How We Help

• Provide over 1,500 personalized gift baskets of comfort, hope and inspiration to patients.
• Donate 70 Spring Baskets annually since 2007 to children spending Easter at Golisano Children’s Hospital.
• Offer practical support to patients by providing a cleaning service for their home; meals for the family; a wig if they have lost their hair; or assistance with yard work or a snow plow service
• Sponsor the “Beads of Courage Program” for pediatric oncology and cystic fibrosis patients at Golisano Children’s Hospital.
• Host an annual Spa Day for mothers of children battling cancer to give them a day of relaxation and connection with women who understand their journey.
• Provide “You and Me Bears” to offer comfort to patients spending time away from their loved ones.
• Award an annual $1,000 scholarship to a graduating senior at Baker High School since 2008.
• Get high school students involved in our mission through the Maureen’s Hope Youth Club, which has about 80 active members that help serve our community.
• Empower and encourage patients by offering a variety of inspirational and education programs. Guest speakers include motivational speakers, health care providers and community representatives.

Everyone’s needs are different and we cater to those personal needs.

• Carry A Bead Program
• Beads of Courage & Siblings Programs
• You and Me Bears
• The Personalized Baskets of Hope & Comfort
• Youth Club

• Spa Day for Moms of Cancer Warriors
• Spring Baskets
• Lending a Helping Hand
• Community Programs