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Cedar Point to plant Maria's Field of Hope in honor of Lorain County girl who died in 2007

May 30th, 2019

Cedar Point on Thursday announced plans to add a "Maria's Field of Hope" sunflower field next to the park's Express hotel. A groundbreaking ceremony is scheduled for June 5.

Cedar Point to partner with Prayers From Maria, plant sunflower field next to Sandusky hotel

May 30th, 2019

Cedar Point and the organization Prayers From Maria are set to announce a partnership that includes a new sunflower field next to the resort’s Express Hotel.

Avon library hosting Prayers From Maria themed art exhibit

April 14th, 2019

Artists who were inspired by Maria’s Field of Hope and friends of the Foundation were invited to participate with multiple pieces being showcased in an array of artistic mediums.

Prayers From Maria Field of Hope to Continue Blooming in Avon

March 31st, 2019

The Prayers from Maria Foundation announced, via a Facebook post last week, that the field would remain for one more year at its familiar location along the interstate, thanks to the generosity of the Jacob’s Group.

Sunflower field to return in Avon for summer 2019

March 27th, 2019

The sunflower field that has become a local landmark and a symbol of hope, will return at its original spot this summer.

Maria’s Field of Hope will continue in 2019 with beautiful sunflowers in Avon

March 26th, 2019

A wonderful announcement from Prayers From Maria on Tuesday: Maria's Field of Hope will continue in 2019.

Maria's Field of Hope Returning to Avon Location this Summer

March 26th, 2019

Jersey Mike’s Subs in Rocky River and Westlake raising funds for Prayers From Maria

March 25th, 2019

Jersey Mikes Steps Up for Prayers From Maria with it's annual fundraiser

Jersey Mike's Donating Proceeds to Prayers From Maria

March 20th, 2019

Throughout the month of March, customers at Jersey Mike's Subs in Rocky River and Westlake can support the Prayers From Maria Foundation.

Avon snags Ohio's first Dunkin' restaurant design of the future; supports Prayers From Maria

January 29th, 2019

Dunkin' opens up Ohio's first next-generation store in Avon and donates percentage of grand opening proceeds to Prayers From Maria.

Avon's sunflower mile becomes weapon against a rare childhood cancer

January 12th, 2019

Foundation announces $250,000 grant to underwrite research by Dr. James P. Basilion, associate professor of radiology and biomedical engineering at Case Western Reserve University.

Prayers From Maria sells candy bars to benefit child cancer research

December 21st, 2018

They’re not just tasty candy bars. They’re candy bars with a purpose. Proceeds from the Prayers From Maria candy bars raise money to fight childhood cancer in the memory of Maria McNamara.

PFM Launches Maria's Chocolate Bar

December 21st, 2018

The Prayers From Maria Foundation is unveiling a Maria's Chocolate Bar right before the holidays. Malley's Chocolates helped create the bar that incorporates the foundation's signature sunflower. Maria's Chocolate Bar is made up of milk chocolate, salted sunflower seeds and cranberries.

Maria's Christmas Shop to benefit Prayers From Maria

December 3rd, 2018

Maria’s Christmas Shop in Rocky River is returning for the holiday season!

Sunflowers Bloom Despite Uncertain Future At Maria’s Field Of Hope

August 27th, 2018

The field is already in bloom this year, earlier than usual, and it continues to be a destination for thousands to visit and learn about its message.