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About Us

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Our Mission

To provide emotional, spiritual, and educational support by listening to, understanding, and supporting families touched by childhood cancer.

Who Are We?

Founded and established by families who have faced childhood cancer themselves, Brighter Tomorrows exists to bring families together who have encountered a childhood cancer diagnosis.  We understand because we have faced the same fears, asked the same questions, and grasped for the same hope necessary to survive each day of this long, and most often, difficult journey.  We know the value in simply connecting with someone who understands.  To learn more about how we bring families together, or to meet someone one-on-one dealing with similar experiences, please see our services and contact us.

Our History

Brighter Tomorrows was founded as a non-profit 501c3 corporation in 2007 by four mothers of children with cancer, determined that no family should ever have to travel this difficult road alone.  Through their experiences it became apparent that there was power in providing support through the networking of families who were facing many of the same issues.   Brighter Tomorrows is privileged to be able to provide this valuable connection for the families we serve.  In 2012 our board of directors was expanded in order to better serve our ever growing number of families. In the future, our plans include offering even more programs which will benefit those whom we assist.

Our Board of Directors

Executive Board

Liz Canan
President

Sherrie Decker
President Elect

Sue Graff
Treasurer

Mary Hansen
Secretary

Board Members

Heather Wengert
Database Manager

Bruce Bonnicksen
Development/Fundraising

Paula Haraldson
Ronald McDonald House Liaison

Testimonial

“Its fun”, smiles Hannah, recalling the Brighter Tomorrows’ meetings. “We do crafts, play games, make hospital visits, and just visit with each other. One night, five of my friends (all cancer survivors) sat around in a circle on my bed in the Ronald McDonald House and talked. We had so much fun, that now we do it after most of our Brighter Tomorrows’ meetings.” — Hannah Kelly (Cancer Survivor, age 12)

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