Jeremy Scheffer

Growing up on Martha’s Vineyard, Jeremy Scheffer spent his days at his family run seafood market and on the boat with his grandfather, where he quickly learned everything there was to know about life on the ocean. As an avid supporter of sustainable aquaculture,...

Remy Tufts

Recently, Hope Strengthens Foundation (HSF) had the privilege of connecting with the family of four-year old Remy Tufts. We are grateful to Remy’s mom Julie for drafting the following post that introduces their story: About a month before Remy’s 4th Birthday we...

A special gift for Rob Jones

Earlier this year, HSF reconnected 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 custom made...

“All Mighty Brycey”

It is with deep sadness that we learned of the passing of Bryce Derosier last month due to complications from mitochondrial disease and liver failure. Bryce was the son Jeremy and Jamie and the brother to 3-year-old sister Aubriella, who also battles mitochondrial...

Laurel Pearl Bares

It is with broken hearts that we learned sweet Laurel Pearl Bares passed away on June 15th. In the midst of her battle against neuroblastoma, the family recently received the dreadful news of a new diagnosis – mixed lineage leukemia, which was caused from one of...