Thank you to everyone who participated in making October 2024, breast cancer awareness month, a very memorable month of getting together with other survivors, attending events to honor them, and increasing donations to keep My Hope Bag serving those with breast cancer. The wonderful people who set up fundraisers for My Hope Bag are listed… [read more]
Tags: Donation, Fundraiser, Support, Survivor
If you received a bag from My Hope Bag, it was likely delivered by the 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 their experiences. The Hope Sister… [read more]
Tags: Giving Back, Survivor, Volunteer
“When I was going through my cancer journey, I requested a Hope bag. A Hope Sister, who was also a breast cancer survivor, visited me and delivered my bag. It was so encouraging to share with her because she knew exactly what I was going through. I knew when she left that when my journey… [read more]
Tags: Giving Back, Survivor, Volunteer
On April 26, 2024, everyone had a great time at Bingo for Boobies. Two sessions allowed more people to participate. Everyone intensely watched their Bingo card while listening carefully for the letter and number they were waiting for. Then, without warning, the room lit up with “BINGO”! It was so exciting! Many prizes were won,… [read more]
Tags: Fundraiser, Giving Back, MHB Events, Support
My Hope Bag’s main program is the Hope Sister program and has expanded to the West Valley. 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 allowed to share her journey, and… [read more]
Tags: Giving Back, Support, VolunteerBy Linda Vuolo October 18, 2023 This event was very helpful and educational. Banner MD Anderson provided space for several Breast Reconstruction Awareness (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… [read more]
Tags: Support, Survivor, Volunteer
September 24, 2023 Daimler Truck NA holds a charity event/dinner as part of their Annual Parts Conference. This year, Daimler Truck chose to support My Hope Bag as the honored charity. 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… [read more]
Tags: Donation, Giving Back, Support
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]
Tags: Donation, Volunteer
