
Foligno Brothers Honor Mom's Memory with Cancer Causes
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Marcus Foligno, Minnesota Wild forward, honors his mother Janis memory by supporting cancer research and community causes. After her passing from breast cancer in 2009, Foligno and his brother Nick launched the Foligno Faceoff and the Janis Foligno Foundation to raise funds for breast cancer research and cancer initiatives in their hometown. Janis, a devoted hockey mom, volunteered for Meals on Wheels, inspiring her sons to continue her legacy of helping others. Despite the grief, Foligno finds comfort in knowing his mother is watching over him and his family.
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For the NHL, it's March 4th. Here's what's happening. Make sure you're subscribed so you never miss an update. Minnesota Wild Ford, Marcus Felino, lost his mother, Janice, to breast cancer in 2009. Since then, he and his family have honored her memory through various efforts to support cancer research and community causes. Janice was a devoted hockey mom who supported her kids unconditionally from early morning gear checks to cheering every goal. She made holidays magical with decorations and special meals, and she managed the friendly rivalry between Marcus and his older brother Nick, now, with the Chicago Black Hawks. Sometimes she cleared space for their tussles, but she always emphasized family support above all. The brothers have channeled that competitive spirit into good causes, launching the Felino face-off this season to raise funds for breast cancer. Research Their Honest Felino Foundation, started a year after her passing, focuses on cancer initiatives back home in Northern Ontario.
The Foundation also supports meals on wheels, a program Janice volunteered for, delivering food to those in need. Marcus remembers tagging along with her, seeing her love for helping others through smiles and conversations. Even 15 years later, Grief hits Marcus hard, especially big-life moments like having kids of his own. He leans on family, allows himself to feel emotional, and finds comfort, believing she's watching over them. He and his sponsored by our partner, check out the episode description. Some people medity, I just lay down and press play. S-O-L-I-SOLIPILO.com S-O-L-I-SOLIPILO.com S-O-L-I-SOLIPILO.com S-O-L-I-SOLIPILO.com S-O-L-I-SOLIPILO.com S-O-L-I-SOLIPILO.com S-O-L-I-SOLIPILO.com S-O-L-I-SOLIPILO.com
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