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Carnival to Raise Awareness for Children's Cancer

Two local moms and their daughters hold a carnival at Springwoods Elementary.

If you're still looking for a fun place to take your kids this morning, head to the Backyard Carnival at from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Hosted by Heather Tucker, Kristin Miller, and their daughters, all proceeds will go to children's cancer awareness.

Tucker said her daughters, fourth- and fifth-graders at Springwoods, were working toward their Bronze Award in Girl Scout Troop 1839.

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"As a mother, the thought of losing a child to cancer, or for any reason, is unbearable," Tucker said. "The girls wanted to help kids their age, and we saw this site and thought, 'Wow, we could really make a difference.' All of us have had a friend or family member diagnosed with cancer at some point. It is hard on these families and we wanted to help."

Attractions at the carnival include a bake sale, relays, balloon pop, coloring contests, free throw contests, bubble station, face painting, temporary tattoos, treasure island, and bowling. DJ Mr. Exclusive will be playing modern family-friendly music.

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Prizes will include family passes to bowling, Rita's gift card, Jiffy Lube oil changes, Bally's Zumba passes, Hard Times Cafe gift card, Applebees gift card, Tastefully Simply basket and a Mary Kay basket.

Local businesses like Rita's, Bowl America on Occoquan Rd, Jiffy Lube on Occoquan Rd, Hard Time Cafe in Woodbridge, Applebee's in Woodbridge, Tastefully Simple, Bally's in Woodbridge, Frosty Moose in Woodbridge, VA, Papa John's of Dale City, Glory Days of Woodbridge, SPFA, BR Frozen Custard in Woodbridge, VA and Mary Kay have donated.

The event's sponsors are matching whatever proceeds are made. Tucker is also holding a fundraiser with her own business - Tastefully Simple.

"People can order online and search: Heather Tucker, VA and place orders," Tucker said. "[I'm selling] primarily brownies, cookies, maybe some cupcakes."

Springwoods Elementary is at 3815 Marquis Place in Woodbridge.

Admission is free, but there are tickets of varying prices for games, food, and drinks. The proceeds will go to  www.cookiesforkidscancer.org.


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