Commitment to Hope and Education
Every day, students across the country face the emotional and financial weight of cancer striking their families. College dreams dim under the shadow of medical bills, caregiving responsibilities, and grief. At Lavender Wings Foundation, we believe these students deserve more than sympathy… they deserve opportunity. We provide scholarships and emotional support to young people who’ve endured unimaginable hardship. With your help, we can lift them up, giving them wings to rise above their circumstances and pursue education, stability, and hope. Your donation isn’t just funding tuition. It’s investing in resilience. It’s saying to a student, “We see you. You’re not alone.” Together, we can honor the courage of families affected by cancer and transform loss into legacy. Let’s help these scholars soar.
Founded in memory of my best friend, Jill Ward, a radiant soul who met three battles with cancer and never stopped shining, our mission is to support students whose families have been affected by cancer. Jillie danced through hardship with laughter and love, reminding everyone that joy can coexist with grief. Each time, she rose with strength, met pain with humor and gave love with everything she had. Her courage wasn’t quiet. It was radiant. Her smile could disarm fear and her kindness left imprints on every soul she touched. Her grace, grit, and compassion became our inspiration and the heartbeat of everything we do.
🕊️ Lavender Wings is a living tribute to her spirit.
We provide scholarships, emotional outreach, and healing programs designed to lift students navigating the weight of caregiving, loss, or illness in their homes. From care kits to workshops to legacy memorials, every offering is rooted in empathy and in Jillie’s lasting light.
Our name carries meaning:
- Lavender symbolizes healing, calm, and strength but purple is the universal color for cancer awareness.
- Wings represent transformation, resilience, and forward flight.
- The butterfly and awareness ribbon in our logo honor both beauty and bravery.
If you’ve ever loved someone through illness or lost someone too soon, you understand the ache and the power of turning pain into purpose. That’s what Lavender Wings is here to do. We carry Jillie’s legacy forward, not just by remembering how she lived but by creating chances for others to soar, just like she did. We are ready to rise for those still finding their wings.
💜 In honor of Jillie 💜
- Jill West, founder of Lavender Wings Foundation
