A fundraising event started by an Amherstburg family was presented on the weekend with the goal of wiping out a rare form of childhood cancer.
The second annual “Heroes for Histio” walkathon was held last Saturday as a fundraiser for the Fight Like Mason Foundation and the Histiocytosis Association. Organized by the Drouillard family, the fundraiser also featured inflatables, raffle prizes, activities and lunch. It was held at Malden Park in Windsor.
Marc and Alyssa Drouillard’s oldest daughter Harper was diagnosed with Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH), a rare form of cancer, in March 2022.
Thankfully, she is cancer-free and a healthy six-year-old, but the family still wanted to give back.
Alyssa said they had a great turnout last Saturday with over 200 tickets sold.
“Businesses were really excited to support the Fight Like Mason Foundation and Histiocytosis Association,” she added. “It’s been great so far. We’re really happy with all of the support.”
Marc, Harper and their youngest daughter Isla went on the walk with Alyssa assisting with activities at the pavilion. A final total was not available as of press time but Alyssa was confident the event surpassed the $10,000 earned in 2023.
Additional events included children’s activities and games such as a “Super Heroes” obstacle course, with Windsor firefighters helping with the barbecue. Art Lab was also on hand for children to enjoy.
Iain Macri, a founder of the Fight Like Mason Foundation with his wife Chantelle, said they were pleased to be one of the recipients. They were “amazed” to have one of the people they’ve supported give back in her own right and help their foundation. He added Harper will be able to reminisce about her childhood when she is older and be pleased with what she has done in the fight against childhood cancer.
“She can look back at her childhood cancer journey and be proud,” said Macri.
The Fight Like Mason Foundation is proud to be part of such events and to be able to empower youth and families to want to give back to the community in their own way, he added.
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