Smashing
Pediatric
Brain Cancer

Her spirit. Our mission.

Smashing
Pediatric
Brain Cancer

Her spirit. Our mission.

The Smasherson Foundation

A girl with a pink and white piggy bank headband, pink sunglasses, a black shirt with white text, and jeans, sitting on a woven outdoor chair with a gray cushion, smiling and relaxing with her arms behind her head. A stuffed animal is on her lap.

Emerson’s Story

Emerson was funny, thoughtful, full of energy, and the kind of kid who lit up a room. She loved her friends, her family, playing basketball, and making people laugh. Even in the middle of treatment, she held onto that spark.

That spirit is what built Smasherson. Not just a foundation, but a community that shows up for kids and families facing some of the hardest moments.

Read Emerson's Story

How Smasherson Shows Up

A community built on courage. Showing up for children and families when it matters most.

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For Children

Bringing comfort, encouragement, and moments of joy to children facing pediatric brain cancer through thoughtful programs designed to meet them where they are.

A group of five people smiling in a medical setting, with a girl holding a pig-shaped piggy bank, standing in front of a hospital MRI machine.

For Families

Providing support, connection, and
practical resources that help families feel seen, cared for, and never alone
throughout their journey.

A scientist in a lab studying brain scans on a digital monitor.

For the Future

Investing in innovative pediatric
brain cancer research and partnerships that help create better outcomes for the children and families who come next.

Impact by the Numbers

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$650,000+
CONTRIBUTED

Advancing pediatric brain cancer research
and supporting families

400+ CALENDERS
DELIVERED

Bringing joy, hope, and encouragement
to kids during treatment

Child lying in a hospital bed with various stuffed animals and toys around her, holding some plush toys, with medical equipment and IV line attached.

7+ YEARS
OF PURPOSE

Carrying Emerson’s spirit forward through a
community committed to showing up

Explore Our Impact

Every number represents a child, a family, a moment that mattered.
This is what showing up looks like.

“Our son looked forward to the countdown gifts every morning. They gave him something to smile about during radiation, and gave our family hope on the hardest days. You made an incredibly difficult time feel a little less heavy.”
— parent of 6-year-old patient

Community
in Action

From lemonade stands and swim-a-thons to Smash Bash and community partnerships,
people continue to show up in generous and inspiring ways.

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Group of young Girl Scouts smiling outdoors behind a table with a green "Girl Scout Troop 23018" banner, trees with fall foliage, and a lake in the background.

Group of women and children dressed in Halloween costumes, some with spooky makeup, posing outdoors in a backyard.

A person wearing a swim cap with a horseshoe symbol and the words 'Country Club' on it, standing in front of a display board with photos and the word 'Radiation' written at the top. The person's back is covered with handwritten messages.

Text reading "Smash Bash 2027" with purple and cyan colors on a black background.

Join us on February 27, 2027 at Sinclair Atlanta for an unforgettable evening of community, generosity, and purpose as we come together to help smash pediatric brain cancer.

Interested in becoming a sponsor or attending the event? Learn more.