Riley's Warriors Inc.

11/05/2026

💜💚 A HUGE THANK YOU TO WEST HERR CARES! 💚💜

We are so grateful to West Herr Cares for purchasing so many items from our Amazon Wish List to support Riley’s Warriors and our programs!

Every item donated helps us bring comfort, joy, and a little piece of home to local pediatric cancer patients and their families. From Smile Packs and Hospital Starter Packs to our Christmas in July and Holiday Room Decorating Bags, these items help us create moments of happiness during an incredibly difficult time.

Your generosity helps us continue doing what we do, and we truly appreciate you being part of our mission!

Thank you, West Herr Cares, for helping us light the way! 💜💚

11/05/2026

💜💚Some connections are formed through experiences that no child should ever have to face. And sometimes, those connections turn into something pretty special. 💜💚

Desmond is a TWO time cancer warrior who is now in remission, and he and Riley share a bond that goes beyond words.

Riley knows firsthand what childhood cancer takes from a kid and their family. Riley isn't just a friend to Desmond. He's become a big brother, a mentor, and his Camp Good Days Guys Doing Things counselor. The two share a special friendship, and we couldn't be happier to see Riley paying forward the support and encouragement that meant so much during his own journey.

Having Desmond Strong as a sponsor for this year's A Little Piece of Home Lighting the Way campaign makes this even more meaningful. There is something incredibly special about two young warriors who understand each other's journeys coming together to help other children facing cancer.

We are so grateful to Desmond and his family for supporting Riley's Warriors and helping us bring a little extra comfort, joy, and a little piece of home to children spending the holidays in the hospital.

Desmond, we are so proud of you and so happy to have you as part of our Riley's Warriors family. Keep shining, keep making memories, and keep being STRONG!

Thank you, Desmond Strong, for being a Winter Wonderland Sponsor! 🎄💜💚

11/04/2026

💜💚 A little restock, a lot of love!

Today we delivered our monthly restock of the J12 Family Room food pantry at Golisano Children’s Hospital of Buffalo, thanks to the generous support of the New Era Cap Foundation.

For families spending long days and nights at the hospital, having access to snacks, drinks, and a few pantry essentials can make a difficult time just a little easier.

We are so grateful to the New Era Cap Foundation for helping us continue this monthly effort and for making it possible for Riley’s Warriors to be there for families when they need it most.

Sometimes the little things make the biggest difference. 💜💚

11/04/2026

💜💚 A connection that goes beyond words.

Liam Lynch may no longer be with us, but his legacy continues to shine through the kindness of his family. Liam's Legacy Liz Lynch

During Liam’s treatment, his family received several Christmas trees through programs like ours. After losing Liam, they wanted to give back to other families facing childhood cancer. Through the Liam’s Legacy Fund, they collect pajamas and provide parking passes to help ease the burden for pediatric cancer patients and their families.

We are incredibly grateful that the Lynch family has chosen to support Riley’s Warriors and our A Little Piece of Home Lighting The Way campaign. Although Riley never had the opportunity to meet Liam, he feels a special connection to him and to the family who continues to honor his life by helping others.

Their generosity reminds us that even in the face of unimaginable loss, love finds a way to keep shining. Liam "Good will always find a way back to you, and it's not that hard to do either."

The Liam’s Legacy Fund has an event coming up in February, and we encourage everyone to attend and support this beautiful family and the incredible work they do.

Thank you, Lynch family, for helping us bring a little piece of home to children and families who need it most. We are honored to stand alongside you in keeping Liam’s legacy alive. 💜💚

11/04/2026

Help bring a little piece of hime to chidren batteling cancer this holiday season!

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11/04/2026

Support our friends!

✨❄️ SAVE THE DATE! ❄️✨

Join us for the Abbie’s Angels Winter Gala 2026 on December 11th! 💙❤️

An unforgettable evening of giving back, bringing our community together to support caregivers and families of neurodivergent children facing life-threatening medical emergencies. 👼🏼💙

🎟️ Tickets will be LIVE soon! Stay tuned for more details!

❤️💙 GO BILLS! 🦬🏈

11/02/2026

💜💚 A LITTLE PIECE OF HOME LIGHTING THE WAY ...THANK YOU, TWIPES! 💜💚

Some of the best partnerships start with simply asking, and Twipes will always hold a special place in the Riley’s Warriors story.

When I was 15 years old, I met a Twipes representative at a Buffalo Bisons game where they were handing out Twipes. I decided to reach out to the company myself and ask if they would consider donating Twipes for my Holiday Room Decorating Bags. They said YES!

That was my very first partnership with a company, and one that I started completely on my own. It's pretty amazing to look back and see how that one conversation turned into a relationship that has lasted through the years.

Once again, Twipes is generously donating a package of Twipes for EVERY Holiday Room Decorating Bag this year! 💜

If you're not familiar with Twipes, they make plastic-free, biodegradable wet wipes designed to be flushable and better for the environment. You can learn more about their products and their mission at:

🌐 **https://www.twipes.com/**

To the Twipes team, thank you for saying yes to a 15-year-old kid with an idea, believing in what I was trying to do, and continuing to support Riley’s Warriors all these years later. It means a lot to me that you are still part of this journey!

Sometimes all it takes is the courage to reach out and ask. You never know where that one conversation might lead. 💜💚

11/02/2026

💜💚 SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT 💚💜

We are incredibly grateful to welcome Jessa’s Quest as a $500 Deck The Halls Sponsor for this year’s A Little Piece of Home Lighting the Way! 🎄✨

Jessa’s Quest was created in 2010 in loving memory of Jessica Webber, who courageously battled brain cancer for seven years. Through the dedication of her family and friends, Jessica’s legacy continues by helping children and families facing life-threatening illnesses. Their generosity has made a lasting difference for families throughout our community, including here in Western New York. 💙

This year, Jessa’s Quest is helping us bring a little extra magic, comfort, and joy to a child spending Christmas in the hospital by sponsoring a $500 Holiday Room Decorating Bag!

There is something truly special about organizations whose missions are rooted in turning personal experiences with childhood cancer into hope for others. We are honored to have Jessa’s Quest alongside us in making the holidays a little brighter for our local pediatric cancer warriors.

Thank you for keeping Jessica’s legacy alive and helping us light the way for another family. 💜💚

Learn more about their mission: www.jessasquest.org

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11/01/2026

💜💚 IT’S OFFICIAL! TODAY IS LAUNCH DAY! 💚💜

The 2026 Riley’s Warriors... A Little Piece of Home Lighting the Way campaign is officially underway! 🎄✨

We are kicking off our 6th year of bringing a little extra Christmas magic, comfort, and joy to local pediatric cancer patients who will spend the holidays in the hospital. 💜

Imagine being a child in the hospital on Christmas. While the world outside is celebrating, we want their hospital room to feel a little more like home. A little sparkle, a little magic, and a reminder that they are never forgotten. 💚

And we need YOUR help to make it happen! 🎁

There are several ways you can be part of lighting the way:

💜 SPONSOR A HOLIDAY BAG!

We still have plenty of bag sponsorships available! Each sponsorship helps us fill a child's bag with decorations, gift cards, LEGO sets, and special surprises to transform their hospital room into a little Winter Wonderland.

💚 MAKE A MONETARY DONATION!

Every dollar helps us purchase the items needed to make these bags extra special. No donation is too small!

💜 SHOP OUR AMAZON WISHLIST!

Choose something special and have it shipped directly to help our holiday project.

💚 DONATE CHRISTMAS LIGHTS!

We will have a collection bin at North Collins Elementary School for anyone who would like to donate NEW Christmas lights!

A HUGE THANK YOU TO OUR EARLY SPONSORS! 🎉

We are incredibly grateful to:

💜 The Vasey Family – Winter Wonderland Bag Sponsor
💚 Manning & Napier – Winter Wonderland Bag Sponsor
💜 Berardi Law – Official Hot Chocolate & Cookie Bar Sponsor!

Your generosity is already helping bring this year's vision to life, and we are so thankful to have you lighting the way with us!

📅 IMPORTANT DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 27TH!

We need all donations in by November 27th so we can spend Thanksgiving weekend filling, packing, and preparing every bag for delivery on December 2nd to Golisano Children's Hospital of Buffalo and Roswell Park's Pediatric Clinic.

This is what community is all about. 💜💚 It takes a village to make Christmas a little brighter for these kids and their families, and we would love for you to be part of ours.

DONATE. SPONSOR. SHARE. HELP US LIGHT THE WAY! ✨

🔗 Website: rileyswarriorsincwny.com

📦 Amazon Wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1AG8I85SVL84P?ref_=wl_dp_view_your_list

💌 Monetary donations: Visit our website or message us for details.

🛍Bag Sponsorships

Please SHARE this post! You never know who might be looking for a way to make a difference this holiday season.

Because every child deserves a little Christmas magic, no matter where they spend Christmas morning. 🎄💜💚

10/29/2026

Thank you North Collins High School!!!

NEXT Friday, SG will host a hat day for Riley's Warriors!
Students can wear a hat with a donation of $1. For $5 they will also receive a little bag of holiday cookies!
All proceeds go to Riley's Warriors Inc. to help bring a little light and joy to those who need it most.