Hey Steelers fam — I recently messaged the mods to get approval to post this, and as a longtime member of this sub under a few different user names, I thought there would be some interest here.
My wife and I recently started a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit called Juno’s Rockets in memory of our baby boy, Juno, who we lost to cancer in 2023 when he was only 3 months old. After my wife's own stage 4 breast cancer diagnosis that same year, we were faced with the stark difference between available treatments for children and adults. My wife has many different treatment options, yet my son had no standard treatment protocol, and many children face this same reality. Our mission is to bring comfort and hope to families walking that same road.
We’re running a Steelers MNF Suite Ticket Raffle to benefit pediatric cancer patients and families at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh through our program Fuel for the Fight — which provides gift cards to families spending Christmas in the hospital while their child undergoes treatment. We spent our own Christmas in the hospital with our son, so we know how much even a small kindness can mean.
Prize includes:
- 2 suite tickets to the Steelers vs Dolphins Monday Night Football game (Dec 15)
- Catered food and drinks included
- Plus a Cam Heyward jersey and lithographed photo!
Winner announced during halftime of the Bills game on Sunday, Nov 30th
If you want to join in or help spread the word, you can grab tickets or donate here:
https://givebutter.com/junosrocketssteelersraffle
You can view our website here:
https://junosrockets.org
As well as a recent article in the Latrobe Bulletin:
https://www.latrobebulletinnews.com/news/local/local-nonprofit-launches-bereavement-program-from-families-affected-by-pediatric-cancer/article_f67068a4-2757-427d-8e27-5d538337bfc1.html
Huge thanks to Aramark and the Pittsburgh Steelers for donating the tickets, jersey and photo and helping us make this happen. Every ticket helps us bring a little light and warmth to families who really need it this holiday season.
💛🖤 Thank you, Steelers Nation.
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This is such an amazing thing to do, especially after such a tragic loss. I will absolutely spread this around to my circles and my best to you and your wife.