Smithtown Children's Foundation

09/01/2026

💛 SEPTEMBER IS PEDIATRIC CANCER AWARENESS MONTH 💛

The Smithtown Children’s Foundation invites our community to come together as the Town of Smithtown, NY townofsmithtown Goes Gold in honor of the brave young warriors who have battled pediatric cancer. 🎗️

Please join us for the annual Pediatric Cancer Awareness Tree Lighting at Smithtown Town Hall — a meaningful evening dedicated to our local children and families who are fighting, those who are in remission, and those whose memories continue to shine brightly. 💛

📅 Tuesday, September 8th
🕟 4:30 PM
📍 Town of Smithtown Town Hall
99 West Main Street, Smithtown

Throughout the years, this special tradition has brought our community together to remind every family affected by childhood cancer that they do not stand alone.

🎗️ We fight together.
🎗️ We remember together.
🎗️ We hope together.
🎗️ SMITHTOWN GOES GOLD! 💛

08/31/2026

08/31/2026

🇺🇸 THANK YOU — CARDS OF GRATITUDE ❤️🤍💙

As we mark the 25th Anniversary of September 11, the Smithtown Children’s Foundation invites our community to help us honor the heroes who continue to protect, serve, and care for us every day.

We are collecting handwritten thank-you cards for our:
🚓 Law Enforcement Officers
🚒 Firefighters
🚑 EMS Personnel

Whether it’s a few heartfelt words, a drawing from a child, or a simple “Thank you for all you do,” every card is an opportunity to remind our local heroes just how much they are appreciated.

📬 DROP-OFF LOCATION:
26 Del Place, Smithtown, NY
Cards may be left on the front porch.

❤️ Get your family involved.
🤍 Have your children make a card.
💙 Ask your class, team, club, organization, or business to participate.

Together, we can fill our community with gratitude while honoring the memory and legacy of September 11.

Never Forget. 🇺🇸 Always Grateful. ❤️ Forever Thankful.

08/27/2026

08/23/2026

🏍️❤️💙 RIDE FOR SEAN — SUNDAY, AUGUST 30! 💙❤️🏍️

The Smithtown Children’s Foundation is proud to support our Sm1les 4 S3an Chapter for a very special Motorcycle Run in loving memory of Superman Firefighter Sean T. Cook. 🦸‍♂️🚒

Sean courageously battled cancer for three years before passing away at just 18 years old. His incredible strength, spirit and legacy continue through Sm1les 4 S3an, helping local children and families facing childhood cancer.

📅 Sunday, August 30, 2026
📍 Home Towne Tavern — 2800 Pond Avenue, Ronkonkoma
🏍️ Registration: 9:00 AM
🏁 Kickstands Up: 11:00 AM
💙 $20 per bike | $10 passenger

NON-RIDERS ARE WELCOME!
Join us for the post-run celebration beginning around 1:00 PM at Home Towne Tavern! Post-run admission for non-riders is $20 at the door.

🍴 Food
🎟️ Raffles
💰 50/50
🍹 Cash Bar

🦸‍♂️ Have a Superman-themed shirt? Wear it proudly in Sean’s honor!

Can’t make it but still want to help? Donations are greatly appreciated, with proceeds supporting Sm1les 4 S3an and its mission of assisting local children battling cancer.

Let’s come together as one community, ride in Sean’s memory and continue turning his legacy into SMILES for other children and families. ❤️

08/17/2026

❤️ 65 PINTS OF BLOOD! ❤️

What an incredible show of love, support, and community in memory of Jerry Ballas.

The 3rd Annual Jerry Ballas Memorial Blood Drive collected an amazing 65 pints of blood, surpassing last year’s total and helping provide a critical, lifesaving resource for patients and families throughout our community.

Jerry battled a rare pediatric bone cancer and required 70 blood transfusions during his treatment. His family has continued to honor his memory by giving others the same hope those donations gave Jerry. (News 12 - Default⁠)

The Smithtown Children’s Foundation is incredibly proud to support the Ballas family and everyone who came out to roll up their sleeves, donate, volunteer, and help make this year’s drive such a tremendous success.

📺 A special thank you to News 12 Long Island for sharing Jerry’s story and highlighting the importance of blood donation, especially during a critical summer shortage.

65 pints. 65 gifts of hope. One incredible community honoring Jerry’s legacy. ❤️

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Jerry Ballas was 18 years old when he passed away from a rare pediatric bone cancer.

08/16/2026

🩸 HAPPENING NOW — COME GIVE THE GIFT OF LIFE! ❤️

The Smithtown Children’s Foundation is proud to help spread the word about today’s Blood Drive being held in loving memory of Jerry Nicholas Ballas.

Jerry received more than 60 blood transfusions during his cancer treatments. Today, our community has an opportunity to honor his memory by giving back and helping save the lives of others. ❤️

📍 IBEW Local 25
370 Motor Parkway A, Hauppauge
⏰ Going on NOW until 4:00 PM!

🩸 One blood donation can help save up to THREE lives!

If you’re available today, please consider stopping by, rolling up your sleeve, and helping us continue Jerry’s legacy of love, kindness, and helping others.

❤️ People Live When People Give.

Please SHARE and help us get the word out!

08/15/2026

🍽️ SPOTTED AROUND TOWN! 👀

Our Smithtown Children's Foundation Community Table coasters are starting to pop up at local restaurants around town as we get ready for this year’s Grand Tasting on November 17 at Watermill Caterers!

📸 See one while you’re out? Snap a photo, post it and TAG US! We want to see where you find yours!

A huge thank you to Husk and Vine Kitchen & Cocktails and our local restaurant and business community for helping us spread the word and support the mission of the Smithtown Children’s Foundation. ❤️

See you November 17! 🍽️🥂🎶


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08/11/2026

Friend of the SCF needs to borrow one of these. If you have, please PM Christine Klages Fitzgerald