Alissa joined My Hope Bag after meeting her through a local women’s networking group in July 2020. She wanted to “pay forward” the kindness and love she experienced when she was going through her breast cancer journey. Little did we know what a blessing she was going to be to My Hope Bag.
Alissa signed up right away to participate in My Hope Bag’s “Hope Sister” program. She visited newly diagnosed breast cancer warriors to spread joy to them, while also delivering one of our bags filled with comfort items. She participated in the Adopt-a-Family program at Christmas 2020. Donned with her covid mask, she delivered presents to breast cancer survivors and their families. She always brought a smile to their faces and helped them forget about their cancer for a little while, knowing others cared about them enough to buy them presents. Sadly, she left us in January 2021 due to a recurrence. Alissa was a beautiful, spirited, heartfelt woman who will be missed by all who knew her. My Hope Bag was so blessed to have been able to know Alissa and she has been immensely missed.
