At age 6, Christina Brunette was told she had an inoperable tumor on her spinal column. The prognosis given to her and her family was devastating. Although her condition appeared bleak, Paul and Angela, her parents, were consistently uplifted by the support of family and friends. They also looked to God and the scriptures for encouragement and hope during this difficult time.
Christina endured a difficult year of radiation and chemotherapy treatments and the tumor shrunk and then disappeared! She is now a health young lady and visits other sick children diagnosed with cancer offering them the comfort and hope she had received through the scriptures and through prayer.
Every week hundreds of children are diagnosed with cancer. At the time of diagnosis, the children and their families feel overwhelmed with the news.
It is important for them to be reminded that God loves them and is neither punishing or abandoning them but will be there with them through this frightening time. It is also important for them to know that the community cares for them.
The Mission is to give the hope that comes from Jesus to newly diagnosed children and their families affected by cancer or other serious illnesses, primarily by the delivery of a Basket of Hope filled with inspirational materials to nourish them mentally, emotionally, and spiritually.
May the God of hope fill you with joy and peace as you trust in Him. Romans 15:13
Click to play an information video from Coach Tony Dungy.
The Basket of Hope program has expanded to several other cities across the nation. Baskets are delivered by local celebrities, parents of children who have gone through cancer treatment, and other caring representatives of the community. (Click here for contact information)
St. Louis, Missouri
- Angela Brunette [Coordinator and National Executive Director]
A Basket of Hope is free to children being treated for cancer at the above participating hospital locations.
For information on starting a Basket of Hope program near you or for information on how to obtain a Basket of Hope for children who are not in the vicinity of our existing branches, please contact the National Office. A donation is requested to cover the cost of the basket and shipping.
At age 6, Christina Brunette was told she had an inoperable tumor on her spinal column. The prognosis given to her and her family was devastating. Although her condition appeared bleak, Paul and Angela, her parents, were consistently uplifted by the support of family and friends. They also looked to God and the scriptures for encouragement and hope during this difficult time.
Christina endured a difficult year of radiation and chemotherapy treatments and the tumor shrunk and then disappeared! She is now a health young lady and visits other sick children diagnosed with cancer offering them the comfort and hope she had received through the scriptures and through prayer.
Every week hundreds of children are diagnosed with cancer. At the time of diagnosis, the children and their families feel overwhelmed with the news.
It is important for them to be reminded that God loves them and is neither punishing or abandoning them but will be there with them through this frightening time. It is also important for them to know that the community cares for them.
