Meet HOPE FOR MIRACLES Founders,
Holly and Karson
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Cole and Karson
Holly LaBombard
Founder, CEO, Treasurer, Director of Advertising/Communications/Social Media, & Director of Grants Cole Hull
Co-Founder & First Vice President |
“It is very important to me to give help and hope to others who are dealing with a childhood cancer diagnosis. I want to inspire others to get involved in the fight against childhood cancer. Strength is in numbers and together we can change the 4% and help fund the research that will change the lives of these children and families. I am committed to finding a cure and never giving up!” ~ Holly
Roger & Nina Roumpf
Roger Roumpf
Co-Treasurer/Director Nina Roumpf Director of Events "Nina and I were introduced to the Hull family about three years ago, through the Keene Central mentoring program. Nina was paired with the Hull’s eldest daughter Katie. A very special relationship immediately developed between Nina and Katie. Their relationship provided us the opportunity to connect with the entire family, which has resulted in a wonderful friendship. While attending the first Gala of Miracles, it was shared that of the total funds raised for cancer research each year, only 4% of those funds go to childhood cancer research. Several times over the months following the Gala we found ourselves discussing how can it be only 4%? So when Holly and Cole told us that they were forming Hope for Miracles, and invited us to serve on the board, we were honored to be asked to play a part, in not only bringing awareness of the research needed, but in hopes to, and with the help of others, improve on that 4%."
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"When my daughter was young, she was diagnosed with a kidney disease and spent time in the hospital. During her stay, She became friends with patients who were living with cancer. Unfortunately, some of those children never received a cure. Since that time, we have been involved in many projects to benefit the children at our local children’s hospital. I feel blessed to now have this opportunity to be part of an organization focused on funding a cure for childhood cancer. " Kelly LaBombard Blanchard Director |
"I have always known that I wanted to work with children. I have also personally seen the effects of cancer. Being able to combine my love of children, and my dream to see no family struggle with cancer, this makes me hopeful for the future. Through Holly and Cole’s vision countless lives will be touched and I am grateful for being asked to join such a great cause!!" Farrah Whitney Director |
"I joined this great nonprofit in order to get involved in my community and quickly realized just how wonderful this organization is and how much they do for children and families of those that are affected by this horrible disease. Being a part of this amazing group allows me to give back by merging my love for children and my deep need to eradicate all cancers especially those that are inflicted on our most vulnerable population, children. My hope is for this nonprofit to have all the successes it is capable of with the support of generous members of this community and beyond in order to find a cure so that no family ever has to fear about their child being inflicted with his illness. This one's for you grandpa!"
Stacy LaChapelle Secretary |
“I learned about Hope for Miracles through Karson, who is best friends with my son Alec. The first time I met Karson I was impressed at what a truly amazing person he is. Not only is he kind, and beyond polite, but also one of the bravest children I know. Over time I became friends with Holly who is truly an inspiration. When my son Alec was six he was diagnosed with Aplastic Anemia and spent a few weeks in the hospital initially then we had to go multiple times a week for almost a year. I will never forget that experience and the children and staff we met along the way. Every time he had bloodwork done I was scared because the results always came back as mild Leukemia because some of the symptoms are similar to Aplastic Anemia. I understand what it’s like to have a child who is sick; the fear and the need to help. I was inspired when I found out that the Holly created Hope for Miracles to help children battling cancer. I feel blessed to have this opportunity to be a part of this organization that is focused on funding childhood cancer research.”
Becca Lacey
Finance Chair - Treasurer
Marketing / Advertising Chair
Committee Member - Events
Becca Lacey
Finance Chair - Treasurer
Marketing / Advertising Chair
Committee Member - Events