EVENTS
We frequently hold events all over the country for special events, fundraisers,
lectures, and support groups.
Please take a look at our upcoming events if you are interested in attending and/or volunteering.
Miles for Millie
May 11, 2019
Not only is John racing in the half Ironman, he is racing in the full Ironman in Santa Rosa, California. He has been training for this race while on deployment. Putting in miles to prepare him for 2.4-mile swim, a 112-mile bicycle ride and a marathon 26.22-mile run.
Please join us in cheering him on, where ever you are. We would graciously accept any donation amount towards our goal in order to beat this disease. All of our proceeds will continue to go towards The Children's Neuroblastoma Cancer foundation in Amelia's name.
Oceanside Half Ironman
April 06, 2019
John is racing in his second half Ironman, here in Oceanside, California. He will be completing a swim of 1.2 miles, bike ride for 56 miles and finishing with a run of 13.1 miles. Join us by the harbor to cheer him on or where ever you are. We would graciously accept any donation amount towards our goal in order to beat this disease. All of our proceeds will continue to go towards The Children's Neuroblastoma Cancer foundation in Amelia's name.
Cookies for a Cure
December 07, 2018
Come join us as we enter the holiday season with our 2nd Cookies for A Cure! All donation based, please come grab some baked goods and hot chocolate!
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December 7th, we will be hosting an open house, donation based baked sale.
Oceanside, California: two separate times same day!
On base: 9-12pm in the Del Mar Clubhouse
Off base: 5-8pm Arrowood Clubhouse
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Jacksonville, North Carolina: Barley Wine Cafe, 10am-1pm
Race for a Cure, Oceanside Half Ironman
April 07, 2018
Join Team Millie Mae Strong as they race for a cure in memory of Amelia. Participants begin with a swim in Oceanside, followed by the bike course on the coast to San Clemente and back down to Camp Pendelton before they finish at Oceanside Harbor. Join the cause with donating to the team through their link below, contact us to sponsor the team's miles or even if you would like to come join the cheer squad!
December 02, 2017
Fellow USMC family, James and Lauren Lomsdale, are running the St. Jude's Marathon on December 2nd in honor of Millie Mae and her family. All proceeds will be donated to St. Jude's with the remainder of the proceeds, if the $2500 goal is met, going to a foundation of Jayshree and John's choice.
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Please consider donating today!
Mille Mae Strong Tumblers
September 30, 2017
Until September 30, 2017 Where the Blue Birds Fly Designs will be donating $5 for every Millie Mae Strong Tumbler sold to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital!
Jane & Cope Fundraiser
September 30, 2017
In honor of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, fellow military spouse and small business owner of Jane & Cope will be donating 100% of proceeds of their purple and gold earrings, in all styles, to foundations working to eradicate childhood cancer.