Smasherson was honored to be featured in CHOA's 2022 Annual Report for the support we have provided to patients with our radiation calendar and importantly the research grants we have provided. Every little bit helps. Read the full CHOA Annual report here
The Smasherson Foundation was honored to donate $100,000 to CHOA and the Aflac Center in honor of Emerson's 15th Birthday. This donation goes directly to Dr. Tobey MacDonald's research lab. Dr. MacDonald was Emerson's doctor and has made it his life's work to advance the treatment options for patients with brain tumors and learn
In honor of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, the King and Queen building lit up the sky purple and gold for Smasherson. What a beautiful tribute. We know Emerson was smiling.
We were so honored for Liza Lucas and the 11Alive news team to share Emerson's legacy. These radiation calendars are curated with so much thought and love to bring comfort to children going through treatment. Grab a tissue and watch.
Hear from Jeff regarding his experience in Washington DC at the Cancer Moonshot Pediatric Track Update. Interesting legislation coming up and clearly a lot more needs to be done. DC Video
With September upon us we are spreading awareness of the importance for the need of research funding and the latest updates on The Smasherson Foundation. Read our latest newsletter here: https://mailchi.mp/34da4e6969ef/use-your-voice?e=1e68758226
A few weeks ago we received a request for a radiation countdown calendar for a young boy entering radiation treatment who was a total sports fan. As we reviewed the teams he pulled for, Wake Forest University stood out to us. We have many close supporters of Smasherson with Wake Forest Athletics ties. Our village
My name is Jeff Podojil, Emerson’s father and co-founder of The Smasherson Foundation with my wife and Emerson's mother, Celeste. I wanted to personally update you on the latest happenings at Smasherson and the difference you are making. Your impact is so much greater than you realize. The SMASH-IT Campaign I am blown away to share
Hawks fans everywhere!!! You will want to be a part of this....Smasherson was generously gifted 4 VIP Tickets to the March 31 Hawks game vs the Cavs from a very kind family. We are having a raffle! We will only sell 200 tickets so your chances are great. 1 chance for $29 or 4 chances
When Emerson was little she said she wanted to be a Smasher when she grew up. She wanted to smash things. Her family told her it wasn't really a job. She replied "Well, people will pay me NOT to smash their stuff". And that was Emerson, full of wit, a zest for life and
