Core Focus: Supporting Head and Neck Cancer Patients
At the heart of every cancer journey is a patient navigating a complex web of care — from oncology and dental treatments to nutrition and rehabilitation. For low-income, underinsured, and uninsured head and neck cancer patients, the gaps between these essential services can seem out of reach.
Partners in Living is designed to ease that burden. This national initiative brings together philanthropists, healthcare providers, dental specialists, nutritionists, service partners, and those with a strong connection to head and neck cancer to support the patient before, during and after treatment.
Our goal is simple: to ensure that patients can focus on healing, not hurdles, and get back to living life fully.
Partners in Living Members
Founding Partner
The Walsh Family Foundation
Ross Family Foundation
Trey & Cindy Barnes
Gail & Jerrold Gottlieb
Tom & Patty Wood
Spencer & Laura Beth Walsh
Hailee Bland-Walsh
Kelsey & Marcus Perry
Brian Francis & Monica Nguyen-Francis
Kelly Family Foundation
Champion Partner
The Kemper Family Foundations
William Koenigsdorf & Kay Johnson
Jeff Anthony
Bill & Ellen White
Brad & Lisa Scott
Lifeline Partner
Rex & Lisa Henoch
Kenneth & Lisa Block
Joe & Kathy Hannah
Hope Partner
Kevin A. Dunn Charitable Foundation
Doug & Susan Girod
Jeff & Kay Hanes
Ronald Jury
Scott & Kelli Adam
Shirley & Barnett Helzberg Jr. Donor Advised Fund
Care Partner
Michael E. and Nancy E. Drevalas Fund
Ila Barnum
Janice & Bert Benjamin
Greg & Linda Breck
Robert & Elisa Fernholz
Crystina Kazmier
Jane Larson
Danielle Puzio
Maninder Singh
Check Point Software Technologies
Russell & Beth Tidwell
Partnership Opportunities
Our Impact
Benefits of Joining the HNC Care Network
- Streamlined Care Coordination: A connected network makes it easier to refer patients for essential services.
- Pre-Negotiated Rates: Ensuring care remains affordable for patients with limited financial resources.
- Collective Impact: Strengthen community health outcomes by working together.
- Visibility & Recognition: Members will be featured on HNC Living Foundation’s website and in public outreach materials.
Levels
$1,000 – $9,999
$10,000 – $24,999
$25,000 – $49,999
$50,000 – $99,999
5+ Years of Consecutive Giving
+ $100,000 in gifts
Testimonials
I know the impact HNC has had on my life and I want to do my part to give back,” she said. “When you are sick and unable to work, it is a very scary time.
HNC Living Foundation helped me to be able to focus on my recovery. I am so grateful for the help when I really needed it!
Maria G., KansasWe were referred to HNC Living Foundation to help buy my third ( and likely not my last) dental prosthetic because my parents were having a hard time.HNC stepped up to help when no one else would. It really meant a lot to my family.
Kaden M., KansasJoin Us in Making a Difference
Contact us today to learn more about opportunities to partner in creating a better future for all head and neck cancer patients!