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A Year Around the Sun – by Leah Bares

A Year Around the Sun – by Leah Bares

The following post is from Leah Bares, Laurel's mom. Thanks to your generosity, love & support, we have provided targeted financial support to cover medical care needs associated with Laurel's fight against cancer. - HSF ### It has been 365 days now of a life...

Meet Laurel Bares

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 and Leah knew better,...

Help Peyton Acquire An Accessible Vehicle!

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 brother Kyle were born at...

A Special Gift for Staff Sergeant Yellock

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 custom made cowboy boots...

In Memory of Ari Schultz

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 home and was transported to the...

Meet Ari

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 he was born. Ari has had...

5th Annual HSF Charity Golf Outing

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 previous events to help...

In memory of Michael Scala

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, we are exposed to the...

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It takes a village
Hope Strengthens Foundation not only provided my children and I support during the worst time in our lives, they made us part of their family. Words cannot express the gratitude my boys and I have for this amazing organization. You could not ask for a better foundation to invest in, the founders are amazing men with very big hearts.

-GISELLE TEAGUE
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