Driven

        Driven volunteered to help out at the event in both 2004 and 2005. We ran the face painting table, moonwalks, and helped setup. It is an honor to help in the walk in order to make money. Below is exerts from the brain's hope website.

     "Our first annual fundraising event was a huge success. Brian's Hike for Hope was held on Sunday June 27, 2004. We raised over $30,000.00 for Childhood Cancer Research and Supportive Services.  We'd like to share with you how the Brian Vermilyer Hope Foundation has put this money to use.

   "We are so thankful to everyone who participated this year. The positive responses and comments were overwhelming. Whether you attended the event, made a donation, or sponsored our event, we thank you. We are honored and appreciative that you believe in our cause. Your caring and generosity touched our hearts. Together, we did make a difference.  Thank you for your tremendous support and efforts."

    "We created the foundation in memory of our son Brian who was diagnosed at the age of thirteen with an inoperable brain stem tumor.   He went through many treatments of radiation and chemotherapy. During one of our stays at the hospital Brian was laying in bed and turned to look at me and said "Mom promise me something, if I die please find out how I got cancer". Fourteen months later, Brian became our "Angel in Heaven". He taught us so much about life and helped us see the good in people. He had an incredible sense of humor and a beautiful smile to go along with it."