THE SEAN HANNA FOUNDATION PROVIDES SCHOLARSHIP TO STUDENT
June 2010 - The Sean Hanna Foundation awarded it's 4th annual Academic Award to a student of Piscataway High School who has displayed academic excellence in the face of illness. The student will go on to continue her studies at Rutgers University in pursuit of a medical degree. The Foundation's "Education Fund" allows patients and their families to receive relief from escalating costs of continuing education, 2010 will be the foundation's full year of an established endowment which will fund future scholarships.

THE SEAN
HANNA FOUNDATION RECEIVES HONOR
Memorial Sloan-Kettering praises non-profit SHF
May
2010 - Surrounded by patients, volunteers, and physicians, the Sean Hanna Foundation received accolades at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center for "supporting programs of patient care, research, and education". The evening was highlighted by a speech from Dr. Richard O'Reilly, Chair of Pediatrics and Chief of Pediatric Bone Marrow Transplant Service, who commented on the importance of seed research funding and the pivotal role non profits such as the Sean Hanna Foundation play in the fight against pediatric cancers.

THE SEAN
HANNA FOUNDATION HOSTS SECOND ANNUAL 5K
Hundreds run for charity
RESULTS
HERE
October
2009 - The Sean Hanna Foundation, a non-profit foundation
raising awareness and funds for cancer research and support
hosted its second annual 5K community run at Duke Island Park
in Bridgewater, NJ. Over 400 runners registered for the USATF
sanctioned event. In addition to the 5K run, a dj, food, games,
contest, performers, and giveaways were included.
Executive
Director of the foundation, Jessie Hanna called the event a
great success, "this our second time running this race
and it's been nothing short of a success. The event has grown
in participants and money raised for our foundation. This event
happens because of all the great people that volunteer their
time, energy and resources. " Multiple corporate sponsors
provided assistance as well, such as Celgene, Macy's, Toys R'Us,
Shop Rite of Bound Brook, and Target of Bridgewater.
The
foundation is gaining significant traction in its second year
since inception. Events like the 5K run help the foundation
with its ultimate goal, assisting cancer patients and fighting
to find the ultimate cure for cancer. Pam Lee, events coordinator
had similar sentiments, "the 5K signifies how far our foundation
has come and the support we are receiving from local communities.
It's all for a great cause and we appreciate everyone's support."


THE SEAN HANNA
FOUNDATION HOSTS SYMPHONY
Hundreds enjoy inaugural music event
July
2009 - Over 200 supporters were in attendance for The Sean
Hanna Foundations first annual An Afternoon of Music
held at the beautiful Christ United Methodist Church in Piscataway.
The crowds were dazzled by the wonderful music of the Freelance
Ensemble Artists of New Jersey directed by Anthony Maglione
and Nathanial White. Pamela Lee, the Foundations Director
of Events said This was a creative way to attract a new
audience and to honor Seans love of music. We thank the
Freelance Ensemble Artists and look forward to working with
them again. Proceeds will provide funds for pediatric cancer
research, patient family support and academic scholarships."




THE SEAN
HANNA FOUNDATION PROVIDES SCHOLARSHIPS TO STUDENTS
Students perserverance is an inspiration to us all
June
2009 - The Sean Hanna Foundation provided it's third annual
academic award to two graduating high school seniors who have
overcome seemingly insurmountable odds and will be pursuing
social work and chemistry at college in the fall.
The Foundation awards students who like Sean have
struggled with obstacles in their life, but have summoned the
strength to continue their dreams.
Timothy Schuermer, Corporate Relations Coordinator, said "We
are very happy to present these students with assistance to
pursue their future endeavors.
As always the foundation is honored to assist our young people
with any tools that can help them to move on in their careers
and help others to live out their own dreams. We congratulate
them and know that they will make us all proud. We also thank
our very many supporters for allowing us the unique opportunity
to help those in need."

THE SEAN
HANNA FOUNDATION HOSTS HOBOKEN FUNDRAISER
Inaugural night out was a blast for all
May
2009 - The Foundation hosted a highly successful fundraiser
at the Whiskey Bar in Hoboken, NJ. Hundreds attended the event
to help raise funds for educational scholarships and cancer
research. Everyone enjoyed good drinks, prizes, and live music.
The foundation is looking forward to having more of these events
in the Northern New Jersey/Manhattan area to further assist
in the fight against pediatric cancer. Board member Tim Schuermer
said "This was a fun way to reach out to a entirely new
group of people. Everyone has been touched by cancer, and everyone
wants to help in the fight against it."
THE SEAN HANNA FOUNDATION DONATES BOOKS TO MSKCC CHILDREN'S LIBRARY
March 2009 - The Sean Hanna Foundation with the tremendous support of Barnes and Noble of Bridgewater, NJ and their very charitable patrons proudly donated an estimated $30,000 worth of brand new children's books to Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York. The books will be used by pediatric patients and their families.
"The Sean Hanna Foundation is truly humbled by the support of all of the Barnes and Noble's customers and the representatives from the Bridgewater chain," said Luke Hartmann, Director of Corporate Partnership for the foundation. "We value our relationships with all of our corporate sponsors and Barnes and Noble really stepped up and provided us with a unique product that will directly affect the quality of life of so many pediatric cancer patients. Along with seed funding for research, scholarships and family support funding, it is great to actually provide a tangible product and tool that will better the lives of the children."
THE
SEAN HANNA FOUNDATION HOSTS SECOND ANNUAL COMEDY NIGHT
Hundreds come out to laugh for charity
December
2008 - The frigid temperatures were not enough to keep the
many charitable supporters of the Sean Hanna Foundation away
from The Stress Factory in New Brunswick, New Jersey for the
foundation's second annual Comedy Night for charity on December
7th. Hundreds of comedy fans filled the club for the show which
marked the last event of the year for the foundation. Founder
and Executive Director Jessie Hanna thanked the crowd and said
it marked exactly one year of operations for the charity, whose
goal is to help families with children diagnosed with Pediatric
Cancer and to fund various organizations that perform Cancer
research.
"We've done a lot, but there is much, much more to be done"
said Jessie. The Foundation will donate this year's proceeds
in Sean Hanna's name to Memorial Sloan Kettering Hospital, a
leader in Oncology studies.
THE
SEAN HANNA FOUNDATION HOSTS FIRST ANNUAL 5K
Inaugural run for charity a great success
September
2008 - Even in the ironic wake of Hurricane Hanna, The Sean
Hanna Foundation's First Annual 5k race for charity saw over
300 registered runners and nearly 100 volunteers and supporters.
The USATF sanctioned event included a competitive run along
with a dj, moonwalk, food, contests, and giveaways.
Director
of Corporate Partnerships Luke Hartmann was extremely proud
of the event's success, "not only did we receive support
from so many runners and volunteers, but a lot of businesses
really stepped up and donated money, products or services. Without
the support of our runners, volunteers and corporate partners
this event would never have happened." Among the businesses
offering their support were the Platinum Sponsor Prudential
who matched the event's proceeds. Also showing their support
were A&P, Wegmans, Red Bull, Central Jersey Pro Shot, McCormick
and Schmidt, Macy's, Toys R' Us, Shop Rite of Bound Brook, Target
of Bridgewater, Grace Alliance Church, Revlon and the River
Road Rescue Squad.
"We
were really overwhelmed with support especially because we planned
this event and unfortunately there were reports that we were
in the path of a hurricane. Although it tested everyone's resolve
it really showed how important this foundation and it's cause
is to all of our supporters. We really look forward to many
more fun events that allow us to continue providing our services,"
said Hartmann.
THE SEAN
HANNA FOUNDATION PROVIDES SCHOLARSHIP TO STUDENT
Student embodies strength, courage and determination
May
2008 - The Sean Hanna Foundation has provided it's second
academic scholarship to Louise Previte of Piscataway High School.
Louise plans on attending Middlesex County College to study
Pediatric Nursing, something that is very near and dear to her
heart. In her application essay, Louise explained "A journey
is something no one will ever forget
all my life I've experienced
journey after journey. My journeys include surviving cancer
"
The
Foundation awards students who like Sean Hanna have struggled
with cancer and related diseases but have summoned the strength
to continue their dreams. Jessie Hanna, Executive Director of
the foundation said "Louise really is the epitome of the
type of person that our foundation supports. She has battled
with this vicious disease and still stayed the course with her
education and goals. I know in my heart that one day she will
be a fantastic nurse and the Foundation is honored to help her
with that goal."
THE SEAN
HANNA HOSTS FIRST ANNUAL COMEDY NIGHT FUNDRAISER
Event draws hundreds for a great cause
January
2008- The Sean Hanna Foundation hosted a very successful
night of friends, fun and laughs at The Stress Factory in New
Brunswick, NJ. Over 300 friends, family and foundation supporters
were in attendance for a packed house. There was plenty of good
food and drinks on hand and enormous laughs from the two featured
comedians. Jessie Hanna, the foundation's Executive Director
said "For our first event the comedy night was an amazing
success." Jessie and the Foundation were very hopeful for
many more successful events, "we have a series of fun events
planned that we hope will further our cause and raise more money
for the children and their families that suffer every day with
pediatric cancer".
THE SEAN HANNA
FOUNDATION PROVIDES SCHOLARSHIP
Deserving student awarded first scholarship