi-course dinner.

Donations matched up to $5000

Why and How We Do What We Do

2025 Building Bridges Dinner and Campaign

Help us build bridges to deliver connection and compassion when it's needed most. Options include in-person dinner, virtual auction, or matched donations online.