Smile Forever was founded in the loving memory of Barbara Gonnelli. Barbara's battle with breast cancer lasted for 13 years. Despite her own discomfort and concerns, she always managed to smile, help, and inspire people, never allowing cancer to destroy her positive demeanor.

The objective of the fund is simple: Support cancer-stricken families in the community who are exhausting their own financial resources in fighting the disease. Smile Forever creates an opportunity for you to do something to help your community in a meaningful and direct way.

Barbara Gonnelli was not a celebrity nor a saint. She followed the teachings ot St. Theresa, "the little flower" who believed in doing the little things in life well and with great love to help others. Cancer steals the future from people of many ages. Barbara knew she would not physically be here to see the rewarding years of watching her grandchildren grow up. Nevertheless, she found a way to smile with them while aware of her imminent fate. Some of us incredibly saw her smile as she passed on, which greatly strengthened our faith.