Harley Helping Hands

Harley Helping Hands The Harley Helping Hands (HHH) Foundation is a non-profit organization established in 2009. Their family inspired us all.

The foundation’s mission is to positively impact the lives of adults battling Brain Cancer. The development of the foundation was inspired by our good friend Kit Harley (1976-2010) and his courageous three year battle against brain cancer. Throughout Kit’s fight we saw the financial and emotional burden this disease brings to a family. Throughout our support of Kit, we have supported and will continue to support various organizations whose mission is to provide information resources to patients & fund research. We found there are many extraordinary organizations that promote the funding of research; however none that offer financial support for the brain cancer patient and their family. For three years we watched Kit, with the strength and support of his wife Rachel, fight Brain Cancer with courage and determination. As their friends and family, our hearts would break wanting to find a way to help. Throughout their battle, the resources required to support Kit grew; resulting in an increasing financial burden. We started as a group of friends wanting to help our friends by raising money to assist with the growing financial burden; however our purpose quickly grew into something much larger. We asked ourselves…Of the 22,738 people diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor each year…how many of them need financial help as well? How can we help our friend, but also help others? The answer—Develop an organization that will honor Kit’s strength and keep his fight alive by helping families during their fight. Through our fundraising efforts the foundation seeks to financially support as many families as possible within the Chicagoland area during their battle against brain cancer. The work of the foundation will allow Kit’s legacy to inspire others the way he inspired us.

07/22/2026
Suzy you were such a bright light at the Harley Helping Hands golf outing last year. Thank you for sharing your story a...
06/22/2026

Suzy you were such a bright light at the Harley Helping Hands golf outing last year. Thank you for sharing your story and being such an inspiration to all. You will be greatly missed. https://www.giancolafuneral.com/obituaries/Suzette-Suzy-M-Finn?obId=48762273&source=fb0&fbclid=IwZnRzaASmH1BleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEePuJe2DoT4nb6sdFjTtWSMiOu7gmaDBmAfDRnyiFXGnPkw4U7ojY-aD6UFFg_aem_ERKJ8xs1IEzZyzpMLhemag

View Suzette "Suzy" M. Finn's obituary, contribute to their memorial, see their funeral service details, and more.

06/11/2026

One year ago, 16-year-old Finn Chapin was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive brain tumor.

Today, he is cancer-free.

Finn’s journey included chemotherapy, surgery and months of rehabilitation with the support of a dedicated care team, including Vinai Gondi, MD, radiation oncologist at Northwestern Medicine. Along the way, Finn’s love of volleyball even became part of his recovery, helping him regain strength, coordination and confidence.

Read his story: abc7chicago.com/post/palatine-fremd-high-school-student-recovers-aggressive-brain-cancer-help-volleyball-team/19189265/

04/03/2026

At 37, news anchor Tori Carmen learned she had an aggressive brain tumor. She traveled to Northwestern Medicine for treatment and was cared for by James P. Chandler, MD, surgical director of Northwestern Medicine Lou & Jean Malnati Brain Tumor Institute.

Today, Tori is back on air, planning her future and advocating for others with brain tumors — and her journey is now featured in PEOPLE Magazine.

Her story is a reminder of strength, courage and what’s possible after a life changing diagnosis.

🔗 Read more: people.com/news-anchor-tori-carmen-aggressive-brain-cancer-at-37-exclusive-11927083

03/23/2026

A Houston patient diagnosed with glioblastoma, one of the deadliest cancers, is defying expectations after undergoing an experimental, personalized cell therapy at UT Health.
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02/12/2026

Beautiful message… worth 3 minutes of your time. Rest in peace🪽

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