Further evidence of HOPE's impact can be found on Stephen D. Thompson's Home Page, http://www.thecenter4.com/. Stephen, a HOPE'r with a cancer experience, was diagnosed with fourth stage lymphoma in January of 1988. With his wife, Nona Libby Thompson, he attended HOPE Group meetings in Portland, Maine for six months while he was undergoing chemotherapy. He is now President of HOPE's Board of Trustees.

What HOPE’rs Say About Their Experiences:

“I found out how powerful this is in helping me live life one day at a time.”

“I’ve learned to focus on my life, not my disease.”

“I love being in my HOPE group. They've helped me learn a lot about people, including me.”

“My family keeps telling me I’ve changed. They don’t quite know how, but they like it. So do I!”

“I find I get along with other people so much better. I’ve learned a lot about love.”

“It makes so much sense to see that my screw-ups are really lessons. I don’t feel so guilty any more.”

“You’re doing something right over there. Ma’s sure got a better attitude since she started going.”

“I may have cancer, but it ain’t got me!”