Expect Miracles Foundation Blog

Dear Supporters,

As I reflect back on this past year—both the challenges and triumphs—I am struck by the resilience, integrity, and steadfast generosity of our community. Every year, I am amazed by our Expect Miracles Foundation family—our donors, sponsors, volunteers, partners, and staff—but this year in particular, I am humbled by the incredible impact you have all helped to make.

At Expect Miracles Foundation, we know that the cancer community deserves not only a brighter future, full of enhanced detection and treatment, but a better today as well. Our Samfund grants, which help with rent, mortgages, and even weekly grocery bills, serve to remind young adult survivors that they are not alone—we are with them today, and every day. 

Over the years, with support from specific partners and donors, we have established several named grants. Our team awards these to a few select recipients each year. 

In honor or International Volunteer Day, all of us at Expect Miracles Foundation would like to express our sincere gratitude for all of our dedicated volunteers. From helping out at events to aiding us in grant reviews, our volunteers are integral to what we do, and how we do it—today and every day.

To celebrate the day, we want to spotlight one of our cherished volunteers—Jeff Kenney!

Check out our Q+A with Jeff to hear about his volunteer experiences and why he’s part of our Expect Miracles family.

Imagine facing a cancer diagnosis in the middle of your 20s, forced to grapple with the fear and uncertainty—as well as the bills—that accompany a life-threatening illness. Young and eager to start your life, a diagnosis renders you unprepared for the difficult financial road ahead. Imagine those same fears heightened tenfold by a global pandemic and an unprecedented economic downturn. This is the reality of young adult cancer survivors everywhere.