A 501(c)(3) nonprofit

Turning love for Ana into hope for children fighting cancer.

We walk beside families facing childhood cancer — providing practical help, emotional support, and community, so no family faces this alone.

From Ana Banana With Love — 2026 event branding

Featured event

From Ana Banana With Love

5K Run/Walk & 1-Mile Fun Run

  • 📅 Saturday, September 12, 2026 · 10:00 AM
  • 📍 Linne Woods Forest Preserve · Morton Grove, IL
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Our mission

“The Ana Molnar Foundation walks beside families facing childhood cancer. Born from love for Ana — a little girl who met the world with joy through her battle with DIPG — we provide practical help, emotional support, and community, so no family faces this alone.”

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This year we run for

Nathan & Gabriel

Every dollar raised in 2026 supports these two brave children and their families.

❤️

Nathan, age 5

Stage IV neuroblastoma

In chemotherapy. Supporting a local Chicago-area family.

Donate for Nathan
❤️

Gabriel, age 12

Osteosarcoma

In chemotherapy. Supporting a family in Romania.

Donate for Gabriel
Ana Molnar

Our story

For Ana — with love, always.

Ana was four and a half when she passed away from DIPG, a rare pediatric brain tumor that affects only about 300 children in the United States each year. She met the world with joy — every day, through everything.

The Ana Molnar Foundation was born from that love. We exist to give families tangible help in their hardest moments — meals, gas cards, medical costs — alongside emotional support and community.

Each year we choose children to walk beside, and we invite our neighbors, runners, and friends to walk with us.

🎥 Ana’s memorial video — coming soon.
3
Annual events
6+
Families supported
500+
Runners, volunteers & sponsors

Looking back

Past events

Ana Banana 5K — Sold out
2025

Ana Banana 5K — Sold out

Harms Woods North. Two families supported. A rainbow-color day full of tutus, medals, and smiles.

Ana’s Memory 5K — Inaugural
2024

Ana’s Memory 5K — Inaugural

The very first run. In support of Sofia Maria Ghita (DIPG) and Codruta Trif (breast cancer).

How to help

Get involved

Register

Join the 2026 Ana Banana 5K & 1-Mile Fun Run on RunSignup.

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Donate

100% goes to families. Scan the QR or use our donation page.

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Volunteer

Setup, check-in, color stations, cheer squad — we need you.

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Sponsor

Logo on shirts, banners, and this site. Contact us for the package.

Contact us

Thank you

Our sponsors

Napleton
New Explode Construction
American Family Insurance
iProSkills
Community Partner
Local Friend