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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...

BRINGING HOPE HOME HELPS THEIR 8000TH LOCAL FAMILY WITH CANCER   MALVERN, PA AUGUST 17TH– Bringing Hope Home, a non-profit organization, has helped their 8000th Family with cancer. Since their inception in 2008, they have provided emotional and financial support to local Families with cancer through their Light of Hope Family Grant.   “We want to extend our greatest thanks and heartfelt gratitude to all of our generous supporters and incredible BHH Families who have made this achievement possible. Whether you’ve donated your resources,...

Throughout her journey with cancer, Felicia’s mantra has been, “Just keep it moving.” Diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2010, Felicia’s story includes two decades of work in healthcare, a strong support system built by her wife of eighteen years and her mother, one son, six grandchildren, and two cancer diagnoses. When not working or going to doctor’s appointments, she loves to travel and dance. Clearly, Felicia is a woman who does not allow her diagnoses to...

Carla Conarty is a social worker who works closely with Bringing Hope Home through her role in the Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) at the Lehigh Valley Cancer Institute in Allentown, PA. Throughout the past four years, Carla has referred over 80 local Families with cancer to our Light of Hope Family Grant Program and holiday Adopt-A-Family Program. Carla took some time to share a bit about herself, her role at...

  Erika Parker is a social worker at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, PA who works closely with Bringing Hope Home. Throughout the past eight years, Erika has referred 58 local families with cancer to our Light of Hope Family Grant Program and holiday Adopt-A-Family Program. Erika took some time to share a bit about herself, the work she does, and her experience working with Bringing Hope Home When asked to share a bit about herself...

Kimberly Rabago is an oncology social worker from Grandview Hospital in Sellersville, PA, who has worked closely with Bringing Hope Home. Kimberly has referred 47 local families to our Light of Hope Family Grant Program and holiday Adopt-A-Family Program. Kimberly took some time to share a bit about herself, her work before and during the COVID-19 pandemic, and her experience working with Bringing Hope Home. Kimberly has been working as a social worker for 15 years and is currently working at...

Sara Merendino is a social worker at AtlantiCare Cancer Care Institute, Egg Harbor Township, NJ, who has worked closely with Bringing Hope Home. Sara has referred 24 local families who are in need of our Light of Hope Family Grant Program and holiday Adopt-A-Family Program. Sara took some time to share a bit about herself, her work before and during the COVID-19 pandemic, and her experience working with Bringing Hope Home. Sara has been working as a social worker...

Vicki Powers is a social worker at Paoli Hospital’s Cancer Center in Paoli, PA who has worked closely with Bringing Hope Home. Vicki has referred 104 local families who are in need of our Light of Hope Family Grant Program and holiday Adopt-A-Family Program over the past nine years. Vicki took some time to share a little bit about herself, her work before and during the COVID-19 pandemic, and her experience working with Bringing Hope Home. Vicki began her...