Mary Beth's Angels Foundation

04/19/2024

My Birthday wish? PLEASE help us send KIDS with CANCER and their siblings to Summer Camp this summer for free! Like our dear Mary Beth, some will not be here next year to return. Be an Event, Bar, Game, or Round Sponsor, or buy a table by clicking on "Buy Tickets" using the link. Or, simply click the "Donate" button. We would love to have your support! CANCER SUCKS! THANK YOU! https://www.classy.org/event/2024-trivia-night/e558110

01/23/2019

It's hard to believe 18 years ago we gained our angel Mary Beth! We give thanks for all of you and your support in keeping Mary Beth's memory alive so we may never realize her greatest fear of being forgotten. May you all take some time to laugh in her memory today. "Life is Short, Laugh Hard!" - Mary Beth

03/19/2015

Hello everyone! Just a few hours remain for us to choose our brackets for March Madness! Help us enrich the minds of kids fighting cancer at St. Louis Children's Hospital and SSM Cardinal Glennon Children's Medical Center with our book program! Ask Gerry, Barbie or Heidi for more info!

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12/07/2014

Today is our angel Mary Beth's 29th birthday. We will be celebrating her birthday tonight at Our Lady of the Pillar when we hand out the 13th annual Mary Beth Ricken Sportsmanship Awards during the 5pm mass. The sportsmanship award is given to one player on each of OLP's soccer teams who is voted to be the best sport by their teammates. Over the years, more than 150 children have received the award. Thank you OLP Men's Club for helping us keep Mary Beth's memory alive in such a fitting way. Happy Birthday, MB!

01/23/2014

It has been 13 years since our sweet Mary Beth earned her angel wings. We can't thank each and every one of you enough for helping us keep MB's dream of helping children alive. Look for more fundraising and programming coming this year from Mary Beth's Angels! We love you Mary Beth! "Life is short, laugh hard!"

12/03/2013

Today is . Help us provide youth in need in the St. Louis area with basic necessities this holiday season. We are collecting the following for Lift For Life Gym. Lift For Life Gym offers St. Louis city children a safe, enriching environment in which to strengthen their bodies, enrich their minds, develop healthy social relationships, and learn to make positive life choices.

If you would like to help us provide for these children, we are collecting the following items by December 11. Contact Barbie Ricken [email protected] or Gerry Ricken [email protected] to schedule a drop off or pick up of these items.

-$5-$25 Gift Cards from Popular Retail Stores
-Movie Theatre Gift Certificates
-NEW Coats in All Sizes (Ages 8-18)
-Athletic Apparel/Hoodies
-Pajamas & Long Johns
-Packs of Socks for Boys & Girls (Ages 8-18)
-Boxer Briefs for Men
-Cologne, Perfume & Body Spray
-Lotion or Bathing Supplies
-Pillows & Pillow Cases
-Thermal Blankets, Throws & Sleeping Bags
-Krimp/Curling Irons
-Watches & Wallets
-Purses & Large Tote bags
-Jewelry & Fashion Headwear
-iPods/MP3 Players
-DVDs of Rated G or PG New Releases
-Headphones or Ear buds
-Remote Control Cars, Legos & Action Figures

Thank you for helping us in supporting Lift For Life Gym!

09/02/2013

September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. Did you know that 1 in 330 children will be diagnosed with cancer before age 20? In the United States, 1 out of every 5 of these children will not survive. Most of the children who do survive have long-term side effects as a result of their cancer treatments.
We never thought we would be a family whose lives would be forever changed by having a child with cancer. Donate today to help us support other families whose lives are forever changed by having a child with cancer. We are looking to expand our programs to help even more children and families of children with cancer in the future. If you would like to get involved, email [email protected]. Thank you for helping keep Mary Beth's dream alive by supporting children and families in need in the St. Louis area!

01/23/2013

It has been 12 years since our Mary Beth earned her angel wings. We continue to honor Mary Beth's memory through her mission of serving children in need in the St. Louis area. Join us in remembering MB today. Life is short, laugh hard!

12/07/2012

Happy 27th birthday to our angel Mary Beth! We love you. Life is short, laugh hard!

04/01/2012

Thank you to everyone who sent in donations for our 2012 Mary Beth's Angels March Madness Bracket Challenge! We look forward to putting those donations toward helping local children! We will announce our bracket challenge winners on Tuesday morning. "Life is short, laugh hard!"