A Big Thank You!
As part of our Halo Programs, we would love to take a minute to Thank all the businesses and organizations that have participated in our Donation Box Program. Halo of Hope has been very lucky to work with a number of local businesses, organizations and schools to run success donation programs. We continue to work with those who are interested in running donation box
Fall Raffle
The Halo-Ween Raffle is On! Grand Prize donated by Horseshoe Casino Hammond and Caesars Entertainment. The drawing date has been moved to December 2, 2013, and will serve as our Fall Raffle. Winner will be announced on the Halo of Hope Facebook Page, Website and notified by the Foundation. Remember ALL proceeds benefit kids with cancer! Raffle Tickets can be purchased through one of
Kim Patterson
“The Halo of Hope Foundation offered me an opportunity to meet other cancer patients who knew exactly what I had been through.” Kim was diagnosed with Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (A.L.L.) at the age of 4. Her initial chemotherapy treatments lasted for 2 years. After living nearly 3 years as a healthy child, she relapsed at age 9 with Leukemia. Her course of treatment lasted
Teresa Mansfield
Teresa was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (A.L.L.) when she was almost 8 years old. Her unfortunate struggle led her to being connected with Halo of Hope. Teresa was invited to attend Winter Camp with Halo and had the time of her life. She forged a close connection at camp with Founder Jared and his wife. Her experiences at camp created a life long
John Decker
On November 4, 2009, John was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (A.L.L.) at the age of 16. His treatment for cancer lasted approximately 3 years. In July of 2010, John went into septic shock and stopped receiving oxygen to his brain, which resulted in him being in a coma temporarily. When he came out of the coma, he spent months in the hospital due to
Nicholas Miaskowski
On May 22, 2006, Nicholas was diagnosed with a brain tumor called Medjulablastoma while he was 10 years old. Nicholas received 9 rounds of chemo and 30 days of radiation over the course of his battle with cancer. On September 26, 2007, Nicholas was fortunate to have finished his treatments and was deemed a survivor. In 2007, Nicholas attended the Circle of Friends Winter
175 Golfers Show Up to Support Kids Cancer Foundation
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 2013 SCHERERVILLE – The 2013 Hackers –N- Halos Golf Outing was a record success! The 5th Annual Outing was held Friday, July 12, 2013, at White Hawk Country Club. With 175 golfers and 200 dinner guests, the Foundation hosted a fun and exciting day of golfing, and an evening filled with introductions to the Foundation, Silent Auction and Guest Speakers
Daniela Czeska Lakosilova
In 2007, at the age of 12, Daniela was hit with the news that she had Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (A.L.L.). Daniela fought cancer, yet unfortunately relapsed in 2012, when she was 16. As a Halo Camper, Daniela attended the 2008 camp in Green Bay, as well as the 2010 Florida Reunion Camp. She is still battling to beat this disease on a daily basis.
Join Halo of Hope for its 5th Annual Hackers -N- Halos Golf Outing
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 2013 Crown Point – The Jared Tomich Halo of Hope Foundation will host its 5th Annual Hackers -N- Halos Golf Outing on Friday, July 12, 2013. The outing will take place at White Hawk Country Club Golf Course in Crown Point, Indiana. The day will feature a Margaritaville themed lunch, noon shot gun start, dinner, silent auction and Halo gear
Buffalo Wild Wings Helps Halo of Hope Put On Successful Donation Program
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 2013 (Northwest Indiana) – After a successful March, the Halo of Hope Foundation would like to thank the Northwest Indiana and Chicagoland Buffalo Wild Wings locations that participated in the Hoops for Halos Donation Program. Eight of the local restaurants, part of Diversified Restaurant Holdings, Inc., helped Halo of Hope raise $4608 during the month of March. All proceeds from