SRQ Magazine | Guide to Giving - Blaze of Hope

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BLAZE OF HOPE

BLAZE OF HOPE IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT PROVIDES FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE to families with children diagnosed with life-threatening illnesses. Blaze of Hope was founded by Lisa Moore, whose son Blaze was diagnosed with liver cancer at seven months old. Blaze passed away at thirteen months old, but her experience inspired her to create Blaze of Hope to help other families going through similar struggles.

In 2022, Blaze of Hope introduced several new fundraising initiatives that helped raise money and increase awareness of the cause. Our fundraising events are one of our most significant initiatives throughout the year, providing crucial support for our programs. Our monthly partnership with Blaze Pizza at UTC has been an enjoyable way to engage with our community and raise funds, with 20% of proceeds donated to our organization. This year we hosted our first annual golf tournament at Legacy Golf Club and also partnered with the City of Sarasota for an annual Walk for Childhood Cancer, where the Ringling Bridge was lit yellow, and hundreds of people walked across the bridge to honor those affected by cancer.

Blaze of Hope hosts our annual Stuff a Bus Toy Drive during the holiday season. This event truly represents our mission to bring hope and joy to families in need, and we are proud to continue this tradition every year. Blaze of Hope’s priority is our financial assistance program. We understand that medical bills and expenses can pile up quickly when you have a child in the hospital, so we help families with everyday bills such as car payments, rent & utilities. Our goal is to help families focus on their child's health and well-being without worrying about the financial burden of their child's illness. At Blaze of Hope, we believe that even the smallest bit of joy and hope can make a difference in the lives of families. Our mission is to provide support and resources to help families cope during this difficult time. We want families to know that they are not alone and that we are here to help them through this challenging journey.

Our WishList

We are always seeking donations to continue providing financial assistance to families. We are thrilled to have partnered with the Flanzer matching program to match donations made via our website, making it possible to help even more families.

It's time for an official Blaze of Hope headquarters. We desperately need a building or office space for Blaze of Hope as we have outgrown our living rooms because, with your help, we continue to grow. We also need an army of volunteers. Our volunteers donate their time by raising awareness and building community through our numerous events, partnerships, and fundraisers. Be blessed!

BLAZE OF HOPE 16237 WINBURN DRIVE SARASOTA, FL 34240 LISA@BLAZEOFHOPE.ORG BLAZEOFHOPE.ORG FACEBOOK.COM/BLAZEOFHOPE INSTAGRAM.COM/BLAZEOFHOPE @BLAZEOFHOPE