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Helping children affected by a parent or caregiver's cancer find comfort, heal, and grow. 501(c)(3) non profit
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06/03/2026

We are excited to share that The Lonon Foundation has been selected to participate in the next cohort of the Community Engaged Research Scholars Program at MUSC.

Over the next year, we will collaborate with Dr. Joni Nelson, PhD, to develop a conceptual framework that explores the connection between psychosocial support and health literacy needs for children impacted by a parent or caregiver's cancer diagnosis.

Currently, no comprehensive, widely adopted framework exists to support these children and families. Drawing on nearly a decade of serving Lowcountry families, along with expertise in Child Life and health literacy, this project aims to create a scalable, evidence-informed model that can help improve support for families navigating parental cancer.

This is a major milestone for The Lonon Foundation and an important step toward expanding our impact. We are honored to be part of this cohort and grateful for the opportunity to help advance research that supports children and families when they need it most.

Thank you to MUSC and Dr. Joni Nelson for partnering with us on this important work!

06/02/2026

A heartfelt thank you to Dylan Johnson, Peyton Johnson, Brayden Bunt, the Academic Magnet Cross Country team, alumni runners, sponsors, and everyone who supported Miles for Coach J.

In honor of Coach Brian Johnson's legacy, these incredible young men and women ran more than 200 miles across South Carolina while raising funds for causes that meant so much to Coach Johnson and his family.

Last week, we were honored to receive a donation of $8,500 from their efforts. These funds will help The Lonon Foundation continue providing support, connection, and resources to children who have a parent or caregiver facing cancer.

Coach Johnson spent his life investing in others. Through this remarkable act of service, his impact continues to reach families across our community. 💛

05/30/2026

📖 A simple way to make a meaningful impact for someone you know

Our Amazon Resource Guide is filled with thoughtfully selected items to support children and families navigating a parent’s cancer diagnosis. From comfort items to practical tools, each recommendation is designed to provide care during a time when it’s needed most.

For just $9.99, you can purchase the guide as a small but meaningful gesture that brings comfort, connection, and support to others. UPLIFT families receive this guide for free, and every purchase made on Amazon helps directly support The Lonon Foundation’s mission.

🔗 Explore the guide at the link in our bio 💛

05/22/2026

🦪 Save the Date: Shuck Fest 2026!

It’s never too early to start counting down to unlimited oysters… mark your calendars for Saturday, November 7th!

Shuck Fest is one of our favorite days of the year, bringing the community together for great food, great company, and an even greater cause.

More details to come, but for now… consider this your official invite. 💛

05/20/2026

🚤 A special day on the water with our UPLIFT families!

These are the moments that matter most, creating space for joy, curiosity, connection, and a little peace along the way. 💙

A huge thank you to Coastal Expeditions for welcoming our group out on the water and making the experience so memorable. And thank you to King of Pops for helping us end the day with the perfect treat! 🍭

05/18/2026

Our founder, Anna Lonon, was recently featured on Inside the Children’s Hospital podcast hosted by Child Life On Call.

In these conversations, Anna shares her personal journey through loss, her own cancer diagnosis, and the heart behind why The Lonon Foundation exists today.

She speaks candidly about what support could have meant for her family, and why providing that support to others is so important.

If you want to better understand the “why” behind our mission, this is a powerful place to start.

🎧 Listen at the link in our bio!

05/15/2026

We’re growing our team at The Lonon Foundation. 💛

We are currently hiring a Certified Child Life Specialist to support children and families navigating a parent or caregiver’s cancer diagnosis through our UPLIFT Program.

This role will provide emotional support, therapeutic interventions, and developmentally appropriate resources to help children find comfort, resilience, and connection during some of life’s most difficult moments.

📍 Charleston, SC
🔗 Learn more and apply here: https://www.thelononfoundation.org/team/join-our-team/

05/13/2026

We’re proud to highlight one of our incredible corporate sponsors, Feyen Zylstra. 💚

Feyen Zylstra specializes in electrical engineering, construction, and maintenance—bringing innovative solutions to complex projects across industries, from manufacturing to healthcare and beyond.

Their support helps provide UPLIFT families with the care, resources, and meaningful experiences they need while navigating a parent’s cancer diagnosis.

We’re grateful for partners who power progress, innovation, and purpose!
Drop a wave 👋 in the comments to help us say thank you!

05/10/2026

Today, we celebrate the strength, love, and quiet resilience of mothers. 💛

At The Lonon Foundation, we see the many ways motherhood shows up—through comfort, courage, and showing up even on the hardest days. We honor the moms who are fighting, the moms who are healing, and the ones who continue to love their children through every moment in between.

We also hold space for those who are missing their moms today, and for the children learning to carry that love forward in new ways.

To every mom, caregiver, and mother figure in our community—you are seen, appreciated, and deeply loved.

Happy Mother’s Day. 🌸

05/08/2026

🎾 Support the Haygood Grady Tournament—wherever you are!

You don’t have to be on the court to make an impact this weekend. The tournament’s online auction is now live, featuring incredible items and one-of-a-kind experiences you can bid on from anywhere.

Every bid directly supports organizations like The Lonon Foundation and Roper St. Francis Healthcare, helping provide meaningful support to individuals and families navigating cancer.

Whether you’re attending or cheering from afar, this is a simple, powerful way to be part of something bigger.

🔗 Explore the auction and start bidding! 💛 https://event.gives/haygoodgrady2026/items

Address

P. O. Box 20462
Charleston, SC
29413

Telephone

+18433293269

Website

http://www.thelononfoundation.org/

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