We here at BHH, are so appreciative of the Great Guys and Gals out there that help to support our mission and care for all of our families. We’d love for you to meet some of the people that we consider to be extended family. First up is Super Social Worker, Lisa McLaughlin, MSW, LSW, OSW-C, who has dedicated her life to helping others. She started her career as a social worker on the Trauma Ward of the...
Many people choose to explore treatments from both Eastern and Western medicine to ensure that they are doing everything in their power to nurture both their mind and body. Sometimes, however, it’s hard to tell which Alternative Treatments are worth considering. The below suggestions are just that: suggestions. Make sure to consult your physician before attempting to try any of them to make sure that you are doing what’s best for your health. Alternative Treatments The Mayo Clinic has...
Tim Sherry, Co-Founder and Board Member of Bringing Hope Home Occupation: Account Executive, Comcast Spotlight Tim and Paul have been friends for many years and is one of the original Great Guys. Since the establishment of BHH in 2008, Tim has served as a Board Member and has had the pleasure of watching the organization grow into what it is today. Why did you feel compelled to get involved in Bringing Hope Home? I started the Great Guy Dinner with Paul Isenberg...
Paul Isenberg will serve as the Guest Dad at Fatherhood and Leadership’s Breakfast on Thursday, February 28th. The program will focus on men who want to grow in their faith and become the best Fathers and Husbands they can be. “I am humbled to be involved with the Fatherhood Leadership Initiative, which brings men together and encourages them to be the best fathers they can be. The mission is very much in line with our Great Guys legacy...
Check out our Light of Hope Appreciation Video recently debuted at the dinner ...
Victoria Rupple, BHH Intern Junior, West Chester University Major: Social Work Our wonderful intern, Victoria (right), with Family Navigator, Amy (left) Why did you want to get involved in Bringing Hope Home? Bringing Hope Home is an amazing organization and I fell in love from the moment I knew I was going to be interning here. I researched what Bringing Hope Home was and who they helped. This organization helps so many people, in amazing and BIG ways. I was/am very excited to...
This past Thursday marked the first annual Light of Hope Appreciation Dinner, which honored all the wonderful families, board members, donors, volunteers, and community supporters of Bringing Hope Home. The dinner was held at The Crowne Plaza Valley Forge and made possible thanks to our generous sponsors at Teva Pharmaceuticals and The Philadelphia Eagles. The only way to describe the evening is to say it was both fun and magical. Over 300 people joined...
On Monday, Nemours/Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children dedicated a consultation room in the Department of Hematology/Oncology, which was a joint-effort with Bringing Hope Home. The room, named in honor of Nicole Isenberg, provides a comfortable, private space for physicians to discuss diagnosis and treatment with families. “We are grateful for the generosity of this wonderful organization.” – Nicole Hiddeman, Nemours/Alfred I. duPont Hospital We have worked with Nemours for the past 3 years in collaboration on the...
Amy Forkin, Family Navigator Amy joined the BHH team full-time in 2011 as the Family Navigator. While that position may sound simple, it’s actually anything but–Amy is basically a professional juggler, not only helping all of the BHH Families but also navigating the tricky negotiations with all of the utility companies and vendors that we work with. What do you love most about working at Bringing Hope Home? What I love most is working directly with all of...
One of our favorite events from 2012 was our Great Vibes Wellness Day, which was a partnership with Paoli Hospital and Mainline Health Hospitals. Together, we offered a wide variety of health and wellness services that helped teach patients & caregivers effective ways to use healing modalities such as massage, exercise fitness, art and music therapy, stress management and healthy eating while they continued to battle cancer. Based on the popularity of our Great Vibes Wellness Day, we are launching a...