Total Grants Awarded in  2019:  $17,970.65



Mary Kaye B.Granted $1,037.39 for Mortgage

Mary Kaye is a 74 year old mother of 3 adoptive children. She was diagnosed with Malignant Neoplasm of the central portion of the right breast. She spent 26 years in professional theater but she wanted to start a family so she moved back to the Cleveland area and became a Real Estate Agent. Church and Family is very important to her; she wants to be around to see her grandchildren grow. She has lived a full life this far but Mary Kaye is overwhelmed, tired and needs a breather. "I just need some help to put my mind at ease so that i can maintain my health". Any help would be much appreciated.

Anonymous      Granted $674 for Rent

Deborah B.      Granted $250 for Nutrition

Deborah is a 47 year old mother of two. She was diagnosed with Breast Cancer in August 2018.

Anonymous      Granted $855 for Rent

Anonymous      Granted $250 for Nutrition

Carrie J.          Granted $910.40 for Mortgage

Carrie is a 46 year old mother of1. She was diagnosed with Mixed Lobular and Ductal Invasive Carcinoma in January 2019. While Carrie was recovering from surgery and undergoing treatment, her husband was severely injured at work, leaving her to look after him and the household. She is trying to balance treatment with work but is running out of PTO.

Anonymous      Granted $630 for Rent

She is 50 year old mother of 2. She was diagnosed with Lobular and Metastatic Carcinoma Grade 2 in May 2019. She has been unable to work during treatment and has been struggling to pay school tuition for her children. She hopes to be financially secure again by April 2020.

Anonymous      Granted $705 for Rent

She is 44 years old and was diagnosed with Invasive Ductal Carcinoma in July 2019. She was enjoying her new freedom and was financially independent when she was diagnosed. She is receiving Chemo and is facing surgery and fears she will become financially devastated by her illness. "I deeply wish to maintain my independence and dignity". She is grateful for any assistance. 

Anjanece M.     Granted $550 for Rent
​Anjanece is a 49 year old mother of 2. She was diagnosed with Stage 3 Ductal Carcinoma in February 2018. She has always been the backbone of her family but can no longer do the things financially that she used to do for her family. She still has two surgeries to go and any assistance is greatly appreciated. 

Ananymous       Granted $250 for Nutrition

She is a 78 year old mother. She has Stage 4 Breast Cancer and is legally blind. She lives with her son and daughter-in-law and has many health complications due to her treatments. "As I battled the disease, I faced a financial impasse." She is grateful for the sound of the birds and the feel of sunshine and considers each day to be a blessing.

Kendra P-B.     Granted $250 for Nutrition

Kendra is a 37 year old mother of 3. In December 2018 she was diagnosed with Invasive Ductal Carcinoma. Kendra found a lump in her breast and because of her age, her doctor had to order her a mammogram. She had a mammogram followed by an ultrasound which revealed that it was worse than ever imagined. "The wait for the biopsy results seemed like an eternity. I could never have prepared myself for the call I received that said i had tested POSITIVE for cancer!" Her whole world stopped from that day forward, she has had to fight for her life. She underwent treatment and took  a leave of absence from work, leaving her husband financially responsible for the whole family. "Cancer cannot and will not take away my fighting spirit or my smile!"

Janetta P.        Granted $250 for Nutrition

Janetta is a 55 year old mother. She was diagnosed with Breast Cancer in April 2019. She is receiving treatment and will be having surgeries in the future. She will be out of work for almost 1 year and her expenses are adding up.

Brandy S.         Granted $1,272.41 for Mortgage
Brandy is a 38 year old mother of 2. She was diagnosed with Stage 2 Invasive Ductal Carcinoma in August 2019. "Being diagnosed with Breat Cancer was a life changing experience." Brandy kept the diagnosis to herself for over a week because she did not have all the answers and needed to make a plan. "The hardest part of having cancer is asking for help." She is praying she will be able to continue to work and support her family. She is grateful for any assistance and she is determined to stay strong.

Grants Awarded in March 2019       $10,086.45

Inam A.            Granted $650 for Rent
​Inam is 39 years old. She was diagnosed with Invasive Ductal Breast Cancer in November 2018 and started chemotherapy in March 2019. Inam is a refugee from Iraq and was diagnosed when she was living in Jordan. She came to Ohio for treatment and has no family here for support. Now that she is a US citizen, she does not qualify for refugee benefits. She is asking for assistance so that she has a safe place to live while in treatment.er of two. 

Michelle B.         Granted $200 Gift Card for Food/Gas 

Michelle is a 56 year old mother. She was diagnosed with Infiltrating Ductal Grade 3 Breast Cancer in November 2018 in South Carolina. She moved to the Cleveland area with her daughter so she can get treatment at the Cleveland Clinic. Her husband stayed in South Carolina to keep their income and health insurance but has been making frequent trips to visit. Michelle has had many trips to the hospital for tests and treatments. "It has been a very emotional, financially and physically draining process". Michelle appreciates any help. 


Kathryn B.         Granted $1,198.61 for Mortgage

Kathryn is a 37 year old mother of 1.  She was diagnosed with Metastatic Breast Cancer in October 2018. "I found a lump in my left breast and my life has changed ever since in many ways but I'm grateful I found it and I've been in good hands." She is unable to work while going through treatment and is struggling financially. She is fighting for her life to be a mother and one day return to work. 

Anonymous         Granted $559.10 for Medical Bills

She is 57 years old. She was diagnosed with Invasive Ductal Grade 2 Breast Cancer in August 2018. She is struggling with medical bills even after being able to return to work full time.



Kelley G.            Granted $870 for Rent

Kelley is 51 years old. She was diagnosed with Breast Cancer in June 2018. "Cancer has changed my entire life". She struggles to make ends meet and is having a hard time handling the new life challenges. She also cares for her mother who is totally dependent on her. She would be most grateful for some assistance to take some of her daily stress off of her shoulders. 


Rayda L. S.      Granted $537.74 for Utilities

Rayda is a 30 year old mother of 2. She was diagnosed with Breast Cancer in May 2018. She doe not have family close by to help her with her children while she is in treatment. She is struggling to find a better paying job and any assistance in helpful.

Kimberly L.       Granted $142 for Utilities

Kimberly is a 47 year old mother. She was diagnosed with Infiltrationg Ductal Breast Cancer in February 2019. She is a hard-working truck driver who is on the road for 2-3 weeks at a time. Her doctors would not allow her to travel during her treatments and her employer could not offer her local routes. She is receiving short term disability but is struggling financially. She would like some help getting through this so she can get back on her feet.

Kendra N.         Granted $1,125 for Rent

Kendra is 49 years old. She was diagnosed with Invasive Ductal Grade 3 Breast Cancer in February 2019. This is her second diagnosis in 1.5 years and it has been taxing on her marriage., finances, and emotions. Any assistance will help with this hardship. 



Ikel M               Granted $799 for Rent

Ikel is 71 years old. She was diagnosed with Stage 3 Breast Cancer in July 2018. She is struggling with the diagnosisi and feels alone. "Please let me see the light at the end of this dark tunnel.


Kelli S.             Granted $600 for Rent

Kelli is a 29 year old mother of three. She was diagnosed with Invasive Ductal Breast Cancer in November 2018. She had to cut her work hours due to treatment. She is asking for assistance to make sure her children have all they need.

Anonymous      Granted $1,369 for Rent

Meagen S.        Granted $200 Gift Card for Food/Gas

Meagen is a 30 year old mother of 1. She was diagnosed with Breast Cancer in July 2016. She was re-diagnosed in August 2018. She was rearranging her little girl's bedroom and thought she had pulled a muscle in her neck. At the ER she found out that the cancer had spread to her Lungs, Kidneys, Brain and Hip Bone. In the time between the diagnoses she had become a nurse, gotten engaged and built a happy life. This new round of treatment has put everything on hold and she is struggling financially as she has had to stop working as a result.