December 2025 News

Dear Friends of CanCare,

As we approach the holiday season, I want to take a moment to extend my heartfelt gratitude to each of you who make up the CanCare community. This time of year reminds us of the power of connection, compassion, and hope—values that each of you bring to life every single day.

To our donors, thank you for your generosity and unwavering belief in our mission. Your support ensures that those facing cancer never have to walk their journey alone. You make it possible for us to continue expanding our reach, strengthening our programs, and offering emotional support when it is needed most.

To our clients, thank you for allowing us to walk alongside you with care and understanding. Your courage continues to inspire our work and fuels our commitment to providing meaningful, personalized support.

To our volunteers, your dedication remains the heart of CanCare. You show up—with empathy, encouragement, and lived experience—to bring comfort to others during some of their most vulnerable moments. Your kindness truly embodies the spirit of the season all year long.

As we look ahead to a new year, were main filled with hope and gratitude for this incredible community. Together, we are making a difference—one conversation, one connection, and one act of compassion at a time.

On behalf of the entire CanCare team, I wish you and your loved ones a joyful holiday season and a peaceful, healthy New Year.

With appreciation,

Darcie Champagne Wells

President and CEO, CanCare Caregiver Volunteer

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"Cancer didn’t take my life. It gave me a new beginning, one filled with hope, purpose, and the joy of walking alongside others."

When she was diagnosed with stage 4 endometrial cancer at50, one survivor found herself facing fear, uncertainty, and a deep longing for connection. Throughout treatment, she prayed for comfort and searched for support—yet often felt alone. Still, a quiet voice reminded her that her journey had purpose.

In 2022, that purpose became clear when she found CanCare. Through our survivor training, she discovered a community of compassion and the chance to become the very support she once needed. Since then, she has walked alongside 18 women—listening, praying, attending appointments, and offering peace in moments that felt anything but peaceful.

This holiday season, her story reminds us that even in our hardest chapters, hope can take root and grow into  something beautiful. And through her willingness to give back, she helps ensure that no one faces cancer alone.

For a deeper dive into Miche’al’s powerful journey, we invite you to read her full story in Hope in the  Face of Cancer.

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We're excited toannounce the launch of the CanCare Store, where your purchase makes adifference!

Every item you buysupports our mission to provide compassionate care and connection to thosefacing cancer. Now you can wear your support proudly and represent hope in yourcommunity with CanCare merchandise.

Shop meaningful merchthat matters:

•            Stylish apparel and accessories

•            Survivor support designs

•            Quality products with purpose

When you shop at theCanCare Store, you're not just getting great merchandise—you're becoming avisible symbol of hope, showing survivors they're not alone, and helping usextend our reach to more families who need support.

Wear hope. Sharehope. Be hope.

Click HERE to visit!

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This season, we’reshining a light on the unseen strength of caregivers and the resilience ofthose walking through cancer.

In our latestepisode, Darcie Wells joins Rose Gerber of the Community Oncology Alliance todiscuss the emotional reality of caregiving. Darcie shares her own family’sstory and offers a heartfelt reminder: your role matters.

We’re also featuringDon Williamson, a two-time cancer survivor whose faith and compassion led himto support other patients—even while he was still in treatment. Don’s journeyis a powerful testament to the healing that comes from giving and receiving hope.

Whether you’re acaregiver, survivor, or walking alongside someone you love, these conversationsremind us that you are not alone—and that hope can be found even in the hardestchapters. 💙

We invite you to tunein, share these stories, and experience the hope they offer.

Don’t Miss anEpisode! Subscribe now and be the first to know when new episodes are released!

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Join us for anunforgettable evening supporting CanCare's mission to ensure no one facescancer alone.

📅Wednesday, January 28, 2026

🕡6:30 PM

📍The Post Oak Hotel, Houston

Experience Houston'sfinest wine collectors sharing rare vintages from their personal cellars pairedwith an exquisite four-course meal by The Post Oak Hotel Executive Chef.

We're honored to haveFranelle Rogers as our 2026 Wine Dinner Chairman!

There are only 120seats available at this unforgettable event — secure your spot today!

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