Snow Day in Scotts Valley

December 13 from Noon to 4 p.m. SkyPark in Scotts Valley

Over 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 900 families in the last three 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 4th Annual Gabriella’s Snow Day scheduled for December 13 at Scotts Valley’s Skypark. In addition to fantastical flurries, families can expect an appearance from Santa and two special surprise guests (and a crew of characters you won’t want to miss), 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 voted the 2014 Scotts Valley Organization of the Year.  To date, they have donated over 800 Hope Totes and funded over $93,000 to childhood cancer research.

This holiday season, bring your family and loved ones to celebrate Gabriella’s 8th 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. Food Trucks a Go Go will be at our snow day serving lunch from Noon to 3pm! http://foodtrucksagogo.com

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Team G funds UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital San Francisco totaling over $93,000 to childhood cancer research.

Two and ½ years ago at the age of 5, Gabriella Cosner completed her 42 weeks of chemotherapy, radiation, and surgery treatment of her childhood cancer.  Since then, her parents have joined forces with many other cancer parents facing similar journey’s to put an end to childhood cancer.

Recently, the Team G Executive Board met with UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital San Francisco pediatric oncologists and principal investigators about their recent discoveries to better childhood cancer treatments. Since this meeting, Team G has funded two important projects in the total amount of $19,000 bringing the total funding for research to over $93,000 since the foundations beginning in 2013.