About us
A small team with a big heart.
Hands of Hope was founded by students in Maryland who wanted to turn personal experiences with cancer into something positive for their community.
Our story
Hands of Hope began as a simple idea: that students can do more than fundraise - we can show up, listen, and bring real comfort to people living with cancer. From handwritten cards to thoughtfully curated care baskets, every project we run is rooted in empathy and built by volunteers our age.
Officers & members
Maya Simsek
President
Nicole Chen
President
Varya Voloshchuk
Vice President
Layla Firouz
Secretary
Amy Chen
Treasurer
Sophia Chen
Director of Communications
More member bios coming soon.