Student-led · Maryland · 501(c)(3)

Spreading awareness,
and lots of smiles.

Hands of Hope is a student-run nonprofit on a mission to increase cancer awareness and brighten the days of patients, survivors, and caregivers - one care basket, card, and conversation at a time.

Hands of Hope logo
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Care baskets distributed
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Handwritten cards sent
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Smiles spread
Our mission

Small acts, big hope.

We believe awareness saves lives - and kindness changes them. Through student-led drives, fundraisers, and outreach, we work to make cancer education more accessible and to remind those fighting that they are never alone.

More about us
Raise awareness

Sharing approachable, factual information about cancer prevention, screening, and support.

Bring smiles

Delivering care baskets, handwritten cards, and small joys to patients and caregivers.

Empower students

Giving young volunteers meaningful ways to lead, serve, and make a real impact.

Upcoming events

Bake sales, drives, and more on the way.

We're cooking up our next round of events. Check the events page for dates as we announce them, or follow us on Instagram so you don't miss a thing.

See the calendar