2024 Event Recap: A Year of Impact and Gratitude

As we close out 2024, we reflect on a truly amazing year. We've been blessed to see our community come together in support of our mission to raise awareness and provide support for those affected by childhood cancer. Here's a look at some of the highlights:

Annual Soccer Classic – A fantastic event that brought together players, families, and supporters to raise both awareness and funds for childhood cancer.Fundraising Nights – We partnered with local restaurants like Cane’s and Chick-fil-A for fundraising nights, making it easy for the community to give back while enjoying a meal.Monthly Donations & Blessing Envelopes – We continued our monthly donations and blessing envelopes to Rady Children's Hospital in San Diego and to kiddos nationwide, providing ongoing support to families in need. For a total of over 130 blessing envelops for the year 2024.Murrieta Dollar Scholars – We had the honor of donating to two deserving students from Murrieta Mesa High School for the Murrieta Dollar Scholars program, supporting their academic and future endeavors.Rebel Spin Event – Incredible gathering hosted at Rebel Spin in Murrieta, combining fitness and fundraising for a great cause.Health Fairs & LA Galaxy – We had booths at local health fairs and teamed up with LA Galaxy for more exposure and support for childhood cancer awareness.Cancer Walks – Participating in Michelle's Place cancer walk to honor and raise funds for those battling cancer.Blanket Drive – Our blanket drive was a huge success, providing warmth and comfort to 162 children facing cancer treatments.City of Menifee Proclamation – We worked with the City of Menifee to secure a citywide proclamation for Childhood Cancer Awareness.Murrieta Valley School District Engagement – Meeting with the Murrieta Valley School Board to engage the district and increase awareness of pediatric cancer.And as the year came to a close, we had the privilege of:Adopting Two Families for the Holidays – Bringing joy, laughter, and support to two families in need, providing them with a little extra hope and comfort during the holiday season.Thank you to everyone who supported us this year—your generosity and dedication have made a real difference. While there are no upcoming events for 2024, we're already looking forward to continuing our work in the new year!

Looking Ahead to 2025: More to Come

As we look ahead to 2025, we’re filled with excitement and anticipation for all that’s to come. We’re committed to continuing our mission of spreading smiles, love, and support to children and families battling pediatric cancer, and we’ve got even more inspiring initiatives on the horizon.

Stay tuned for updates on upcoming events, fresh ways to get involved, and plenty of opportunities to make a real difference.

Together, we will continue to honor CJ’s legacy and bring hope where it’s needed most.

The journey doesn’t stop here—there’s so much more to come.

Upcoming Events:

April 2025: Murrieta Dollars for Scholars at Murrieta Mesa High School

May 2025: CJ’s Soccer Classic Tournament

Summer 2025: Stay tuned for more exciting summer events.

September 2025: Childhood Cancer Awareness Month—our busiest month to rally for a cause close to our hearts!

Mark Your Calendars: CJ's Soccer Classic Returns

May 17th & 18th, 2025

We’re excited to announce that our Annual CJ's Soccer Classic will be back in the Spring of 2025! We can’t wait to see you at the fields for another incredible event filled with fun, community, and support for children and families affected by pediatric cancer. Games, raffle prizes, food vendors and more.

A huge thank you to Murrieta Youth Soccer League for proudly sponsoring and hosting this event—your support makes all the difference. We can't wait to see you all back on the fields.

For our most recent updates, please connect with us on our social media page on Instagram at CJ's Smile

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