KCPQ 13 - Unsung Heroes
Story broadcast on Western Washington's KCPQ, channel 13, 2003.

Northwest Hope & Healing's Founder, Christine Smith, was recently honored by KCPQ's featurette, Unsung Heroes.

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Senator Patty Murray Presents Golden Tennis Shoe Award
Seattle, April 4, 2007

Senator Patty Murray, along with Senator Barbara Boxer honored Christine Smith at the annual Golden Tennis Shoe awards luncheon on Thursday April 4th at the Westin Hotel in downtown Seattle. Christine was selected to receive the 2007 Golden Tennis Show for her continued support of breast cancer patients, survivors, advocates, as well as her positive influence and support of those touched by the disease.

Christine Smith, 2006 Yoplait Champion
Press Release: Yoplait

Christine meets Nancy Brinker, founder of Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, and presents a Longaberger Healing Basket

Yoplait, the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation and SELF Magazine announce they have selected Christine Smith, Founder of Northwest Hope and Healing, as one of 25 Yoplait Champions for 2006.

Christine receiving her Yoplait Champion Award

Christine was selected for clearly demonstrating her strong and sustained commitment to the breast cancer cause and continues to impact others' lives in the community, after beating breast cancer in 2000. Christine started a remarkable organization called Northwest Hope and Healing and shows how personal tragedy can be turned into something positive.

Hope and Healing for Breast-Cancer Patients
Article from: FORUM–FALL 2004/WINTER 2005

Women who are treated for breast cancer at Swedish Medical Center receive more than first-rate medical care. They also receive the benefit of care from a remarkable organization called Northwest Hope and Healing.

Funded through the Swedish Medical Center Foundations, the nonprofit organization was started in 2000 by Christine Smith, a young woman who under breast-cancer treatment at Swedish.

In the wake of her own illness, Christine committed herself to helping other breast-cancer patients and their families. "The goal of Northwest Hope and Healing isn't to try to cure cancer, but rather to assist people in their journey through it, and to give them hope for the future,"Smith said.

Providing for non-medical needs—such as childcare, counseling, transportation, emergency rent and meals—is the primary focus. The group's signature program is the creation of "healing baskets" filled with items that comfort and soothe, including a pink teddy bear, herbal tea, body lotions and hand-made soaps.

Smith, who is married and the mother of two young sons, said she was fortunate to have the help of family and friends during her illness.
“Having a strong support system made coping with cancer so much easier,” says Smith. “I’d like to offer that caring and support to others who may be alone in their battle.”

Northwest Hope and Healing has three fundraising events each year, including a fashion show, half marathon walk, and a formal dinner.

For more information about Northwest Hope and Healing, to make a contribution or donate products for the healing baskets, please contact Shari Sewell at (206) 215-2888.