Holiday

About Hope for the Holidays

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The holiday season can feel especially heavy for individuals and families already navigating cancer. Hope for the Holidays extends the same care offered throughout the year, providing additional support when it is often needed most.

Each year, personalized gifts, grocery gift cards, and food hampers are prepared for individuals and families, whether they live alone or with children. Many who receive Hope for the Holidays have already connected with Never Alone through other supports, making this program a continuation of care rather than a separate service.

In 2025, 60 families and 188 individuals were supported through Hope for the Holidays, a reflection of the generosity and compassion within our community.

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How we Help

Hope for the Holidays is made possible through volunteers and community partners who gather food and gifts with care. Together, volunteers create a festive workshop atmosphere, wrapping each item thoughtfully to bring warmth and joy during the season.

Deliveries are made directly to homes with music, lights, and familiar holiday characters such as Santa and Mrs. Claus, the Grinch, and a team of elves. For many families, it is a meaningful reminder that they are not alone.

Nominations for Hope for the Holidays are accepted from September 1st to October 15th.

Client Stories

Dave

Dave Stock

"It started with one tooth breaking, then another, until they all cracked," Dave recalls, highlighting the toll of his battle with the disease. Never Alone Cancer Foundation supported Dave by purchasing his first mobility scooter, enabling him to share a memorable bike ride with his daughter.

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Meaghan

Judy & Peter Murphy Parents of Meaghan Murphy

I hate to have to tell you that our daughter Meaghan passed away peacefully on Saturday (April 13) surrounded by her family. They seem very compassionate and professional. We are so grateful with your assistance for accommodations. It means more than you know. Thank you so much.

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Kathleen

Kathleen Fingarsen

Humility was my greatest lesson. I had everything and with a blink of an eye, everything disappeared. When you lose everything, you learn a lot about who people are. It could happen to anyone. If it wasn’t for Never Alone Cancer Foundation, I believe I would be dead right now.

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