Our Mission Statement & History
Hope & Help for Children with Cancer in New Jersey
Unlike national organizations that fund research, we are an independent, New Jersey based non-profit organization, working hands on with each family. The Ashley Lauren Foundation depends on the support of the community-at-large in order to provide immediate relief for the daily burdens thrust upon those who are battling pediatric cancer.
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Keep ependymoma (brain) warrior, Natalie in your prayers as she goes in for scans tomorrow to check for tumor regrowth after she underwent her 4th brain surgery in February to remove it.
Thank you, Lidia Bastianich once again for sharing our event!
TOMORROWWWWWW!!!!!
100% of every single PENNY earned will go back to The Ashley Lauren Foundation to help our families struggling with a child with cancer all around the state.
There are very little tickets left.....so it's not too late. So come eat HARDY from 30 chefs, 10 brands, and help us all at the same time!
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Please pray for our Ewing's sarcoma warrior, Gio!
Here is an update from mom:
Gio had a very difficult day at the clinic. His heart rate was high and he had a mild fever, which were the first warning signs. When trying to access his port, it took over two hours, multiple nurses, and caused him extreme distress—something very unusual for him. The port wouldn’t work properly and started bleeding, indicating he likely needed a platelet transfusion.
Despite a “normal” chest X-ray, his fever worsened, and he had painful mouth sores from chemo. He was admitted due to high infection risk and started on IV antibiotics. After finally accessing his port and starting the transfusion, he began bleeding heavily and uncontrollably from the site. The vascular team tried everything but couldn’t stop the bleeding, so they switched to an ultrasound-guided IV and de-accessed the port. Another round of platelets was ordered. He has been getting multiple bags of blood and platelets to help clot.
Please help the family as they have been spending tons of money on meals each night for this emergency visit!
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Gio is 3 South Room 18 at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
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Please keep Gio in prayer as he boldly and bravely fights this infection!
It is with extreme sadness that we announce the passing of one one our beautiful Foundation children, Isla, who valiantly fought DIPG (an aggressive form of brain cancer) for just 5 short months. She was 8 years old.
Please keep their family in your hearts and prayers at this time. 🙏🏻❤️🩹
We are so grateful to our following sponsors of Chefs Who Care for their generosity:
