The Halo Foundation

03/27/2026

A special thank you to James Ingalls of Lake Region Union High School for launching a "Coaches against Cancer campaign" to raise money to support Halo! Without community members like Mr. Ingalls we wouldn't be able to do what we do. Thank you😍.

12/14/2025

🎅🎄 Santa Run Raffle Winners Announcement! 🎄🎅

Thank you to everyone who participated and helped make the Santa Run such a success! Even though the event was unfortunately cancelled, thanks to the incredible generosity of our sponsors and community, we still raised an amazing $7,000 in support of our mission ❤️👏

A huge thank-you to our sponsors who contributed despite the cancellation:
✨ Community National Bank, VT
✨ Blanchard Oil
✨ NorthCountry Federal Credit Union
✨ Rotary Club of Newport, VT

🎁 Raffle Prize Winners:
• River of Life – Tullie Thompson
• Jay Peak Golf – Fay Morin
• Jay Peak Golf – Hunter Cota
• VT State University Basketball Camp (Boys) – Ann Sparrow
• VT State University Basketball Camp (Girls) – Jaxon Laclair
• Brown Cow – David Laclair
• Pie & Pasta – Larry Burdick
• Millers Pub – Simulator Time – Dan Locke
• Essex Cinemas – 4 Pack – Amy Kelley
• Burke Mountain – Aydria Flynn
• Smuggs Bash Badge – Hunter Cota
• Northern VT Soccer School – Laurie Wolf
• Northwoods Stewardship – Lisa Bowen (generously donated back) → Redraw Winner: Oden Rowell
• Jay Peak Waterpark – 4 Pack Passes – Alisha Callaway

🍦 Sweet Scoops Winners:
• $20 – Nic Maloney
• $20 – Debbie Rousseau
• $10 – Donna Davis
• $10 – Maxwell LeBlanc
• $10 – Ann Sparrow
• $10 – Laurie Wolf
• $10 – Carl Perrault
• $5 – Aspen Lemieux
• $5 – Tim Russell

👏 Congratulations to all of our winners, and thank you again to our sponsors and community for showing such incredible support.

Please message us to arrange prize pickup!

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12/11/2025

We are still selling raffle tickets!!

🌟 Today is Giving Tuesday! 🌟 There’s no better time to give back. For just $10, your raffle ticket directly helps a local family or individual facing the challenges of cancer—making a real impact right here in our community.

🎁 Holiday Raffle Announcement 🎁
Supporting Local Families Through The MEW Halo Foundation 🎄
Holiday Raffle: Prizes, Community, and Compassion ✨
For many years, our annual Santa Run has brought joy to local families, thanks to the generosity of area businesses who donated fantastic prizes for children and adults alike. Although we’re taking a break from hosting the run this year, our amazing sponsors still want the community to benefit from their gifts—and we couldn’t agree more! 🎅🤝
This year, we’re excited to announce a Holiday Raffle designed to share these wonderful prizes with our neighbors, while raising much-needed funds for The MEW Halo Foundation. This 100% nonprofit organization provides crucial support to local families facing cancer, helping cover costs that insurance does not. 💗🎗️
How the Raffle Works 📝
• 🎟️ Tickets are $10 each (cash or Venmo only, in person purchase)
• 🍦 Purchase tickets at Sweet Scoops (Barton) from 9-2 Tuesday - Friday, or at Vermont Pie & Pasta during their business hours, or directly from Darcy, Avery, or Cadence.
• 📅 Drawing Date: December 14
• 📞 You do not need to be present to win—we’ll contact all winners
Incredible Prizes Up for Grabs 🏆
• 🌊 Jay Peak Water Park passes
• ⛷️ Burke Mountain Ski tickets
• 🎬 Essex Cinema passes
• 🏀 VSU Lyndon Basketball Camp enrollment
• ⚽ Northern VT Soccer School scholarship
• 🏕️ River of Life & Northwoods summer camp vouchers
• ⛳ Jay Peak Golf package
• 🍽️ Gift cards to local restaurants: Brown Cow, Pie & Pasta, Cow Palace
• 🎉 ...and many more!
Thank You for Your Support 🙏
We are deeply grateful to our sponsors, and to everyone who purchases a ticket. Your participation makes a real difference in the lives of local families battling cancer. Please help us spread the word by sharing this announcement with friends and neighbors! 🤗✨
Pinned Comment: Raffle Rules & Info 📌
• 💵 $10 per ticket, cash only or Venmo, in-person purchase
• ✍️ Please print clearly: name + phone/email on your ticket stub
• 🎉 Winners will be contacted; no cash substitutions; sponsor terms may apply
• 🤍 All proceeds benefit The MEW Halo Foundation
If you have any questions, please reach out to our team. Thank you for supporting this meaningful cause and for making the holidays brighter for families in need! 🌟

12/05/2025

Even though our Santa Run for The Halo Foundation had to be cancelled, your support did **not** stop—and for that, we are truly grateful. ❤️🎅

A huge thank-you to our amazing sponsors below who still sent in their contributions. Your generosity helps keep our mission alive and ensures we can continue supporting those who need it most.

Community National Bank, VT - $1500 Sponsorship
NorthCountry Federal Credit Union - $500 Sponsorship
Blanchard Oil - Orleans, VT - $500 Sponsorship

We also want to thank the Rotary Club of Newport, VT for their generous gift of $1,000 for the Santa Run. Their support along with our sponsors makes a real difference and helps us reach even more families in need.

We deeply appreciate your kindness and commitment to uplifting our community—thank you for standing with us🙏✨


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12/02/2025

🌟 Today is Giving Tuesday! 🌟 There’s no better time to give back. For just $10, your raffle ticket directly helps a local family or individual facing the challenges of cancer—making a real impact right here in our community.

🎁 Holiday Raffle Announcement 🎁
Supporting Local Families Through The MEW Halo Foundation 🎄
Holiday Raffle: Prizes, Community, and Compassion ✨
For many years, our annual Santa Run has brought joy to local families, thanks to the generosity of area businesses who donated fantastic prizes for children and adults alike. Although we’re taking a break from hosting the run this year, our amazing sponsors still want the community to benefit from their gifts—and we couldn’t agree more! 🎅🤝
This year, we’re excited to announce a Holiday Raffle designed to share these wonderful prizes with our neighbors, while raising much-needed funds for The MEW Halo Foundation. This 100% nonprofit organization provides crucial support to local families facing cancer, helping cover costs that insurance does not. 💗🎗️
How the Raffle Works 📝
• 🎟️ Tickets are $10 each (cash or Venmo only, in person purchase)
• 🍦 Purchase tickets at Sweet Scoops (Barton) from 9-2 Tuesday - Friday, or at Vermont Pie & Pasta during their business hours, or directly from Darcy, Avery, or Cadence.
• 📅 Drawing Date: December 14
• 📞 You do not need to be present to win—we’ll contact all winners
Incredible Prizes Up for Grabs 🏆
• 🌊 Jay Peak Water Park passes
• ⛷️ Burke Mountain Ski tickets
• 🎬 Essex Cinema passes
• 🏀 VSU Lyndon Basketball Camp enrollment
• ⚽ Northern VT Soccer School scholarship
• 🏕️ River of Life & Northwoods summer camp vouchers
• ⛳ Jay Peak Golf package
• 🍽️ Gift cards to local restaurants: Brown Cow, Pie & Pasta, Cow Palace
• 🎉 ...and many more!
Thank You for Your Support 🙏
We are deeply grateful to our sponsors, and to everyone who purchases a ticket. Your participation makes a real difference in the lives of local families battling cancer. Please help us spread the word by sharing this announcement with friends and neighbors! 🤗✨
Pinned Comment: Raffle Rules & Info 📌
• 💵 $10 per ticket, cash only or Venmo, in-person purchase
• ✍️ Please print clearly: name + phone/email on your ticket stub
• 🎉 Winners will be contacted; no cash substitutions; sponsor terms may apply
• 🤍 All proceeds benefit The MEW Halo Foundation
If you have any questions, please reach out to our team. Thank you for supporting this meaningful cause and for making the holidays brighter for families in need! 🌟

11/11/2025

It is with a heavy heart that we let you know that the ANNUAL SANTA RUN IS CANCELLED.

One of our organizers is dealing with personal matters, and needs to focus and be available to navigate what is needed for their family.

We are working on a fundraiser to help with the loss of this event. We will keep you posted.

Thank you for your understanding! We will be back next year!

Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas to you all!

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11/06/2025

Good Day Ladies
I want to let you know that our next Rebecca’s Journey Breast Cancer survivor group meeting will be Friday November 21st @ 2pm. At the Montgomery building in Newport
194 Main Street
Room 305
I’d love to hear your story and offer any insight and support to others.

I am also offering a Free lymphatic chair yoga class for survivors held this Saturday 11/8@12:00 Noon at the Orleans municipal building
1 memorial square
Orleans Vt 05860.
You will receive a free yoga mat and strap.
Please bring your own water.

Please let me know if you can make either of these events.
Hope you are staying well and looking forward to hearing from you.
Warmest regards
Rebecca Marcotte
Rebecca’s Journey
802-673-4779

09/10/2025

How about making Fly to Pie a race on your schedule this year!!!

Email from Fly to Pie 2025 WEST GLOVER, VERMONT: Run It or Bike It, Fly to Pie returns on Saturday, October 4, 2025 with a Marathon, a 17-Mile Iconoclast, a Half Marathon and 10 km distances mostly on

06/28/2025

Thank you to the Lake Region Girls Softball team for raising and donating $2000.00 to the Halo Foundation! Your dedication to supporting your community is something to be very proud of❤️🩷💙

05/20/2025

There is still time to join this wonderful retreat💕

01/27/2025

Please come out and support a wonderful family who is experiencing the hardship cancer can have on a family and a community.

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01/24/2025

Columbia Forest Products of Newport continues to be a huge supporter of The Halo Foundation!

Their employees raised $1601.39 with their Bottle Returns, Individual Employee Donations, Memorial Day Yardsale, and their Core/Blockwood sales for the month of November, and the Columbia Forest Products Foundation matched their contribution for a total of $3202.78 being donated to The Halo Foundation.

Thank you!!!!