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Desi Strong Foundation Please help us fight this fight, for the future of our children. No child fights alone! This daily routine was exhausting, we know this firsthand.

Purpose:
We were completely powerless when it came to curing Desi's disease. Desi would have less than 5 weeks in between treatments which always kept us on our toes. We learned so much about her disease, the treatments that could keep her alive, the horrible side effects that these treatments had on her body and spirit and most importantly, how to be Desi's advocate. After each treatment we would do our best to catch the side effects early so that we could minimize the pain and nausea that Desi would endure. Outthinking the disease and trying our best to curb the side effects of the treatments made decisions very complicated; the energy that we spent fighting the side effects became so significant that it was hard to imagine that she was fighting cancer as well. We want to help lighten the load of families who are going through the hardships and obstacles that Desi and our family went through. We want to provide children and their families with items that made our extended stays in the hospital more manageable and our daughter's treatments more comfortable. We want to assist with providing money for food, gas and other expenses. We want the siblings of the patients to know that they have not been forgotten. Through our own experiences we saw our daughter benefit from having a doll as a therapeutic tool. We are very interested in designing and producing a "Desi Doll." While Desi was fighting cancer she would treat her dolls like her patients, they too had cancer. She would give them IV's, ports and check their vitals. Caring for them as if she was their doctor. The Desi Doll will emulate everything that Desi was and continues to be. The doll will reflect children that are fighting cancer by being bald and have the ability to be cared for. It is our mission to have the foundation provide dolls to as many children fighting cancer as we can reach. Our most important goal is to raise funds to find a cure for pediatric cancer in Desi's name. Please help us in this fight! Desi has taught the world so many things in her 6 years of life. She danced through chemo, loved unconditionally & never lost her beautiful smile. We want every cancer fighting child to feel the love that Desi was so graciously given.

10/09/2026

Yes, it's true that our VIP tickets are sold out, BUT we have one pair left to raffle off to a lucky winner!! 🎟️🎟️✨

Participation is easy!
1. SHARE this post
2. TAG a friend, and we will announce a winner on Monday!

If you aren’t the lucky winner, no worries! You can still buy tickets through FunkCancerCV.org before they’re officially gone!

Open to ages 18+, accompanied by an adult.
Fuel the Funk. Fuel the Fight.💜💛🎗️

Meet, Aaliyah, another happy recipient of our Desi Strong Doll. Her mom Aysa shared the following note with our team reg...
10/06/2026

Meet, Aaliyah, another happy recipient of our Desi Strong Doll. Her mom Aysa shared the following note with our team regarding her reaction to her new doll.

“Thank you so much for sending Aaliyah a Desi Strong Doll. She was excited and happy to play with her. She also loves that her doll looks like her and has to receive medicine through her port. Thank you so much for your support and everything you do!!! We appreciate it.”

We are so happy you are enjoying your new doll, sweet girl! 💜💛

To become a recurring donor or to sponsor a Desi Strong Doll, please visit https://www.desistrongfoundation.org/desi-strong-doll


10/03/2026
Last night’s NPO Desert Fast Pitch event was a powerful reminder of what can happen when we have the courage to advocate...
10/02/2026

Last night’s NPO Desert Fast Pitch event was a powerful reminder of what can happen when we have the courage to advocate for a cause that matters.

In just under three minutes, Jessica delivered a stellar pitch for the Desi Strong Foundation, beautifully sharing the Foundation’s mission, the impact it has on families, and why this work matters so deeply to our community.

We’re incredibly grateful that Jessica’s pitch raised $3,000 for the Desi Strong Foundation. These funds will help us continue providing financial support to families in need and fulfilling Desi Doll requests for our little warriors. 💜

But perhaps one of Jessica’s biggest takeaways from the experience was the opportunity to share Desi’s story with a larger audience — while gaining new friends, mentors, and the confidence to keep advocating for children and families affected by pediatric cancer.

We couldn’t be prouder of Jessica and so grateful to everyone who helped make this night possible. 💜

09/29/2026

Consider this your personal invitation to join Zapp for our first annual FUNK Cancer Concert benefiting the Desi Strong Foundation!

That epic night will feature live performances from Zapp, the Sugar Hill Gang and the Furious 5

📆 Friday, October 23rd
📍 Agave Caliente Terraza at Agua Caliente Casino in Cathedral City
🕓 Doors open at 7pm.

Visit FunkCancerCV.org and buy your tickets before they’re gone!

Fuel the Funk. Fuel the Fight. 💜💛

09/26/2026

Desi is on her way to Dubai for Sophia. Here’s a message from mamma.
In February, our 4-year-old daughter, Sofia, was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia, and since then, our lives have completely changed.
Sofia loves to play, and play has become such an important part of helping her cope with treatment. She has a particular love for little babies and dolls, because she can practice “accessing” their imaginary ports and recreate what happens at the hospital in a safe and playful way. It has helped her tremendously with her fear of port accesses.
We truly believe that having this particular doll could make a meaningful difference for Sofia, not just as a toy, but as a little tool that helps her process and face her treatment with courage.

🎶💜 DO YOU BELIEVE IN SIGNS??! 💛🎶If you see our FUNK Cancer billboard when you’re out and about, it’s a reminder to buy y...
09/26/2026

🎶💜 DO YOU BELIEVE IN SIGNS??! 💛🎶

If you see our FUNK Cancer billboard when you’re out and about, it’s a reminder to buy your ticket today.

Be sure to SAFELY snap a picture, or take one with it! 📸

👉 POST IT, TAG , and TAG A FRIEND who needs to go to Funk Cancer with you!

Help us spread the word to FUNK CANCER! 💜💛

09/26/2026

A simple act of kindness during lunch. Come and sign a card for a kid fighting cancer and get a free ribbon bracelet and sticker. Thank you LQASB.

Thank you LQHS ASB for showing your school what it means to be Look at all these motivational cards for kids fighting ...
09/25/2026

Thank you LQHS ASB for showing your school what it means to be Look at all these motivational cards for kids fighting cancer!!

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