Journey of Giving

Successful Fundraisers

Impact of the Journey

 At millionshirtmom, our journey of successful fundraisers has left a profound impact on countless lives. Through the collective efforts of our community, we have been able to provide assistance to numerous individuals and organizations in need. Below, you’ll find a glimpse of the impact achieved through previous fundraisers:

 Each fundraiser represents a story of compassion, generosity, and hope. It’s a testament to the power of collective action and the difference we can make when we come together for a common cause.

 As we continue on our journey to touch 1,000,000 lives, we invite you to join us in our mission of spreading kindness and making a positive impact in the world.

 Thank you for being a part of this incredible journey. Your support and contributions have made a difference.

Past Successful Fundraisers

Mike Weaver

Mike Weaver, was recently diagnosed with T-cell and K-cell Lymphoma. He is currently undergoing chemotherapy treatments and, because of this, is unable to work.   We are coming together as family, friends, and community to help support him during this difficult...

Kasey Suchar

When a yearly exam revealed the possibility of cancer, Kasey quickly, but quietly, prepared herself for this journey.   Given the family history of breast cancer, her doctors were attentive and moved up the necessary scans and testing. She was diagnosed with stage...

Bridget Orner

Bridget is currently battling Metastatic Breast Cancer. She was diagnosed in March. She is currently taking a course of chemotherapy pills. Bridget had an initial diagnosis of breast cancer in September of 2021. At that time, she underwent a mastectomy and then...

CURE MITO for Zander Marshall!

Support CURE MITO for Zander Marshall! Together, we can make a difference! Zander Zander Marshall, a 3-year-old boy, was diagnosed with Mitochondrial SURF1 Leigh Syndrome. The disease can cause children to lose the ability to...

TEAM AUTUMN

Sadly, Autumn Marie Raffaele passed away on August 5, 2025 after a courageous battle with cancer. All proceeds will go to Autumn's family to support them through this difficult time. millionshirtmom will forever be Team Autumn. Shop Now Cancer is a disease that can...

Alissa Bennett

Alissa is gearing up for a tough battle at 28 years young. She was diagnosed with grade 3 triple positive invasive ductal carcinoma. Alissa is a full-time dedicated nurse who will require leave of absence to obtain treatment. She is working hard, strong willed and...

Ellis Troutman ~ Eagles Autism Foundation

Ellis Troutman is a happy, brilliant 3 year old boy who was recently diagnosed with level 3, nonverbal Autism. Although this disorder does not define Ellis, it has truly impacted his life and our lives in many ways. Ellis has a bright future ahead of him and we are...

TEAM AUTUMN

We are reaching out to the community to support Autumn Raffaele, a college student who was recently diagnosed with ovarian cancer. Those who know Autumn know her for her fun and bubbly personality and never-ending hilarious stories. She is a bright, kind, and...

TEAM TALLY

We are reaching out to our community to support Deb Talerico who has recently been diagnosed with lung cancer. Deb is a kind, thoughtful, and generous person whose friendly personality lights up any room she enters. Her wonderful laugh and radiant smile have...

Treasure Seekers 4H Club In support of CURE MITO

Support CURE MITO for Zander Marshall! We are excited to announce that Treasure Seekers 4H Club has organized this funraiser in support for CURE MITO for Zander Marshall!  Shop Now Together, we can make a difference!  About Cure Mito Foundation The...

Ellis Troutman ~ Central PA Autism Community

Ellis Troutman is a happy, brilliant 3 year old boy who was recently diagnosed with level 3, nonverbal Autism. Although this disorder does not define Ellis, it has truly impacted his life and our lives in many ways. Ellis has a bright future ahead of him and we are...

Operation BeYoutiful

Operation BeYoutiful is a charitable organization that provides wigs at no cost to young ladies and women going through any type of medically treated illnesses that cause them to lose their hair. In addition to the wig, we provide education, products, spa...

Ron Gmys Family

Ron was diagnosed with a rare form of Leukemia in February, 2022. Proceeds from this fundraiser will help with the costs for clinical treatments at the Minnesota State Mayo Clinic where they specialize in MDS/MPN-U and related expenses. Ron and his wife Lisa are...

Pink Panthers

Personal note from Kim (the mom of millionshirtmom) I am honored to be featuring the Pink Panthers Organization. The founder of this group is an amazing young woman named Brittany. This group's endurance beyond a senior project is a testament to Brittany and all...

Lisa Baum

At age 36, Lisa Baum is battling cancer for the third time. First diagnosed with breast cancer four years ago, Lisa underwent a lumpectomy, two partial mastectomies with sentinel node biopsies, six rounds of chemotherapy and 35 radiation treatments. She did all of...

Aboard

Aboard is dedicated to maximizing the social, education and vocational potential and possibilites of Pennsylvania children, adolescents and adults with Autism and related disorders. Through family support, information dissemination, education & training,...

Joyce Wagner

Sadly, Joyce lost her Battle March 26, 2009 Please keep her family in your prayers. Story is dated a month prior to her death: Joyce is currently fighting a battle with pancreatic cancer. She is 57 years young and is the mother of 2 Children; Janet and John. Joyce...

Kylee Grabill

My name is Kylee Grabill, I just turned 21 on March 14th 2009. I live in Roaring Spring Pa and attend church at Faith Assembly of God in Roaring Spring. I started getting sick in November 2008, I was so bad that i couldn't sleep at night. I had so much pain in my...

Joe Parrish

Joe Parrish died as a result of a car accident on December 21, 2008. Joe was on his way to work in West Virginia, the roads were icy and he lost control of his vehicle. Joe leaves behind his wife Stacy and their 8 year old son, Gage. Stacy and Gage will receive the...

Chris & Kim Barrett Family

Chris, age 34, was in a motorcycle accident on September 19, 2009. He was life flighted to Memorial Medical Trauma Center in Johnstown Pa. His left knee cap was broke into several pieces, his left heel was torn away from his foot, the heel bone was exposed &...

Boy Scout Troop 191 & Autism Speaks

Boy Scout Troop 191 raised money to support their troop and Autism Speaks. Troop 191 is based in Robinson, PA and are currently cleaning up an old cemetary with Civil War Veteran's, that hasn't been taken care of in years. This troop raised money for some new...

John Woods

John Woods is undergoing treatment for colon cancer. John and Jet Woods have 3 daughters; Elin, Amy and Cori. John and Jet both are very dedicated parents, which is evident in their daughters. They always have such a positive attitude and when anyone needs a...

Ken Mullen

Sadly Ken Mullen passed away September 29, 2010 a few days after this fundraiser began. Please keep your prayers and support coming for Ken's Family during this difficult time. Ken was a resident of Vintondale, PA., and was employed by Wright-Knox Trucking Company...

Gaby Powers

Gaby Powers is a 14-year old student in the Shippensburg, PA school district. She will be starting her freshman year at the end of August. Gaby was diagnosed March 29, 2010 with Stage 3 Hodgkins Lymphoma. She has already had 4- rounds of chemotherapy and is about...

Michael Wagner

Sadly, Michael Wagner passed away on January 9, 2011. Please keep his family in your prayers. Michael Wagner recently had a large (21cm) cancerous tumor (Adrenal Cortical Cancer) removed from his side. This is a very rare cancer. The surgeon is confident that he...

Terry Kruise

Sadly, Terry passed away on August 1, 2011. Please keep her family in your prayers. Terry L Kruise, is from Irvona, Pennsylvania. He is undergoing treatment for an Astrocytoma (brain cancer). Terry is a Middle-School History Teacher at the Harmony Area School...

John & Tracy Houck

Sadly, Tracy passed away on June 19, 2011. Please keep her family in your prayers. John, Tracy and their son, Tyler, live in Clymer, PA. We would like to help with medical costs and living costs while they battle cancer. Tracy was diagnosed with stage 4 breast...

Shannon Mountain

Shannon E. Mountain (39) was diagnosed to have a form of breast cancer known as Infiltrating Ductal Carcinoma on November 18, 2010. Shannon has 3 daughters; Briana (20), Ashley (18), and Erica (9). She is going to have a granddaughter soon - Isabella Nicole....

Drew Mondi

Drew Mondi, age 20, was diagnosed with Crohn's disease in March 2010. At that time he was a student at Penn Highlands Community College. Drew received a licensed certificate in Phlebotomy from Penn Highlands. Crohn's Disease is an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)....

Tami Bassaro-Chuhran

Tami Bassaro-Chuhran, a 37 year old Northern Cambria women was diagnosed with Stage 3 Bladder Cancer on January 5th 2010; which has manifested and spread throughout her body. She has been currently receiving chemo and radiation treatments traveling back and forth...

Kadie Stonebraker

Kadie is a 4 yr. old girl who passed away from cancer August 13, 2011, just a few days after we started this sale to help her and her family. Please keep the prayers and support coming for the Stonebraker family. Please read about Kadie as written by her mother...

David Tubbs

David L. Tubbs is from Ansonville, PA. David was diagnosed with Stage 4 Pancreatic Cancer on May 27, 2011. He was undergoing chemo treatments once a week in Pittsburgh. Before diagnosed, David was employed by AmFire Mining Co. Since being diagnosed, he has had to...

Cody Dailey

Cody is 15 yrs. old and has had some severe health issues. He contracted a common cold virus (Adenovirus) but due to Cody having Down syndrome the common cold can prove nearly fatal. Codys lungs both collapsed and he was placed on ECMO. To be placed on ECMO is only...

Shannon & Steve Klein Family

Sadly, Shannon Klein passed away on Dec. 23, 2011 please keep her family in your prayers. Shannon Grove Klein is a 35 year old wife to Steve and mother to 4 year old twins Katelyn and Stevie and 18 month old Kimberly. They live in Portage, PA. Shannon has a...

Doreen Fogle

Doreen Fogle is an English teacher at Bishop Guilfoyle. She lives in Altoona, PA. She was diagnosed in 2009 with breast cancer and is currently undergoing treatment. The cancer has moved to other parts of her body and is currently affecting her lungs, spine and...

Larry Smelley

Sadly, Larry Smelley passed away on Dec. 5, 2011 please keep his family in your prayers. Larry Smelley was born in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. In 1963 Larry enlisted in the US Army. In 1985 he transitioned from the Army to the National Guard playing Tuba and Bass Guitar...

Mike Mayers

Sadly, Mike Mayers passed away on Dec. 31, 2011 please keep his family in your prayers. On July 22, 2011, Mike Mayers, 62, was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia, also referred to as AML. He is scheduled to have a bone marrow (stem cell) transplant the first...

Kevin Myers

Kevin is a resident of Northern Cambria, PA. He has worked all of his life helping anyone in need with a smile and never asking for anything in return. Kevin has been diagnosed with Atrial Fibrillation and it can not be controlled with medication. He is in need of...

Tom & Courtney Krug Family

Tom and Courtney Krug reside in Brookville, PA with their three sons, Jack, Charley and Sammy. Tom is originally from St. Marys, PA and Courtney is from Johnsonburg, PA. Tom is employed by HCR Manor Care and Courtney is a stay-at-home mom. With three boys, Jack,...

Lillia Vehovic

Henry & Suzy (Nelson) Vehovic's daughter, Lillia, was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia on October 5, 2011. With multiple trips to the Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh generally each week, many costs build up including medical, prescription and...

Kimberly Klein

Kimberly Klein, daughter of Steve and the late Shannon Klein turned two on March 8th, 2012. On March 14th, 2012 while at her 2 year wellness check up, Steve mentioned a lump that he felt on her stomach. The doctor sent them to Conemaugh Hospital for an ultrasound...

Jeffrey Mayhle

Jeffrey Mayhle and Stephanie Evans were married on September 10, 2011. They bought a small "fix-it-up" farm near Strongstown to begin their lives together. They have worked hard to make their house a home. One Saturday in February, Jeffrey and his Dad were working...

Tracy, Douglas & Doug Bilak

In 1993, our mom, Toni Bilak, started having some medical issues. She was 52 and worked full time as a nurse. She noticed she was having difficulty with her memory, her balance and coordination. Basically, she felt that something wasn’t quite right and just...

Buddy Strong

This fundraiser is to show support for my friends Buddy and Bunny Sellers following Buddy’s recent diagnosis. The logo features Buddy’s handwriting in the design.  Our story is my favorite story, even through the stormy seasons  We were brought together from 584.5...

James P. Scott Scholarship

James Scott, a graduate of Northern Cambria in 2015, embodied a spirit brimming with life, love, and ambition. Throughout his high school career, he excelled in football, as well as field and track events. However, on September 8, 2015, James’s life took an...

Cathy Geist

Cathy Geist has recently been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and is currently undergoing chemotherapy treatment. Due to this, she has had to take days off work and even short leaves of absence. With the high costs associated with chemotherapy, doctors’ visits,...