Having Hope

Thanks to generous contributions from our donors, Hope Strengthens Foundation has started to cover the cost of physical training sessions for Rob Gibson at his local YMCA. These sessions have made a positive difference for Rob as he battles back from a...

Hope Strengthens Foundation was recently introduced to Loren Mollon. His story commenced last year when he was diagnosed with a neurological disease called Charcot Marie Tooth. It causes peripheral nerve damage in his arms and legs. As a result of this diagnosis,...

Last November, a seemingly healthy and fit young man named Rob Gibson went for a run and suddenly collapsed with a major heart attack. The situation was so severe, it resulted in a traumatic brain injury and Rob was left in a coma. His neurologist told the family that...

On Saturday, September 12, community members gathered at the Tisbury Spring Building in Vineyard Haven, MA for the 3rd Annual Hope Strengthens Foundation Roast & Raise. The event raised support for individuals and families facing life-threatening illness,...

Greg Finger was working in China and had returned home for a visit in the spring of 2013. Like many times before, he went for a swim with two friends and his dog Bella at a local pond. On this day, Greg experienced a near fatal dive, striking his head and sinking to...

Hope Strengthens Foundation established a college scholarship fund in memory of Alexandra “Ally” Smith at Walpole High School in Walpole, MA. The scholarship is awarded annually to a graduating senior who will focus on health-related studies in college. Ally Smith was...

On Friday, August 7th, Hope Strengthens Foundation (HSF) was honored to visit the home of Matt & Emily Feighner in Michigan. Nearly four years ago, Matt was diagnosed with Hodgkins Lymphoma. With the wonderful support of Emily and his family, Matt faced this...

Hope Strengthens Foundation will host its 3rd Annual Roast & Raise from 1:00pm - 5:00pm on Saturday, September 12th, 2015 at the Tisbury Spring Building (located adjacent to 400 West Spring Street, Vineyard Haven, MA) on Martha’s Vineyard. Join us for a classic...

Neil Hajjar was born weighing just 3 pounds and 1 ounce. He spent his first three and half months of life in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit due to breathing and feeding problems. At nine months of age, Neil was diagnosed with a rare genetic condition called MECP2...