Community Corner
Meet The Charity: Handler Hope Foundation Of Huntington Funds Breast Cancer Research
Darren Handler started the charity in memory of his wife, Lauren. Its goal is to "change the course of cancer" and "those impacted by it."
HUNTINGTON, NY — Local charities are the unsung heroes of our communities. Nonprofit and not-for-profit organizations strive to create lasting change and positively impact the lives of those around them.
Some people start organizations as a way to cope with grief, some see an issue they want to tackle, and some want to bring lasting change. Sometimes, all those reasons apply.
Patch wants to highlight your local charity and connect it with community members who want to help and do good, so that way, more people can benefit. Here is just one of many charities doing terrific work in your community.
What is your name?
Darren Handler
What is the name of your charity?
Handler Hope Foundation
What is your position within your charity?
President
What community is your organization based in?
Huntington
Link to your website
What is your mission?
To change the course of cancer and the imposition it has on those impacted by it.
What does your charity do to further its mission? Please list examples.
We fund cancer research and raise awareness for HER2 positive and NNN breast cancer.
What inspired you to start your charity?
The loss of my wife Lauren to HER2 positive breast cancer metastasizing to her brain.
How can people help you accomplish your organization's mission or get involved in events?
Donating or volunteering.
What is the most memorable moment you've had since starting your organization?
Seeing the cancer center staff taking a minute to enjoy themselves at an event. They work so hard caring for our community, so it was great to see them be able to relax for a minute.
What else would you like people to know about your charity?
We are 100% volunteer army.
What are your organization's social media pages or handles?
@HandlerHopeFoundation on Instagram
Do you help run a charity?
Nominate it here or share this link with someone who does.
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