We want to thank everyone who helped us make a difference on Valentine’s Day at the Children’s Hospital of Michigan. The UR My Valentine event gave us an opportunity to give gift packages directly to the patients and witness their fabulous smiles. The gift packages consisted of a U Can-Cer Vive T-Shirt, U Can-Cer Vive beanie, U Can-Cer Vive bracelet, a cute and cuddly teddy bear plus a special Valentine’s note. It was a wonderful day, giving back to the children! This wouldn’t have been possible without the help from ALL of our great sponsors.
- Twelve Oaks Mall
- WXYZ-TV
- Amyzing Faces & Fun
- Jay Towers
- The Charlie McVey Fund
- Rotary Club of Dearborn
- Digital Document Store
- InSpirit Edge
- LaFontaine Automotive Group
- Lakes Area Rotary
- The Celani Family Foundation
- Travel Plus/Travel Leaders – Commerce
- Michigan.com
- The Lamerato Family
We also want to thank all of the several $65 Individual Donations that we received online. Your $65 helped to make a huge difference in a child’s life.
We appreciate everyone’s support for our UR My Valentine Event! #UCANCERVIVE
U Can-Cer Vive is co-chaired by Ryan LaFontaine and Kelley LaFontaine, and is officially a 501c3 foundation since May 2016. The LaFontaine’s created the foundation so they could insure that 100% of the donations have immediate impact on research and treatment efforts that provide relief and comfort to those affected by cancer. The mission of U Can-Cer Vive is “To provide vital funding for cancer research to create a cancer free world.”
Established in 2003, the Foundation is dedicated to advancing the health and healthcare of the children of Michigan. This is accomplished through philanthropic support for pediatric medical education, research, and community benefit programs. The Foundation granted $5.4 million in 2015 for vital pediatric health initiatives. The Foundation is an independent public charity governed by a community board of 29 directors, and is a 501c3 charitable organization. Learn more at 
For nearly 130 years, the Children’s Hospital of Michigan has been dedicated to providing high quality care to children and adolescents in a caring, efficient and family-centered environment. With more than 40 pediatric medical and surgical specialty services, the hospital draws patients from nearly every Michigan County, 39 additional states, and 22 countries, annually and provides the highest level of pediatric specialty care available for children. The hospital is a national leader in cardiology and heart surgery, neurology and neurosurgery, nephrology, and orthopedics. It is ranked as one of America’s best hospitals for children and sees more children than any hospital in the state. Children’s Hospital of Michigan is one of eight hospitals operated by the Detroit Medical Center (DMC).
Established officially by Ryan and Kelley LaFontaine in May of 2016 as a 501c3 U Can-Cer Vive is a foundation with the mission to provide vital funding for cancer research to create a cancer free world. We are 100% volunteer driven group with passion to continue to support cancer research and raise awareness towards the fight against cancer. The proceeds raised to support U Can-Cer Vive and its mission are dedicated 100% to this cause.
