Thankful

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Meet Laurel Bares

This past March, Laurel Bares had her 1-year doctor’s appointment that included a full examination and shots. When the pediatrician examined her abdomen and belly, Laurel shrieked in pain. The doctors weren’t too concerned but parents Brad…

Help Peyton Acquire An Accessible Vehicle!

Thanks to our donors, HSF has been privileged to assist Peyton McCarthy and his family over the past several years by covering direct medical expenses as well as therapy sessions, specialized equipment, and comfort items. Peyton and his twin…

A Special Gift for Staff Sergeant Yellock

Last year, HSF connected with Mr. Tom Cartlidge, the driving force behind the Olsen-Stelzer Boot Company. Mr. Cartlidge is a Vietnam veteran and custom boot maker who, for the past several years, has given back to fellow veterans by crafting…

In Memory of Ari Schultz

The following details are courtesy of an update on Ari’s website, Echo of Hope. It is with profound sadness that we announce Ari passed away peacefully on Friday evening listening to the Red Sox. Earlier in the day, Ari had a seizure at…

Meet Ari

Over the course of his short life, Ari Schultz has constantly battled a life threatening condition. A Critical Aortic Stenosis was detected during an ultrasound and he was the first person ever to undergo two successful heart surgeries before…

5th Annual HSF Charity Golf Outing

The 5th Annual Hope Strengthens Foundation Charity Golf Outing will be held on Monday, May 15, 2017 at Walpole Country Club in Walpole, MA. The tournament format is a 4-person team scramble. We look forward to build upon the success from…

In memory of Michael Scala

The greatest privilege we have at Hope Strengthens Foundation is to support inspirational people across the nation as they battle illness, disability, or injury. We learn about personal stories of tragedy and triumph. By joining their fight,…

Michael Scala gets dream puppy

The following video and news story by Fox 13 News features our friend Michael Scala, who received a puppy courtesy of the One Voice Foundation and Hillsborough County Fire Rescue (FL). Michael continues to inspire us all with his bravery and…

Update on Carol

On December 13, 2016, Carol Gardner received good news with a stable MRI scan. This marked 2 1/2 years of stable scans following her Glioblastoma (brain cancer) diagnosis back in July, 2014. There are certainly still challenges. Carol is…