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Our Story

How faith, love, and a community came together.

The Beginning

The Tucker Strong Foundation was born from love, heartbreak, and an outpouring of community support in our hometown.

It began with Tucker Smith, a bright, energetic child in our community who was diagnosed with leukemia. As Tucker's family faced the fight of their lives, friends, neighbors, and strangers came together in an incredible way โ€” raising funds, offering prayers, and showing up with unwavering support. The generosity we witnessed was overwhelming.

Tragically, shortly afterward, another local child was diagnosed with neuroblastoma. Seeing two beloved children and their families battle childhood cancer so close together moved us deeply. We realized the need in our community was greater than any one family, and we had the power to do more.

That's why we officially established the Tucker Strong Foundation. Our mission is to support children and families facing childhood cancer through financial assistance, resources, awareness, and hope. What started as a single fight for Tucker has grown into a lasting commitment to stand beside every child who needs us.

Every dollar raised, every event held, and every family helped carries forward the strength, courage, and spirit of Tucker โ€” and every child fighting today.

Tucker and Founders

Meet the Founders

Genefer Graham

Co-Founder

Genefer brings compassion and organizational leadership, ensuring every donation directly helps families.

๐Ÿ“ง GeneferG@tuckerstrongfoundation.org

Catherine Vachon

Co-Founder

Catherine's dedication to community outreach has built strong local partnerships.

๐Ÿ“ง CatV@tuckerstrongfoundation.org

Mandi Smith

Co-Founder

As Tucker's parent, Mandi drives the mission forward with firsthand experience and relentless hope.

๐Ÿ“ง MandiS@tuckerstrongfoundation.org