From a childs mind, our greatest hopes for the future emerge.

The Kyle O’Connell Foundation was established in memory of Kyle Alexander O’Connell who, on February 6, 2005, at the tender age of 9, succumbed to brain stem glioma, a pediatric brain cancer. Kyle’s life was too brief, but very inspirational to everyone who knew him. His legacy is one of strength, courage and hope.

To understand the goals and purposes of the Foundation, one must know about Kyle’s 2-year journey with cancer. Kyle’s strength was not just in enduring the surgeries, radiation and chemotherapy, but also in the wonderful humor he maintained. Despite slowly losing use of his left side, the weight gain attributed to steroids, losing his hair and the brace he wore on his left leg, Kyle gained new confidence to look beyond these obstacles. There was nothing was more important to Kyle than his family, his friends and having fun.

The efforts of the Foundation will be to create awareness and raise funds to support pediatric brain tumor research, as well as assisting families impacted by the many struggles associated with pediatric brain tumors.

Steps-n-Strides 5K Run/Walk benefiting the Kyle O'Connell Foundation

Join us on June 6 at Clement Park to celebrate our 5th year raising awareness and funds for pediatric brain tumors. In addition to the run/walk, there live entertainment, food and beverages and a silent auction. The whole family can enjoy a fun-filled morning at the park! Check out our gallery pages to see pictures from our previous events.

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If you would like to register, click here to register online, or here to print a mail-in registration form.

For information on sponsorship opportunities, please email julie@kyleoc.org.

Annual Bowl-A-Thon benefiting The Kyle O'Connell Foundation

The Bowl-a-thon to benefit the Kyle O'Connell Foundation takes place in the California Bay Area. Organized by Kyle's family and friends, this is a family friendly day of bowling, pizza, prizes and raising awareness! Proceeds from this event help fund our grant to the Center for Children's Brain Tumors at Lucille Packard Children's Hospital.

The 2010 Bowl-a-thon has been postponed. Please stay tuned for our new date in the fall. Meanwhile, see the gallery pages for pictures from this fun-for-all-ages event.

If you would like more information, please email bowling@kyleoc.org.