BE FIERCE
For kids + families battling rare conditions

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Be Fierce Gift Match 2025
Sep
4
to Dec 31

Be Fierce Gift Match 2025

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In memory of Aubrey’s 13th birthday, Be Fierce is hosting our annual matching fundraiser with a goal of $6,500! Our family will match every dollar through Dec. 31, 2025 or until we reach our goal.  With the match, that’s up to $13,000 for fierce families! 

You’ve helped us reach our match goal each year since 2022. Thank you for helping us reach it again in 2025!

Since 2017, Be Fierce has given back more than $100,000 to families affected by rare/undiagnosed conditions by helping them secure wheelchairs, medical equipment, therapies, medications and more. Your gift also helps support community events and research for the rare and undiagnosed community.

We know you have many options of where to give - thank you for your continued support of Be Fierce!

Learn more about the fundraiser and the impact we’ve made together in our most recent blog post.

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Santa Pictures 2025
Nov
15
3:00 PM15:00

Santa Pictures 2025

Be Fierce Foundation Presents

Santa Pictures

Exclusively for medically fragile kids or kids with disabilities (17 and younger). Our holiday pictures event is completely free and by appointment, so no waiting in line! Only available to families with medically fragile kids or kids with disabilities. Siblings are welcome, too.

We are excited to once again partner with Chelsea Dinon Photography to make your picture experience even more magical this holiday season. A big thank you to Chelsea!

Picture Appointments:

Each family will have 10 minutes with Santa so you don't have to wait in line and will have ample time to meet with Santa.  This is a very special Santa who has lots of experience with kids of all abilities.

For groups of 4 or more kids, please book two time slots back to back if available.

SCHEDULE YOUR TIME BELOW

Accessibility:

The JW Cate Recreation Center is wheelchair accessible.

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Santa Pictures 2024
Dec
7
10:00 AM10:00

Santa Pictures 2024

Be Fierce Foundation Presents

Santa Pictures

Exclusively for medically fragile kids or kids with disabilities (17 and younger). Our holiday pictures event is completely free and by appointment, so no waiting in line! Only available to families with medically fragile kids or kids with disabilities. Siblings are welcome, too.

We are excited to once again partner with Chelsea Dinon Photography to make your picture experience even more magical this holiday season. A big thank you to Chelsea!

Picture Appointments:

Each family will have 10 minutes with Santa so you don't have to wait in line and will have ample time to meet with Santa.  This is a very special Santa who has lots of experience with kids of all abilities.

For groups of 4 or more kids, please book two time slots back to back if available.

SCHEDULE YOUR TIME BELOW

Accessibility:

The JW Cate Recreation Center is wheelchair accessible.

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2024 Annual Toy Drive by Be Fierce
Nov
15
to Dec 13

2024 Annual Toy Drive by Be Fierce

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Help bring some cheer to kids in the hospital this holiday season!

Be Fierce is hosting its 8th Annual Holiday Toy Drive, supporting Methodist Children’s Hospital in San Antonio, TX and All Children’s Hospital in St. Petersburg, FL.

HOW TO GIVE:

  • San Antonio Amazon Wishlist - gifts will be sent to Devan and Sam Bonahoom who will deliver to Methodist Children’s Hospital. To make sure the toys arrive to the hospital on time, please make sure your gifts are delivered or dropped off by no later than Dec. 13, 2024.

  • St. Petersburg Amazon Wishlist - gifts will be sent to Katie and Mike who will make the delivery to All Children’s Hospital. To make sure the toys arrive to the hospital on time, please make sure your gifts are delivered or dropped off by no later than Dec. 13, 2024.

Thank you to for your generosity and for your help in making a hospital stay during the holidays a little less difficult!

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Sep
4
to Oct 4

Be Fierce Gift Match - Septebmer 2024

In memory of Aubrey’s 12th birthday, Be Fierce is hosting our annual matching fundraiser with a goal of $6,000! Our family will match every dollar through Oct. 8, 2024 or until we reach our goal.  With the match, that’s up to $12,000 for fierce families! 

Since 2017, Be Fierce has given back more than $100,000 to families affected by rare/undiagnosed conditions by helping them secure wheelchairs, medical equipment, therapies, medications and more. Your gift also helps support community events and research for the rare and undiagnosed community.

We know you have many options of where to give - thank you for your continued support of Be Fierce!

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Santa Pictures 2023
Dec
2
9:00 AM09:00

Santa Pictures 2023

Be Fierce Foundation Presents

Santa Pictures

Exclusively for medically fragile kids or kids with disabilities (17 and younger). Our holiday pictures event is completely free and by appointment, so no waiting in line! Only available to families with medically fragile kids or kids with disabilities. Siblings are welcome, too.

New in 2023! We are excited to partner with Chelsea Dinon Photography to make your picture experience even more magical this holiday season. A big thank you to Chelsea!

Picture Appointments:

Each family will have 10 minutes with Santa so you don't have to wait in line and will have ample time to meet with Santa.  This is a very special Santa who has lots of experience with kids of all abilities.

For groups of 4 or more kids, please book two time slots back to back if available.

SCHEDULE YOUR TIME BELOW

Accessibility:

The JW Cate Recreation Center is wheelchair accessible:

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7th Annual Toy Drive
Nov
11
to Dec 15

7th Annual Toy Drive

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Help bring some cheer to kids in the hospital this holiday season!

Be Fierce is hosting its 7th Annual Holiday Toy Drive, supporting Methodist Children’s Hospital in San Antonio, TX and All Children’s Hospital in St. Petersburg, FL.

HOW TO GIVE:

  • San Antonio Amazon Wishlist - gifts will be sent to Devan and Sam Bonahoom who will deliver to Methodist Children’s Hospital. To make sure the toys arrive to the hospital on time, please make sure your gifts are delivered or dropped off by no later than Dec. 15, 2023.

  • St. Petersburg Amazon Wishlist - gifts will be sent to Katie and Mike who will make the delivery to All Children’s Hospital. To make sure the toys arrive to the hospital on time, please make sure your gifts are delivered or dropped off by no later than Dec. 15, 2023.

Thank you to for your generosity and for your help in making a hospital stay during the holidays a little less difficult!

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Annual Donation Match: In Aubrey's Memory
Sep
1
to Sep 30

Annual Donation Match: In Aubrey's Memory

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Our daughter Aubrey would have turned 11 years old this September. We carry her in our hearts every day and are so thankful for our family, friends and the entire Be Fierce community for helping us to carry her legacy of love and joy forward.

Help us continue to make a big impact in the lives of kids and their families affected by rare and undiagnosed diseases by making a donation to Be Fierce this September. All month long, or until we meet our goal of $5,500, Katie and Mike Kyne (Aubrey’s parents and Be Fierce founders) will be personally matching gifts so the impact can go even further. Together our total goal is $11,000 for Aubrey’s 11th birthday!

How to donate:

You can make a gift right here on our website. You can also donate through our fundraiser on Facebook.

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How will your gift be used:

Thank you for considering a gift to Be Fierce! Since 2017, we have given back more than $75,000 directly to families and kids affected by rare/undiagnosed condition. With your generosity, we have helped families get wheelchairs, therapies, special medical grade beds and more! We work directly with the families which means your gift is having a meaningful and positive impact, making their lives easier or bringing joy during difficult times. Thank you again!

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Santa Pictures 2022
Dec
4
10:30 AM10:30

Santa Pictures 2022

Be Fierce Foundation Presents

Pictures with Santa

Exclusively for medically fragile kids or kids with disabilities (17 and younger). Our holiday pictures event is completely free and by appointment so no waiting in line! Only available to families with medically fragile kids or kids with disabilities. Siblings are welcome, too.

Picture Appointments:

Each family will have 10 minutes with Santa so you don't have to wait in line and will have ample time to meet with Santa.  This is a very special Santa who has lots of experience with kids of all abilities.

For groups of 4+ kids, please book two time slots back to back if available.

SCHEDULE YOUR TIME BELOW

Accessibility:

The JW Cate Recreation Center is wheelchair accessible:

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6th Annual Toy Drive
Nov
11
to Dec 17

6th Annual Toy Drive

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Help bring some cheer to kids in the hospital this holiday season!

Be Fierce is hosting its 6th Annual Holiday Toy Drive, supporting Methodist Children’s Hospital in San Antonio, TX.

HOW TO GIVE:

  • San Antonio Amazon Wishlist - gifts will be sent to Devan and Sam Bonahoom who will deliver to Methodist Children’s Hospital. To make sure the toys arrive to the hospital on time, please make sure your gifts are delivered or dropped off by no later than Dec. 17, 2022.

Thank you to for your generosity and for your help in making a hospital stay during the holidays a little less difficult!

Note: we will not be hosting a toy drive in St. Petersburg this year - as our family is expecting twins this holiday season! We will be back supporting All Children’s toy drive in 2023!

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September Donation Match: In Memory of Aubrey
Sep
1
to Sep 30

September Donation Match: In Memory of Aubrey

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This September our sweet Aubrey would have turned 10 years old. We carry her in our hearts every day and are so thankful for our family, friends and the entire Be Fierce community for helping us to carry her legacy of love and joy forward.

Help us continue to make a big impact in the lives of kids and their families affected by rare and undiagnosed diseases by making a donation to Be Fierce this September. All month long, or until we meet our goal of $5,000, Katie and Mike Kyne (Aubrey’s parents and Be Fierce founders) will be personally matching gifts so the impact can go even further.

How to donate:

You can make a gift right here on our website. At the beginning of September, we will also start a Facebook fundraiser and details will be shared on our Facebook page.

How will your gift be used:

Thank you for considering a gift to Be Fierce! In just the first six months of 2022, we have more than doubled the output of our family grant program. The funds directly help families with children of rare/undiagnosed diseases by purchasing medical equipment, therapy services, home improvements such as wheelchair ramps, communication devices, care packs, medications not covered by insurance…and more. We work directly with the families which means your gift is having a meaningful and positive impact in making their lives easier or bringing joy during difficult times. Thank you again!

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Be Fierce donations matched in September 2022!

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Holiday Pictures Event
Dec
12
11:00 AM11:00

Holiday Pictures Event

Be Fierce Foundation Presents

Pictures with Santa

Exclusively for medically fragile kids or kids with disabilities (17 and younger). Our holiday pictures event is completely free and by appointment so no waiting in line! Only available to families with medically fragile kids or kids with disabilities. Siblings are welcome, too.

Picture Appointments:

Each family will have 10 minutes with Santa so you don't have to wait in line and will have ample time to meet with Santa.  This is a very special Santa who has lots of experience with kids of all abilities.

COVID-19 Precautions:

For your family's safety,  Santa and our elf volunteers have been vaccinated against COVID-19.  Social distancing, masking and other safety precautions will also be followed.

Accessibility:

The JW Cate Recreation Center is wheelchair accessible:

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5th Annual Be Fierce Toy Drive 2021
Dec
1
to Dec 19

5th Annual Be Fierce Toy Drive 2021

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Help bring some cheer to kids in the hospital this holiday season!

Be Fierce is hosting its 5th Annual Holiday Toy Drive, supporting local children’s hospitals in San Antonio, St. Petersburg, and Denver.

The toy drive is open through Sunday, Dec. 19.

How to Give:

  • San Antonio Amazon Wishlist - gifts will be sent to Devan and Sam Bonahoom who will deliver to Methodist Children’s Hospital.

  • St. Pete Amazon Wishlist - gifts will be sent to Katie and Mike Kyne who will deliver to Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital.

  • Denver Amazon Wishlist - gifts will be sent to Jenna and Slade Syrdahl who will deliver to Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children.

Thank you to for your generosity and for your help in making a hospital stay during the holidays a little less difficult!

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2020 Holiday Giving
Nov
28
to Dec 21

2020 Holiday Giving

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We could all use a little extra holiday spirit and joy this year.

And for families affected by rare diseases or for kids in the hospital during the holidays, they need our support and encouragement now more than ever. Your generous gift can help bring a little joy to a child and their family during extraordinarily difficult times. Thank you for helping Be Fierce spread a little holiday cheer!

Here are the ways you can partner with Be Fierce and give back this holiday season.

  • 4th Annual Be Fierce Toy Drive Our annual toy drive is a little different this year because...well 2020. The need has never been greater however and we greatly appreciate you considering a gift to help bring a smile to a child's face at the hospital this holiday season. Rather than the toys being delivered to Katie & Mike or Devan & Sam and then taken to the hospital, toys will be sent directly to Methodist Children's Hospital to limit handling. We are also avoiding soft/plush toys this year. Again, thank you so much for your kind gifts!

    • Link to Amazon wish list: 2020 Be Fierce Toy Drive

    • Select the registry address. Your gift will be sent directly to Methodist Children’s Hospital in San Antonio c/o the Child Life Department.

    • Consider adding in the gift message your contribution is part of the Be Fierce toy drive. Sample wording: “Happy Holidays! From the Be Fierce Foundation and [your name/family].”

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Be Fierce Fundraisers

Follow us on Facebook for the latest fundraisers for Giving Tuesday (Dec. 1, 2020) and a special fundraiser were are launching this year in honor of Aubrey supporting Give Kids the World - a resort in Kissimmee, FL that hosts all-expense paid vacations for families with critically ill children.

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Giving Tuesday May 5, 2020
May
5
12:01 AM00:01

Giving Tuesday May 5, 2020

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As the world comes together in response to COVID-19, please consider a gift to Be Fierce Foundation on this special Giving Tuesday May 5, 2020. Your gift will help us to continue supporting families affected by a rare condition, including the special grants we have set up during these uncertain times.

The loss of a job or a medical crisis can disproportionately impact families who may also have children with a rare or undiagnosed condition. Be Fierce has created special grants to help fierce families who have been negatively impacted by the pandemic. Learn more here.

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3rd Annual Be Fierce Toy Drive
Nov
16
to Dec 7

3rd Annual Be Fierce Toy Drive

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Help bring some cheer to kids in the hospital this holiday season! Be Fierce is hosting its 3rd Annual Holiday Toy Drive, supporting local children’s hospitals in San Antonio, TX and St. Petersburg, FL. The drive kicks off in San Antonio on Nov. 16 at the Bonahoom’s Annual Deck the Halls party!

Thank you to everyone who has helped spread the love and made this toy drive successful each year. You are FIERCE and KIND! The Be Fierce team appreciates you and your continued support to help kids in need and to keep Aubrey’s spirit alive.

Toy drive is open through December 7, 2019.

To give, check out the Amazon Wishlists for both San Antonio and St. Petersburg. Gifts will be delivered in December to Methodist Children's in San Antonio and All Children's in St. Petersburg. 

San Antonio

St. Petersburg

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Bingo BLINGO! Jewelry Fundraiser
May
11
1:00 PM13:00

Bingo BLINGO! Jewelry Fundraiser

Get your BLING on and join us this Mother’s Day weekend for a one of a kind bingo game. Come out for your chance to win some glamorous Park Lane jewelry - sets valued at $100 or more. And ladies, bring your fellas to enjoy the brewery and atmosphere. Kids welcome, too!

Pre-Event Special Pricing - RSVP on Facebook or email Katie at team@befierce.org before May 10.

$20 - 5 bingo cards and $40 - 12 bingo cards

At the Door on May 11

$20 - 4 bingo cards and $40 - 10 bingo cards

Door prize drawings and a 50/50 raffle also planned!

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Be Fierce Usborne Book Drive
Mar
3
8:00 PM20:00

Be Fierce Usborne Book Drive

This spring we have some great events planned, starting with a Usborne Book Drive, hosted by Be Fierce board member, Devan A Bonahoom. 

Any books you purchase will contribute toward Be Fierce earning FREE Usborne books to give away to kiddos at Methodist Children’s Hospital at their “Holiday in the Sun” event in July in San Antonio. Please join us from the comfort of your own home via FaceBook on March 3 at 7 pm CST. 

Usborne publishes awesome books that are kid approved! It's a quick hour where we learn about the books and there will be prize giveaways too! With Easter around the corner it’s a great time to stock up on Easter basket fillers! If you can’t make it during the event time, you can always RSVP via FaceBook as “maybe” and can catch up on the page the next day!

https://www.facebook.com/events/549397508906822/

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2nd Annual Be Fierce Toy Drive
Nov
10
to Dec 10

2nd Annual Be Fierce Toy Drive

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Are you looking for ways to give back this holiday season? Help deliver cheer to kids in the hospital by contributing to Be Fierce's 2nd Annual Toy Drive! 

Drive is open through December 10, 2018.

To give, check out the Amazon Wishlists for both San Antonio and St. Petersburg. Gifts will be delivered in December to Methodist Children's in San Antonio and All Children's in St. Petersburg. 

San Antonio - http://a.co/aF2UZ4i
St. Petersburg - http://a.co/7Jwlio1

Thank you - your gift will will help bring a smile to kid in need this holiday season! And a big thank you to all of those who have already contributed at the kick off on Nov. 10 at Devan and Sam’s Deck the Halls party!

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Care Pack Event - St. Petersburg, FL
Sep
8
1:00 PM13:00

Care Pack Event - St. Petersburg, FL

Join us for a care pack party! 

Care packages help bring a smile to a child’s face during a tough hospital stay – and we need your help to spread the joy!

On Sept. 8, join us to put together care packs for the children’s hospitals in St. Pete and San Antonio, and for just $20 you can sponsor a care pack of your own!  Donate today at www.befierce.org.

100s of packs, 2 cities, 1 great cause! 

Refreshments, food, and fun will be served!

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Care Pack Event - San Antonio, TX
Sep
8
12:00 PM12:00

Care Pack Event - San Antonio, TX

Join Be Fierce for a Care Pack Party! 

Care packages help bring a smile to a child’s face during a tough hospital stay – and we need your help to spread the joy!

On Sept. 8, join us to put together care packs for the children’s hospitals in St. Pete and San Antonio, and for just $20 you can sponsor a care pack of your own!  Donate today at www.befierce.org.

100s of packs, 2 cities, 1 great cause

Sweet treats and fun on the menu! 

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Holiday Toy Drive
Nov
8
to Dec 2

Holiday Toy Drive

Holiday Toy Drive - Childrens Hospital

No one wants to spend time in the hospital - that's especially true during the holidays.  Please help us to bring cheer to kids who will be spending time in the hospital over the holiday season by supporting our first annual Holiday Toy Drive. 

We've started our own "good list" to make it easy for you to select a toy. Check out our Amazon Wish List below, which will deliver your generous contribution to Devan and Sam's home. Your gift will be placed in safe keeping under the tree until we deliver it to Methodist Children's Hospital in early December. 

Thank you for bringing cheer this holiday season to FIERCE kids in San Antonio! 

THE FIERCE TOY LIST

 

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