In Lauren's memory, the LoloStrong Lion Charm was selected to embody Lauren's one-of-a-kind spirit just like the spirit of a lion – courageous, resilient, and untamed – and she lived every day to its fullest.
50% of all nationwide sales from the charm will be donated in support of the important work the Riley Children's Palliative Care team does everyday to ensure patient and family experiences, needs, and emotions are top of mind.
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Charms will be available in store to purchase on
Dec 8th and online here.Â
Join us at Kendra Scott at the Fashion Mall at Keystone to honor Lauren Hanawalt this holiday season and give back to other local families through Make-A-Wish Ohio, Kentucky & Indiana.
The Hanawalt family has chosen to support Make-A-Wish and help other families receive the same happiness that was given to Lauren. When guests shop, 20% of all sales will benefit Make-A-Wish Ohio, Kentucky & Indiana.
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The Kendra Scott LoloStrong Lion Charm will be available for purchase. In addition to 20% benefitting Make-A-Wish, 50% of charm proceeds will also be donated to the Pediatric Palliative Care Program at Riley Children's in Lauren's memory.
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Enjoy complimentary sips & sweets as you shop!
Please mention 'Make-A-Wish' at checkout and
20% of your purchase will be donated! For anyone that spends $75 or more will receive a free ornament with your own personalized calligraphy from Joyful Ink Designs.
Lauren was first diagnosed with cancer when she was fourteen years old. Her cancer was a rare recurring soft-tissue sarcoma. Lauren’s cancer went into remission two separate times but each time she relapsed within a year. Lauren had eight surgeries, twenty-five radiation treatments, two rounds of immunotherapy, and too many rounds of chemotherapy to count. Despite everything Lauren went through, she lived life to the fullest. Lauren had a deep need to fight and advocate for the marginalized. We knew she was going to change the world for the better.
Lauren was introduced to the Make-A-Wish foundation while receiving treatment for her cancer. She decided her wish was to travel with her family to Greece. Lauren was so excited and planning this trip gave her hope. It gave her hope that one day she would no longer have cancer and she could travel to the place she had dreamed about. Unfortunately, shortly after finalizing travel plans, Lauren relapsed for the second time and the COVID pandemic began. All travel wishes were put on hold because of the pandemic.
In March of 2021, Lauren became extremely ill, and we realized she could no longer tolerate treatment for her cancer. Lauren also realized she would never travel to Greece, so she decided on another wish. She wanted a Maltipoo puppy. I contacted the Make-A-Wish team, and they were amazing. They knew Lauren was on hospice and did not have a long time to live. They wanted to make sure her new best friend arrived as soon as possible. After Lauren decided which puppy she wanted, he arrived on our doorstep the very next day. She named him Frankie. Frankie was a light for Lauren on her darkest days. He slept with her every night. When Lauren died, Frankie, along with her other dog, Baxter, laid their heads on her legs and would not leave her side. Our family will forever be grateful to the Make-A-Wish team for bringing Lauren so much joy. We know Frankie and Lauren will one day be reunited.
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In Lauren's memory, the LoloStrong Lion Charm was selected to embody Lauren's one-of-a-kind spirit just like the spirit of a lion – courageous, resilient, and untamed – and she lived every day to its fullest.
50% of all nationwide sales from the charm will be donated in support of the important work the Riley Children's Palliative Care team does everyday to ensure patient and family experiences, needs, and emotions are top of mind.
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Charms will be available in store to purchase on
Dec 8th and online here.Â
Make-A-Wish® America was inspired in 1980 by the love that a family and friends had for a seven-year-old boy in Phoenix named Chris, who had leukemia. Chris dreamt of becoming a police officer, and his family, friends and the State Highway Patrol made his wish
come true - just four days before he passed away. Chris’ mother and those who helped grant his wish created Make-A-Wish America in his memory, enabling his legacy to live on in the thousands of wishes that have been granted since.
