Bringing Hope Home Family Spotlight: Katie Katie became part of the Bringing Hope Home Family in late 2024, during her battle with breast cancer. Hear Katie’s story about her cancer journey, and experience being supported by Hope Nation in her own words below. “I felt a lump in my left breast in March 2023. After conferencing with my OBGyn, I scheduled a mammogram. This was the catalyst for more testing: multiple ultrasounds, an MRI, several more mammograms, and then biopsies. The biopsies...
Bringing Hope Home Family Spotlight: Lynaya Lynaya became a part of the Bringing Hope Home Family in April 2024, during her journey with a breast cancer diagnosis. Before her battle began, Lynaya had previously experienced the hardships of a cancer diagnosis firsthand, as she, herself, was diagnosed only a month after losing her mother who bravely fought against Stage IV lung cancer. Now facing her own diagnosis, Lynaya chooses to fight with grace, gratitude, and advocacy for herself and those around...
Terri Clifton dedicated herself to being an Oncology Social Worker for the past 18 years. She began her social work journey as a hospital social worker after graduating from the University of Delaware in 1980. Terri spent a portion caring for her aunt who battled bladder cancer while Terri was growing up. Taking her aunt to appointments and spending time with her during treatment was Terri’s first real experience in a hospital setting. This is what led her to realize...
Bringing Hope Home Family Spotlight: Half Pint Family Beverly, a nurse of 44 years, was diagnosed with cancer in 2021 and it’s a story like no other. It all started when she adopted a new dog, Half Pint. Beverly was an animal lover through and through. After having to put down her previous dog of 18 years, she welcomed Half Pint with open arms. Little did she know, there was more to Half Pint than puppy cuddles and slobbery kisses. Half Pint...