Bringing Moments of Joy to Courageous Kids.

Griffin’s Friends is a group of volunteers dedicated to providing support to children with cancer.  Founded in 1994 in Springfield, Massachusetts, Griffin’s Friends is named for Griffin D. Kelleher.  His legacy is this special group which supports, in a unique way, children in treatment for cancer and their families.

Griffin’s Friends established the “Griffin’s Friends Children’s Cancer Fund” at Baystate Health Foundation, Inc., which is funded by donations from fund-raising activities organized by Griffin’s Friends volunteers.  

Griffin’s Friends raises funds in the name of, and on behalf of, the Griffin’s Friends Children’s Cancer Fund at Baystate Health Foundation, Inc., which is a tax-exempt, nonprofit entity that supports the nonprofit entities in the Baystate Health system, including, but not limited to, Baystate Medical Center, Inc.  Charitable contributions to the Griffin’s Friends Children’s Cancer Fund at Baystate Health Foundation, Inc., are tax deductible to the extent permitted by law.

Our Mission

The goal of Griffin's Friends is simple and appealing:

To bring moments of joy to courageous kids.

This message conveys our aspiration for all of our efforts, whether event planning, fundraising, or marathon running. We strive to ease the hardships of children in treatment for cancer and the families who love and support them.

Color for the Kids Was a HUGE Success!

The first Color for the Kids Run was held in September. The event brought together more than 200 participants at Agawam High School. Runners and walkers were sprayed with color powder along a course on the campus. It was a blast!

The ever-loyal Magic Al appeared. A dunk tank was a hit! All kinds of other activities complemented the run.

Thanks to Amy Ryan who came up with the idea and lead the effort.

Thanks also to Jim Blain, Agawam HS principal and veteran TGF marathoner, who organized the Brownie community for this terrific family outing.