Month: January 2018

The Hang Tough Foundation held its third annual Santa Day program this past weekend, where 145 children had a chance to meet Santa Claus and receive a gift from their holiday wish list.   Read the full story, here!

The Hang Tough Foundation launched their new Health and Wellness program October 2017.  The Hang Tough Foundation’s health and wellness programming will be offered quarterly to Heroes, Sidekicks and their families.  Read the full story, here!

Tour De Tallahassee encourages endurance, competition, and fitness year round through a non-profit cycling series!  Read the news, here!

Hang Tough Foundation hosts it’s third annual Cascades Goes Gold!  This family-friendly, free event at Cascades Park will shine a spotlight on pediatric cancer, and mark the start of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. Cascades Park will truly turn gold for the event, with the waterfall fountain and amphitheater lit up in a golden hue during…

Hang Tough Foundation marked the conclusion of Autism Awareness Month with a special presentation at Florida’s State Capitol. Using original art created by Hang Tough Heroes, local artist Rachel Chasteen has created a beautiful kaleidoscope-inspired art piece that creates a puzzle. Puzzle pieces are the symbol representing autism awareness.  Full story and photos, here!

April 2017, the organization’s annual fundraising gala, Gritz and Glitz, boasted record-breaking attendance and funds raised, with 300 guests and more than $36,000 netted in support of their mission. Plus, Hang Tough Foundation is launching a new program focused on caring for Hang Tough Hero siblings, or Sidekicks, in celebration of National Sibling Appreciation Day.  Read…