Chapter Highlights Since Impact Report
The foundation's impact extends beyond research and medical programs. Through events like "Positively Penny" pop-ups, "Play for Penny" sports games, and "Paintings for Penny" art initiatives, communities across the country have come together to honor Penny's memory and raise awareness about NF.
🌍 Nationwide Reach
Penny’s Flight Foundation boasts a diverse network of chapters in various states, each contributing uniquely to the cause. Our chapters range from varying age groups and are all over the map.
Here's a glimpse of some active chapters:
California:
- Menlo School
Colorado:
- University of Denver
Connecticut:
- Brunswick School (pre-K-12)
- Choate Rosemary Hall - Instagram @pennysflightchoate
- Greenwich Academy - Instagram @pennysflight_ga
- Kent School
- Kingswood Oxford
- The Hotchkiss School
- Loomis Chaffee School
- Miss Porters School
- Pomfret School - Instagram @pennysflight_pomfret
- Rumsey Hall
- Sacred Heart Greenwich
- Suffield Academy - Instagram @pennysflight_suffieldacademy
- The Taft School
- Trinity College - Instagram @pennysflight_trinitycoll
- Westminster School (Simsbury, CT)
Florida:
- Florida State University
- Seacrest Country Day School
- University of Miami
Indiana:
- Indiana University Bloomington
Maine:
- Colby College
Massachusetts:
- Berkshire School - Instagram @pennys.flight_berkshire
- Boston College - Instagram @pennysflight_bc
- Deerfield Academy
- Eaglebrook School
- Middlesex School
- Philips Academy Andover
New York:
- Cornell University
- Hamilton College
- Marist College
Texas:
- Southern Methodist University
Virginia:
- University of Virginia
Washington D.C.:
- Georgetown University
Wisconsin:
- University of Wisconsin
These chapters engage in various activities, from hosting awareness events to organizing fundraisers. These activities are all aimed at supporting NF research and spreading Penny's message of positivity and resilience. Our growth has been amazing each year, and it has become so inspiring to see how many students and young people want to connect with a cause. We now have 71 amazing chapters that are located all over the country. Our outreach and support never stops!
🎉 Signature Events and Initiatives
Student chapters have been instrumental in organizing events that not only raise funds but also foster a sense of community:
“Play for Penny” This widespread message has reached the hearts and minds of athletes on all different playing fields. Student athletes have the opportunity to play for a purpose as the wear the butterfly on their backs.
“Pedal for Penny” cycle class organized by UVA’s chapter: participants biked with glow‑in‑the‑dark purple bracelets and donated to the cause!
These initiatives not only raise funds but also educate peers about NF, creating a ripple effect of awareness and support.
One of our chapters, Greenville School in Norwich, CT, hosted a chapter awareness event.
Events like these not only promote awareness for neurofibromatosis, but they also teach kids and adults how to fight for something important. These chapter events strengthen the Penny’s Flight community, not only spreading awareness but also conveying the message to live like Penny and always remember to bring joy.
🌟 Starting Your Own Chapter
Inspired by the impact of existing chapters? Starting your own is encouraged and supported by the foundation. Interested individuals can reach out to the foundation via Instagram or email to receive guidance and resources for establishing a chapter at their school.
💜 Join the Movement
By becoming involved with a Penny’s Flight chapter, students not only contribute to a noble cause but also honor Penny's legacy of joy, creativity, and resilience. Together, they are making significant strides toward raising awareness and funding research to combat neurofibromatosis.
For more information or to get involved, visit our PFF Chapters page: https://pennysflight.org/pages/student-chapters