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Our Hopecam Development Director Lauren Priestas, was recently interviewed by Kathryn Falk (Cox Communications 'Yurview') to discuss how Hopecam helps children with cancer avoid social isolation by providing tablets and webcams to help them connect with their classrooms and friends.
On Sunday May 7th, we had our 17th Annual Hopecam 5k. Thank you to everyone that came out on a very chilly morning to honor our Hopecam child Lily who is battling Leukemia.
Len Forkas, a Reston-based entrepreneur, will once again tackle the grueling ultra-cycling challenge, Race Across America (RAAM), to raise money for Hopecam, a nonprofit he founded to help children undergoing cancer treatment stay virtually connected to their classmates, friends and support networks.
“Last year Hopecam hit the milestone of connecting its 1,000th child. My goal between now and June is to raise $1 million dollars so that we can help 1,000 more kids,” Forkas said. “Racing RAAM helps me raise nationwide awareness about childhood cancer and the help Hopecam provides.”
On June 13, 2017, Hopecam's Founder, Len Forkas will compete in Race Across America. A 3,089 mile, 12 day solo cross country bike ride to raise 1 Million Dollars for Hopecam. Follow Len in his "Race for Hope" as he prepares and trains to compete next Summer. https://www.facebook.com/Raceforhopecam/
Hopecam, an organization dedicated to helping children battling cancer overcome social isolation during their treatment, marks this month with the connection of 1,000 children to their school friends since its founding in 2003. Including children, teachers and family members, the organization is estimated to have impacted over 10,000 people with a program that can help healing for patients, lighten the burden for families and encourage empathy among classmates.
Among the first side effects a child may experience after being diagnosed with cancer is isolation.
With tablet computers, web cameras and high-speed Internet, Hopecam provides the equipment and IT support to connect children with their classmates and teachers.
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Washington, DC. has awarded Hopecam with a grant of $4,800 to help local children get connected!
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Washington, DC (RMHC DC) eases the hardship of children’s illness on families through programs that help children heal faster, cope better, and stay healthy. Hopecam is happy to partner with Ronald McDonald House and we truly appreciate their continued and generous support of our program.
Thank you Ronald McDonald House Charities for helping Hopecam put smiles on children's faces!
Thank you all who came out for our Hopecam 5K this year! Despite the soggy, wet day, we had over 400 race participants and raised over $40,000 to help children with cancer!
Despite the weather, the race was kicked off by Ben, a Hopecam child, greeting the crowd and talking about his experiences with our program. His Hopecam tablet allowed him to keep contact with his classmates, and even participate in events like historical dress up day. He also goes back to school for the first time on Monday!
Are you looking to change careers? Re-enter the workforce? Find out whether you might enjoy non-profit work? Seeking a way to give back during retirement?
Hopecam is accepting applications for part-time unpaid internships from adults with work experience. Successful applicants will make a 4-month commitment and agree to work a minimum of 8 hours per week. After initial training and experience, some work from home may be possible.
