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The Kyle Wood Foundation was created in 2002 after our son Kyle passed away from Leukemia with a Philadelphia chromosome on Feb. 5th 2000. Kyle was only 6 years old when he died. Battling cancer is one of the most difficult and scariest times a family can endure. Moreover, it is an even harder time during the holidays. The foundation is run by Kyle's parents and brother; Roger, Beth, and Jake. It is also comprised of Kyle's aunts, uncles, grandparents, cousins, closest friends and volunteers. After experiencing what cancer does to a family, The Kyle Wood Foundation has been dedicated to supporting the children and families in any way we can. We are here to help and to tell you that hope is stronger than fear!
While Kyle was being treated at the Children's Hospital, he saw a child across from his room who was all alone because his family was unable to be with him. It was very important to Kyle that he had a pie on Thanksgiving. So Kyle and his mom (Beth) brought a pie over to him for something to enjoy during the holidays. This has been our inspiration to ensure the children and families have a pie at the Children's Hospital and why we provide full Thanksgiving meals to those at Brent's Place.
We participate in a range of events throughout the year in order to fund The Kyle Wood Foundation and programs such as Kyle's Miles. We welcome volunteers and ideas! Any donation, big or small, is greatly appreciated.
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After 20 years, we decided it was time for a change. Our new heart logo represents the 20 years and counting of spreading hope, as well as the love and care for the children and their families battling pediatric cancer. We do so with all our hearts. We couldn't have made it this far without the support of all our supporters, volunteers and partners. We thank each and every one of you for allowing us to give back to these brave little fighters. Here's to many more years ahead and always remember, Hope is Stronger Than Fear!
The adult on the left is a medium red with a black outline (our main colors), which represents the foundation and all of our volunteers and supporters who help us give back to the children in need. The child on the right is a bright red, representing the fight and the spirit these amazing kids have, with a bright gold outline. Gold is the color for pediatric cancer awareness. Finally, the pie is orange, the color for Leukemia awareness, which is the cancer Kyle so bravely battled with. We wear these colors proudly and we hope you do so as well! Together, we can make a difference.
The pie at the center is a pumpkin pie (one of Kyle's favorites), a symbol of hope, which represents our roots and the why behind all that we do. While Kyle was in the hospital, on one Thanksgiving day, he noticed a child in the room across from him. Sitting there alone, with no family and no food, he asked his mother if it was okay if they brought over his pie to give to the lonely child. His family was unable to be there for him for various reasons, but Kyle made him feel a little bit better by thinking of him and being there for him on the Holidays. This is why the Kyle Wood Foundation ensures that no child feels alone by bringing pies and other deserts to them every year at the Children’s Hospital and full Thanksgiving meals to the families staying at Brent’s Place, to dish out a little hope.
Kyle's Great Aunt Jackie was the very first person to contribute to the Foundation and is the reason we even had a way to start in the first place to give back to the families in need. Sadly, Jackie passed away in the Spring of 2018 at the age of 90. She will be missed and her spirit will live on through The Kyle Wood Foundation.