Aunt Mary Pat Helps Raise Money For Main Line Cancer Foundation

BALA CYNWYD, PA — On Jan. 24, the Sydney Harper Foundation held its first fundraising event, and when all was said and done nearly $7,000 was raised to help researching Wilms Disease.

“A Night Out on the Hill” at the Belmont Hills Firehouse was attended by over 70 local community members and Aunt Mary Pat DiSabatino’s performance raised nearly $7000 that will go towards the foundation’s campaign to raise $25K to fund a medical research studied focused on discovering targeted treatment for Wilms Disease.

The evening was filled with music provided by local music duo Mia Johnson and Erin Ryan Barnes and tons of laughs provided by Delaware county’s favorite aunt, Aunt Mary Pat DiSabatino, as well as food, beer and wine supplied by McShea’s.

"I am so humbled by the outpouring of support tonight." said Sydney’s mother, Brittany, after the
event. "The majority of children who survive their initial cancer diagnosis face significant health-related issues that are most usually side effects from the treatments they received in response to the cancer. The money raised from this event will help give these kids the chance they deserve to live happy, healthy lives. I appreciate everyone who came out tonight to support this great cause. I honestly can’t remember when I laughed this hard."

Sydney Harper Foundation, based in Narberth, was founded in 2018 following the unexpected death of three-year-old Sydney Harper from complications of Wilms Disease, a rare form of pediatric kidney cancer that often strikes without any symptoms.

The foundation creates and funds programs that provide education and awareness of pediatric cancer; increase knowledge around early prevention, detection and treatment of Wilms Disease and other forms of pediatric cancer; provide support, resources and a sense of community to those impacted.

Image via Sydney Harper Foundation