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64-year-old Lynn Knutson was astonished to learn that her story of sustaining a brain injury during a customer courtesy carry-out was making headlines nationally and internationally in 2025. This month, she’s experiencing renewed hope through 3 key milestones: a new diagnosis, new treatment options, and a $10,000 grant opportunity through The Plaintiff Fund via the nonprofit Help Hope Live.

Our third annual Hope in Action truly turned hope into a verb as communities across the country raised over $103,000 in a single day. In this post, we’ll share our top tips for keeping up your community engagement and fundraising momentum.

In May, Cole shared an unexpected update in his life with paralysis from the chest down. As Charisma left the house, Cole was determined to get out of bed independently.

The Help Hope Live community put compassion into action in record numbers on our third annual Hope in Action on May 29, 2026, raising over $100,000!

We’re grateful to Melanie Gulbas and the News 12 Long Island team for sharing the story of the Plainview community rallying annually and year-round to support Help Hope Live in honor of Rebecca Koltun.

Living with Post Polio Syndrome (PPS), Scott had to retire from his multi-decade career and 6,000 volunteer hours visiting kids to provide life-changing canine therapy. Scott knew his medical challenges couldn’t be the end of his commitment to helping and healing others.

As of May 2026, the campaign in Kelson’s honor has raised over $20,000.

The community of 32-year-old Lindsey Kring is coming together to provide hope at a time of need through the national nonprofit Help Hope Live. Living with rare medical diagnoses, Lindsey needs help to cover the out-of-pocket costs of protecting her health and future.

Ellie Cooper was born following a devastating loss for her family. Now 3 years old, Ellie lives with cerebral palsy and other rare diagnoses. Ellie’s family needs a wheelchair van to continue to transport their precious “rainbow baby” safely around Boonton and beyond—a cost insurance will not cover.

On May 16, 2026, 200 runners, walkers, rollers, sponsors, donors, and supporters of all ages raised over $50,000 to support Help Hope Live at the 3rd annual Hope Travels 5K.