Peter Howe is the third in a family of six brothers and sisters. Over the years, he has helped take care of many people from his Buddhist community and also supported his eldest brother Hank during his decline. Upon the death of her husband, Pete stepped in to care for his sister Liz who is struggling with dementia and Parkinson’s disease and mainly confined to a wheelchair.  Peter arranges all her medical care and moved her twice during the pandemic.  He has lived a life devoted to service and now his family wants to thank him for all he’s done for others, especially their sister Li ..read more

Sarah Z., in her battle against Stage 3 breast cancer, surprised her husband, Neil Z., with a heartfelt gift from CaringOn. Neil has been a steadfast source of care for Sarah and their four children throughout her cancer journey. Prior to Sarah’s upcoming chemotherapy session, both Sarah and CaringOn sought to provide Neil with a well-deserved respite, arranging a stay for him at the tranquil Hummingbird Inn in Easton, MD. Here are glimpses from their rejuvenating retreat! The post Trip Update from Sarah Z. to Neil Z. appeared first on CaringOn ..read more

Stacy Hamill nominated Joy Hairston for a CaringOn gift because she took such good care of Meghan Tillery. Meghan is a 40 year old breast cancer survivor who developed spinal issues and is now confined to a wheelchair. Joy has eight children and has a full-time job but also takes care of Meghan. CaringOn gave Joy a chance to experience some “joy” of her own with a membership to the Virginia Beach Aquarium for herself and her family. Joy has a chance to escape any day this year to enjoy the wonders beneath of the sea. The post From Stacy Hamill to Joy Hairston appeared first on CaringOn ..read more

Stacy Hamill nominated Joy Hairston for a CaringOn gift because she took such good care of Meghan Tillery whom she met her while working for Meghan’s doctor. Meghan is a 40 year old breast cancer survivor who developed spinal issues and is now confined to a wheelchair. Joy has eight children and has a full-time job but also takes care of Meghan. CaringOn gave Joy a chance to experience some “joy” of her own with a membership to the Virginia Beach Aquarium for herself and her family. Joy has a chance to escape any day this year to enjoy the wonders beneath of the sea. The post From Stacy Hamil ..read more

In this beautiful video, Sarah Zsak, who has Stage 3 breast cancer, is giving her husband, Neil Zsak, a surprise gift from CaringOn. Neil has provided constant care for Sarah and their four kids as Sarah continues to battle cancer. Before undergoing her next round of chemo, CaringOn and Sarah wanted to give Neil a break with a stay at the Hummingbird Inn in Easton, MD. The post Video: Sarah Zsak to Neil Zsak appeared first on CaringOn ..read more

This is an excerpt from the CBS News article Millions of Americans are family caregivers. A nationwide support group aims to help them written by Barry Petersen and Kerry Breen An estimated 38 million Americans are family caregivers. Among them is former minister Jim Meadows, who went from helping his entire community to focusing his efforts on his wife, Georgie, who has Alzheimer’s. As Meadows cared for his wife, he soon realized he also needed help. The family caregiving work done by Meadows and millions of other Americans is valued at about $600 billion a year, but they pay t ..read more

Tarlethea Gardner is a 43 year old oncology nurse caring for cancer patients. She is also a cancer survivor herself and is currently being treated for Stage 4 breast cancer. As a wife and mother, she depends on her husband William “who stepped up from day one back in May 2017 to be by my side. I know that played an emotional toll on him because he works nights and he had to be both a mom and dad to our four children. He celebrates my life every chance he gets and never asks for anything.” Tarlethea wanted to thank him for taking such good care of her and gifted him with a fishing trip to Flori ..read more

This an excerpt from the New York Times Article “Caregivers Helped Us Be a Family. Everyone Should Have That Option” written by Rachael Scarborough King “My 7-year-old son, Carl, realized that it was Tuesday and asked why Robert was not coming to our house that day. Robert had been a caregiver for my husband, Ady Barkan, for more than five years, helping with Ady’s day-to-day activities as he became progressively paralyzed because of the neurodegenerative disease amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or A.L.S. Tuesdays were Robert’s days, when he would help Ady work during the day and pick up Carl an ..read more

Excerpt taken from the New York Times article written by Catherine Pearson “Ann Brenoff didn’t worry when her dogs returned from a walk without her husband in 2015. He often dropped their leashes and let them race up the steep driveway to their home in the canyons of Los Angeles. “But after 20 or 30 minutes, we said ‘OK, where’s Dad?’” said Ms. Brenoff, 73, whose two children were then teenagers. They found him lying at the bottom of the driveway. He had collapsed walking up the street and crawled home. Ms. Brenoff’s husband was soon diagnosed with acute kidney failure and needed round ..read more

Join us on October 12, 2023 for a fundraiser with California Pizza Kitchen. Bring in our event flyer or mention CaringOn on your visit and California Pizza Kitchen will donate 20% of all food and beverage sales on your check to CaringOn. Purchases include dine-in, takeout, online, catering, and orders at CPK.com when you enter BACK20% at checkout. Download the Flyer Event Details October 12, 2023 All Day Where California Pizza Kitchen | 410-785-3336 118 Shawan Rd. Hunt Valley, MD 21030 Next to Regal Movie Theater The post FUNdraiser: Pizza with a Purpose 2023 appeared first on CaringOn ..read more