Founded in 2015, the nonprofit has spent the last ten years lifting families out of crisis, supporting children fighting pediatric cancer and other life-threatening illnesses. And now, the City of Memphis has made it official:
🗓️ April 7 is Chris Hope Foundation Day 🎉
On the tenth anniversary of its founding, CHF received a citywide proclamation from Mayor Paul Young and the Memphis City Council, honoring a decade of unwavering compassion, community-building, and financial relief for families facing unimaginable challenges.
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What Does the Chris Hope Foundation Do?
When a child is diagnosed with cancer, everything changes. For the child, for their family, and for their future. While Memphis is home to some of the best pediatric care in the world, many families still face enormous stress: loss of income, mounting bills, travel expenses, and the emotional toll of being far from home.
That’s where CHF steps in, bridging the gap between treatment and everything else families need to stay afloat.
💛 What CHF provides:
Medical and utility bill assistance
Help with housing and vehicle payments
Support with educational costs
Birthday celebrations and gift deliveries for pediatric patients
Emotional and logistical support for families traveling to Memphis for treatment
As the official proclamation puts it:
“The Foundation goes above and beyond, bringing joy to children through thoughtful acts… and offering hope in times of unimaginable difficulty.”
What’s the Impact After 10 Years?
Since its founding, CHF has impacted thousands of families, many of whom were at risk of losing homes, vehicles, or the ability to stay with their children during treatment.
And while the numbers are powerful, it’s the personal stories that drive it home:
✅ A mom gets to stay in Memphis instead of commuting from another state.
✅ A dad gets help paying rent while he’s off work supporting his child.
✅ A young patient receives a birthday surprise in the middle of chemotherapy.
✅ A family keeps their vehicle, ensuring hospital appointments don’t get missed.
“We’re about being there in every way possible,” the foundation says.
“Whether that’s covering a bill or showing up with a birthday cake.”
How Can You Support the Chris Hope Foundation?
If you’re looking for a way to make a real difference in Memphis, CHF is one of the best ways to do it.
🧡 Ways to get involved:
🎁 Donate at chrishopefoundation.org
🤝 Volunteer at a CHF event or outreach day
🎉 Host a fundraiser or awareness event
📣 Follow @chrishopefoundation on social media and help spread the word
🏃 Sign up for their next 5K or HopeCast event
