Hope Chest for Breast Cancer

On average, a family confronting cancer incurs $10,000 of non-medical expenses related to the illness. Given that two in five Americans cant pay a $400 unexpected expense, a breast cancer diagnosis can be financially catastrophic. Thats where Hope Chest for Breast Cancer comes in. The Foundation Hope Chest for Breast Cancer connects individuals and families facing breast cancer with financial assistance to support urgent non-medical living expenses. We keep patients in their home, with the lights on, and make sure theres nutritious food in the fridge. We also provide help with transportation and childcare so they can get the treatments they need. In short, we were the best neighbor theyve ever had. Founded in 2001 by Barbara Hensley after seeing both of her sisters die from breast cancer, Hope Chest was a pioneer in social entrepreneurship, incorporating an earned revenue stream into the organizational development plans. Located in Orono, Minnesota, the Hope Chest for Breast Ca...