volunteering

We are looking for volunteers to spread the word, gather information on future donors, collect pledges. Contact us if you want to be part of our vision.

for joyce, a special kind of wife

our leadership team

Our founder

mission & vision

No need is too small and no voice is too quiet to be heard. We will devote the time and energy necessary to help people affected by MS, live their best lives.

ANNEMARI LEESCU

MARKETING : develops and implements marketing plans that identifies the needs of its audience and how to meet those needs.

​H.O.P.E. HELPING OTHER PEOPLE EVERYDAY

CHAIRMAN : ensures the effective action of the board in governing and supporting the organization and oversees board's affairs.

MATTHEW  WISSINGER 

AURELIA PERRY
TREASURER : manages the board's review of, and action related to, the board's financial responsibilities.

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​WISSINGER HOUSE

JOHN PARK​
CO-CHAIR : acts as the chairman in his absence, assigned to speak with media and the community on the behalf of the organization.

our goals

Raising funds to continue our commitment to subsidize rent for Lavena Garcia, and help with the food supplies for Sorina Tice.

 "Springtime sees the return of the mourning dove, and a young man's thoughts turning to love.`It was March of 1953 when we first met, and my first thoughts were, "She is the best yet." It was love at first sight and it sealed my fate; Joyce Blume ended the quest for a lifelong mate. It was a blessing from the Great God above that allowed us to share the miracle of love.

  Our romance was based upon old fashion ways and soon a proposal was made without delay. Joyce's dad was asked to part with his daughter and he answered: " Please listen to a loving father, our Joyce was raised with God's Holy Word, and our concern for her soul must be clearly heard." Her family's love for God and his only Son caused me to be obedient to Jesus, The Holy One.

  In September '54, Vicki Lynn arrived on the scene and Joyce in motherhood was gentle and serene. It wasn't long before we began to suspect that Vicki Lynn had a serious physical defect. We will eternally thankful for Dr. Judy's care for he made whole our little girl with golden hair. There is no greater thrill for us to recite how God answered our prayers when He saw Vicki's plight.

  In November '56 Joyce had more birth pains to endure; Mark Alan was born making us a family of four. There are no words that can adequately express how the first son produces joy and happiness. To carry on the long line of the family name is worth much more than fortune and fame. The rewards for raising a young son to manhood cannot be measured, nor very easily understood.

  It was a decision that required trust and sacrifice; moving Joyce and the children to what i considered paradise. Colorado with its majestic mountains and fishing streams, beckoned me to go west to fill my fondest dreams. It was very hard, being separated from family can cause anguish and stress, but we all look forward to a better place and time when God will gather us all together in Heaven sublime.

  Santa came early with a special gift in '65; on December 21st, our Matthew Lee arrived. There was a great deal of excitement on Ogden street; the Good Lord had now made our family complete.The Lord works mysteriously to show his many options, because Joyce and I had been discussing an adoption. Here was a son to grow strong, but sweet, to carry his mother when she couldn't use her feet.

  Turmoil and distress became a part of Joyce's life; first it was an incurable disease to afflict my wife. Then an accident killed her parents in their prime, who were taken from us before their allotted time. Through it all Joyce's major concerns were for others; suffering and pain cannot stop a loving mother. Forgiveness, sacrifice, trust and patience are Christian fruits and no one can deny my wife had Godly roots.

Some concluding thoughts about our marriage should be mentioned;

  A final expression of love deserves some attention.

  Thirty-nine years have now become part of history and the early springtime love has     grown through adversity. 

   A simple truth has kept this marriage out of danger;

  "Do not let the sun go down on your anger."

  My wife reminds me  of a verse I'd like to recall,

  "Many daughters have done nobly, but you excel them all."

                  HAPPY 60TH BIRTHDAY, DARLING!

                                      DON, March 1992