The Joyful Child Foundation
Let’s bring BRAVE to every child!
The Joyful Child Foundation, established in 2002 in memory of Samantha Runnion, works to prevent crimes against children by educating and empowering children, families, and communities.
On Wednesday, September 16, OC Giving Day – Igniting Potential gives you the opportunity to help protect and empower more children. Thanks to an anonymous donor, every gift will be matched dollar-for-dollar up to $6,000—doubling the impact of your generosity!
Your gift supports our Be BRAVE – Be SAFE (BRAVE) Empowerment Program, including 10 engaging, age-appropriate lessons for Kindergarten through 5th Grade. Now, BRAVE Online brings our proven safety education to children anywhere in the United States through the MyQuest learning platform.
Your support will help us reach more children than ever with the knowledge, confidence, and skills to be BRAVE and be SAFE.
Give on September 16 and be entered to win:*
- 2 registrations for our 10th Annual BRAVE Race on February 28, 2027
- Give $100 or more and you’ll also be entered to win 2 tickets to The Joyful Gala on October 24, 2026!
Raffle winners will be announced Friday, September 18.
Want to get a head start? Give today! Early gifts will help us build momentum for Giving Day—and you’ll still be entered into the raffles.
Another way to support us is to start your own peer to peer (P2P) fundraiser by selecting the "FUNDRAISE" button above (under our logo). All you have to do is enter your name and email. Once it's set up, share your fundraiser link with friends and family. Questions? Email contact@thejoyfulchild.org
Help us ignite potential and create a safer future for every child.
Learn more at thejoyfulchild.org or find our event pages at Linktree.
Nonprofit Tax ID: 55-0794474
*Donations not required to participate in raffle. Email your full name, email, and phone number to contact@thejoyfulchild.org by 11:59 PM on 9/16/26 to be entered. One winner will be randomly selected for two free registrations for the 10th Annual BRAVE Race. One winner will be randomly selected for two tickets to The Joyful Gala 2026. Winner will be notified by email on Friday, September 18. Race registrations and Gala tickets are not transferrable and not redeemable for cash.