Magic for Maddie

05/20/2026

💜 Each May, Brain Tumor Awareness Month gives us an opportunity to step back, reflect on how far we’ve come, and look ahead with hope for the future. 💜

Together, thanks to your generosity in 2025, Magic for Maddie:
✨ Supported groundbreaking DIPG research
✨ Provided direct financial assistance to families battling pediatric cancer
✨ Invested in local nonprofits and community partnerships
✨ Helped bring more hope to families navigating the unimaginable

There is still so much work ahead, but because of supporters like YOU, there is real momentum — and a little magic — helping light the way forward.

Thank you for believing in our mission, standing beside our families, and helping us leave a little sparkle wherever it’s needed most. ✨

05/17/2026

Today, on DIPG Awareness Day, we honor the brave children and families facing one of the most devastating pediatric cancers imaginable.

Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma (DIPG) steals childhoods far too quickly, yet these children continue to teach the world about courage, resilience, love, and hope. 💜

At Magic for Maddie, our mission is fueled by the belief that every child deserves more time, more options, and more hope. We remain committed to funding critical research, supporting families through unimaginable challenges, and spreading light in the darkest moments.

Today we remember the children we have lost, stand beside the families still fighting, and raise our voices for greater awareness, funding, and progress.

Because these children deserve more than statistics.
They deserve breakthroughs.
They deserve magic. ✨💜

05/08/2026

There is something so special about the incredible community rallying behind sweet Charlotte and her family. 💜✨

Charlotte is bravely fighting DIPG — the same devastating battle our Maddie faced — and from the moment Team "Charlotte’s Got This" joined our 5K & Carnival, they have brought so much strength, love, and inspiration to our community.

In March, Charlotte’s family celebrated her 3rd birthday in the most meaningful way possible — by turning their celebration into an opportunity to give back. Through special t-shirt sales, this amazing crew raised an incredible $1,500 for Magic for Maddie to help other families fighting childhood cancer.

To Charlotte’s family, friends, and everyone standing beside this beautiful little girl: thank you. Your love, resilience, and unwavering support for Charlotte are inspiring beyond words. Watching so many people rally around her with hope, strength, and compassion is pure magic.

Charlotte, you are one strong, beautiful little warrior, and we are honored to stand beside you in this fight. Happy 3rd Birthday & You Got This! 💜

05/06/2026

Two annual May events have come to mean the world to all of us at Magic for Maddie. Please join us to honor Brittney & Heather. 💜💛☘️

Bands for Brittney celebrates Brittney Bliss, a brave little girl from South Hadley. After we lost Maddie and decided to begin our own foundation, Brittney’s family was one of the very first that we had the honor to support. Brittney's heroic battle against Rhadomyosarcoma ultimately inspired our mission to support local families in the fight against all forms of childhood cancer. We were devastated when Brittney passed away in June 2023 at just 5 years old.

Since then, that shared heartbreak between Brittney's parents, Elena & Brian, & our family has grown into a deep friendship and a united front in the fight against childhood cancer. We have walked this unimaginable road together—honoring our girls by supporting each other’s foundations, traveling to Washington, D.C. to advocate for more childhood cancer research funding, and even creating a local support circle for the “worst club ever”: moms who have lost children far too soon.

We hope to see you Saturday at Bands for Brittney, https://givebutter.com/Bands4Brittney2026

Storming The Greens honors Heather McMahon, a beloved Holyoke daughter, sister, cousin & friend who we lost to glioblastoma in 2017 at only 30 years old. Growing up in Holyoke with the McMahons and their extended family, we have always been inspired by the way they continue Heather’s legacy, funding critical brain cancer research. But, we never could have imagined how our worlds would intersect battling this horrific disease.

When Maddie was first diagnosed, Storming the Greens sent our family our first, incredibly generous and meaningful, gift. It was so unexpected but a godsend, and as we would learn it is simply what Holyoke does for Holyoke. That kindness became part of the spark that inspired us to keep paying it forward. We look forward to golfing & celebrating Heather's incredible life on Saturday May 16.

Please join us this May at Bands for Brittney and Storming the Greens as we honor these beautiful girls, support the families carrying their legacies forward, and continue turning heartbreak into hope.

05/02/2026

So much fun supporting the Foundation for TJO Animals at the Jack Rome Memorial 5K with our Ringleader Sponsor Gary Rome Hyundai & Hyundai Hope On Wheels today! 🐾💜

05/01/2026

Today, we wrap the Lukasiewicz family in love as they celebrate Kevin’s far too short, but beautiful life.

A devoted husband, proud dad, and lifelong Holyoke resident, Kevin’s strength and spirit touched so many in our community. May Michelle Lukasiewicz, Michael & Kayla and all who love Kevin find comfort in the memories he created, the laughter he shared, and the love that surrounds them today and always. 💜✨

View Kevin M. Lukasiewicz's complete obituary, share memories, and explore 19 tribute posts from the community.

04/29/2026

A little more movement. A lot more magic. ✨🚲 Team Magic for Maddie is quite literally gearing up for our next big event, Bikes Fight Cancer on Saturday June 20 at Tree House Brewing Company!

In the past 2 years, 50+ Team Magic for Maddie riders have united to raise more than $25,000, sponsor the "Leaning Barn" Rest Stop and fuel progress as a part of this truly phenomenal charity ride. This year, we are excited to take our partnership to a whole new level: All funds raised by Team Magic for Maddie will now support critical DIPG Research at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in partnership with the Bikes Fight Cancer Pan-Mass Challenge team.

If you've always wanted to ride, now is the time! Our incredible team captain Lindsey Welz is ready to lead the charge again. Not a rider? You can sponsor our team or volunteer to be part of the fun headed up by Maddie's fabulous aunty Kara Lynn at our water stop!

Prices go up May 1 so please join Team Magic for Maddie today at: www.magicformaddie.com/bikes-fight-cancer 💜💚🚵‍♂️

04/28/2026

Honored to join The American Cancer Society as a Featured Charity at one week from tonight at Max's Tavern! Hope to see you there! 💜🍸

Please join us on May the 4th for , the premier networking event in Western MA. Enjoy cocktails, connections and complimentary hors d'oeuvres. Get together with colleagues and connect with our community and local businesses.