Emily Hopcian Emily Hopcian

Inspired to pursue “a helping profession”

In her late teens, Brittany August witnessed what wraparound support from family and friends meant for her young cousin who was diagnosed with leukemia. That experience moved Brittany to pursue a career through which she supports patients and families in similar situations.

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Betsy King-McDonald Betsy King-McDonald

“I feel less alone on this journey.”

Kenyetta was rocking her dream job, but something didn’t feel right. When the diagnosis came, this single mom’s first thought was, “Who’s going to take care of my daughter?”

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Betsy King-McDonald Betsy King-McDonald

It’s not just “I’m here for you.”

She thought she’d be on a beach in Hawaii; instead she and her husband received a double-whammy—they both have blood cancer. Here’s how they’ve found support through BCFM.

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