Providing compassionate, professional cancer support and education in Northwest Arkansas. All of our programs are provided at no cost.
All of our services are provided thanks to generous donations, grants and corporate sponsors. Every dollar donated to Hope Cancer Resources stays in Northwest Arkansas and benefits our community and cancer patients in our area. Our programs are focused on 2 primary areas: patient assistance and community education. Patient assistance is provided in the form of counseling, emergency financial assistance, transportation and Spanish translation, and navigation to cancer patients and their families. The education we provide is communicated by Certified Health Education Specialists who work in the community to share awareness, risk factors, prevention, and other forms of education about cancer to groups and individuals in Northwest Arkansas.
11/07/2025
✨ It’s the FINAL DAY to bid in the Runway for Hope Auction! ✨
We’ve just added new must-have items — from fashion and beauty to one-of-a-kind experiences.
Every bid helps support Hope Cancer Resources, providing vital support and care for those facing cancer in our community.
Bidding closes tonight at 9 PM — don’t wait!
📲 Download the Givi app and place your bids before time runs out: https://www.getgivi.com or visit https://secure.qgiv.com/event/runwayforhope/
Bid now, make an impact, and help bring HOPE down the runway.
11/06/2025
✨ More Amazing Sponsors to Celebrate! ✨
We’re excited to continue our thanks with our Bronze and Hope Sponsors, whose generosity helps make Runway for Hope and the mission of Hope Cancer Resources possible. 💖
Your support brings compassion, care, and hope to those facing cancer in our community — and we couldn’t do it without you! 🌿
Bronze Sponsors:
Amber Bynum | David Baskin | Chuck & Brian Hyde | Brandi Joplin | Ian McQuade | Michael Brewer | In Memory of Leslee McVey | Smithfield Foods | Sterling Hamilton | The Hershey Company | Tom & Olivia Walton | True Dermatology | United Federal Credit Union | UAMS Northwest Regional Campus | University of Arkansas – University Advancement
Hope Sponsors:
First Horizon Bank | Kevin & Karen Pope | The Breast Center – A MANA Clinic
Thank you all for being part of this inspiring journey. 💫
11/06/2025
The Runway for Hope Auction is open — and there’s still time to shop for a cause! ✨
Every bid helps provide compassionate support to cancer patients and families right here in our community.
🛍️ Shop. 💸 Bid. 💖 Give Hope.
⏰ Auction closes Friday, November 7 at 9 PM!
We are overwhelmed with gratitude for our incredible sponsors whose support makes Runway for Hope possible!
Presenting Sponsor: Willard & Pat Walker Charitable Foundation
Founding Sponsor: Jeannie Fleeman & Family
Runway Sponsor: Simmons Foods
Fashion Sponsor: Hubbard Clothing Co
Gold Sponsor: Tyson Foods
Silver Sponsors: Dr. Thad & Melanie Beck • Highlands Oncology • Harps Food Stores
Your commitment helps us create moments of hope, empowerment, and joy for so many. Thank you for walking this runway of compassion with us.
11/01/2025
Today marks the final day of our 10 Days of Hope campaign, and we are honored to close it out by celebrating Russell Tooley, Chief Administrative Officer at Simmons Foods.
Russell’s commitment to Runway for Hope comes from a deeply personal place. Having seen the impact of cancer on loved ones — family, friends, and colleagues — he carries their strength and stories with him as he walks.
“If even one person feels more supported, more seen, or more hopeful because of this event,” Russell shares, “then it’s worth every step.”
Russell is walking to honor those who have faced cancer with courage, and to ensure local patients and families in Northwest Arkansas never have to walk this journey alone.
Join Russell in supporting Hope Cancer Resources and helping us bring hope, compassion, and critical support to those who need it most. 💕
You don’t have to attend in person to join the excitement and bid on luxury getaways, dazzling jewelry, rare collectibles, and so much more — all supporting Hope Cancer Resources and families facing cancer in Northwest Arkansas. 💖
🌴 Pura Vida Paradise – 7 nights in Costa Rica
💎 Stunning jewelry from Underwoods, Romance Diamond, and Blakeman’s
🏀 Signed Razorback basketball by Coach John Calipari
🥃 Collector-quality bourbon including Blanton’s Original & Booker’s 7-Year Small Batch
…and so many other incredible packages!
💌 Fund-a-Need to make an immediate impact on patient care, transportation, counseling, and wellness programs.
🕘 Auction closes Friday, November 7 at 9 PM — bid from anywhere!
It’s Day 9 of our 10 Days of Hope campaign, and today we are honored to feature Dr. Charles Robinson, Chancellor of the University of Arkansas!
Dr. Robinson was drawn to Runway for Hope because it reflects the compassion, creativity, and community spirit that define Northwest Arkansas.
“This event brings our community together in such a powerful way. I’ve known several people who have faced cancer, and I’ve seen how overwhelming the challenges can be. That’s why I value the holistic care that Hope Cancer Resources provides, it addresses every need.”
Through his participation, Dr. Robinson hopes to send a clear message: no one in our community faces cancer alone.
Join him in supporting Hope Cancer Resources and standing shoulder-to-shoulder with patients and families who are walking this journey.
💗 Help us bring hope forward — every gift makes a difference.
10/30/2025
Olalekan (Lekan) Ojayi of Highlands Oncology , is walking the Runway for Hope in celebration of the long-standing partnership between Highlands Oncology and Hope Cancer Resources—a partnership built on a shared mission to bring hope, healing, and help to cancer patients across Northwest Arkansas.
Lekan shared that this cause holds deep personal meaning for him.
“My father passed away from kidney cancer in 2016. That experience gave me a new perspective on what our patients and their families endure. It reminded me that patients are people first—with families, jobs, and lives that extend far beyond their diagnosis.”
He also highlights one of Hope Cancer Resources’ most impactful services—free transportation for patients to and from treatment.
“We simply couldn’t do what we do without the generosity and support of HOPE’s Transportation Program. It truly makes a life-saving difference.”
Let’s help Lekan reach his $10,000 fundraising goal and continue walking alongside patients and families on their journey toward healing. 💕
It’s Day 7 of our Models of Hope campaign, and today we’re honored to introduce Rod Bigelow!
Rod believes deeply in the power of community and creativity to uplift and heal—two values that shine through in his reason for walking the runway.
“Runway for Hope brings both together in a way that’s deeply meaningful—not just as a celebration of style and strength, but as a space to connect, comfort, and inspire,” Rod shared.
Like many, Rod has seen loved ones navigate the difficult journey of cancer. Their courage, and the compassion shown by those who supported them, left a lasting impression. He’s walking to honor their stories and to stand with others who are still fighting.
“Every step we take on that runway is a step toward hope, toward better care, more support, and a reminder that we are partners on the journey.”
Let’s cheer Rod on as he walks the Runway in support of Hope Cancer Resources—ensuring no one in Northwest Arkansas faces cancer alone. 💙
Meet Eric Brewer, one of our Runway for Hope 2025 models and a proud leader of the HERSHEY'S business in Northwest Arkansas!
“I’m walking the runway because of the impact cancer has already had in my life. My sister is a melanoma survivor and my dad has been courageously battling advanced mesothelioma for the past 10 years. Our family has been fortunate to receive consistent care and support from friends & family, and it’s made a huge difference, but not everyone is so lucky. Hope Cancer Resources helps those who don’t have the consistent support my sister and my dad were fortunate to have.”
Eric is raising funds to support Hope Cancer Resources, which provides transportation, counseling, financial assistance, and wellness services to cancer patients and their families in Northwest Arkansas.
His goal is to raise $10,000—and thanks to HERSHEY'S matching program, every employee donation will go twice as far.
Let’s help Eric walk the runway with HOPE and make a lasting impact for families facing cancer!
🎃 TONIGHT’S THE NIGHT! 🎃
Come see us at Smoke ‘N’ Willie — 321 N Main Ave, Fayetteville, AR 72701 — for a spooky-good evening of Trunk or Treat fun benefiting Hope Cancer Resources and Shop With a Cop!
🕠 5:30 – 8:00 PM
Bring the whole family for:
💦 A $1 Dunk Tank (featuring some brave local faces!)
🌭 Hot Dog, Chips & Drink Combo — $5
🍬 Candy, Costumes & Trunk or Treating
Don’t miss out on the fun — all proceeds help families right here in our community. See you tonight! 💙👻
10/27/2025
It’s Day 5 of highlighting our Models of Hope for the upcoming Runway for Hope Gala, and today we’re honored to feature Scott Varady!
Scott is the Vice Chancellor for University Advancement at the University of Arkansas, and was inspired to participate in Runway for Hope by the mission and values of Hope Cancer Resources — and by the courage of individuals and families who face cancer with strength and determination.
This cause holds deep personal meaning for him. Two of his dearest friends, Bud Planchon and John Coulter, both passed away after valiant battles with cancer, and his mother, along with several friends, colleagues, and former bandmates, have also faced the disease.
💖 “I hope my involvement reminds families that they are not alone,” Scott shared.
With faith that every effort makes a difference, Scott is walking the runway to raise $10,000 in support of Hope Cancer Resources, helping provide transportation, counseling, and compassionate support for local cancer patients and their families.
Together, we can walk alongside those who need hope most.
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Our mission is to provide compassionate, professional cancer support and education in the Northwest Arkansas region today and tomorrow. Our vision is to provide hope and enhance quality of life by expanding prevention, wellness and comprehensive cancer support services in our region.
Dealing with a cancer diagnosis can be overwhelming, and we want to do everything we can to help patients and caregivers throughout the journey. We provide patient support, navigation, survivorship and wellness programs, and cancer prevention education at no cost for families and communities in our four-county region of Benton, Carroll, Madison and Washington.
We offer a continuum of emotional support including crisis intervention, individualized supportive counseling and support groups. Our team of licensed social workers provides emotional support to patients, family members and/or caregivers.
We provide transportation to and from cancer-related medical appointments to help ensure access to care when no other assistance is available.
We help alleviate some of the financial burdens patients may face due to their cancer diagnosis and treatment. Our financial assistance includes cancer-related medical prescription medication, cancer-related dental care and other emergency needs including rent/mortgage, car payments, gasoline (gas cards), travel for out-of-town treatment (hotel, airfare), utilities, and homeowners and automobile insurance.
Our Spanish interpreter is available to assist patients during their cancer-related appointments to help ensure clear communication with their medical team.
A Certified To***co Treatment Specialist is available to meet one-on-one with patients and caregivers to talk about strategies and resources to help in quitting the use of to***co products.
In 2017, we launched our Wellness Center for Hope to promote wellness, healthy living and overall quality of life for cancer survivors and caregivers by offering access to knowledge and a variety of health-oriented activities that will aid in a healthier cancer journey. Our wellness team provides individualized plans to help with emotional and physical well-being.
Educational programs are a key component of our services to promote the overall health and quality of life of Northwest Arkansas residents. Our staff, including a Certified Health Education Specialist provides free cancer prevention education to schools, churches, business and civic organizations in our region.
Our programs are funded through grants as well as individual and corporate donations. Every dollar donated to Hope Cancer Resources stays in Northwest Arkansas and benefits our community and families living with cancer in our area.
