Bravely fighting for kids with pediatric cancer until there is a cure.

In honor of McKenna Royer

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The Brave Like McKenna Mission

Brave Like McKenna empowers children and families facing a pediatric cancer diagnosis and supports pediatric cancer research. The Brave Like McKenna Foundation’s proceeds will  raise awareness, help bridge the research funding gap and meet the needs of children and families faced with pediatric cancer.

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    Upcoming Brave Like McKenna Events

    Golf Tournament

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    • Varies
    • May 1, 2026
    • 9am Shot Gun Start

    Join us for our 2nd annual golf tournament held at Dub’s Dread Golf Club. Early Birdie Pricing of $500 per foursome ends March 1st.

    Register Here

    Glow Walk

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    • $14
    • September 12, 2026
    • 6-9 pm

    Join us for our 3rd annual Glow Walk at Mill Valley High School to honor McKenna’s birthday month and childhood cancer awareness month.

    Registration Opens in 2026

    Giving Tuesday

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    • Varies
    • December 2, 2025
    • All Day

    Giving Tuesday is a global generosity movement encouraging people to support charities! We appreciate your support of our foundation!

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    McKenna’s Story

    The Brave Like McKenna Foundation was created in honor of our daughter,  McKenna Royer, who lost her battle to DMG February 26, 2024.  McKenna courageously and bravely battled DMG, a rare and aggressive form of pediatric brain cancer. She marched through treatments and physical setbacks with such determination.

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    Brave Like McKenna
    Board of Directors

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    Janell Royer

    Founder
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    Ashley Daher

    Executive Director
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    Annie Oliveri

    Treasurer
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    Allison Brondell

    secretary
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    Amy Reinecke

    Communications

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    junior board
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    ava Metcalf

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    Sienna & Maebelle Suderman

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    Memories of McKenna

    • She is the kindest, sweetest, most loyal person on this earth. I don’t know how to say goodbye. I love you.
      Cadence- Friend
    • McKenna was always such a bright light in our day. Throughout treatment she had a smile on her face even when she was having a hard day.
      Abby & Sara- Nurses
    • She is the best girl I have ever met. I love her, she will always be loved
      Harper- Friend
    • Some of my favorite memories of McKenna are celebrating our birthdays together, finger painting everything when we were little, playing dress up and pretending to be twins.
      Sadie- Friend