Helen Cochran "Help Me Give Hope"
From Patient to Paddler: Help Me Give Hope
Breast cancer treatment saved my life—but it left me physically weak, emotionally drained, and unsure how to move forward. I had survived, but I didn’t feel like I was truly living anymore.
That changed when I found Hope Chest Buffalo.
Through their fitness, wellness, nutrition, and emotional support programs, Hope Chest helped me rebuild my strength, restore my confidence, and reclaim my life. They gave me the tools—and the community—I needed to truly heal.
Because of Hope Chest, I am now training to paddle in the dragon boat race on Saturday, June 13th, at the Riverfront in Buffalo—something that once felt impossible.
Now I need your help.
I’ve set a personal goal to raise $1,250, with a stretch goal of $2,500, to ensure other women have access to the same life-changing support that helped me recover.
Hope Chest relies on donations to provide these programs, and every gift makes an immediate difference.
Your donation helps a survivor rebuild her strength.
Your donation helps a woman feel less alone.
Your donation helps bring hope and healing when it’s needed most.
Hope Chest gave me my life back. With your support, they can do the same for others.
Please consider making a gift today—every dollar counts.
Thank you for helping me bring hope through Hope Chest.
Breast cancer treatment saved my life—but it left me physically weak, emotionally drained, and unsure how to move forward. I had survived, but I didn’t feel like I was truly living anymore.
That changed when I found Hope Chest Buffalo.
Through their fitness, wellness, nutrition, and emotional support programs, Hope Chest helped me rebuild my strength, restore my confidence, and reclaim my life. They gave me the tools—and the community—I needed to truly heal.
Because of Hope Chest, I am now training to paddle in the dragon boat race on Saturday, June 13th, at the Riverfront in Buffalo—something that once felt impossible.
Now I need your help.
I’ve set a personal goal to raise $1,250, with a stretch goal of $2,500, to ensure other women have access to the same life-changing support that helped me recover.
Hope Chest relies on donations to provide these programs, and every gift makes an immediate difference.
Your donation helps a survivor rebuild her strength.
Your donation helps a woman feel less alone.
Your donation helps bring hope and healing when it’s needed most.
Hope Chest gave me my life back. With your support, they can do the same for others.
Please consider making a gift today—every dollar counts.
Thank you for helping me bring hope through Hope Chest.
Helen Cochran "Help Me Give Hope"
From Patient to Paddler: Help Me Give Hope Breast cancer treatment saved my life—but it left me physically weak, emotionally drained, and u more...
by Helen Cochran,
Williamsville, NY
Created February 14, 2026
From Patient to Paddler: Help Me Give Hope
Breast cancer treatment saved my life—but it left me physically weak, emotionally drained, and unsure how to move forward. I had survived, but I didn’t feel like I was truly living anymore.
That changed when I found Hope Chest Buffalo.
Through their fitness, wellness, nutrition, and emotional support programs, Hope Chest helped me rebuild my strength, restore my confidence, and reclaim my life. They gave me the tools—and the community—I needed to truly heal.
Because of Hope Chest, I am now training to paddle in the dragon boat race on Saturday, June 13th, at the Riverfront in Buffalo—something that once felt impossible.
Now I need your help.
I’ve set a personal goal to raise $1,250, with a stretch goal of $2,500, to ensure other women have access to the same life-changing support that helped me recover.
Hope Chest relies on donations to provide these programs, and every gift makes an immediate difference.
Your donation helps a survivor rebuild her strength.
Your donation helps a woman feel less alone.
Your donation helps bring hope and healing when it’s needed most.
Hope Chest gave me my life back. With your support, they can do the same for others.
Please consider making a gift today—every dollar counts.
Thank you for helping me bring hope through Hope Chest.
Breast cancer treatment saved my life—but it left me physically weak, emotionally drained, and unsure how to move forward. I had survived, but I didn’t feel like I was truly living anymore.
That changed when I found Hope Chest Buffalo.
Through their fitness, wellness, nutrition, and emotional support programs, Hope Chest helped me rebuild my strength, restore my confidence, and reclaim my life. They gave me the tools—and the community—I needed to truly heal.
Because of Hope Chest, I am now training to paddle in the dragon boat race on Saturday, June 13th, at the Riverfront in Buffalo—something that once felt impossible.
Now I need your help.
I’ve set a personal goal to raise $1,250, with a stretch goal of $2,500, to ensure other women have access to the same life-changing support that helped me recover.
Hope Chest relies on donations to provide these programs, and every gift makes an immediate difference.
Your donation helps a survivor rebuild her strength.
Your donation helps a woman feel less alone.
Your donation helps bring hope and healing when it’s needed most.
Hope Chest gave me my life back. With your support, they can do the same for others.
Please consider making a gift today—every dollar counts.
Thank you for helping me bring hope through Hope Chest.