<h3>Best-Selling Author Stephanie Chiulli-Guillemette Brings the Community Together for the Annual &ldquo;Sadie Stands Up for Childhood Cancer&rdquo; Craft Fair &amp; Family Fun Day in Support of Boston Children&rsquo;s Hospital</h3>
PEABODY, MA &ndash; Families from across the North Shore are invited to come together for an afternoon of family fun and giving back at the annual Sadie Lady Stands Up for Childhood Cancer Craft Fair &amp; Family Fun Day on Saturday, August 15, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Community Covenant Church, 33 Lake Street in Peabody.
Hosted by best-selling author Stephanie Chiulli-Guillemette, founder and owner of SadieLadySecrets.com, the annual fundraiser brings families, local businesses, vendors, sponsors, and community members together to support children and families battling childhood cancer while raising support for Boston Children&rsquo;s Hospital.
What began from a deeply personal connection has grown into an annual tradition of hope, kindness, and giving back.
The event will feature more than 20 local vendors and artisans offering handmade greeting cards, 3D-printed products, sensory boxes, candles, custom purses, JAFRA Cosmetics, beaded pens, diamond art, gifts, children&rsquo;s items, specialty crafts, face painting, and more.
Families can also enjoy the Bono Appetit Food Truck, a Custom Gourmet Popcorn Stand, Fresh Lemonade Bar, raffles, games, children&rsquo;s activities, music, and special character appearances.
The event is made possible with help from sponsors, community partners, vendors, and volunteers, including Angela&rsquo;s Preschool &amp; Daycare, Launch Trampoline Park, Bono Appetit, and Community Covenant Church.
<h2>The Story Behind the Event</h2>
The cause has a deeply personal meaning for Stephanie and her family.
Two years ago, Stephanie, her husband Justin, and their rescue dog, Sadie Lady, stopped at a neighborhood yard sale in Peabody. There they met a family raising money for Boston Children&rsquo;s Hospital while their young son was courageously battling cancer.
Inspired by the young boy&rsquo;s journey, Stephanie wrote Sadie Lady Helps a Friend in Need, a children&rsquo;s story about courage, friendship, kindness, and hope.
Since its release, 20% of the proceeds from every copy sold have been donated to support Boston Children&rsquo;s Hospital. The book has sold more than 5,000 copies and earned best-selling status.
Today, the young boy who inspired the story is celebrating two years cancer free.
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&ldquo;When we met this incredible young boy and his family, we knew we wanted to help,&rdquo; said Chiulli-Guillemette. &ldquo;As an author, I realized the best way I could make a difference was through storytelling. I never imagined one book would grow into a best seller and help support such an incredible hospital. This annual event is about celebrating hope, honoring courageous children, and bringing our community together to make a difference.&rdquo;
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Copies of Sadie Lady Helps a Friend in Need will be available in paperback and hardcover during the event, with 20% of proceeds continuing to benefit Boston Children&rsquo;s Hospital.
Guests can also meet Stephanie Chiulli-Guillemette, illustrator Justin Guillemette, and the real-life inspiration behind the Sadie Lady stories, Sadie Lady.
<h2>Event Details</h2>
Sadie Lady Stands Up for Childhood Cancer Craft Fair &amp; Family Fun Day
&#128197; Saturday, August 15, 2026 
&#9200; 10 a.m. &ndash; 2 p.m. 
&#128205; Community Covenant Church, 33 Lake Street, Peabody, MA
Special appearances include Barbie from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and Sadie Lady from 12:30 to 2 p.m.
Admission is free, and families throughout the North Shore are encouraged to attend, support local businesses, enjoy a fun-filled afternoon, and help make a difference for children and families facing childhood cancer.
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