Past Events

Miracles for Mya Gala

March 9, 2024
Mokena, IL

An elegant evening of dinner, cocktails, dancing, and raffles to raise funds to continue to help families fighting pediatric cancer.

7th Annual Toy Drive

November- December 2023
Oaklawn, IL

1,803 gifts collected and delivered to Advocate Children’s Hospital, in Oaklawn, IL, on Dec 16, 2023.

Light Up the Holidays Parade

November 24, 2023
Joliet, IL

Miracles for Mya entered a vehicle in the parade and handed out candy to spread awareness of childhood cancer.

6th Annual Toy Drive

November – December 2022
Oaklawn, IL

1,211 gifts collected and delivered to Advocate Children’s Hospital, in Oaklawn, IL, on Dec 21, 2022.

Light Up the Holidays Parade

November 25, 2022
Joliet, IL

Miracles for Mya walked in the parade and handed out candy to spread awareness of childhood cancer.

Miracles for Mya Fundraiser

August 20, 2022
Joliet, IL

An afternoon family-friendly fundraiser to help raise funds to continue to help families fighting pediatric cancer. The event features raffles, food, games, and kid’s crafts.

St. Baldrick’s Shave Event 2022

April 30, 2022
Private Event

Private shave event held to raise funds to support St. Baldrick’s efforts in childhood cancer research. Team Miracles for Mya raised $7,129.

5th Annual Toy Drive

November – December 2021
Oak Lawn, IL

712 gifts collected and delivered to Advocate Children’s Hospital, in Oaklawn, IL, on Dec 18, 2021.

St. Baldrick’s Shave Event 2021

May 1, 2021
Private Event

Private shave event held to raise funds to support St. Baldrick’s efforts in childhood cancer research. Team Miracles for Mya raised $5,340.

4th Annual Toy Drive

November – December 2020
Oaklawn, IL

Due to the pandemic, the entirety of this event was virtual. We raised money online to purchase 769 toys and gifts from Advocate Children’s hospital Amazon Wishlist.

Sponsorship of End of Treatment Bell

February 2020
Oaklawn, IL

Miracles for Mya sponsored two “Chemo Bells” at Advocate Children’s Hospital, in Oaklawn, IL; one in the outpatient clinic and the other on the Hematology/Oncology hospital floor…

3rd Annual Toy Drive

November – December 2019

738 gifts collected and delivered to Advocate Children’s Hospital, in Oaklawn, IL, on Dec 19, 2019. We were also able to hand out a few gifts to kids in the outpatient clinic.

Miracles for Mya 2nd Annual Fundraiser

November 17, 2019
Joliet, IL

An afternoon family-friendly fundraiser to help raise funds to continue to help families fighting pediatric cancer. The event features raffles, food, games, and kid’s crafts.

White Sox Outing to Benefit Miracles for Mya

July 27, 2019
Chicago, IL

An evening at the ballpark to raise funds for helping families fighting pediatric cancer.

Mya’s Birthday Gift Visit 2019

July 9, 2019
Oaklawn, IL

A visit to the outpatient Keyser Center clinic at Advocate Children’s Hospital, in Oaklawn, IL, to deliver toys and gifts to the kids receiving cancer care in celebration of Mya’s 13th birthday.

St. Baldrick’s Shave Event 2019

March 10, 2019
Plainfield, IL

Team Miracles for Mya participated to raise $1,740 for childhood cancer research.

2nd Annual Toy Drive

November – December 2018
Oaklawn, IL

558 gifts collected and delivered to Advocate Children’s Hospital, in Oaklawn, IL, on Dec 10, 2018. We were also able to hand out a few gifts to kids in the outpatient clinic.

Miracles for Mya 2018 Fundraiser

September 15, 2018
Joliet, IL

Inaugural annual fundraiser event as a family-friendly afternoon to help raise funds to continue to help families fighting pediatric cancer. The event features raffles, food, games, and kid’s crafts.

St. Baldrick’s Shave Event 2018

March 11, 2018
Plainfield, IL

Team Miracles for Mya participated to raise $4,228 for childhood cancer research.

Mya’s Birthday Gift Visit 2018

July 17, 2018
Oaklawn, IL

A visit to the outpatient Keyser Center clinic at Advocate Children’s Hospital, in Oaklawn, IL, to deliver toys and gifts to the kids receiving cancer care in celebration of Mya’s 12th birthday.

Toy Drive 2017

November – December 2017
Oaklawn, IL

672 gifts collected and delivered to Advocate Children’s Hospital, in Oaklawn, IL, on Dec 18, 2017. We were also able to hand out a few gifts to kids in the outpatient clinic.

CureSearch Walk

September 24, 2017
Schaumburg, IL

Friends and family of Mya represented team Miracles for Mya to raise funds and awareness for childhood cancer research.

Rummage Sale

September 9, 2017
New Lenox, IL

Miracles for Mya participated in a community rummage sale at the New Lenox Commons.

Kick-off Fundraiser

July 22, 2017
Tinajero Home

A cookout with friends and family to raise money to fund our filing for 501(c)3 status. This event featured raffles, food, and bingo.

Tamale Sale Fundraiser

June 25, 2017
Joliet, IL

The Tinajero family made and sold over 600 tamales to raise money to fund our filing for 501(c)3 status.

St. Jude’s Walk

September 16, 2017
Phoenix, AZ

Friends and coworkers of our co-founders represented team Miracles for Mya to raise awareness for childhood cancer.