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Voices of Hope: Someone Strong to Lead the Way

On her blog Struggling with Serendipity, Cindy Kolbe documents the journey she and her daughter, Beth, took after Beth sustained a spinal cord injury in May 2000 at age 14. […]

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Announcements | 3.3.17

You Made Hope Happen in 2016

We know that when you donate to support our mission, you may not always see the direct impact of those dollars. And as a member of the Help Hope Live […]

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Announcements | 2.10.17

A New Logo and Other Updates for 2017!

If you follow our nonprofit on social media, you have already heard our exciting news. With help from J2 Design, we’ve spruced up our visual identity to give you a […]

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How to Promote Your Cause Like a Marketing Genius

Mana Ionescu is the president of the Chicago digital marketing agency Lightspan Digital. She explains how we can use digital storytelling and a few social media best practices to promote […]

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Voices of Hope | 12.27.16

One Year Later: The Legacy and Impact of Zeldathon Hope

It’s been one year since Zeldathon Hope raised more than $250,000 for our nonprofit through a 150-hour Legend of Zelda charity gaming marathon. We are still experiencing the far-reaching impact of […]

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How To Ensure That Your Next Donation Goes To A Trustworthy Charity

With the end of the year near, we are all thinking of ways to use our time and money to support meaningful charitable causes. No matter which philanthropic cause moves […]

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Voices of Hope | 12.16.16

What the Holiday Season Means to Me After a Spinal Cord Injury

In 2009, Kirk Williams was a motivated Colorado sociology graduate who filled his downtime with outdoor adventures and sports. In November of that year, a “complete freak accident, like trip-over-your-shoelaces […]

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Voices of Hope | 12.15.16

Meet My Second Family

Liam Murray began volunteering with HelpHOPELive two years ago and has been a member of our board of directors for the past year.  He also serves on our Development Committee. […]

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Voices of Hope | 12.14.16

Caring for Caregivers: Unsung Heroes of Health Care

We are proud to assist family caregivers during National Family Caregivers Month and throughout the year by helping individuals facing a medical crisis fundraise for their out-of-pocket costs, including caregiving […]

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Voices of Hope | 11.17.16

Why Injured Athlete Eric LeGrand Will “Never Accept a Satisfying Life”

Six years ago, Eric LeGrand sustained a spinal cord injury while playing football for Rutgers University. The standout defensive tackle became paralyzed from the neck down with a 0-5% chance […]

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