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Evelyn’s Legacy Lives On Through Hope | Calgary News
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- Sep 13, 2026
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- 106
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Summary
Evelyn Roy’s eighteenth birthday celebration, held in Inglewood, turned grief into joy and legacy into lifeline—honoring her memory while raising funds for RadFlix, a program that lets kids undergoing radiation therapy watch movies to stay calm and avoid sedation. What began as a simple driveway dance party in 2020 has blossomed into a vibrant, community-driven event that embodies Evelyn’s spirit: joyful, kind, and deeply impactful. Her mom, Heather, shares how Evelyn’s wish for distraction during treatment inspired a movement that’s now helping children as young as two stay still and smile. For the Roy family, these annual gatherings aren’t just remembrance—they’re healing, connection, and proof that love lives on, one movie at a time. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Sources: https://calgaryherald.com/news/local-news/calgary-family-honours-evelyn-roy-birthday-celebration-fundraiser More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/744a7a8daf0ce883 Report issues to [email protected].