As Gabby’s 26th birthday approaches on March 3rd, I am filled with memories of her infectious zest for life. Her crooked smile, love of knock-knock jokes, and adventurous spirit, even at the age of 6, remind us of the incredible joy she brought to everyone around her. In the short months between her diagnosis and...

Gabby was a fun-loving 6-year-old who lost her battle to brain cancer in September 2004. Her mother Tammy created the nonprofit Bags for Fun in her memory.

We are excited to announce the opening of our newest location in Omaha, Nebraska.  Amy and Andy Krause, the aunt and uncle of Gabby Krause, are proud to bring happiness wrapped up in a backpack to the children in Omaha who are going through a really tough time.

It’s every parent’s absolute worst nightmare. Your young child has an illness. A serious illness, one that might take his or her life. In the case Tammy Krause, the child was her daughter, and just 5 years old. Gabby Krause was found with a malignant tumor in her head one day before her 5th birthday....