Hope Connections For Cancer Support

12/18/2025

What started as a support group became a place of real connection. Friendships and people showing up for one another beyond cancer.

That’s what Hope Connections’ free programs make possible. As the year comes to a close, your support helps ensure this community continues to be here for anyone who needs it.

Learn more about supporting our work, including our Hope for the Future Society, at the link in our bio.🤍

12/17/2025

We are deeply grateful to and the EagleBank Foundation for their continued partnership and generous support of Hope Connections for Cancer Support for more than 15 years. We are continually inspired by their commitment to strengthening our community through meaningful nonprofit partnerships. This contribution is made possible by the Foundation's annual Fight Against Cancer Golf Tournament, which raises critical funds for hospitals and organizations supporting those affected by cancer.

Pictured here is Hope Connections Board Member and EagleBank employee, Kevin Gaughan, presenting this year’s check to our President & CEO, Mary K. McCusker. Special shout out to our friend Joe Clarke, for his dedicated leadership and guidance throughout the years. Thank you, EagleBank, for making such a lasting impact and for helping us continue providing free programs and support for those facing cancer.

12/10/2025

Cancer brings challenges that go far beyond the physical. It can shape your days, your energy, and the way you move through the world.
That’s why having a supportive community matters so much.

This message from one of our participants reflects the comfort of being surrounded by people who understand and who can help lighten the harder moments with compassion and encouragement.

We’re honored to walk beside her, and grateful to offer this support to everyone who comes through our doors.

To learn how you can support our mission and make this care possible, visit bit.ly/GiftForHope 🤍

12/09/2025

What an amazing Savvy Saturday!
Thank you to everyone who stopped by the Hope Chest Boutique to shop and pick out holiday gifts.

A heartfelt thank-you to Bethesda Little Theatre, whose beautiful musical performance brought so much warmth and joy to the day.

We’re deeply grateful for this community. Your support helps us continue offering free programs and hope to those facing cancer.
Here’s to a season filled with gratitude, giving, and plenty of holiday sparkle. ✨🎁

12/05/2025

A little sneak peek of tomorrow’s Savvy Saturday… and trust us, the treasures are GOOD. 🛍️

We’ve set up the boutique with winter layers, standout pieces, and holiday-ready accessories, all curated for gifting and treating yourself.

Plus, our new Hope Chest Gift Cards are ready to go… the easiest way to check off everyone on your list. 🎁✨

Come by, shop with purpose, and kick off your holiday season in style.
See you tomorrow!

12/05/2025

We’re honored to be featured in Kensington Neighbors and North Bethesda Neighbors magazines! ✨

Thank you to Best Version Media for highlighting our mission and the incredible community that makes Hope Connections possible. This feature beautifully captures what we strive for every day: ensuring that no one faces cancer alone by fostering support, compassion, and meaningful connection.

We’re deeply grateful to our participants, volunteers, partners, and donors who bring hope to life through the programs we offer year-round. And a special thank you to the magazine for highlighting the heart behind our work, including the story of our Hope Chest Boutique, lovingly run by dedicated volunteers.

We’re excited to share a glimpse of the feature with you. 📖

12/03/2025

Savvy Saturday is back 🛍️ Just in time for the holidays!
Join us this Saturday, December 6 from 10 am–3 pm at the Hope Chest Boutique in Bethesda for a special shopping spree full of seasonal style and great finds.

Say hello to winter with beautiful transitional pieces, cozy layers, and unique accessories that make perfect gifts, or little treats for yourself.

And now you can give the gift of Hope Chest style with our brand-new Gift Cards, perfect for your bestie, mom, sister, or auntie! 🎁

Come shop with purpose and start your holiday season with heart.

📍 W. Scott Funger House
10100 Laureate Way, Bethesda, MD

12/02/2025

Today on Giving Tuesday, we’re inviting you to be part of something truly meaningful.
Every day at Hope Connections, people facing cancer walk into a space where support is free, community is real, and healing begins the moment they feel understood.

This is what you make possible.

Your gift today ensures that anyone facing cancer can access support groups, wellness programs, and connection without financial barriers, at the exact moment they need it most.

If you believe in compassion…
If you believe in community…
If you believe that no one should face cancer alone…

Please give the gift of hope this Giving Tuesday.
Your support keeps every program free. 🤍

Donate here: www.givelocaltogether.org/o/hopeconnectionsforcancer
(Link in our bio)

12/02/2025

On Giving Tuesday, we’re reminded why your support matters so much.
For people facing cancer, having access to free support groups, wellness classes, and a caring community can make all the difference, especially on the hardest days.

These programs are only free because of the generosity of donors who believe in hope.

Today, give the gift of hope. 🤍
Your Giving Tuesday donation ensures that no one has to worry about paying for the support they need.

Donate: www.givelocaltogether.org/o/hopeconnectionsforcancer 💫
(Link in our bio)

12/02/2025

Thank you, Altman & Associates, for highlighting Hope Connections and the impact of nonprofits this Giving Tuesday. 💚
Your kindness helps ensure that people facing cancer can access free support groups, wellness programs, and a welcoming community where no one has to face cancer alone.

givelocaltogether.org/o/hopeconnectionsforcancer

On this GivingTuesday, we celebrate the power of giving back and the profound impact of community support.

Our team is grateful for the work done by organizations like Hope Connections For Cancer Support, which offers vital support for cancer patients and their families. We also want to shine a light on organizations like Shoes That Fit, which provides children in need with new shoes, directly impacting their health, self-esteem, and participation in school activities.

Generosity comes in many forms—from volunteering your time to making a donation. Today, we encourage you to join the global movement of giving and help sustain the programs that bring comfort, strength, and confidence to those facing life's toughest challenges.

Support Hope Connections: https://hopeconnectionsforcancer.org/get-involved/donate/

Support Shoes That Fit: https://www.degives.org/fundraisers/kickstart-confidence

12/01/2025

What better gift than the gift of hope? 🤍
Tomorrow is Giving Tuesday, and we invite you to join us in making sure no one faces cancer alone.

Your support keeps our programs free and provides care, comfort, and connection to those facing cancer, and through our Matching Gift Challenge, your gift will be doubled.

1 day left to make an impact.
The link to send your gift is in our bio.
Thank you for giving hope to those who need it most.

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12/01/2025

For many facing a cancer diagnosis, the world is a dark and lonely place.

Hope Connections provides a safe, supportive, and welcoming place for anyone struggling with cancer. Through our support groups and activities, we help patients and their loved ones find more peace of mind, achieve better health, and make meaningful connections with other program participants.

With your donation this Giving Tuesday, you can be sure we’re there for them in their darkest hours. Your gift today will be doubled with our Giving Tuesday Match Challenge.

Hear from one of our participants in this video.

Give today and double your impact. 💛
Link in bio.

🎥Produced by Joanne Carl | Edited by Christina Arellano