Events

Light a Candle for Melina’s Birthday Cake!

Each year, we create a giant birthday cake for Melina to see from heaven. So this year, light your candles on Tuesday, November 15 At 7:00 p.m! Light a candle on your driveway, porch, by your front door, or even in your home. We want Melina to see her giant birthday cake from heaven, and […]

The 2023 Virtual 5k

The deadline to register for a shirt is September 18, 2023. Since the race is virtual, it can be completed anytime between October 3rd–31st, 2023. Follow the link or scan the QR code to register! https://runsignup.com/Race/OH/Canfield/TheChooseJoyforMelinaFirstAnnualVirtual5K Contact

Coates Haunted Car Wash Fundraiser

3rd Annual Haunted Car Wash Fundraiser Boardman Location Only! 6410 South Ave. Boardman, OH 44512 The first 100 cars each night will get a Halloween Treat Bag filled with goodies for the whole family to enjoy! $20 Dollar Minimum Donation 100% of the donations will go to the Melina Michelle Edenfield Foundation.

Coates Haunted Car Wash Fundraiser

3rd Annual Haunted Car Wash Fundraiser Boardman Location Only! 6410 South Ave. Boardman, OH 44512 The first 100 cars each night will get a Halloween Treat Bag filled with goodies for the whole family to enjoy! $20 Dollar Minimum Donation 100% of the donations will go to the Melina Michelle Edenfield Foundation.

Evening of Joy

The Embassy Banquet Centre 5030 Youngstown Poland Rd., Boardman

This is it, our biggest event of the year! A night of spirits, Joy, & dancing to the live sounds of Ovation with live auction, silent auction, basket raffle & bourbon raffle. Help us fight for a cure for pediatric brain tumors! Join us March 9th at The Embassy in Boardman, Ohio. Join us for […]

Choose Joy Benefit Softball Tournament

McCune Park 5611 Shields Rd., Canfield

THE MELINA MICHELLE EDENFIELD BENEFIT TOURNAMENT Dates: May 10, 2024 – May 12, 2024 Age Divisions: 8U 10U 12U 14U (January 1st – December 31st birthdates) Entry Fee $475/team Location: McCune Park (5611 Shields Rd, Canfield Ohio 44406) 4 Game Minimum (Weather Permitting). Concessions & Permanent Restrooms on Site. Pool play games will have 1 […]

The Choose Joy Event!

The Green in Canfield

Join us for our annual summer day of fun and Joy. Face painting, bounce houses, giveaways, amazing raffle baskets, and much more!

The Choose Joy for Melina Fifth Annual Virtual 5k (Register by Sept. 16!)

Here’s to the Fifth Annual Virtual 5k!!!  We want to invite everyone to run (or walk!) for Joy.  The deadline to register for a shirt is September 16th, 2024. Since the race is virtual, it can be completed anytime between October 1st – 31st, 2024. Follow the link to register! For questions or sponsorship opportunities, please email: […]

Evening of Joy 2025

The Embassy Banquet Centre 5030 Youngstown Poland Rd., Boardman