Riley's Rockstars
Riley’s Rockstars are people who are especially inspiring. Like Riley, these children have inspired others to be brave, hopeful and strong through their battle with childhood cancer.
Do you know a rockstar who could use the support of The Riley Rocks Memorial Foundation? Nominate them below!
Because we understand the challenges that come with battling childhood cancer, we help families fighting this same battle. If nominated, our rockstars receive a much-needed grant that can be used to ease the financial burden while they are bravely fighting cancer.
Meet Riley's Rockstars
Johnny is a brother who loves arts and crafts, the solar system, swimming, and jumping on the trampoline. He was diagnosed at 7 months old with Neuroblastoma, a cancer affecting the brain. Johnny battled stage 4 Neuroblastoma for seven years and despite this, he is thriving!
Harper is a talented dancer who is smart, funny, and super stylish. She likes clothes and make-up, loves dance, competing, and hanging out with friends. When she grows up, Harper wants to be a professional dancer, which, with her competitive nature, she will definitely accomplish. Harper was the foundation’s first-ever Rockstar in 2020. Harper has been in remission for almost since 2020!
Ellie’s current interests are Barbies, swimming, making jewelry and anything pink! Ellie’s family used the Riley Rocks Memorial grant for flights to see a specialized doctor in North Carolina. Ellie was diagnosed at the age of one with Neuroblastoma and she is back to being an active six year old girl!
Dariel’s hobbies include swimming, scootering, biking, and watching cartoons. He loves soccer, especially Lionel Messi, his family, and his new baby sister. Dariel was diagnosed at 2 years old with Leukemia and is officially cancer free!
Her love for traveling has taken her to New York, Canada, Florida, North Carolina, Hawaii, and Ohio. She grew up with her father and grandfather, two brothers, and an older sister who also battled Osteosarcoma. Darcy adores her niece, Leah, who just turned two and is Darcy’s “motivation to do better with everything I do.” Darcy, or Auntie Cece, has helped to raise Leah. Darcey was diagnosed at 16 years old with Osteosarcoma. She is currently in remission and is working, traveling, and continuing her education.
Jase loved life and he LOVED trains. Jase was loving, kind, empathetic, brave, resilient, and silly. Above all, he was so, so happy. And many people were pulled in by the gravitational force of his massive heart, his smile, and his energetic spirit. Jase loved making wooden and electric train tracks throughout the house, going to Maine, NH, and NYC. He loved being outside – going to the playground, swimming, fishing and buzzing around on his snowmobile and quad. Jase loved his pets, his doctors and nurses, and his family. "When a train goes through a tunnel and it gets dark, you don't throw away the ticket and jump off. You sit still and trust the engineer."
Ava and her family have raised over $200k in support for foundations that have affected their family. She is a spunky, energetic and excited little girl who spends much of her time giving back after her diagnosis. Ava was diagnosed in March of 2023 with ALL and she is finishing treatment in the Spring of 2025!
Walter is known by his friends as a “warrior toddler.” Walter loves trucks, dinosaurs, and playing on his indoor slide. Walter was diagnosed at 11 months old with Choroid plexus carcinoma. He is no longer in active treatment and has bounced back to his “goofy, playful” self.
Philip was diagnosed at four and a half years old with Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia, cancer affecting the blood.
Philip has a passion for his family, friends, pride, and giving to others. Any gift Philip received, he used to give to others, either in his circle or patients at the hospital. Philip fought and beat cancer three times in his short time on this earth. On April 6, 2021, Philip gained his wings. He truly left this world better than he found it.
Philip’s family received the grant money and the foundation attended his incredibly beautiful and moving celebration of life.
Auden is the brightest light whose smile is absoutely contagious. She has a calming and kind presence and works to bring joy to those around her always. She was diagnosed when she was a freshman in college. She has now been in remission for two and a half years, she is in school studying art therapy, and volunteering for Riley Rocks to advocate for other childhood cancer warriors.
Matteo is an active soccer player and avid sports fan. He was diagnosed with AML this year and during his stay at BCH he met some really cool athletes and heroes of his. He just began his battle but has a great mindset and community!
Kota loves playing football, soccer, video games, and anything that keeps him active. Kota was diagnosed with Philadelphia Chromosome-positive ALL, cancer affecting the blood, in 2021, and he is actively back at all his normal activities!
Adrian was a brother, son, and lover of all things minions and transformers. He was diagnosed at 2 years old with Clival Chardoma and fought bravely unti shortly after his fourth birthday. He was surrounded by a beautful community and family who made him smile, giggle, and made many fun wishes come true.
William is in remission and doing great! He loves baseball, golf, and hockey. He wins awards for his hard work on the ice. At only 6 years old, William has the best personality and energy for life. He is a great big brother and has the best family that very intentionally gives back to the organizations that were a part of his battle.
help make a difference
There are plenty of ways you can help contribute to The Riley Rocks Foundation.
Riley Rocks Memorial Foundation
Rockstar Nomination
Eligibility requirements
- Child must have a cancer diagnosis
- Child must be 21 years or younger
- Child must live or receive treatment in New England
For application questions, please contact us in the form at the bottom of this page.