The Brenda & Wesley Charity for Hope and Education

06/01/2026

💰 The conversation was too good to keep in the room.
This weekend, during a financial literacy workshop led by our co-founder, Mikkel Christie, participants were challenged to take one intentional step toward a stronger financial future.

The response was so encouraging that we decided to extend the challenge to our entire social media community.

💰 The conversation was too good to keep in the room.
This weekend, during a financial literacy workshop led by our co-founder, Mikkel Christie, participants were challenged to take one intentional step toward a stronger financial future.

The response was so encouraging that we decided to extend the challenge to our entire BWC community.

💜 June 30-Day Financial Challenge
You don't need to save 6 months of expenses this month.

You just need to start.

Choose ONE financial goal:
✔ Save a little each week
✔ Track your spending
✔ Cancel a subscription
✔ Start a budget
✔ Pay extra toward debt

Small steps repeated consistently create big change.

Want the FREE worksheet that workshop participants received?

👇 Comment "30 DAY" below and we'll send it your way.

We'll be checking in throughout the month, so let us know which goal you're committing to for June!

05/31/2026

This weekend, The Brenda & Wesley Charity for Hope and Education was honored to participate in the Faith Summit hosted by Mt. Sinai Missionary Baptist Church as part of the celebration of Pastor Larry D. Vaughan's 15th Pastoral Anniversary.

A special thank you to Mt. Sinai for inviting our co-founder, Mikkel Christie, to lead the session Financial Management for Times Like These. Financial literacy is one of the core pillars of our mission, and we are always grateful for opportunities to share practical tools that help individuals and families build stronger financial futures.

We were encouraged by the engagement, thoughtful discussion, and willingness of participants to invest in their financial well-being. Change begins with education, and every step toward financial confidence matters.

Congratulations to Pastor Vaughan on 15 years of dedicated pastoral leadership and service. We thank the Mt. Sinai family for their warm welcome, hospitality, and commitment to empowering their congregation through faith, education, and community.

Together, we continue building stronger futures through education, empowerment, and opportunity.

05/30/2026

💜 A Reason for Hope 💜

For families affected by pancreatic cancer, breakthroughs can't come soon enough.

A new investigational treatment, daraxonrasib (RMC-6236), is generating excitement among researchers and cancer centers nationwide. Some experts are calling it one of the most significant developments in pancreatic cancer treatment in more than 20 years.

While additional research and regulatory review are still ahead, this news serves as a powerful reminder that progress is being made. Every clinical trial, every research study, and every dollar invested in pancreatic cancer research brings us one step closer to better outcomes for patients and families.

At The Brenda & Wesley Charity for Hope and Education, we believe hope and action go hand in hand. That's why we remain committed to raising awareness, honoring loved ones, supporting those impacted by this disease, and advocating for continued research.

Because every breakthrough starts with someone refusing to give up.

Read more: https://www.beckersoncology.com/oncology/the-most-significant-change-in-20-years-cancer-centers-prepare-for-daraxonrasib-demand/

💜 Fighting Pancreatic Cancer. Funding Education. Changing Lives.

Health systems across the U.S. have experienced an uptake in patient demand for the pancreatic cancer drug daraxonrasib in the weeks since the FDA granted expanded access to the drug through a May 1 “safe to proceed” letter. Demand heightened following news the Revolution Medicines drug extended...

05/28/2026

Today we’re celebrating 20 years of marriage. ❤️

Before there was The Brenda & Wesley Charity for Hope and Education, there was simply two people building a life together — learning, growing, loving, grieving, laughing, and choosing each other through every season.

Twenty years later, that same partnership is now helping us build legacy, serve our community, and pour into causes that mean so much to our families.

Thank you to everyone who continues to support not only our mission, but the love and purpose behind it. 🥂💜

— Dorla & Mikkel

05/23/2026

Huge thank you to Make My Day Photos LLC for helping make the 2nd Annual Brenda & Wesley Charity Luncheon so much fun! 📸✨

This is our second year working with them and once again they were an absolute pleasure. Professional, organized, friendly, and seamless from start to finish. They came in, set up, handled everything, and packed up without leaving a trace. We LOVE that kind of energy. 👏🏾

Our guests had an absolute ball and honestly… the photo booth may have been the most popular attraction of the evening. And that’s saying a lot considering there was an open bar. 😂

Thank you again for helping us create memories that our guests will hold onto long after the event ended. We’re already looking forward to working with you again in 2027! 💜

05/23/2026

A special thank you to AlphaGraphics - Bear,DE for creating our beautiful step-and-repeat banner and providing the digital screen rental for the 2nd Annual Brenda & Wesley Charity Luncheon. 💜✨

The entire process was super easy from beginning to end. Dianne and Abigail were both so kind, patient, and helpful as we asked questions and coordinated pickup arrangements for the rental items.

While setting up the banner, we noticed a small flaw and brought it to their attention. It was addressed quickly and professionally, which we truly appreciated. That level of customer service and care speaks volumes.

Thank you again for helping us create such a polished and welcoming atmosphere for our guests. We look forward to working with you again in the future! 💜

05/22/2026

A special thank you to our photographer, Sam, for capturing so many beautiful moments from the 2nd Annual Brenda & Wesley Charity Luncheon. 📸💜

As we’ve been going through the photos, we were reminded just how important it is to capture these memories. When you’re busy hosting, connecting with guests, and simply enjoying the moment, it’s easy to forget to pull out your phone and snap a picture.

Thankfully, we had Sam there to capture those moments on our behalf — the smiles, the hugs, the laughter, and the love that filled the room all day long.

And honestly… we’re also thankful we had a photo booth because otherwise, how else would we have gotten a picture of the cameraman himself and his lovely wife? 😂💜

Thank you again, Sam, for helping us preserve memories we’ll cherish for years to come. Your talent and eye for meaningful moments truly made a difference.

05/22/2026

A huge thank you to The Mail Box Store of New Castle for creating our beautiful retractable banner for the 2nd Annual Brenda & Wesley Charity Luncheon. 💜✨

We truly appreciate your professionalism, attention to detail, and incredibly quick turnaround time. From start to finish, the process was smooth and the final product looked amazing.

Thank you for helping us present BWC in such a polished and professional way. We appreciate your support and look forward to working with you again in the future!

05/21/2026

A special thank you to our gracious MC, Kyle Christie, for helping make the 2nd Annual Brenda & Wesley Charity Luncheon such a beautiful and memorable day. 💜✨

As the second child of J.P. & Brenda Christie, Kyle brought not only his time and energy to the event — but also his heart. From keeping the program moving smoothly to making sure everything stayed on track, he helped create an atmosphere that felt warm, organized, and full of love.

Being an MC is no small task, especially at an event so deeply personal to our family and mission, but Kyle handled it with grace, humor, and professionalism from beginning to end.

Thank you, Kyle, for showing up for BWC and for continuing to help carry forward the legacy of Brenda T. Christie and Wesley P. Watson Sr. We appreciate you more than words can express. 💜