Friendsgiving for a Cause
Created by Kate, Julie and Jess for Children's Cancer Therapy Development Institute
FRIENDSGIVING
A HARVEST OF HOPE
Sunday, November 22, 2026
12:00pm-3:00pm
Restaurant Joanina, Huntington
Community isn’t just about where we live — It’s about how we show up for one another.
What began as a simple holiday tradition is growing into something much bigger. This year, we are bringing our communities together for an afternoon of good food, lasting friendship, and gratitude—harnessing our collective power to make a meaningful difference for local children.
THIS YEAR, WE’RE GATHERING FOR TWO INCREDIBLE CAUSES
HOPE FOR BELLE
Known to those who love her as "Belle the Brave", her resilience is extraordinary but she cannot fight this battle alone. We are launching an urgent philanthropic appeal to raise an initial goal of $15,000 to fund the immediate research and development of a life-saving cure, and we need your support to achieve it. All proceeds will go directly to the Children’s Cancer Therapy Development Institute, where scientists are working to advance a promising new therapy for Rhabdomyosarcoma. This will give Belle, and countless children like her, the fighting chance they so desperately deserve.
BUILDING THE FLOWER HILL OUTDOOR LEARNING CENTER
We’re also coming together to help bring the Flower Hill Outdoor Learning Center to life.
This $25,000 project will transform an underused outdoor space into a nature-based extension of the classroom — creating opportunities for hands-on learning, movement, creativity and connection while building a resource that will serve children for years to come.
ONE AFTERNOON. TWO CAUSES.
ONE COMMUNITY COMING TOGETHER TO GIVE BACK.
RSVP BY NOVEMBER 12, 2026
$175 per guest · Limited to 85 guests
Details: Enjoy a full seated lunch and open bar at Joanina's, 100% of event proceeds will directly benefit our two 2026 featured causes.
Our hope is that Friendsgiving becomes an annual tradition — bringing our communities together each year to support people and projects where our collective generosity can make a meaningful impact.
Hosted by Kate, Julie & Jess
GATHER • GIVE • GIVE THANKS
Unable to join us? You can still support either cause through the links below.
Support Belle: Children's Cancer Therapy Development Institute | Kindful
Support the Flower Hill Outdoor Learning Center: [Donation Link]
The Kindbee promise
No fees here. We cover the card processing costs ourselves, so 100% of your donation gets to the cause. And every year, 25% of our net profit goes back to the nonprofits we support.
Nonprofits we support
Make-A-Wish America
Transform lives, one wish at a time.℠