After diagnosis with a brain tumor, meningioma on right frontal lobe, in late 2015, Samaria truly realized the importance of her faith, family, and friends. She was surrounded by people who provided support – spiritual, emotional, medical advice, and physical labor if needed. As a military retiree, her affordable medical copay did not leave her torn between paying the incidentals of care and household expenses.  

 Initial Programs:

• Encouraging Nods -supports brain tumor patients ad caregivers through compassion, sharing, and understanding 
  • Hosted monthly in the Hampton Roads, Virginia area
  • Plans to host quarterly online in near future
• Eye Opener - provides awareness and access to relevant information for patients and caregivers to better understand and endure the journey

Future Programs:

• Empathy in Action -  provides income-based financial support  or resource connections to patients and caregivers for incidentals – meals, lodging, transportation 
• Envisioned Healing -  contributes funds to other 501 (c)(3) organizations, which further our exempt purpose through research to improve patient outcomes and help find a cure.