My Hope Bag’s main program is the Hope Sister program. This is a group of ladies who, after training, deliver the Bags to breast cancer warriors. This is a one-on-one visit at the warrior’s home or a public place. The warrior is given the opportunity to talk about her own journey and the Hope Sister,… [read more]
By Linda Vuolo October 18, 2023 This event was very helpful and educational. Banner MD Anderson provided space for several BRA-related vendors to set up their information and share with visitors who ranged from patients and supporters to medical staff. They also shared information from some of their physicians as well as physical therapists and… [read more]
September 24, 2023 Daimler Truck NA holds a charity event/dinner as part of their Annual Parts Conference. Daimler’s Sandra Todd told My Hope Bag, “I selected your charity because I love that you put together a Hope Bag for those who are going through breast cancer. I think it’s amazing that the people who deliver… [read more]
September 30, 2023 After three years of not holding the Breast Cancer Resource Expo due to COVID-19, My Hope Bag happily gathered together and held the Breast Cancer Resource Expo on September 30 in Chandler. There were 30 vendors who were able to reach out to breast cancer warriors and their families. Close to 200… [read more]
If you received a bag from My Hope Bag, it was no doubt delivered by lovely women we affectionately refer to as Hope Sisters. These ladies train to share hope and wisdom with warriors recently diagnosed with breast cancer. They spend time with the bag recipient and let them share what they are experiencing. The… [read more]
By Angie Jones My Hope Bag supplied backpacks to Hope Bag recipient families in need of school supplies, on July 14, 2023. My Hope Bag partnered with East Valley Injury Law who assisted in packing and distributing the backpacks. 15 Children from 7 former bag recipients were able to “shop” for their own backpacks and… [read more]
By Sarah Ellery We lost the most amazing man, Brian Ellery, on March 7 this year. Brian would affectionately introduce himself to people as “The Man Behind the Woman”. My loving husband was chatting with me one minute, and the next minute he wasn’t. Life is so fragile. Brian was always there for My Hope… [read more]
Thank you for your participation with My Hope Bag during the year 2022. As we come up to the end of the year, we want to reflect on this year. January – Good friend and My Hope Bag Board member, Alissa Serignese, received her angel wings in January 2022. Alissa was very devoted to My… [read more]
By Sarah Ellery My Hope Bag received 42 bag requests during these three months. Along with the requests were many events where the My Hope Bag experience was shared with many more men and women. September 2 – Bingo for Boobies at Encanterra Resort Community, Queen Creek. There were nearly 200 men, women, and a… [read more]
By Sarah Ellery Monday, October 24, My Hope Bag traveled to United Aviate Academy in Goodyear to meet with some of their staff and students. United Aviate Academy trains future pilots with United Airlines. We had a delightful time with them while they assembled 50 bags for our future use. They also bagged the bracelets… [read more]
