Families We’ve Helped – Testimonials

Jimmy Cooke, Braintree, MA – “I want to thank you again for your generous gift. My family and I are overwhelmed with your generosity. I am in shock and at a loss for words.”  Jimmy was recently diagnosed with a second round of kidney cancer and faces surgery and treatment in the coming months.  Husband to Kate and father to six children, Jimmy is usually the giver and was brought to tears when the Hannon Foundation presented him with a grant to help him through his months of unemployment pre- and post-surgery.  Kate said, “Words will never be able to express how grateful we are for your enormous generosity.”

The Toland Family, Watertown, MA – “Heather and I wanted to say thank you from the bottom of our hearts for the generosity of the Hannon Foundation. We certainly are not used to being in this position financially, as the hospital bills begin to roll in, but we know that one day we will be able to repay or forward this donation to the Hannon Foundation to help another family in need.

We are lucky to have friends who have been thinking of us throughout these difficult times. I have participated in the golf fundraiser for 3 years now and it was always a great time, but more importantly the message conveyed and the people that have been helped since the beginning of foundation is remarkable. Thank you for the generous donation and kind words for our daughter Lyla.” ~Owen Toland

Tyler S., Centerville, MA – This young high schooler was referred to us after having been diagnosed with a rare abdominal cancer – Desmoplastic Round Cell Tumor. Radiation, surgery, chemotherapy and blood transfusions have necessitated Mom taking a leave of absence from her job. They also have a 3 year old and Dad has had to make adjustments to his work schedule to ensure care for her. As a result, monthly household bills were becoming a burden and the Hannon Foundation stepped in to help cover these expenses. “Thank you very much Hannon Foundation. This means alot to us at this time and will help ease some of the burdens associated with going back and forth for treatments in Boston.” 

The Hatch Family, Norton, MA – After numerous surgeries over the past few years, and some recent health setbacks necessitating another surgery that resulted in months of unemployment, the Hannon Foundation was able to help the Hatch family catch up on a few bills. “I don’t know what to say. We have tried very hard to stay ahead of things while John battles his health issues. There comes a time when financially it catches up. I don’t know how the Hannon Foundation knew, but we are most humbled and appreciative of your generosity. Thank you very much. ~John and Patty.”