Live Like Elias Foundation, Inc.

07/26/2026

September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month🎗️. Elias will be honored at CureFest in Washington, D.C., with his name displayed on the Angel Wall💙💚🩶🕊️.

This wall honors all the brave children who won their fight against Childhood Cancer and reminds us why we must keep fighting for a cure!!

If you know an Angel or Survivor/Fighter, submissions for the 2026 CureFest Tribute Wall are now open.

You can submit today by visiting:
https://www.tributes.curefestusa.org/

07/21/2026

Thank you CureFest for Childhood Cancer for all you do raise awareness across the nation and make a difference in the lives of children and families affected by this disease 💛💙💚🩶.

Thank you to Elias' mom, Kristen Pone Dukes, for sharing why she will be attending CureFest. 🎗

She writes, "My 9-year-old son, Elias Carter Dukes, my Champ, is my “why.” Attending CureFest is deeply personal—it’s a chance to honor Elias, stand with families who’ve been down this road, and keep fighting for every child in the fight. We’ve got work to do! "

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Would you like to share your reasons for attending CureFest? If so, please send us a short paragraph along with a photo we can share to Mike Gillette at [email protected]. Please keep your paragraph to 300 characters or less

We hope this inspires you to share your "why" and join us for this year's CureFest, taking place September 18 - 20 in Washington DC!
For more information, visit https://www.curefestusa.org/

07/18/2026

🎨 Join us TODAY and support our Little Artists! 🖌️💙

Come see the incredible creativity of these talented young artists and take home a one-of-a-kind masterpiece! Every purchase helps make a difference.

🖼️ Little Artists Gallery Exhibit
🗓️ Today
⏰ 1:00–3:00 PM
📍 Region Six Project
100 Hay Street
Fayetteville, NC 28301

❤️ All proceeds benefit the Live Like Elias Foundation, helping support children and families in our community.

Bring your family, support young talent, and leave with artwork that tells a story. We can’t wait to see you!

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07/14/2026

Register your elementary aged child for 3 days of fun through art for the Little Artist Lasting Legacy Art Class sponsored by The Region Six Project, 100 Hay St, Fayetteville.

Then… join the Live Like Elias Foundation Crew at the Little Artist Art Exhibit this Saturday from 1pm-3pm. There will be face painting, Sweet ‘Ol Lou Lemonade, henna tattoos, and more. All donations will go to the LLEF!

Hope to see you there!

07/14/2026

Thank you to every single person who came out to The Hive Of Hope Mills on Saturday to celebrate Elias’ Forever 9th Birthday and support the launch of the Live Like Elias Foundation. Thank you for every hug, every prayer, every encouraging word, every donation, and every act of kindness.

I’ll be honest…there were so many moments when I looked around and thought, “Elias would have absolutely loved this.” He would have been all over the place…eating at all the food trucks, jumping in the bounce house, tossing the football with his friends, getting his face painted, working in his tattoo parlor and making everyone laugh. I missed him deeply, but I also felt him in so many ways💙💚🩶.

What started because of one little boy’s life is now something that will continue to bless other children and families. That means more to me than I can put into words.

This is just the beginning.

Let’s keep up this momentum so that we can continue to advocate for families affected by NF1 and pediatric brain tumors, support children throughout their journey, and invest in the research that will one day lead to a cure🎗️.

Thank you for loving my baby. Thank you for believing in this mission. Thank you for helping us make sure Elias’ legacy lives on.

Forever grateful…


🌐 Visit our website: www.livelikeeliasfoundation.org
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💙 Support our mission:
https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=2EU8NBSVE2L98&source=qr

07/11/2026

Today we celebrate a beautiful life, a powerful legacy, and the beginning of something bigger than all of us. 💙💚

Join us for the Live Like Elias Foundation Launch & Forever 9 Celebration as we honor Elias and continue the mission to support children and families impacted by NF1.

🕔 Today from 5:00–9:00 PM
📍 The Hive of Hope Mills

Together, we will continue to live like Elias — with Faith. Strength. Hope. Cure. ⭐

07/10/2026

✨ 1 DAY TO GO! ✨

Tomorrow we come together to celebrate Elias, launch the Live Like Elias Foundation, and continue his legacy of Faith. Strength. Hope. Cure.

Join us for an evening of community, celebration, and purpose as we honor Elias’ life and support children and families impacted by NF1.

📍 The Hive of Hope Mills
📅 Saturday, July 11, 2026
⏰ 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Enjoy food trucks, live music, inflatables, family activities, and more!

💚 Scan the QR code or visit the link in our bio to support the mission.

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07/09/2026

Elias Carter Dukes…forever 💙💚🩶!!

Many families worry about bringing up painful memories, but for bereaved parents, remembering their child is an act of love.

This Bereaved Parents Month, let's create space for remembrance, conversation, and connection.

Learn more and share your story here: https://www.acco.org/bereavement/

07/09/2026

✨ Just 2 Days to Go! ✨

The countdown is on for the Live Like Elias Foundation Launch & Forever 9 Celebration 💙💚

Join us as we celebrate Elias’ life, honor his legacy, and officially launch a foundation dedicated to supporting children and families impacted by NF1 while bringing hope to our community.

📅 Saturday, July 11, 2026
🕔 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
📍 The Hive of Hope Mills
3414 Bullard Street, Hope Mills, NC

🎉 Food trucks
🎶 Live music
🎨 Activities for kids
🏰 Inflatables
💙 Community, connection, and purpose

Can’t attend but would like to support our mission? Scan the QR code or give through:
💚 Zelle: livelikeelias
💚 PayPal and additional giving options available through the QR code.

Together we continue to live like Elias — with Faith. Strength. Hope. Cure. 🎗️

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07/09/2026

3 DAYS TO GO! 💙💚

The countdown is officially on! In just 3 days, we’ll gather to celebrate Elias’ legacy and launch the mission of the Live Like Elias Foundation.

Join us for an evening of:
🎵 Live Music
🌮 Food Trucks
🎨 Fun Activities
🏰 Inflatables
❤️ Community & Hope

Most importantly, we’ll come together to raise awareness and support children and families impacted by NF1.

📅 Saturday, July 11, 2026
⏰ 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
📍 The Hive of Hope Mills
3414 Bullard Street, Hope Mills, NC

Can’t attend but still want to support our mission? Scan the QR code to give. Every donation helps us continue Elias’ legacy of Faith. Strength. Hope. Cure.