The Emilio Nares Foundation is launching its Holiday Smiles campaign with a goal that’s both ambitious and necessary – raise $100,000 and collect 500 toys for children at Rady Children’s Hospital and CHOC Children’s Hospital of Orange County who are dealing with cancer and other life-threatening illnesses.
For some of these families, this will be the only holiday celebration they have this season, which puts the campaign’s importance into perspective.
Why This Campaign Matters
ENF works year-round helping families navigate their children’s cancer journey and other serious illnesses, supporting patients in the Transplant, Oncology, and Sickle Cell Units.
The Holiday Smiles campaign funds holiday celebrations where children can open gifts, share a meal, and experience some normalcy during an incredibly difficult time. But it also supports ENF’s year-long programs that provide ongoing care and resources to families…