Royersford Girl Who Died Of Cancer Lives On In Local Charity

ROYERSFORD, PA -- Behind every charity, every local small business, there is a story.

Our charity spotlight series seeks to shine a light on the incredible things that Phoenixville area residents are doing.

Charity name: Julia’s Grace Foundation

Charity owner: Janet Miller-Eveland

Website: www.juliasgracefoundation.org

Address: P.O. Box 1081, Royersford

What is the nature of your charity?

Julia’s Grace Foundation works to bring happiness to children with cancer and their families. From giving special moments for the family to share, to providing items to make the long days in the oncology clinic feel shorter, Julia’s Grace Foundation works to bring “happiness, hope and “hugs” to families fighting childhood cancer. Julia’s Grace Foundation also grants financial assistance to families experiencing financial difficulties as a direct result of a child’s cancer treatment or care.

How did you come up with the name?

Julia’s Grace Foundation was inspired by the work of a little girl, Julia Grace Eveland, that only wanted to bring happiness to other children with cancer. Whether giving her birthday gifts to the oncology ward to donating the proceeds of a fundraiser for her to the local Children’s Hospital’s oncology program, Julia always wanted to help others. A few days before she died from Wilm’s Tumor, a type of childhood kidney cancer, Julia gave us a list of 10 things to do to make us happy. This list has been the driving force of Julia’s Grace Foundation as we work to bring “happiness, hope and hugs” to children with cancer and their families. (I have attached a copy of the list for you to use)

Why start a business in this town?

Julia lived in Royersford, PA and went to Brooke Elementary School.

What’s the most difficult challenge you’ve faced as a business owner? Getting the word out about what we do and how we help.

What’s been your proudest achievement since opening?

“There are so many. We are blessed every time we help a child with cancer smile or assist a family during this difficult time. We know that Julia is smiling down on us.”

How does your business give back to the community?

“From giving special moments for the family to share, to providing items to make the long days in the oncology clinic feel shorter, Julia’s Grace Foundation works to bring “happiness, hope and “hugs” to families fighting childhood cancer. Julia’s Grace Foundation also grants financial assistance to families experiencing financial difficulties as a direct result of a child’s cancer treatment or care.”

Know of a charity or a local small business that deserves the spotlight? Email justin.heinze@patch.com.