Our Inspiration

Be inspired by remarkable individuals who have been part of Lending Hearts. Each one leaves their handprint on the heart of our organization.

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Riley Balcita was a normal, healthy 8-year-old boy on September 28, 2016, who loves school, is a giraffe fanatic, and playing with legos...

Hi everyone, my name is Samantha and I have been a friend of Lending Hearts for 10 years now! When I first heard from Vasso about Lending...

Having Lending Hearts and their programming available to me through my Lymphoma treatment was a blessing!!! I was raised in a...

My mission is to provide a safe space, free of judgment and expectations, where individuals of all ages and abilities can experience...

As an oncologist, I’ve seen firsthand the impact that Lending Hearts and its services has on my patients. Fighting cancer requires an...

As told by his mom, Lacie Our son Jimmy was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor at 4 months old. It was a devastating diagnosis, and...

As written by her mother, Kelly Morgan was the sweetest, happiest baby any parent could want. Along with her brother Eric, 2 years older,...

It all started out as an average, chilly winter third grade day when my mom sent me to school to learn and play. She picked me up early...

When devastating news came to Isabella’s family in 2014, she was only 4 ½ years old and diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. ...

Anya’s Story as told by her parents, Bob & Sandra LaMar As a parent if you’re told your child has cancer, your breath is momentarily...