# Hope For Triumph > Uniting Hearts, Inspiring Lives. Hope For Triumph (HFT) is a student-led 501(c)(3) nonprofit, EIN 92-3019085, that provides hope, support, and encouragement to individuals and families affected by cancer. Services are always free and are delivered by trained student volunteers and their families. Chapters operate in New York, San Antonio (Texas), and Connecticut. Website: https://hope4triumph.org ## Our values (HOPE) - Honesty: We speak plainly with families, partners, and donors. - Optimism: We show up with hope, especially on the hardest days. - Patience: We move at the pace of the family we're serving. - Empathy: We listen first and lead with care. ## Impact at a glance - 6,000+ Hope-In-a-Kits & Hope Care Kits donated - 4,000+ Families and individuals supported - $260k+ Raised in goods, services, and cash - 600+ Hours of tutoring provided - 200+ Hours of babysitting provided - 25+ Free home cleanings - 100+ Drives hosted - 5+ Major organizational partnerships - 100+ volunteers across New York, Texas, and Connecticut, part of a national network spanning 35+ school districts. ## Services (all free of charge) - Tutoring: Free K-5 Math, Science, and English, plus Pre-Algebra, Algebra 1, and Scratch coding for students in affected families. - Hope-In-a-Kits & Hope Care Kits: Comfort kits with hygiene essentials, blankets, and handwritten cards delivered to patients in treatment. - Babysitting: Volunteer childcare so parents can attend chemotherapy, appointments, and recovery time without worry. - Cleaning Services: Free home cleanings for households navigating treatment, funded entirely through community donations. - Recreational Classes: Art and knitting sessions that give patients and caregivers a creative, restorative outlet. - Card-Making & Hygiene Drives: Citywide youth drives producing thousands of encouragement cards and hygiene items for hospitals. ## Board of Directors - Siddharth Tripathi, Founder - Aradhya Pandey, Co-Founder - Adya Tripathi, Co-Founder, Chapter Director, Texas - Ananya Kavi, Co-Founder, Chapter Director, New York ## Chapter leadership ### New York Lead: Ananya Kavi, Co-Founder, Chapter Director - Tanush Devjani, Chapter Lead - Yashswini Malhotra, Co-Chapter Lead - Nimisha Devjani, Co-Chapter Lead ### Texas Lead: Adya Tripathi, Chapter Director - Adya Tripathi, Chapter Director ### Connecticut Lead: Arshia Patel, Chapter Director - Arshia Patel, Chapter Director ## New York core team - Aarush Singh - Anaiya Jain - Angel Shah - Anika Bhatia - Dhruv Ranjan - Gabriella Thomas - Himani Pandey - Himani Patel - Kiana Vyas - Pia Malvia - Prisha Patel - Rhea Koparde - Rushil Patil - Saanvi Mehta - Sana Gupta - Shashvat Kavi - Shivani Pandey - Sia Gupta - Yash Devjani ## New York volunteers - Aarush Singh - Anaiya Jain - Angel Shah - Anika Bhatia - Anjana Ajayan - Anmol Gupta - Arjun Mashettiwar - Dev Eeshwar - Dhruv Ranjan - Gabriella Thomas - Hetwik Malvia - Himani Pandey - Himani Patel - Hridanshi Patel - Jiyaan Shah - Kiana Vyas - Manush Shah - Moksh Malhotra - Navya Ranjeet Patil - Niksh Sanklecha - Nilesh Mashettiwar - Nina Patel - Nishka Badshah - Nitya Anne - Pia Malvia - Prisha C. Patel - Rebecca Lin - Rhea Koparde - Rushil Ranjeet Patil - Saanvi Mehta - Saanvi Vyas - Samarth Mehta - Sana Gupta - Sayali Sharma - Shashvat Kavi - Shivani Pandey - Sia Gupta - Sia Kumar - Tanvi Khisti - Tej Mehta - Vamika Bhatia - Vrishti Doshi - Yash Devjani ## Texas volunteers - Aarna B - Abai U - Abhyuday S - Adyant S - Aishani P - Anahita B - Anusha B - Aru R - Arya P - Atharv M - Bhaswati S - Eshaan S - Gargi M - Gyatri M - Hamsini N - Harshini N - Iskander U - Kabir C - Mangalam P - Matthew C - Prapti K - Raya P - Revaa C - Reya M - Saanvi R - Saisha D - Sanjana P - Saranshi S - Srinitha M - Tiasha P - Xavier C - Yuktha M ## Connecticut core team - Aashvi Patel - Cindy Lin - Elena Mari - Nidhi Shah - Pari Patel ## Connecticut volunteers - Karm Shah - Krish Patel - Rahil Shah - Trisha Mehta ## Upcoming events - 3rd Annual Pink Stride Fashion Show, October 18, 2026, Irish American Society, 297 Willis Ave, Mineola, NY - 3rd Annual Walk Your Worries Away Walkathon & Health Fair, October 3, 2026, 21019 Wilderness Oak, San Antonio, TX - Making Strides Walk, October 18, 2026, Jones Beach, NY - Annual Card-Making Initiative, 2026, date TBD, All chapters ## Past events ### Making Strides Kickoff Breakfast New York · August 13, 2026 Volunteers joined the season kickoff to launch fundraising for the Making Strides walk at Jones Beach. ### Empire State Bike Ride New York · June 14, 2026 Riders from our New York chapter cycled in support of cancer research and patient services. ### Northwell Health Walk Port Jefferson, NY · May 17, 2026 Students, families, and survivors walked together to raise funds for local patient care. ### Danbury Nuvance Health Hospital Magazine Drive Connecticut · Feb 10 – Mar 10, 2026 A month-long collection stocking hospital waiting rooms and infusion centers with fresh reading material. ### 2nd Annual Walk Your Worries Away Walkathon WILDERNESS OAK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, SAN ANTONIO, TX · OCTOBER 25, 2025 400 participants, 12 survivors honored, and $12,000 raised for direct family support. ### 2nd Annual Pink Stride Fashion Show NEW YORK · OCTOBER 2025 A community runway night celebrating survivors and raising funds for care programs. ### Citywide Card-Making & Hygiene Drive 600+ PARTICIPANTS (500+ YOUTH) · TEXAS 600+ handwritten cards made and 100+ hygiene items donated to patients in treatment. ### NY Chapter Card-Making 2025 75+ cards written and delivered to cancer patients across New York hospitals. ### Magazine Drive Connecticut 50+ magazines donated to hospital waiting rooms and infusion centers across CT. ### Annual Partnerships & Walks Ongoing MD Anderson, The Ronald McDonald House, Making Strides, ThriveWell Cancer Care, Susan G Komen, and the American Cancer Society, plus the Northwell Health Walk (Port Jefferson), Empire State Ride (Long Island), Susan G Komen More Than Pink Walk, Mays Cancer Center/MD Anderson Give Cancer the Boot Walk, and Get Your Rear In Gear 5k/1k at Morgan's Wonderland. ## Sponsorship: Sponsor the Pink Stride Fashion Show October 18, 2026 · 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM · Irish American Society, 297 Willis Ave, Mineola, NY ### Bronze, $1,000 - Website recognition - Social media recognition - Event program recognition - Logo on promotional materials ### Silver, $2,500 - All Bronze benefits - Recognition during the event - Opportunity to display promotional materials - Featured sponsor spotlight ### Gold, $5,000 - All Silver benefits - Premier logo placement - Speaking opportunity (when applicable) Why sponsor: - Transforming Lives: Sponsorship funds direct services for families in active cancer treatment. - Enhancing Corporate Social Responsibility: Partner with a youth-led nonprofit making measurable local impact. - Maximizing Brand Visibility: Recognition on our website, social media, event programs, and promotional materials. ## Walkathon sponsors - Gold: Morris Technology Solutions - Silver: VAYU Wound Clinic and Hyperbarics, Blume Foundation - Bronze: Curtain Up Cancer Foundation - Supporting: Victory Martial Arts, Renewal by Anderson, Kumon, Sprouts, Natural Grocers, Alamo Biocenter, Desi Brothers ## Where the $12,000 raised went - Care Packages: $3,600 - Cleaning Services: $3,000 - Art Initiative: $2,400 - Awareness & Education Outreach: $2,000 - Administrative Support: $1,000 ## Recognition Hope For Triumph New York chapter has been formally recognized by the Town of Oyster Bay, New York Senator Rhoads, and Senator Jack Martins for its community work supporting families affected by cancer. ## Partnerships MD Anderson, The Ronald McDonald House, Making Strides, ThriveWell Cancer Care, Susan G Komen, and the American Cancer Society. ## Donate Hope For Triumph is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit, EIN 92-3019085. Donations are tax-deductible and fund Hope Care Kits, free home cleanings, tutoring, and childcare for families in active treatment. Give instantly through Zelle from your banking app at https://hope4triumph.org/donate ## Contact - Main: hope4triumph@gmail.com - New York: hope4triumphny@gmail.com, +1 (516) 923-2216 - Texas: hope4triumphsa@gmail.com, +1 (614) 209-9708 - Connecticut: hope4triumph@gmail.com, +1 (516) 201-9143 - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hopefortriumph/ - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hopefortriumph/