Supporting
Breast Cancer Patients
in Northern Colorado
Hope Lives!
The Lydia Dody Breast Cancer
Support Center
Hope Lives! adds quality of life to breast cancer patients by offering integrative support services and products that help manage the physical, emotional, social & financial side effects of breast cancer treatment.
About Hope Lives!
Founded by a survivor.
Standing with patients.
The Hope Lives! organization was founded in 2001 by breast cancer survivor Lydia Dody, a Fort Collins businesswoman. Today, Hope Lives! continues to offer free, supportive services & products to breast cancer patients in active treatment in Larimer and Weld Counties.
What Sets Hope Lives! Apart
We offer free, whole-person support that goes beyond medical treatment, guided by compassion and community.
All Stages, All Ages
Supporting women ages 26–82 at every stage of the breast cancer journey.
Financial Support That Helps
Vouchers accepted by 50+ local providers for services like lymphatic massage, acupuncture, counseling, oncology facials, housekeeping, and more.
Local Partners
We collaborate with like-minded local businesses that care deeply about supporting breast cancer patients.
No-Cost Services
All Hope Lives! services are provided completely free to our clients.
In-House Support
Clients can meet with our team in person to receive comfort items, guidance, and ongoing support throughout treatment.
Community Room
A shared space offering donated items such as quilted lap blankets, wigs, pajamas, books, puzzles, hats, movies, slippers, and more.
Local & Unique
The only charitable organization serving breast cancer patients in Larimer and Weld Counties.
Trusted by Medical Providers
We work closely with the medical community, whose providers regularly refer patients to Hope Lives! because they trust our care.
The Hope Lives! Community
Together in Support. Forever in Hope.
The Hope Lives! community is the heart of our organization. It includes our clients ambassadors, valuable community partners and honors the memory of those who fought bravely against breast cancer and are no longer with us.
