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What to Do After Hope in Action (2026)

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.

$103,073+ raised during Hope in Action 2026 for Help Hope Live.

Announcements | Events and Conferences | 6.2.26

Recap: Hope in Action 2026 with $103,073 Raised in 1 Day of Giving

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!

Scott Baggett visits a child in the hospital with LaVie the service dog.

Voices of Hope | 5.22.26

Mobility Matters: William Scott Baggett Answers 9 Powerful Questions

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.

A big smile and wave from Kelson Williams as he sits in his manual wheelchair next to his service dog Gus and service dog Dolly Pawton at Abilities Expo NY 2026.

Voices of Hope | 5.22.26

From Discouraged to Funded: Kelson Williams

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

Kelly L Green Executive Director of Help Hope Live in teal tutu next to client Pat Hoey in his powerchair with his family at 2026 Hope Travels 5K in Radnor PA.

Events and Conferences | 5.21.26

Recap: 2026 Hope Travels 5K (3rd Annual)

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.

Keather Littlejohn seated in her wheelchair with Melanie Johnson from Help Hope Live.

Voices of Hope | 5.11.26

Interview Inspires $20,000+ in Donations: Keather Littlejohn

Through the fundraising campaign in Keather’s honor, Help Hope Live was able to fund the wheelchair lift that radically changed the teen’s life by making the entrance of her row home accessible to her.

Sean Alazraki is helped up a new wheelchair ramp in his power chair.

Voices of Hope | 5.11.26

Hope & Homecoming After Injury: Sean Alazraki

Within the first 3 months, the community raised over $56,000 for Help Hope Live in Sean’s honor.

Rebecca Koltun is seated in her powerchair with her mouthpainted artworks behind her, primarily watercolor sunset landscapes.

Voices of Hope | 5.11.26

Rallying for Rebecca After Life-Changing Injury: Rebecca Koltun

The campaign in Rebecca’s honor has raised over $1.75 million in the first 5 years. With one-on-one assistance from Help Hope Live, annual events like the Rally for Rebecca 5K continue to bring her community together to fuel her hope, independence, and recovery.

Voices of Hope | 5.11.26

Funding a Van & Lifelong Support: Paul Mustol

With overwhelming generosity from Paul’s community, Help Hope Live funded an accessible van through the fundraising campaign in Paul’s honor.

Stacia from Help Hope Live and client Sidney Schmid on his adaptive bike with mom Krishna interviewed by Daisha for PHL-17 in 2026.

Events and Conferences | Help Hope Live in the News | 5.7.26

From Support to Success: Hope Travels 5K returns to Radnor

We are so grateful to the team at PHL-17 and our client Sidney Schmid and mom, Krishna, for making it possible for us to share a special story on-air with our local Philadelphia community.