IMPACT
In order to make an impact, awareness must involve a blend of direct support for families and broader advocacy for research and funding.
awareness
BH2U strives to start the conversation.
Childhood Cancer is not rare. It does not discriminate.
Childhood research is underfunded. Only 4% of federal cancer research funding is allocated specifically to childhood cancers.
Childhood cancer treatments are potent, out of date, and cause secondary cancers. and long term side effects.
BH2U initiates connection and community.
Words of a Warrior blankets can be requested by newly diagnosed families. From the beginning, BH2U becomes a friend and resource. Over thirty blankets and brochures are mailed annually.
advocacy
BH2U continues the conversation to advocate for change.
Directly supporting families with small gestures like BH2U Hope Bags that have significant impact during treatments.
Partnering and advocating with nonprofit organizations like Alex's Lemonade Stand allows direct donations to childhood cancer specific research which is critically important.
Using our voice and encouraging others to influence lawmakers to prioritize pediatric cancer research for less toxic treatments. Encouraging blood and platelets donations for lifesaving actions during aggressive treatments.
Go Gold in September to increase visibility in the community and beyond.
BH2U turns the town GOLD
Rise Up & Raise Awareness. From yellow ribbons in neighborhoods, to Awareness Athletic events, participating with other nonprofit initiatives, connecting with representatives such as Govenor Dewine, and supporting CureFest in Washington DC,
we bear hope and GO GOLD every year.
Assistance
BH2U's is founded on assisting families impacted by childhood cancer.
Although BH2U does not provide monetary support, we do provide over 100 Hope Bags annually to children inpatient or in need of hope. Hope Boxes are mailed to those registered in our AYA online monthly community, and we host four in person activities for AYA connection and conversations. See our calendar to sign up or volunteer.
BH2U sends and delivers hope.
Each year, over 100 children are directly impacted by receiving a hope Bag while undergoing treatments for cancer. Each Hope bag given to a child is the result of monetary donations, gifts in kind, and organizations supporting our mision.
Each hope bag contains an assortment of comfort items, boredom busters, games, crafts and fun.
BH2U strongly believes that we are stronger together.
aya
BH2U continues to find ways to impact AYA.
Adolescent and Young Adults (AYA) are those diagnosed ages 12-22 diagnosed with childhood cancer. BH2U serves all ages, toddlers to teens and all those "in between".
AYA is an underserved group that often have unique challenges and circumstances. At BH2U we recognize the need and we serve them in meaningful ways and opportunities.
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Bearing Hope AYA VIBE Boxes are mailed monthly throughout the year in partnership with NC4K to provide activities and conversation starters for monthly AYA VIRTUAL VIBES offering a safe and monitored place to connect.
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AYA Childhood CANcer Community CONNECTions & Adventures are hosted four times each year impacting over 400 individuals with accessible and inclusive activities such as Top Golf, bowling, and more.
Bh2U serves AYA and creates inclusion.
In 2025, Bh2U partnered with Nc4K with the hope of serving more underserved individuals in the AYA Community.
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AYA CAN CONNECT impacted 100 AYA's with two scheduled activities (Top Golf & Rule 3) in 2025 reaching over 100 teens and peers.
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Our CAN CONNECT goal for 2026 is to host 4 in-person activities to reach over 200 teens and young adults with NC4K & Bh2U.
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VIRTUAL VIBES is an online virtual safe space for AYA's that will occur monthly in 2026, with approximately 100 AYA Hope Vibe boxes mailed yearly that contain activities tailored to teens.
BH2U CHEER TEAM
so many-remembering to cheer for change
Alex’s Lemonade Stand
Krishnesetty Annual Community for a Cure
To date, over $90,219.00 has been raised through this neighborhood ‘s 7th Annual Alex’s Lemonade Stand.
Each dollar donated helps to move one step closer to finding a cure for all children diagnosed with cancer, especially osteosarcoma and ependymoma.
Middle School Involvement
when life gives you cancer service learning
BH2U: The people behind the penguin
Janette Ramsey
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Janette is an educator and advocate for students with learning differences. Her inspiration comes from her four children, and her dedication to BH2U. In honor of upholding the pinky promise she made with Alea, she continues to Bear Hope. Alea's passion became her mission.
Dr. Joy Lehman
BOARD CHAIR
Joy is an Associate Director in pharmacy at The Ohio State University. She has a passion ofr teaching and mentoring others, running marathongs, and being a member of the Upper Arlington Civic Association.
Cary Hanosek
TREASURER
Cary is a Wealth Managment Advisor at Merrill Lynch. She has the reputation for problem solving, connecting resources and volunteering with numerous nonprofit organizations.