IMPACT
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Childhood cancer treatments are potent, out of date, and cause secondary cancers.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.
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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. IMPACT: Over 50 blankets and brochures are mailed annually.​​​​
advocacy
​​​​​​​​​​​BH2U continues the conversation to advocate.​
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.
IMPACT: ROCKS FOR A REASON is an initiative to spread awareness around the world with one idea focusing on service learning opportunities for all.
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​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 Governor Dewine, and supporting CureFest in Washington DC, we bear hope and GO GOLD every year.​
Assistance
BH2U assists 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 " CAN CONNECT" See our calendar to sign up or volunteer.
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BH2U 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 mission.
​IMPACT Each year over 100 Hope Bags containing an assortment of comfort items, boredom busters, games, crafts and fun are delivered to children in need of hope.​
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aya Adolescent & Young Adult
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.
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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 safe space for AYA's that will occur monthly in 2026, with approximately 100 AYA Hope Vibe boxes mailed yearly containing activities tailored to teens.​​​
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BH2U: The people behind the penguin
Janette Ramsey
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
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Janette is an educator and advocate for students with learning differences. She strives to be inclusive and focused on serving those diagnosed with childhood cancer, especially AYA. Her dedication to BH2U comes from upholding the pinky promise she made with her daughter, Alea. Alea's passion became her mission.
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Dr. Joy Lehman
BOARD CHAIR
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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
ADVISORY
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Cary is a Wealth Managment Advisor at Merrill Lynch. She has the reputation for problem solving, connecting resources and volunteering with numerous nonprofit organizations.
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Jane Pultz
FUNDRAISING/EVENTS
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Jane graduated from The Ohio State University with a History and Political Science Honors BA. She has been a Finance Team member and campaign manager for over four years.
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