Destination Hope

05/27/2026

We’re incredibly grateful to Andrew & Tabitha Terry for their generosity, leadership, and heart for children and families facing brain cancer.

This year, the Terry family served as the Premier Wine Lunch Sponsor for our Three Vines Wine Event and donated many of the prizes for our always-competitive Putting Contest benefiting Hope for the Holidays.
Even more special — they made it a family effort, bringing along their 12-year-old daughter, Gigi, to volunteer and be part of the mission firsthand.

Andrew serves on the Business Executive Committee at the Preston Robert Tisch Brain Tumor Center, and the Terry family continues to show up in meaningful ways for the families we serve.

Learn more or support our program here: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/hopftholi

05/21/2026

It’s been a month since our Three Vines Wine Event, and we’re still thinking about the stories, conversations, and people who made the day so special.

Hearing Micah Simonsen and Maggie Ashworth share their families’ journeys was a powerful reminder of why this work matters. We’re incredibly grateful to everyone who showed up, shared their hearts, and supported Destination Hope’s mission.

And yes — Layla and her siblings are still stuck in our heads in the best way possible. 🎶 🫶

Thank you for helping us continue to fund research, support families, and push for better outcomes for children facing brain tumors.

05/15/2026

Day 2 and still going strong! 🚣‍♂️

Our favorite paddlers are back on the water this morning, taking on another tough stretch alongside incredible teams — all paddling with heart for the brave kids who inspire us every day.

Let’s keep the momentum going and help push Team Destination Hope to the top, just like our mission drives us to do. 💛

Donate here to support Tom and Chris: https://bit.ly/4c2rnoA

05/14/2026

Chris and Kristin Cook Kirk have become so much more than supporters to Destination Hope and the families we serve with.

Chris serves on the Business Executive Committee at the Preston Robert Tisch Brain Tumor Center and as a Director at Destination Hope, helping drive our mission forward year after year.

Kristin has become an irreplaceable part of our Hope for the Holidays program, creating custom support packages for families spending holidays in the hospital year round. Her care and compassion have brought so much joy to families during incredibly difficult moments.

Their family also proudly served as a Brewery sponsor of our golf tournament and continues to support this mission through private fundraisers, volunteering, and advocacy. Seeing their daughters CeCe and Emme grow alongside this cause has made their impact even more meaningful, with CeCe now playing an integral role in event operations.

Thank you, Kirk Family, for showing what it means to lead with generosity, heart, and hope.

05/14/2026

Today, two members of our Destination Hope family — Tom Hickman and Chris Kirk — are officially embarking on Kayaking the Keys for Hope, a 40‑mile paddle over two days to raise critical funds for childhood cancer research.

They’re paddling under the Destination Hope team name, and we couldn’t be more proud to support them as they take on this challenge in partnership with the SebastianStrong Foundation.

Like our mission, every dollar raised for SebastianStrong will help accelerate early-stage, cutting-edge childhood cancer research.

Support their paddle and help them reach (and beat!) their $15,000 goal: https://bit.ly/4c2rnoA

Cheering you on, Tom & Chris!

05/06/2026

We’re incredibly proud to see this commitment in action 💙

Tom Hickman and Chris Kirk are taking on an incredible challenge, paddling 40 miles through the Keys to support pediatric brain cancer research and help drive forward safer, more targeted treatments for children.

This is what this mission is all about. Not just helping children survive, but giving them the opportunity to truly live, free from the long-term effects of harsh treatments.

We’re grateful to Nationwide Marketing Group - NMG for their continued support and for championing efforts like this that make a real, lasting impact.

If you’re able, we encourage you to support Tom and Chris on this journey. Every contribution helps move this critical work forward.

🔗 Donate here: https://bit.ly/4c2rnoA

At Nationwide Marketing Group, we believe every child deserves not just a chance to survive, but the opportunity to grow, thrive, and live a full life.

Two of our own, Tom Hickman and Chris Kirk, are taking on Kayaking the Keys for Hope 2026, paddling 40 miles over two days to support pediatric brain cancer research. Their goal is $15,000, benefiting SebastianStrong Foundation’s work to develop safer, more targeted treatments for children.

Because the reality is that while treatments save lives, they can also take a lasting toll. As noted by the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation, “Due to the toxicity of treatments, 2 out of every 3 survivors will still develop at least one chronic health condition, including musculoskeletal problems and second cancers”.

That is why this mission matters. It is not just about helping kids survive. It is about helping them truly live.

If you are able, we invite you to be part of this effort. Every donation, no matter the size, helps push this research forward and brings hope to families who need it most.

🔗 Donate here: https://bit.ly/4c2rnoA

Together, we can make a difference that lasts far beyond the finish line.

05/02/2026

What a special moment 💙 We are so proud of Layla! Watching her take the stage at Angels Among Us and bring everyone together through her voice was something truly special.

What a lovely way to kick off Brain Tumor Awareness Month Angels Among Us!

We're kicking off Brain Tumor Awareness Month with this incredibly special moment from last weekend's event! Layla honored our survivors with her rendition of "Angels Among Us" and our survivors and spectators sang right along with her. A moment we will never forget!

04/30/2026

One week later, and we’re still feeling the impact.

Because of this incredible community, our annual Tee Off event wasn’t just a day on the course; it was a powerful step forward in the fight against pediatric brain cancer. Every registration, every sponsorship, every donation is helping fund critical clinical trials that bring real hope to children and families who need it most.

These trials aren’t just research—they’re lifelines. For families, this means access to new treatments, new possibilities, and, in many cases, a chance at more time.

That’s the kind of impact this community is making together.

To everyone who showed up, gave generously, and supported Destination Hope in any way, thank you. Your support is changing lives in ways that truly matter. 💙

And while the event may be over, the mission continues. If you’re still looking for a way to get involved, it’s never too late to make a difference. 🔗https://secure.qgiv.com/for/deshop

03/25/2025

We’re filling up fast!
Register Now for our 3rd Annual
Wine Tasting & Charity Luncheon
at Karsh Alumni Center, Duke
University

Proceeds benefitting Pediatric Brain Cancer Patients at Preston Robert Tisch Brain Tumor Center at Duke

Follow link for tickets:
destinationhope.org/events/ winelunch2025

We’re so grateful to krutzfamilycellars for sharing their passion, knowledge and award winning wines from Sonoma County!

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03/24/2025

Register Now!

Enjoy a 5k Run / Walk around Duke’s beautiful campus while helping raise money for Pediatric Brain Cancer. Select the ‘Destination Hope Team’ when you register!

Saturday, April 26, 2025, 8am & 11am, Duke University.

Proceeds benefit the Preston Robert Tisch Brain Tumor Center at Duke!

Angels Among Us just announced; “We have an incredibly kind, supportive anonymous donor who is matching up to $200,000 this year! For teams who participated last year, this donor will match every dollar, up to $200,000 OVER what you raised last year. So, if you raised $1,000 last year, and $5,000 this year, this donor will match $4,000! This is a great way to maximize your team's efforts and support the much-needed brain tumor research and clinical trials. An amazing opportunity from an amazing donor!”

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