🚨 Volunteer Opportunity Alert 🚨 My Hometown Heroes, Inc. has received a record number of scholarship applications for the Fall 2025 semester, nearly 40% more than last year. We are seeking volunteers to help review and score 30 to 40 scholarship applications between March 1 and April 30. ✅️ Volunteer time is 5 to 6 hours total on your schedule, within a 60 day window. Within this process resides the pulse of our mission to help bridge the gap between cancer and college, one scholarship at a time. It's actually one of the best parts about being on our board and we've extended this opportunity to our community. You'll learn the journeys of these incredible cancer survivors from all across the country. If you have a team or are an individual seeking volunteer hours please comment, DM me, or shoot me a text.
My Hometown Heroes, Inc.
慈善筹款服务
Bridging the gap between cancer and college, one scholarship at a time
关于我们
My Hometown Heroes is a 501(c)3 organization designed to provide scholarships for young adult cancer survivors between the ages of 17 and 39. Our mission is to financially assist and recognize these amazing individuals who are pursuing a college education. Through community outreach, collaboration, and creativity we inspire with stories of hope and progress. From 2011 through 2016 My Hometown Heroes has awarded 44 scholarships to young adult survivors from across the United States. Allocations have ranged between $1000 and $5000. Every year there are over 70,000 young adults between the ages of 15 and 39 years old who are diagnosed with cancer. Between the years 2016 and 2020, the cumulative student debt among this college bound population will be over $5 billion dollars. Join us in our effort to award $1,000,000 in scholarships by 2020.
- 网站
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http://www.myhometownheroes.org
My Hometown Heroes, Inc.的外部链接
- 所属行业
- 慈善筹款服务
- 规模
- 2-10 人
- 总部
- Reno
- 类型
- 非营利机构
- 创立
- 2010
- 领域
- Financial Assistance、Community Collaboration、Corporate Partnerships和Cancer Survivor Recognition
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主要
获取路线
US，Reno
My Hometown Heroes, Inc.员工
动态
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Meet Madeline O’Farrell, a passionate advocate for children 🎗️ who is on track to earning her master’s degree in occupational therapy, with a focus on pediatrics. Her love for kids drives her career path, and she’s also a huge fan of concerts 🎶. The My Hometown Heroes Scholarship is helping Madeline pursue her dreams, and we’re so proud to support her inspiring journey! ❤️
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Meet Devan Tatlow, an acute promyelocytic leukemia survivor 🎗️ with dreams of working in global health 🌍 after graduation. His resilience and gratitude shine through, and he’s deeply thankful for the My Hometown Heroes Scholarship, which helps him pursue his aspirations. We’re proud to support Devan on his journey! ❤️
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This week, we are proud to spotlight Ryan Witt, a 2024 scholarship recipient attending the University of the Cumberlands, pursuing Clinical Mental Health Counseling, set to graduate in Summer 2025. A childhood cancer survivor of stage 4 neuroblastoma, Ryan is passionate about advocating for cancer awareness and supporting young adult cancer survivors. In his free time, he enjoys reading, video games, and swimming. Ryan shares that the My Hometown Heroes scholarship has helped him pursue his academic goals and inspired him to continue his advocacy work. We are excited to see the impact he will make as a future mental health counselor!
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Meet Helia Baez Armas, a determined clinical psychology student at Albizu University, set to graduate in Spring 2029.🎓Diagnosed with Intracranial Germinoma, Helia’s experiences have fueled her passion for helping others, particularly AYA cancer patients. She loves arts & crafts, reading, spending time with her family and dog, and dreams of traveling the world. 🌍 In five years, Helia hopes to be a licensed clinical psychologist, providing crucial services and running a clinic to support cancer patients. She’s incredibly thankful for the unwavering support she received during treatment and for the MHH scholarship, which has eased her financial burdens and brought her closer to achieving her goals. 💛 We’re inspired by Helia’s big dreams and are proud to support her journey toward making a difference in the lives of others! ✨
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Meet Corey Haggerty, a leukemia survivor 🎗️ with dreams of becoming a professional boxing promoter 🥊 after graduation. His passion and determination inspire us all, and he’s incredibly grateful for the My Hometown Heroes Scholarship, which brings him closer to achieving his goals. We’re honored to support Corey on his journey! ❤️
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Meet Audrey DeShetler, a Computer Science major at the University of Notre Dame, graduating in Spring 2028. A Stage IV Neuroblastoma survivor, Audrey is driven to use her education to advance treatments for her disease to help others affected by it. Audrey believes a strong support system is key to survivorship and success and is grateful for her family. The MHH scholarship has eased her financial burden, allowing her to focus on her studies and goals. In her free time, Audrey loves baking, bracelet-making, and gaming. She dreams of traveling the world, building connections, and helping others while pursuing her passions. We are thrilled to support her and can’t wait to see what the future holds for her!
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Meet Sophia Becraft, a leukemia survivor 🎗️ with dreams of becoming a doctor and saving lives 🌟. Her resilience and determination inspire everyone around her, and she’s deeply grateful for the My Hometown Heroes Scholarship, which is helping her take steps toward her goal 🩺. We’re so proud to support Sophia on her incredible journey! ❤️
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This week, we’re excited to spotlight Parker Shubin, a neuroscience major at UCLA, set to graduate in Spring 2028. A brain tumor survivor diagnosed in 2011 with pilocytic astrocytoma, Parker is driven by his journey to pursue a career as a neuro-oncologist. Parker is grateful for his family’s support and the My Hometown Heroes scholarship, which is helping him achieve his dreams he says. Parker enjoys cooking and baking with his mom, playing the piano, and exploring medicine. He also hopes to travel the world someday. We at MHH are so proud of Parker and we can’t wait to see his dreams come true!
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