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Maddy’s Story

 

Every day I have two choices: mope around and realize how much at war my body really is, or accept the fact on what is going on and keep on shining. I like to choose the second one.

Madeline “Maddy” Justice was 13 years old when she was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia or AML. She immediately started her initial treatments and followed with a bone marrow transplant, but in just a few short months after her transplant, Maddy relapsed.

A cancer like AML is tough to beat; doctors told us there is no protocol of treatment for relapsed AML. But we had to try, and it was agreed that another bone marrow transplant was Maddy’s best chance for survival. We found a research trial and she underwent a second bone marrow transplant.

During Maddy’s fight with cancer, she endured 11 rounds of chemotherapy, radiation, two bone marrow transplants and a multitude of other procedures and painful side effects. Through it all, she remained positive and became an inspiration to countless people.

Despite her struggles, she blessed all who knew her. She reminded us about the importance of the little things in life, taught us about perspective and showed us that no matter what difficulties you face in life, you always have a choice in how you handle it.

Yet, at fifteen, Maddy lost her battle with AML, but her lesson to all of us lives strong: “Every day I have two choices: mope around and realize how much at war my body really is, or accept the fact on what is going on and keep on shining. I like to choose the second one.” — Maddy Justice, Nov 11, 1998-Nov 29, 2013.

Our Mission

 
Raising awareness and funds for pediatric cancer research

Maddy’s battle is over, but we continue to fight for other children with cancer because all kids deserve a life.

After watching Maddy’s fight and experiencing firsthand, the world of pediatric cancer, we created the “Keep On Shining Fund.” In the United States, more children die of cancer than any other disease, even more than AIDS, asthma, cystic fibrosis, congenital anomalies and diabetes combined.  Despite this, the National Cancer Institute donates less than 4% of their funds towards pediatric cancer research.  Our non-profit Keep On Shining Fund charity has a mission:  to raise awareness and money for pediatric cancer research, because AWARENESS brings FUNDS which promotes RESEARCH to hopefully, one day find a CURE…

But our charity doesn’t stop there…while sick, Maddy had a goal: to graduate from Franklin Central High School. She loved school, but due to her compromised immune system, Maddy was unable to attend while she had cancer. She missed being around her friends and peers, but she made the best of it. Even though she remained in isolation during her treatments, she attended “hospital school” and Skyped into some of her classes.

The”Keep On Shining Scholarship” is a tribute to Maddy’s commitment to Franklin Central High School and her dream of graduating. Each year, a deserving student receives the monies necessary to help achieve their dream in Maddy’s name.

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Fundraising Events

 
14
May
Tom Wood Keep On Shining Gala
An annual dinner and golf outing in support of the American Cancer Society.
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Tom Wood Keep On Shining Gala

The third annual event supported Carmel Relay for Life, raising money for the American Cancer Society in memory of the late Tom Wood, while also benefitting the Maddy Justice Keep On Shining Fund. Guest speakers included Maddy’s mother, Marizel Justice, and Indianapolis Colts head coach Chuck Pagano. In addition to the golf outing, the event included a live and silent auction over dinner.

Wednesday, May 14, 2014
Purgatory Golf Club
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18
May
2nd Annual NFL Alumni Ultimate Dodgeball Tournament
Come join former NFL athletes play dodgeball on trampolines for a fun-filled fundraiser challenge!
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2nd Annual NFL Alumni Ultimate Dodgeball Tournament

Hosted by the NFL Alumni and Sky Zone Indoor Trampoline Park in Fishers, this ultimate dodgeball tournament will feature former NFL players. In addition to the competition, other on-site attractions include a silent auction and Maddy bracelets and t-shirts for sale, with proceeds benefitting Riley Hospital for Children through the Maddy Justice Keep On Shining Fund.

Wednesday, May 18, 2016
Sky Zone Indoor Trampoline Park Fishers
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10
Sep
3rd Annual NFL Alumni Ultimate Dodgeball Tournament
Come join us and former NFL athletes play dodgeball on trampolines
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3rd Annual NFL Alumni Ultimate Dodgeball Tournament

Hosted by the NFL Alumni Indy Chapter and Sky Zone Indoor Trampoline Park in Fishers, this ultimate dodgeball tournament will feature former NFL players. In addition to the competition, other on-site attractions include a silent auction and Maddy bracelets, t-shirts and notecards for sale, with proceeds benefitting Riley Hospital for Children through the Maddy Justice 'Keep On Shining Fund'.

Sunday, September 10, 2017
Sky Zone Trampoline Park in Fishers
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23
Feb
Indy Fuel Hockey Game and the Maddy Justice 'Keep On Shining Fund'
Fundraising event for the Maddy Justice 'Keep On Shining Fund'
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Indy Fuel Hockey Game and the Maddy Justice 'Keep On Shining Fund'

COME JOIN US for a fun night of Hockey!!! The Indianapolis Hockey Team Indy Fuel is helping the Maddy Justice 'KEEP ON SHINING FUND' raise money for our charity and also helping Maddy's middle school FTMS West raise money for 'Pennies for Patients' benefitting the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. All ticket sales will go to the Keep On Shining Fund and donations taken at the game will go towards Pennies for Patients. Come watch an exciting game of hockey while raising money for a good cause!!!

Friday, February 23, 2018
Indiana Farmers Coliseum - Indiana State Fairgrounds
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Events
Events raised funds for pediatric cancer research, helping children just like Maddy.
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Awards
Proud recipients of the Keep On Shining Scholarship & Keep On Shining Award.
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Bracelets, t-shirts and artwork for sale to raise funds for pediatric cancer research.
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In memory of Maddy and so many other brave children like her, help support pediatric cancer research.
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Our Sponsors

 
Tatum's Bags of Fun
Element Three
Indianapolis Colts
Tom Wood Automotive Group
NFL Alumni-Indy Chapter
Eye 4 Group, LLC
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Sky Zone Trampoline Park
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