In April 2015 at age 16, Rebecca was diagnosed with a rare form of bone cancer called Ewing's Sarcoma. Rebecca went on to battle her condition for 33 months with grace and courage. Despite ongoing and time-consuming treatments, in May 2017 Rebecca graduated from high school on time and with honors. Rebecca was the beneficiary of many acts of kindness as people from all over “Rallied for Rebecca”. In turn, Rebecca continued her volunteer work and spreading her own acts of kindness with a special emphasis on pediatric cancer patients in need. Rebecca passed away on December 27, 2017.
Rebecca was an inspiration to many. The Foundation in her name will continue Rebecca’s inspiration and honor her legacy as it will “Rally with Rebecca” to accomplish the following three activities that were so important to her:
2. annually fund and sponsor the granting of a Make-a-Wish wish in Rebecca’s name to a pediatric cancer patient in the Dallas area, and
3. annually award a college scholarship to a high school senior who has overcome adversity, demonstrated a commitment to community service, and excelled academically.
To transition from “Rallying For Rebecca” to “Rallying With Rebecca” to continue Rebecca’s work of positively impacting the lives of those effected by pediatric cancer.
Organization name
Rebecca Buchanan Brimmage Foundation
Causes
Youth & Children
Operating Budget
Less than $100,000
Counties Served
Dallas
BIPOC Serving
Black or African American, Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic or Latinx, Native American, Other
Address
3119 MILTON AVE