Having Hope

Prior to four-year-old Neil Hajjar's stroke, he and his family frequented their local YMCA to participate in a special needs program. All of the program offerings and in particular swim therapy, proved extremely beneficial in developing Neil's strength and motor...

Three years ago, Matt Feighner was diagnosed with Hodgkins Lymphoma. With the wonderful support of his family and future wife Emily, Matt faced this enormous challenge head-on and following six months of chemotherapy, he beat cancer! Less than a year later, Matt was...

Carol's MRI confirmed no regrowth of her tumor and her results look better than what is typically seen at this point! She will return for another MRI in December and will continue to undergo chemo treatment for the next six months. As Carol undergoes additional...

Carol continues to do a magnificent job advancing through her brain cancer treatment. The entire family remains in positive spirits as they await Carol's next MRI and doctor's appointment on October 28th. Everyone is praying for good news and clear results. Friends...

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Sixty people gathered on Saturday, October 4, at the Tisbury Spring Building to celebrate Hope Strengthens Foundation’s 2nd Annual Roast & Raise. The event featured a classic pig roast where friends and families gathered in support of a great cause. In addition to...

On Saturday, October 4, community members from across Martha’s Vineyard gathered at the Tisbury Spring building for Hope Strengthens Foundation’s 2nd Annual Roast & Raise to build awareness and support for people across the nation battling serious illnesses and...

Hope Strengthens Foundation (HSF) hosts its second annual Roast & Raise on Saturday, Oct. 4, from 1 pm to 5 pm, at the Tisbury Spring Building in Vineyard Haven. In addition to assisting local families, a portion of the funds raised from the event will go to M.V....

In the midst of her family's summer vacation this past July, 34 year-old mother of three Carol Gardner experienced a significant health scare leading to an emergency room visit. A CT scan revealed a mass on the right, front side of her brain. A few days later, Carol...