why bearing hope?
A cancer diagnosis changes everything.
No child, teen, young adult, or family should have to WADDLE ALONE. Bearing Hope exists to provide encouragement, connection, and moments of joy during the unBEARable.
Hope can be found in the smallest moments, a handwritten note, a new friendship, a shared laugh, or simply knowing someone understands.
Through our four foundations: Awareness, Advocacy, Assistance, and Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) Support.
Who AND HOW WE BRING HOPE
Toddlers to teens, all those in between, and the families that love them.
COMMUNITY & CONNECTION
Building friendships with others who truly understand.
Creating a connection with other nonprofit organizations to serve better.
MENTAL HEALTH MOMENTS
Gentle opportunities to pause, breathe, create, laugh and care for emotional well being throughout treatment and beyond. Time to have fun and be a penguin, or care packages for boredom busters.
ENCOURAGEMENT PROGRAMS
Cards, care packages, birthday surprises, and reminders that every child is seen and valued.
FUN ALONG THE PATH
Because childhood doesn't stop with cancer.
Because teens and young adults have unique sets of needs.
We create opportunities for hopeful connections and smiles:
special events
creative activities
Themed Hope Bags
AYA Virtual Vibes Boxes
specifically for fun, memory making moments
the BEARING HOPE mission
Our founder witnessed firsthand
how childhood cancer
impacts every stage of life.
While many wonderful organizations like
BH2U serve young children,
adolescents and young adults (AYA)
often find themselves in an
underserved space -
too old for pediatric activities, and
yet too young for adult cancer programs.
Bearing Hope was created
so every age, and
every stage of a cancer diagnosis, has
an inclusive place to belong.
Because no one should waddle
this path alone.
WE WILL WADDLE
THROUGH IT TOGETHER.
Are you the parent or guardian of a child newly diagnosed with cancer?
BH2U is here to
BEAR HOPE during what feels unBEARable.
Please complete the information below to receive a "WORDS OF A WARRIOR" blanket.
A personalized note, a list of Ohio childhood cancer nonprofit organizations, and compassionate support to assist and to navigate the unimaginable diagnosis. Items will be mailed or delivered to local homes/hospital.
BH2U provides comfort items, boredom busters, and Hope Bags.
We DO NOT provide monetary support.
Words of a warrior
