In 2008 we at HOPE have so much to be thankful for. The wonderful support from our community has allowed us to grow our programs this year to serve more people than ever before. In the last year we have touched the lives of 1,160 local cancer patients and their families, providing one or more of these important services:
- clinical trial access
- prescription assitance
- utility and housing assistance
- counseling services
- support agency referrals
- gas cards
In the coming year it is projected that approximately 1800 people in Northwest Arkansas will be diagnosed with cancer. We have added to our staff and programs to meet the coming needs for support that that number will bring.
Miki King is our newest Social Worker, giving our Patient Services staff the ability to be at the clinic and immediately available every day of the week.
Laurie Marshall joined us as our Development Coordinator to manage our fundraising programs and events and to help increase our visibility in the community.
We are excited about a new program that we have taken on called Been There. It's a peer-to-peer program that matches local cancer survivors with newly diagnosed patients and will add a very important component to the patient services our social workers already provide. It was being managed by a wonderful group of volunteers, and we are looking forward to watching it grow as we add some administrative support.
The economy has been tight for all of us, but the news is full of stories that bring hope for the mood of our country. More and more people are turning to their neighbors this season to offer support to those who need support, and to give hope to those who need it most.
We hope you will support HOPE this holiday season and honor or remember a special friend or loved one with a gift that will help someone in Northwest Arkansas who is battling cancer.
May 2009 be a year of joy and good health for you and yours.
Happy Holidays!
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