March 2026 News

Dear CanCare Family,

As we move into spring—our Season of Hope—I want to take a moment to thank each of you for the role you play in the CanCare community.

To our volunteers, your compassion, steady presence, and willingness to walk alongside others during their most difficult moments truly bring hope to life. You are the heart of our mission.

To our clients, thank you for trusting CanCare to be part of your journey. Your courage, openness, and strength continue to inspire our staff, volunteers, and supporters every day.

To our donors and supporters, thank you for your generosity and belief in our mission. Because of you, CanCare can continue offering connection, encouragement, and emotional support to individuals and families facing cancer.

This season is a reminder that even in the hardest chapters, hope can grow. I am deeply grateful for each of you and for the impact you make—together—so that no one has to face cancer alone.

With sincere gratitude,

Darcie Champagne Wells
President and CEO, CanCare Caregiver Volunteer

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Don’t miss your chance to be part of one of Houston’s most inspiring spring events! CanCare’s2026 HOPE Survivorship Luncheon — a heartfelt celebration of cancer survivors, caregivers, and cherished memories — is scheduled for Tuesday May 5 at 11:30 a.m. at River Oaks Country Club.

gathering brings our community together to honor courage, share hope, and support CanCare’s mission of ensuring no one faces cancer alone. With an incredible program, meaningful stories, and an uplifting atmosphere, it’s a highlight of the year — and tickets are almost sold out!

🎟️ Reserve your seat today before it’s too late — you won’t want to miss this chance to connect, celebrate, and stand with survivors and caregivers alike.

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We are thrilled to celebrate our newest volunteer graduates from across the country! From coast to coast, you represent the heart of CanCare’s nationwide mission.

Thank you for your compassion, dedication, and commitmentto walking alongside those touched by cancer. Your impact is real—one clientshared:

“My volunteer (Mike) is really great and easy to talk to. He remembers to call every week and he can identify what I am going through and offer ideas and suggestions. Plus just talking to a friendly, knowledgeable person who has been through this helps… Mike helps me cope. I appreciate his contact.”

Stories like this show the difference a volunteer can make in someone’s life. We can’t wait to see the incredible impact our new graduates will bring to their communities.

Welcome, VolunteersClass #134! 💙

New Podcast Episodes — Two Powerful  Stories of Hope and Resilience  

We’re excited to share two powerful  new episodes featuring Rene Valdry  and Marissa Henley.

Rene, a Senior Strategist at Boeing, shares his experience with a Stage III breast cancer diagnosis  and reflects on vulnerability, the emotional  weight men carry, and finding hope in presence—not outcomes.

Marissa opens up about being  diagnosed with angiosarcoma, a  rare cancer, just before her 34th birthday—while raising three young children—and what real survivorship and healing look like after  treatment.

Together, these episodes offer an honest and encouraging look  at resilience, vulnerability, and hope  for anyone affected by cancer.

Listen now on your favorite podcast platform:

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