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EVENTS

June 5th, 2018 by

The 2018 McKenna Claire Foundation / Chevron Butterfly Tour is coming to a corporate owned and operated Chevron station near you!

For the seventh year in a row, the patrons of participating Chevron stations will be given the opportunity to purchase the McKenna Claire Foundation’s butterfly (originally drawn by McKenna).

From July 9th – July 22nd, MCF butterflies will be available for a $1 or $5 donation. With your help, McKenna’s butterflies will not only shine a light on pediatric cancer, but fund the much needed research that children and families so desperately need.

To date, the patrons of Chevron have helped raise over $1,400,000 to the benefit of pediatric brain cancer research.  Please consider visiting a participating Chevron and purchasing an MCF butterfly.  Don’t forget to thank the Chevron staff for being champions of the McKenna Claire Foundation and pediatric brain cancer research!  Scroll below to find a participating station near you or download a PDF list.

For more information about this year’s McKenna Claire Foundation / Chevron campaign for Pediatric Brain Cancer Research, please contact David Wetzel at dave@mckennaclairefoundation.org or by phone 714-612-0198 .

Click to link to an interactive map of all participating stations.

Click to see the 2018 Butterfly Tour Station List!

 CLICK to see photos from last year’s Butterfly Tour!

 

 

June 4th, 2018 by

McKenna and her friends loved to hold lemonade stands on our street corner to raise money for various causes they believed in.   To celebrate McKenna’s birthday (August 5th) and pay forward that sense of community, we are inviting kids near and far to hold their own stands in support of pediatric brain cancer research.   The simple act of kids pouring their hearts into a cause is not only fun, but shows our youth that they have the power to change the world one glass of lemonade at a time.

To date, the kids of Stand Up & Shine have raised over 120,000 for pediatric brain cancer research.

Knowing summer is filled with family adventure, camps, and commitments, we invite this years MCF Stand Up and Shine kids to hold their lemonade stands as their schedules permit any time in August.   We can’t wait to see the energy and creativity of this years participants.   Thank you for choosing to be part of the pediatric brain cancer solution.

Registration is FREE –  Click Here to register your stand!

We have lots of tips, ideas and even downloadable logos, graphics and forms to help you create your very special lemonade stand!

Click on the downloads below…

Join the Shine Squad – Submit your high resolution photos by email to  or post them to our Facebook page

If you share pictures of your stand on social media please tag us and use the hashtag #mackyshines.

Want to have chance to design this year’s Stand Up and Design T-Shirt?  Use the template below and return to us by June 30th.

MCF T-Shirt Template

Forms and Booth Decorations

(click to download PDF and word documents)

2018 SUS Meet Macky

2018 SUS_Infographic_1

2018 SUS_Infographic_3

2018 SUS_HowToSubmitDonations

2018 SUS_Instructions

2018 SUS_PledgeForm

2018 SUS_Sign_1

2018 SUS_Sign_2

2018 SUS_Sign_3

2018 SUS_SolicitationLetter

2018 SUS_Stickers

 

July 1st, 2017 by

Here is a list of all of the locations that TNT Fireworks is running in HB:

 

Ocean View High School Athletics at the Big Lots at Warner and Goldenwest

Edison High School Foundation at the Vons at Magnolia and Atlanta

HB Lions Club at the Orchard’s Supply at Brookhurst and Adams

Knight of Columbus Council #6020 at the Ace Hardware at Adams and Magnolia

Marina High School Band at the Vons at Edinger and Springdale

Friends of HB Junior Guards at the Ralph’s at Goldenwest and Garfield

HB Reads One Book at the Ralph’s at Warner and Plaza Lane

HB Youth Lacrosse at the 99 Cent Store at Garfield and Brookhurst

Orange Coast Gauken at Beach Promenade at Atlanta and Beach

Huntington Beach High School Field Hockey at the Albertson’s at Beach and Yorktown

HB Girls Softball at the 7-Eleven at Goldenwest and McFadden

Ocean View Little League at the Albertson’s at Bolsa Chica and Heil

HB Water Polo Club at Five Points at Main and Beach

Goldenwest Swim Team at the Stater Bros. at Warner and Goldenwest

June 30th, 2017 by

 

To buy tickets and register CLICK HERE

 

The Waterfront Beach Resort is holding a limited number of guest rooms at a discounted rate for our guests. Click Here to book a room or call 1-800-445-8667 and ask for booking code MCKCF.

 

For sponsorship information Click Here or contact David Wetzel at dave@mckennaclairefoundation.org or by phone 714-612-0198.

Send us your best 80’s photos to info@mckennaclairefoundation.org

June 28th, 2017 by

The Resolution Run is a yearly Community 5k and Kids 1 mile Fun Run event which will be held on December 10, 2017.  This competitive, fun, family oriented event is held at Edison High School in Huntington Beach, CA. All proceeds from this community event directly support research for Pediatric Brain Cancer (through the McKenna Claire Foundation) as well as schools in the Huntington Beach area.

Click here to Register and get more information

June 27th, 2017 by

An amazing community of friends and partners will be gathering on Saturday, November 18th for the 3rd Annual McKenna Claire Foundation (MCF) Charity Poker Tournament.   In partnership with Essex Mortgage and the PASEA Hotel and Spa, this years “Poker At The Beach” will overlook the Pacific Ocean in the luxurious PASEA Blue Room.  This unique space has it all – amazing sunsets, large screen TV’s, massive sliding windows, and outdoor fire pits.  Whether you are a Poker At The Beach player, sponsor, or guest simply enjoying this amazing space, it promises be a great start to Thanksgiving Holiday week.

6:00 PM Check In

7:00 PM First Cards

Prizes will awarded to the top players as well as complimentary appetizers for our guests.

Please CLICK HERE for MCF “Poker At The Beach” player, guest and sponsorship link to register for this year’s event!

June 26th, 2017 by

The 6th Annual McKenna Claire Foundation (MCF) “Play It Forward” Golf Tournament will play host to an amazing community of friends, associates, and business partners at the Tijeras Creek Golf Course on Friday, October 20th, raising funds for pediatric brain cancer research.

10:00 AM Registration Opens

12:00 Noon Shotgun Start

5:45 PM Golf Ball Drop

6:15 PM Dinner/Awards

 

An annual highlight, the MCF Play It Forward Golf Tournament will again feature on course partners (Past partners include: SUPLOVE, The Lazy Dog Cafe, Lou’s Brews & BBQ, The Butchery, New Belgium Brewing, Pabst Blue Ribbon, Toyota of Huntington Beach, and Audi Mission Viejo amongst others), on course contests, and the always exciting helicopter ball drop.    Proudly, with you support, the Play It Forward has raised nearly $350,000 in its first 5 years to the benefit of pediatric cancer research and student programs.

 

Please click below to Register and “Play It Forward” !

REGISTRATION & SPONSORSHIP

Sponsorship Forms: (click to open)

2017 MCF_Golf_Sponsor_levels

2017 MCF Golf Sponsor Commitment Form

Thank you to our current sponsors…

For additional information and opportunities please contact David Wetzel at dave@mckennaclairefoundation.org or 714-612-0198.

We hope you can join us!

June 25th, 2017 by

 

Join us in a fun 4-man coed tournament in Huntington Beach to raise money for the McKenna Claire Foundation for Pediatric Brain Cancer Research and the Beach Elite Youth Scholarship Fund! Proceeds to benefit brain cancer research and to scholarship local youth to play club volleyball. We will have food provided by Mama’s in HB, raffle, medals for top finishers, music and prizes. Check in is 8am-8:30am. Play starts at 9am. Tournament location is Huntington State Beach at Magnolia Street. We will have 10 courts and expect to sell out so please register early!

Click here to book and get more information


April 15th, 2017 by

The 2017 McKenna Claire Foundation / Chevron Butterfly Tour is coming to a corporate owned and operated Chevron station near you!

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For the sixth year in a row, the patrons of participating Chevron stations will be given the opportunity to purchase the McKenna Claire Foundation’s butterfly (originally drawn by McKenna).

From August 25th through September 18th, MCF butterflies will be available for a $1 or $5 donation. With your help, McKenna’s butterflies will not only shine a light on pediatric cancer, but fund the much needed research that children and families so desperately need.

To date, the patrons of Chevron have helped raise over $1,000,000 to the benefit of pediatric brain cancer research.  Please consider visiting a participating Chevron and purchasing an MCF butterfly.  Don’t forget to thank the Chevron staff for being champions of the McKenna Claire Foundation and pediatric brain cancer research!  Scroll below to find a participating station near you or download a PDF list.

For more information about this year’s McKenna Claire Foundation / Chevron campaign for Pediatric Brain Cancer Research, please contact David Wetzel at dave@mckennaclairefoundation.org or by phone 714-612-0198 .

Click to link to an interactive map of all participating stations.

Click to see the 2017 Butterfly Tour Station List!

Click to see photos from last year’s Butterfly Tour!

 

 

April 14th, 2017 by

McKenna and her friends loved to hold lemonade stands on our street corner to raise money for various causes they believed in.   To celebrate McKenna’s birthday (August 5th) and pay forward that sense of community, we are inviting kids near and far to hold their own stands in support of pediatric brain cancer research.   The simple act of kids pouring their hearts into a cause is not only fun, but shows our youth that they have the power to change the world one glass of lemonade at a time.

To date, the kids of Stand Up & Shine have raised over $90,000 for pediatric brain cancer research.

Knowing summer is filled with family adventure, camps, and commitments, we invite this years MCF Stand Up and Shine kids to hold their lemonade stands as their schedules permit any time in August.   We can’t wait to see the energy and creativity of this years participants.   Thank you for choosing to be part of the pediatric brain cancer solution.

Registration is FREE –  Click Here to register your stand!

We have lots of tips, ideas and even downloadable logos, graphics and forms to help you create your very special lemonade stand!

Click on the downloads below…

Join the Shine Squad – Submit your high resolution photos by email to  or post them to our Facebook page

If you share pictures of your stand on social media please tag us and use the hashtag #mackyshines.

 

Forms and Booth Decorations

(click to download PDF and word documents)

2017 SUS Meet Macky

2017 SUS_Infographic_1

2017 SUS_Infographic_3

2017 SUS_HowToSubmitDonations

2017 SUS_Instructions

2017 SUS_PledgeForm

2017 SUS_Sign_1

2017 SUS_Sign_2

2017 SUS_Sign_3

2017 SUS_SolicitationLetter

2017 SUS_Stickers