About Circle of Hope

Mission Statement

Circle of Hope Bracelets is a community-service organization that offers its dedicated volunteers opportunities to raise money for the fight against cancer. Volunteer activities include making and selling bracelets. Profits from these activities are donated to cancer causes, particularly cancer research, education, treatment and care.

Recent News

Since it’s founding in 1999, Circle of Hope Bracelets has donated more than $1.8 million to a variety of cancer charities; the combined total donations for the years 2005, 2006 and 2007 was approximately $1.3 million.
In August 2006, COHB’s board approved a commitment to donate $100,000 over a three-year period to Siteman Cancer Center in St. Louis, Missouri. This donation will fund developmental research projects in the areas of breast, lung and prostate cancer.
In May 2007, COHB launched its initial website through the design and website contributions of Vicki and Gary Friedman of St. Louis, Missouri.
In September 2007, COHB’s board approved an initial donation of $10,000 to The No Woman Left Behind Program. Administered and initially funded by Ann’s Bra Shop of Chesterfield, Missouri, the program provides prosthesis and surgical bras to women who either have no insurance or can’t afford their deductibles.
In December 2007, COHB’s board approved an initial donation of $5,000 to the Young Women’s Breast Cancer Program, a free program offered through Siteman Cancer Center to young women diagnosed with breast cancer and young survivors of the disease.
If you think things look a little different around here -- you're right! Through the work of Touchwood Creative, circleofhopebracelets.org is now a full-featured eCommerce site, with greatly enhanced ability to serve our customers and supporters. Our thanks to Touchwood and its managing partner, long-time COHB advocate Lisa Caplan.

Board Members

Jerry Brown, Chairman and President
Sheryl Bauer
Harold Boraz
Linda Greensfelder
Jeanie Heller
Doug Lefrak
Pat Smith
Craig Towerman