Loren Mollon is a fighter

Hope Strengthens Foundation was recently introduced to Loren Mollon. His story commenced last year when he was diagnosed with a neurological disease called Charcot Marie Tooth. It causes peripheral nerve damage in his arms and legs. As a result of this diagnosis,...

Giving hope and strength to the Gibsons

Last November, a seemingly healthy and fit young man named Rob Gibson went for a run and suddenly collapsed with a major heart attack. The situation was so severe, it resulted in a traumatic brain injury and Rob was left in a coma. His neurologist told the family that...

3rd Annual Roast & Raise – THANK YOU!

On Saturday, September 12, community members gathered at the Tisbury Spring Building in Vineyard Haven, MA for the 3rd Annual Hope Strengthens Foundation Roast & Raise. The event raised support for individuals and families facing life-threatening illness,...

Greg Finger’s inspirational comeback

Greg Finger was working in China and had returned home for a visit in the spring of 2013. Like many times before, he went for a swim with two friends and his dog Bella at a local pond. On this day, Greg experienced a near fatal dive, striking his head and sinking to...

Keeping Ally’s memory alive

Hope Strengthens Foundation established a college scholarship fund in memory of Alexandra “Ally” Smith at Walpole High School in Walpole, MA. The scholarship is awarded annually to a graduating senior who will focus on health-related studies in college. Ally Smith was...