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Meet Kathleen
I was 20 when I was diagnosed. I went into the hospital, after much persuasion from friends and my boyfriend, in December because of a golf ball sized lump in...
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Kathleen's Shave
As you know, our research partner is the St. Baldrick's Foundation. The foundation was started by 3 guys who decided to shave their heads for kids' cancer on St. Patrick's...
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Your purchases giving back...
What better way to start 2013 than spreading hope? Thanks to your purchases, our recent donations have gone to: - Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital - Boston Children's Hospital -...
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Colts Cheerleaders
Recently, two cheerleaders from the Indianapolis Colts, Megan M. and Crystal Ann, shaved their heads to show support for coach Chuck Pagano, who has been away from the team battling leukemia during...
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Operation Beautiful
Recently I received a letter from a mother whose daughter received a headband during her treatment. She says her daughter has been battling cancer for two years and has lost...
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Choose to Shine.
One of the most popular questions (and favorite questions) I'm asked is, "what advice would you give to someone who wants to start something like you did?" Here are my answers:...
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Home is where the heart is...
Lauren Athey, one of our fabulous Hope Campus Reps, came home for a weekend to spread hope at her old high school. Here is her touching story: "Recently I...
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Why Headbands?
I've always loved headbands. It's a simple way to add a little style to any outfit. But after my internship at the Make-A-Wish Foundation, I realized that headbands could...
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My moment...
Almost everyone can think of a moment where they knew their life was about to change. For me, my moment was right before my 20th birthday in the summer of...
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Spotlight on Amanda
"My name is Amanda DeCarlo (pictured left) and I am currently 24 years old. My sister, Michelle DeCarlo (pictured right), died of Ewings Sarcoma 3 years ago on October 19,...
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Levine Children's Hospital
On Friday, we had a headband distribution at Levine Children's Hospital by our Hope Rep, Lauren Athey. This was her experience: "It was simply amazing. I don't know any other way to...
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Let's Talk...
I recently recieved an email from the mother of the two beautiful girls pictured here. She told me that Headbands of Hope provided a way for her to talk...