Having Hope

We are honored to announce Presidio as the Title Sponsor for the 7th Annual HSF Charity Golf Outing on Monday, May 20th. Presidio actively encourages partnerships in the local community and supports their talented professionals getting involved to help make a positive...

The first phase of HSF's pilot project in coordination with Martin O'Neil Cancer Center has concluded.  We were privileged to sponsor Kimberly Sheldon to embark on a 90-day customized wellness program, following the successful completion of her...

We were heartbroken to learn that Chris Laursen recently passed away following a courageous battle against cancer.   Chris grew up on Martha's Vineyard (MA) and was known throughout the community for his kind heart, positivity, sense of humor, soccer skills,...

Hope Strengthens Foundation is proud to announce the establishment of a pilot project with the Martin O’Neil Cancer Center. As a part of this project, we are sponsoring patients who recently completed cancer treatment and are preparing to regain their full health. A...

Growing up on Martha’s Vineyard, Jeremy Scheffer spent his days at his family run seafood market and on the boat with his grandfather, where he quickly learned everything there was to know about life on the ocean. As an avid supporter of sustainable aquaculture,...

Recently, Hope Strengthens Foundation (HSF) had the privilege of connecting with the family of four-year old Remy Tufts. We are grateful to Remy’s mom Julie for drafting the following post that introduces their story: About a month before Remy’s 4th Birthday we...

Earlier this year, HSF reconnected with Mr. Tom Cartlidge, the driving force behind the Olsen-Stelzer Boot Company. Mr. Cartlidge is a Vietnam veteran and custom boot maker who, for the past several years, has given back to fellow veterans by crafting custom made...

It is with deep sadness that we learned of the passing of Bryce Derosier last month due to complications from mitochondrial disease and liver failure. Bryce was the son Jeremy and Jamie and the brother to 3-year-old sister Aubriella, who also battles mitochondrial...

It is with broken hearts that we learned sweet Laurel Pearl Bares passed away on June 15th. In the midst of her battle against neuroblastoma, the family recently received the dreadful news of a new diagnosis - mixed lineage leukemia, which was caused from one of the...