MAking a Difference
Caregiver Stories & Gifts
We believe that caregivers deserve the chance to “recharge, refresh, and renew,” and the support structure CaringOn developed allows caregivers to accept this special gesture free of worry, stress and financial cost. Through donations from individuals and corporations, CaringOn is able to provide the necessary support and services needed so the caregiver has peace of mind while they enjoy their gift, step away and take care of themselves. This time/respite provides the caregiver with time to refresh, renew, recharge and come back rejuvenated and with a new energy. Below are a handful of the stories from our caregiver gifts.
Amanda Thomas to Kavon Thomas
Amanda Thomas was diagnosed with breast cancer while pregnant with her second child (Aubri, pictured here). Her husband Kavon took care of her and their 4 year old child while she recovered from a mastectomy ...
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Rode Norman to Justin Norman
Rode Norman is a young mother with three children under the age of four who was diagnosed with leukemia in October 2023 and had a bone marrow transplant in February 2024. Her husband Justin took ...
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Jeannie Howe to Peter Howe for taking care of Elizabeth Howe Grusin
Update: It is with a heavy heart that we share the news that Peter Howe passed away suddenly last week from a heart attack. We just honored Peter at the CaringOn 10th anniversary event on ...
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From Janna Jones to Doug Jones
Janna Jones and her husband Doug Jones enjoy a Tim Allen stand-up show and some gambling at Harrah’s Resort & Casino in southern California. Janna is undergoing treatment for melanoma and wanted to thank her husband Doug for taking ...
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Trip Update from Sarah Z. to Neil Z.
Sarah Z., in her battle against Stage 3 breast cancer, surprised her husband, Neil Z., with a heartfelt gift from CaringOn. Neil has been a steadfast source of care for Sarah and their four children ...
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From Tarlethea Gardner to William Gardner
Tarlethea Gardner is a 43 year old oncology nurse caring for cancer patients. She is also a cancer survivor herself and is currently being treated for Stage 4 breast cancer. As a wife and mother, ...
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From Christina Anderson to TJ Rydee
Christina Anderson is a 38 year old woman with two children who was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2022 and went through a double mastectomy, breast reconstruction, and 16 rounds of radiation in the last ...
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From Aubrey Martin to Drew Martin
Aubrey Martin thanked her husband Drew as she battled melanoma and surprised him with a NASCAR trip.
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Hilary Akinbiyi to Mary Jo Slater
Hilary Akinbiyi thanked her mother Mary Jo for her care as she fights breast cancer by treating her to dinner and the NYC Ballet.
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Kimberly Nolet to Philip Nolet
Kimberly Nolet thanked her husband Philip for his care as she battles breast cancer by taking him to see his favorite band Chicago.
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Sonja Sulcer to Jarvis Sulcer
Sonja Sulcer thanked her husband Jarvis for his care as she battles breast cancer by treating him to a series of sports massages.
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Candice Edwards to Her Husband David
Candice Edwards thanked her husband David for his care as she battled breast cancer by pampering him with a spa day and steak dinner.
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Ingrid Heidelberg-Williams to her mother Patrice Heidelberg
Ingrid Heidelberg-Williams thanked her mother Patrice for her care as she fights breast cancer by treating her to a spa day.
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Maya Cohen to Her Husband Dylan Selterman
Maya Cohen is a young mother who was diagnosed with breast cancer in October 2020. She went through a mastectomy and reconstruction and chemotherapy. Her loving husband Dylan Selterman took care of her and their ...
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A Note from Caregiver Charlene Batts Thomas
CaringOn gave Charlene Batts Thomas a night at the MGM resort and casino to thank her for her tireless caregiving. She wrote a testimonial to CaringOn to thank us for the gift and tell us ...
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