The HOPES Program relies on the generosity of donations and grants in order to provide most of the services for free. All gifts are welcomed and appreciated. For information about making a contribution to the HOPES Program, please call 617-72-HOPES (617-724-6737).

Gifts, Large and Small, Support the HOPES Program

In many ways, Mikey Freeman is just like any other 8-year old. He loves playing basketball, soccer, and baseball, and riding his bike with his friends.

But for his eighth birthday party, Mikey did something unusual for a child his age. He asked his friends to donate to the HOPES Program rather than give him presents.

Mikey wanted his effort to help people like his uncle, who is being treated at the Cancer Center and has been involved on an ongoing basis with the HOPES Program.

With his mother’s approval, Mikey’s invitations included a note asking his friends to donate money to the HOPES Program in lieu of a gift. The day of his party, Mikey’s guests showed up with checks totaling more than $200, all of which was donated to the HOPES Program.

“The HOPES Program thanks Mikey for his thoughtfulness, as we rely on gifts, large and small, from individuals like Mikey, as well as donations and grants from organizations, including a generous grant from the Friends of the MGH Cancer Center,” says Director Katie Binda, MSW, LICSW.

All gifts are welcome and appreciated. For information about making a contribution to the HOPES Program, please call 617-72-HOPES (617-724-6737).

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