Introducing Gifts of Hope
Our winter basket program has a new name and a bigger reach. This year, Gifts of Hope will serve approximately 100 patients and families across Northern New Mexico, nearly 30 more than last year, with dietitian-guided foods, New Mexico favorites, financial support, and comforting gifts.
Last winter, Baskets of Hope brought 73 baskets to patients and families, thanks to an extraordinary community of volunteers, donors, and partners. From the children who decorated boxes to the LANL employees who filled them and the volunteers who drove more than 3,000 miles in a single day, every contribution reminded our neighbors that no one is alone on their journey.
Thank you for caring so deeply for your neighbors.
“How amazing to have Elizabeth and her sweet family drop by on Saturday with such a huge haul of food, the cozy blanket, and the completely unexpected gift of cash! I cannot express how grateful I am for ALL the support that the Cancer Foundation has blessed me with in this difficult year.” – Holiday Basket Recipient
Looking Back: Baskets of Hope 2025
Last winter, an extraordinary community of volunteers, donors, and partners delivered 73 baskets to patients and families across Northern New Mexico. In a single day, volunteers drove more than 3,000 miles, bringing food, gifts, and personal connection to neighbors’ doorsteps. Each delivery was more than a basket. It was a reminder that no one is alone on their journey.
Guided by dietitians, the baskets included nourishing foods to support patients during treatment, along with New Mexico favorites like tortillas, beans, rice, green chile, and homemade biscochitos. Families also received cash assistance to ease seasonal expenses and carefully chosen gifts for children and grandchildren.
From the children and teachers who decorated boxes and the LANL employees who filled them, to the volunteers who wrapped gifts, coordinated logistics, and drove door to door, every contribution mattered. Thank you for making hope tangible for so many families.