Albums of Hope at www.albumsofhope.com is the charity that I support day in and day out. It's my passion, it keeps me going during difficult days, knowing that through Albums of Hope I'm able to lift the spirits of others who are battling cancer. After nearly 2 1/2 years, my husband lost his battle to cancer at the age of 45. I know that through Albums of Hope his spirit lives on, and I am so very thankful for that. In just 4 years, Albums of Hope has donated over 4000 pocket-sized albums to cancer patients and we're growing in leaps and bounds. Our albums are filled with beautiful photos and inspiring quotes. They work their magic 24/7 for whenever someone needs a lift. Albums of Hope inspires volunteers to share their time and love throughout the year, creating albums to share with those fighting their serious illnesses. Through Make a Difference day events, Relay for Life events, St. Baldrick's events and many treatment center partnerships, volunteers know their efforts to support such a charity are making a difference immediately for cancer patients!
Review from #MyGivingStory
This is Laura & Brad's story from an outsiders point of view. As Brad was going through cancer treatment, his wife Laura gave him a tiny album of beautiful photos & inspirational sayings to buoy his spirits through a very tough battle. He loved it & was so touched that Laura had done this for him. i wish that Brad's journey had a happy ending, but Laura lost her great love. Before he passed, he asked Laura to continue to make her 'Albums of Hope' for others struggling with cancer.
As I was attending events at a local cancer center, i was given one of the books & really loved the idea. Shortly after, I met Laura, became immediate friends & asked her how I could be more involved. Since then I have joined her for Make a Difference day where so many people showed up to make Albums of Hope.
I've also gone to Relay For Life with Laura to offer the albums to survivors & those struggling with treatments & the lasting effects of cancer. I promise you, it's some of my favorite days in my year.
This year, I plan to attend more events with Laura. it's inspiring to meet other survivor's & to offer hope when the road ahead can feel like endless struggle.
I never had the pleasure of meeting Brad, but what a smart man he was. He knew he couldn't stay but he made sure his Laura had the love, support & gratitude of her community. Albums of Hope has grown in ways that I doubt he could have ever imagined.
I'm so glad to call Laura my friend & to name Albums of Hope one of my favorite non-profit organizations. Those albums bring so many smiles and when we get together to work an event or day of giving, the familiar faces feel like family.
Kris Olson,
I am a 28 year , 3 time cancer survivor.
Review from #MyGivingStory