Cancer is a chapter, not the story.

Your support creates life-changing programs and resources giving young adults facing cancer a place to heal, connect, and build a supportive community.

Our Impact by the Numbers

Since 2012, we’ve been making a difference in the lives of young adults facing cancer. We’ve hosted over 16 life-changing camp programs, providing a safe and supportive space for survivors to find hope through adventure and community. We’ve provided essential resources to countless young adults offering encouragement, reminding them they are not alone.  Every number represents a story, and with your help, we can continue to grow our impact.

Adolescents and Young Adults Supported

Retreats/Events Hosted

Scholarships/Awards Given

Care Packages Delivered

Mission.

We Guide. We Support.

The Cassie Hines Shoes Cancer Foundation supports young adults (18-40) during their cancer diagnosis, treatment, and beyond through a variety of advocacy and programming.

Base2Summit

CHSCF offers an adventure-based weeklong program, Base2Summit. It’s time to trust your body again and begin to heal your spirit in Northern Michigan. B2S is a FREE survivorship program where we go in-depth with wellness, adventure, and connection. Get ready to breathe in the fresh air while hiking, kayaking and biking; then relax on one of Michigan’s beautiful inland lakes.

Your Donation Makes a Difference

$25

Provides an information bag to an AYA managing a cancer diagnosis

$50

Supplies swag for our Base2Summit participants

$100

Provides one meal at Base2Summit

$200

Helps support travel to Base2Summit

$500

Pays for one excursion at Base2Summit

$750

Provides a flight for an AYA to attend any camp in the US

$1,000

Provides ONE post high school scholarship for a young adult cancer patient

Want to help in other ways? Donate a custom amount or schedule recurring donations on our donation page.

12th Annual Gala

March 1, 2025!
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Who is Cassie Hines?

In March of 2008 Cassie was a typical junior in high school, preparing for a spring break trip with her best friend Megan. Being an athlete it was not surprising that she felt a pain in her side, athletes get muscle cramps all the time. We decided to be cautious since she was traveling with another family and took her to our family doctor. Read the rest of her story…

Why the Shoe?

Cassie loved shoes; they were part of her “retail therapy” during treatment. In 2010 she went to Camp Mak-A-Dream and painted a tile that hangs along with many others to make a beautiful mosaic wall of art. She took pictures of the tile and we turned it into the CHSCF Logo. If you ever take a trip to Mak-A-Dream, look for Cassie’s shoe in the art barn!

Christy L

Base2Summit

In June 2018, at 38 years old, I was diagnosed with stage IV colorectal cancer that had metastasized to my brain. I was blindsided by the news and my fears were only exacerbated by my family history…

Julie L

Project Koru

In May of 2019, I attended Camp 39 of Camp Koru located in Maui, Hawaii. At camp we not only got to spend four glorious mornings surfing but we also ventured to nearby towns, helped restore dunes, and bonded over…

Adventure Stories

Meet some young adults that experienced the survivorship programs available across the country; their stories are sure to inspire!

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