About Us

Ribbon of Hope began in 1999 through the courage and vision of a cancer survivor who longed to serve others battling the same disease. Through the support of friends, family and a local congregation, Ribbon of Hope grew very quickly and the need to partner with others became evident.

Over time God has drawn others to the vision. In 2000, Ribbon of Hope became a not-for-profit organization and partnered with Elkhart General Healthcare System in an effort to offer additional support to their cancer patients. In 2005 the first governing Board of Directors was formed, and in 2006 EGHS offered Ribbon of Hope the opportunity to play a more active role with their patients and staff by moving their office to the new 4th floor Oncology wing.

What began as one person’s vision to provide emotional and spiritual support to cancer patients has grown to an organization that now serves patients, their family, and caregivers throughout Michiana.

Today a large number of committed individuals donate their time to provide spiritual and emotional support for our patients. A journey that began as a serious medical challenge for one has now successfully assisted more than 1200 patients fighting cancer.

Ribbon of Hope offers a variety of practical services to assist patients and family members. With the primary focus of caring for the spiritual and emotional needs of the patient, Ribbon of Hope has a network of volunteers willing to involve themselves in the lives of our patients and families. The heart of our service is personal interaction. Click on the For Patients tab to see a current list of services available free of charge to our patients.