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About
Since 2004, Heroes for Children has provided $7 million to over 7600 Texas families in need through our financial and social assistance programs. There is no other organization that provides direct and immediate assistance to families with such ease when it comes to restoring normalcy and bringing comfort through each family’s journey.
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Heroes for Children Board of Directors
John Crabb Chair
Mandy Lu Ristow Vice Chair
Danielle DeWolf Secretary
Tracy Hennesy Treasurer
David Hancock Executive Director Ex Officio
Rex Catton Director
Karalynn Cromeens Director
Steve Eckerman Director
Pablo Franco Director
Stan Goldman Director
Manny Gonzalez Director
Morgan Hallman Director
Jenny Lawson Director
Larissa Linton Director
Nicole Scott Director
Randy Wilkins Director
Emily Zoog Director
Key Staff
David Hancock Executive Director
Megan Yagelski North Texas Area Director
Julie Malin South Texas Area Director
Monique Hoppess Executive Admin
Natalie Bruegger South Texas Program Manager
Jayse Nelson North Texas Program Manager
“You have not lived today until you have done something for someone who can never repay you.” - John Bunyan
Our Mission
Heroes for Children advocates for and provides financial and social assistance to families with children (0-22 years of age) battling cancer.
Our Vision
Our vision is that no family with a child battling cancer will fight alone.