PROJECTS:

Project “Thinking of You” was formed in 2000 for cancer patients attending our group having surgery, chemotherapy or radioation treatments. Aldie King and Dorlis Waters volunteer their services of mailing these cards with encouraging words. Aldie and Dorlis mail out approximately 30 to 40 cards a month to cancer patients.

Project “Hope Closet” was formed in 2003 to benefit cancer patients who are in need for new or used bras, wigs, and turbans, etc. These items are donated monthly by group members.   

Project “Snack Baskets” was formed in 2004 and provides snacks for the three oncology offices in Blount County for cancer patients having chemotherapy and radiation. Those attending our group meetings help in this great project by donating items of individually wrapped items of cakes, granola or fruit bars, peanut butter and cheese crackers. Many cancer patients often spend eight hours for treatments and these snacks provide comfort during a difficult time.  (During aggressive treatments, Debbie Motley began using her own money to provide snacks in these offices.  She passed away in 2006 and Hope for Today continues this project in her memory).  Contact Becky Reagan at 984-2576 to help with snacks.

Two Newly Implemented Projects April 2007

 Project  H.O.P.E. (Helping Oncology Patients Endure) was formed for breast cancer patients only and is funded by a grant from Knoxville Affiliate of The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation

 Project C.A.R.E. (Caring Assistance and Relief for Emergencies) was formed for other types of cancers other than breast and is funded by Fundraising Event. 

 Projects H.O.P.E. and C.A.R.E. are for cancer patients with NO INSURANCE or LOW INCOME. Those being helped will be patients currently “IN TREATMENT” (chemotherapy or radiation), patients  with a recurrence and patients with advanced disease.

A yearly maximum amount is available to each recipient if needed.  Each of these people will have unique needs and will be given assistance with one or more of the following:

·         Gas to Treatment Centers  ($25.00) Food City Alcoa
·         Food ($75.00)  Food City Alcoa
·         Housing Expense (Maximum $250.00)
·         Utility Payments  (Maximum $250.00)
·         Physical Aids (prosthesis, bras, etc)( Max. $250.00)

 Referrals of cancer patients in need of help will be made by doctors, their staff or other medical personnel.  A questionnaire will be completed over the phone from the survivors needing assistance. Please call 983-4948 for additional information.  

EVENTS:

Our 1^st Annual Fundraising Event was held April 29, 2006 at East Maryville Baptist Church Fellowship Hall located at 1150 Brown School Road in Maryville, Tennessee.  Our Bible verse theme was Romans 12:12-13 Joyful in hope, sharing with God’s people in need. We had no admission charge and an estimated 300 attended and 96 of these being cancer survivors. 100% of the money raised  stayed in Blount County.  We praise God that a total of $14,000.00 was raised to form Project C.A.R.E. (Caring Assistance and Relief for Emergencies).