Hopecam's 2022 Annual 5K

We raised over $63,000 to help more kids with cancer connect to their worlds!

Thank you to everyone that participated in our 22nd Annual Hopecam 5K - both in person and virtually. It was a beautiful morning and the rain stayed away. There were plenty of activities at our 5K; Alpacas, a Rock Climbing Wall, a Bouncy House, a DJ, Face Painting, Jazzercise, Princesses and much more! Thank you to all of our amazing volunteers - we couldn’t do this without your help.

Congratulations to our team winners:

- Largest Team: Cooley

- Highest Fundraisers: Team Bishop Ireton

Largest Team: Cooley

Matteo Lambert, founder and CHO (chief happiness officer) Off The Charts ran for honored Hopecam Child Iyra.

We honored Hopecam Child Iyra from Jessup, MD who is just 4 years old. Iyra uses her Hopecam-provided Chromebook to livestream her pre-K classes and stay connected with friends and family.

THANK YOU SPONSORS!

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THANK YOU FOR THE DONATIONS!

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THANK YOU VENDORS!

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Cold Hard Truth

Our Founder, Len Forkas, recently published the book "Cold Hard Truth," about his life changing expedition to climb Mount Vinson, Antarctica. Every day climbing was specifically dedicated to Hopecam child. As Len says in his book, "The struggles I face on the mountain were nothing compared to their everyday ordeals."

In Cold Hard Truth, Len Forkas takes us on his journey to the bottom of the world to climb the unforgiving 16,050-foot mountain. Those who have accomplished this goal comprise an elite group, numbering only about 1,200 since the first expedition in 1966—far fewer than the more famous Mount Everest.

Your purchase of this book supports Hopecam in its mission and is greatly appreciated. Click the following link to purchase the book on Amazon at “Cold Hard Truth”.

Hopecam's Fall Dinner - POSTPONED

After speaking with our board and community we have decided to postpone Hopecam’s Fall Dinner at this time. Please know how deeply we regret not being able to gather in person and we hope to be able to get together soon.

In place of our Fall Dinner we will be holding a virtual Halloween 5K fundraiser so families and friends across the country can gather together safely and enjoy a fun way to raise money for so many children with cancer. Click here to check out our events page for Hopecam’s Halloween 5K details and registration information.

If you have purchased tickets or signed up to sponsor the event, we will be contacting you soon. If you have any questions or need further assistance, please contact: Brett Fox at brett@hopecam.org

Team Red Dragon Race Across America for Kids with Cancer

Race Across America (RAAM) starts on June 15th, 2021!  This year, Michael Davies-Hughes and his Team Red Dragon will be competing in RAAM for Hopecam!  RAAM is a 3,089 mile solo cross country bike race from Oceanside CA to Annapolis MD in 12 days! The race is widely regarded as the toughest test of endurance in the world (Outside magazine).

Michael's goal is to raise money for Hopecam to help connect more children to their classroom, friends, family and even their doctors via tele-health, while they are in cancer treatment.

Read more about Michael at www.michaelsraam.com

Thank you Michael for racing across America to help Hopecam help more kids feel more supported and less depressed through the power of connection! Click Here to Donate to Support Michael’s Efforts!

Hopecam featured in WDVM

Hopecam was featured by WDVM in their Something Good feature on July 24 during their 11pm Northern VA newscast. The clip featured an interview with Jenna Sangastiano, mother of Hopecam kid Sawyer from Washington D.C.

Sawyer found out about Hopecam after being diagnosed with cancer in early 2020. 

“The first time he logged on, he had this massive smile on his face. That he saw his friends and that he was still able to feel like he was connected” said Sawyer’s mother, Jenna Sangastiano. 

Also interviewed was Hopecam’s Executive Director, Lauren Priestas who spoke about the benefits and importance of Hopecam to children in cancer treatment. 

Hopecam provides technology to children and works with schools to allow them to connect virtually when classes are in session so that the child feels included.

 “For a child going through cancer treatment they could be there for a very long period of time. So to be able to connect with their family as well while they’re in the hospital has been a real important part of our program.”

Watch the video below and read the article at: Hopecam WDVM