California Dreaming of a White Christmas

December 19 from 1 to 5 p.m. at SkyPark, Scotts Valley

Three years ago, Gabriella Cosner, a four-year-old girl battling a rare form of cancer made one simple wish. She wished for snow on her 5th birthday, which falls on December 24 — a white Christmas. What started with a blog request for information on snow machines from Gabriella’s mother, Kristin, literally snowballed into an event that brought the entire community, including over 600 families in the last two years, together for a birthday gift that continues to give.

This year Team G Childhood Cancer Foundation, a nonprofit established by Gabriella’s parents, is gearing up for the 3rd Annual Gabriella’s Snow Day scheduled for December 19, 2014 at Scotts Valley’s Skypark. In addition to fantastical flurries, families can expect an appearance from Santa and two special surprise guests, holiday food, treats, shopping, games, crafts, bounce houses and amazing raffle prizes all provided by an array of local businesses.

A $10 dollar donation is suggested for anyone participating in snow play, games with prizes, bounce houses and more with proceeds going to Team G Childhood Cancer Foundation for pediatric cancer research and Hope Totes. Team G CC Foundation was recently voted the 2014 Scotts Valley Organization of the Year! We will be using this time to celebrate our accomplishment and acknowledge our newly found Team G Ambassadors.

This holiday season, bring your family and loved ones to celebrate Gabriella’s 7th birthday in a winter wonderland that is sure to be a fun and festive time for all. Your participation in this joyous event will not only aid in the fight against pediatric cancer, but will support all the local businesses and community members involved. 100% of the proceeds will go toward the fight against childhood cancer.

The Cosner family created team G Childhood Cancer Foundation in 2013 shortly after their daughter, Gabriella finished cancer treatments at the age of 5. Joined by cancer parents, Diego and Claudia who lost their daughter to the same form of cancer less than 2 years ago, these families along with the
community continue to support children and families affected by pediatric cancer.

Inspired by some of the amazing youth they encountered during each of their daughter’s treatment process, this family has become advocates for all children fighting cancer today. Their continued support comes in the form of Hope Totes, hospital survival kits created for newly diagnosed cancer patients, and funds dedicated to new and innovative treatment options.

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Looking to donate or volunteer? Contact Kristin Cosner kristin@teamgfoundation.org or info@teamgfoundation.org 831-239-5061 for more information.