Children who are ventilator-dependent are limited in their ability to participate in sports and recreation. Enjoying childhood to its fullest is often not possible. Every year VACC Camp affords children on ventilators the chance to enjoy a stress-free day at the beach as they are supported by camp volunteers and the Miami Beach Fire and […]

Imagine being a child fighting cancer. Treatments, medications, and uncertainty fill your day. A boy named Oliver decided to face his disease and pain with fierce determination. Once strong again, he was filled with gratitude because of the love and support he received during his treatment. Yet it was a symbolic jacket that he wore […]

Parents raise their children to ultimately achieve their independence. Yet removing barriers to attain the goal of independence is filled with great challenges for parents of children with special needs. Hope is Here focuses on a family, a very special foundation, and a Florida hospital system that is going to great lengths to empower individuals […]

The path to healing can manifest in various ways. Meet Leonor, a resilient 7-year-old girl battling a highly uncommon form of cancer. Recognizing her need for inspiration and optimism, a heartwarming project was conceived. What could be more uplifting than a captivating melody born from the vivid imaginations of Leonor and her sister Dot, accompanied […]

Our youth and all the experiences that makeup one’s childhood, good and bad, can affect the person we ultimately become. Yet we often have a choice in that destiny. Ana Viamonte Ros is a woman who confirms that although insurmountable challenges and negative experiences from the past can shape our future, hard work and a […]

A diagnosis of childhood cancer came as a shock to the Shoeneck family who found out about their daughter Kenedi’s malignant tumor after an unexpected fall. This episode of Hope is Here proves the power of love and creativity as The Sing Me a Story Foundation pairs Kenedi and well-known songwriter Kat Perkins to create […]

Five decades ago, Lawrence Monk Terry was at the top of his game. In 1972 he won a silver medal with the U.S. rowing team at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich Germany. His position on the team was an important one. He served as the Stroke. That’s the term for the one who sets […]

Early on in Rachel Collin’s pregnancy, she was told there was a concern for her unborn child as doctors discovered her baby’s heart was undeveloped. Soon hopes were dashed and worry set in as Rachel was told the future was uncertain for her baby boy. Hope is Here chronicles the first two years of Mikey […]

Shares the heartwarming story of Daymara’s unexpected diagnosis with acute myeloid leukemia, a type of blood cancer. Despite the seemingly insurmountable challenge, Daymara persevered, and her determination to leave the hospital so she could be with her children again is what gave her hope and the ability to recover.