03/14/2026
ZACH'S FOX DEN
Where Families Find Shelter
Zach’s Fox Den is a nonprofit foundation created in memory of Zach Tellep, a courageous young man who lost his battle with cancer at the age of 22.
Inspired by the fox logo Zach designed during his fight, the foundation exists to provide shelter, comfort, and critical financial support to young adults (ages 18 to 30) battling cancer.
Families enduring hospital stays away from home face unimaginable emotional and financial burdens. Zach's Fox Den lifts that weight by covering hotel stays, meals, transportation, and daily essentials so that parents can remain by their child’s side without the added stress of money.
We are beginning locally in West Virginia with plans for rapid national expansion. Through direct family applications and hospital referrals, we provide compassionate, timely assistance rooted in Zach's legacy of resilience, love, and quiet strength.
Mission, Vision, and Core Values
Mission
In honor of Zach Tellep and symbolized by the fox he loved, our mission is to lift the burden off families with young adults ages 18 to 30 fighting cancer. We provide comfort, care, and critical financial support — from hotel stays and meals to daily essentials — so parents can focus on what matters most: being there for their child.
Vision
A world where no parent has to choose between financial survival and supporting their child during cancer treatment.
Core Values
Compassion: We respond with empathy and urgency to families in crisis.
Dignity: Every family we help is treated with honor, privacy, and respect.
Trust: We steward donations and resources with integrity and transparency.
Community: We build a network of support rooted in love and shared experience.
Legacy: Everything we do honors Zach's spirit, courage, and creative legacy.
