Category Archives: Events
The Faris Foundation Holiday Art Party at Texas Children’s Cancer Center – 12.11.19 The recipe for jolly gingerbread friends: lots of joy, endless creativity, and beaming bright smiles (extra fluffy “frosting” and heaps of glitter too)! Led by guest artist Lauren Taylor, volunteers worked alongside our “magical bakers,” cooking up treats that Santa cannot resist. […]
’Tis the season to share your sparkle! Sign up to volunteer at The Faris Foundation’s Holiday Art Party at Texas Children’s Cancer Center, on Wednesday December 11 from 10am-12pm. Led by a professional artist, volunteers will work alongside kids as they create their own magical masterpieces! RSVP to anjum@thefarisfoundation.org – space is very limited, so […]
In honor of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, The City of Sugar Land recognized The Faris Foundation and issued a proclamation designating September as “Let There Be GOLD” Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. The proclamation was accepted “on behalf of the angels who hover over us, gently telling us to stay brave in your heart, stay steadfast […]
The Faris Foundation’s second Volunteer Art Party at Texas Children’s Cancer Center was held on June 14, 2019. Volunteers worked alongside kids as they created their own wings and let their imaginations soar! Our guest artist was Jennifer Sullivan. Check out our DIY instructions here!
ART PARTY | Quarterly community engagement initiative sponsored by The Faris Foundation When: Friday, June 14 10:00am – 12:00pm Where: Texas Children’s Cancer Center RSVP: anjum@thefarisfoundation.org; space is limited and filling up fast!
In March 2019, sports management students at Rice University organized an inaugural 3v3VCancer basketball tournament, the school’s first-ever fundraiser for childhood cancer research. 32 teams participated (with players from the Rice student body, faculty, and beyond), and the event raised over $18,000! These funds will directly support much-needed childhood cancer research at Texas Children’s Cancer […]
On February 15, 2019, The Faris Foundation held our first volunteer event at Texas Children’s Cancer Center. Volunteers worked alongside children to create their very own artistic shields. Check out the video for the day’s highlights!
In line with the Foundation’s mission to promote creativity, collaboration, and conversation around childhood cancer, we invite you to join us for our inaugural volunteer event to celebrate the launch of The Faris Foundation. Event details: