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13 On Your Side: Anni's Army Working to 'Ram' Out Cancer
Fox 17: Rockford teen's positive spirit shines despite brain cancer battle
Mark and Lynn Meier Join the Big Joe + Laura Show on Mix 95.7
October 24, 2025 - Rockford teen inspires community to 'Ram Out Pediatric Cancer'. Anni's Army and Rockford High School have organized a donation night centered around the Rams' game against West Ottawa on Friday. View the full story here.
Mark and Lynn Meier Join the Big Joe + Laura Show on Mix 95.7
Fox 17: Rockford teen's positive spirit shines despite brain cancer battle
Mark and Lynn Meier Join the Big Joe + Laura Show on Mix 95.7
October 23, 2025 - Mark and Lynn joined the Big Joe & Laura show on Mix 95.7 for their Big Joe's Little Wins segment. The Meiers discussed Anni, their family, the foundation and the upcoming Anni's Army football game at Rockford High School. Listen to the full interview here.
Fox 17: Rockford teen's positive spirit shines despite brain cancer battle
Fox 17: Rockford teen's positive spirit shines despite brain cancer battle
Fox 17: Rockford teen's positive spirit shines despite brain cancer battle
October 17, 2025 - The community will have an opportunity to support Anni's Army Foundation on Friday, Oct. 24, when Rockford Football holds its "Ram Out Pediatric Cancer" game. Last year, the event raised $11,000 for the cause. Read the full interview and view the video here.
WOOD TV8: Kids Enjoy Accessibility-Friendly Halloween near Rockford
Anni’s Army Foundation Makes Second Annual Donation to Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital
Fox 17: Rockford teen's positive spirit shines despite brain cancer battle
October 12, 2025 - Anni’s Army Foundation, in partnership with Curtis Gross, hosted a trick-or-treat event that was accessible for kids with mobility, sensory and neurological disabilities. Read more here.
Anni's Army Foundation Continues to Support Research to Prevent Medulloblastoma
Anni’s Army Foundation Makes Second Annual Donation to Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital
Anni’s Army Foundation Makes Second Annual Donation to Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital
July 21, 2025 - Anni’s Army Foundation is pleased to announce its third annual donation in support of Dr. Michael Taylor and the Preventative Pathway for Medulloblastoma team. Anni’s Army Foundation has now funded $85,000 for the research of medulloblastoma. Read more here.
Anni’s Army Foundation Makes Second Annual Donation to Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital
Anni’s Army Foundation Makes Second Annual Donation to Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital
Anni’s Army Foundation Makes Second Annual Donation to Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital
April 25, 2025 - Anni’s Army Foundation donated 30 care bags for brain tumor patients seeking treatment at Helen DeVos Children's Hospital during May along with a $5,000 gift to the hospital’s Pediatric Oncology Resource Team and a rolling cart for inpatient families to use. Read more here.
13 On Your Side: 'Anni's Army' rallies behind teenage cancer patient from Rockford
March 25, 2025 - While Annika Meier battles medulloblastoma, she and her parents are also raising money to help other pediatric cancer patients and their families. View WZZM's 13 On Your Side One Good Thing and full story here.
Mark and Lynn Meier participate in Helen DeVos Children's Hospital's 25th Annual Radiothon
December 5, 2024 - Mark and Lynn Meier participated in Helen DeVos Children's Hospital's 25th Annual Radiothon. This year's radiothon raised $682,638 for the hospital.
Anni’s Army Foundation and Rockford Football Donate to Helen DeVos Children's Hospital's Adolescent
Anni’s Army Foundation and Rockford Football Donate to Helen DeVos Children's Hospital's Adolescent
November 7, 2024 - Anni’s Army Foundation and Rockford Football donated to Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital’s Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) Cancer Program. Click here to read more.
C.S. Mott Children's Hospital Joins Anni’s Army Foundation Anni's Gift Program
Anni’s Army Foundation and Rockford Football Host First Annual RAM Out Pediatric Cancer Game
Anni’s Army Foundation and Rockford Football Host First Annual RAM Out Pediatric Cancer Game
October 27, 2024 - Anni’s Army Foundation is pleased to welcome C.S. Mott Children's Hospital to its Anni's Gift program. Click here to read more.
Anni’s Army Foundation and Rockford Football Host First Annual RAM Out Pediatric Cancer Game
Anni’s Army Foundation and Rockford Football Host First Annual RAM Out Pediatric Cancer Game
Anni’s Army Foundation and Rockford Football Host First Annual RAM Out Pediatric Cancer Game
October 23, 2024 - Anni’s Army Foundation and Rockford football hosted the first annual RAM Out Pediatric Cancer game. The game raised over $11,000. Click here to read more.
Anni’s Army Foundation Adds Third Hospital to its Anni's Gift Program
Anni’s Army Foundation and Rockford Football Host First Annual RAM Out Pediatric Cancer Game
Anni’s Army Foundation Adds Third Hospital to its Anni's Gift Program
August 28, 2024 - Anni's Gift program expands with the addition of Children's Hospital of Michigan in Detroit. Click here to read more.
Anni's Army Foundation Funds Research to Prevent Medulloblastoma
Anni’s Army Foundation Presents $5,000 Gift to Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital PORT
Anni’s Army Foundation Adds Third Hospital to its Anni's Gift Program
July 15, 2024 - Anni’s Army Foundation funds $30,000 for the research of cancer. Click here to read more.
Meet the Meier Family - A Story of Strength, Courage & Inspriration
Anni’s Army Foundation Presents $5,000 Gift to Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital PORT
Anni’s Army Foundation Presents $5,000 Gift to Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital PORT
June 2024 - The Meier family was featured in Rockford Neighbors magazine. Click here to read the article.
Anni’s Army Foundation Presents $5,000 Gift to Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital PORT
Anni’s Army Foundation Presents $5,000 Gift to Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital PORT
Anni’s Army Foundation Presents $5,000 Gift to Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital PORT
April 19, 2024 - Anni’s Army Foundation donates to Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital’s Pediatric Oncology Resource Team (PORT).
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Anni’s Army Foundation Partners with Corewell Health East/Beaumont Children's
January 26, 2024 - Anni’s Army Foundation partners with Corewell Health East/Beaumont Children's to expand Anni's Gift program.
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Anni’s Army Foundation Announces First Research-Focused Donation
September 2023 - Rockford Chamber of Commerce Rogue Review. Click here to read more.
The Gold Ribbon
Anni’s Army Foundation Expands Its Board of Directors
July 2023 - Helen DeVos Children's Hospital Foundation Newsletter. Click here to read more.
Anni’s Army Foundation Expands Its Board of Directors
Anni’s Army Foundation Expands Its Board of Directors
July 25, 2023 - Anni’s Army Foundation welcomes Dawn MacLean and Scott Meier to its Board of Directors. Click here to read more.
A bell rings, and she's cancer free
June 2, 2023 - Corewell Health | Health Beat
Knock 'em Out
November 22, 2022 - Beyond the Rock