The Haven of Hope was developed as a forum of resources for pancreatic cancer patients and their families as a Girl Scout Gold Award Project. As an extension of this project, Nellie's Haven of Hope was born!
At the age of 13, I witnessed my Grandmother complete her battle with stage 4 metastatic pancreatic cancer. Diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2011, she fought a fight that only the toughest can endure. As a breast cancer survivor, she was no stranger to the wicked reality of the devastating disease. Being so young and lacking knowledge and understanding of what was attacking her body, I always had faith that she would recover. She weathered the storm, went into remission, and unfortunately became gravely ill upon the return of the disease. At her demise the cancer had become metastatic to her liver, proving the heartbreaking survival rates of the disease to be true.
Lord knows how much I miss her. I'd do anything just to hear her infectious laugh or partake in a joyous shopping spree at one of her favorite stores, Dillard’s. Cancer may evoke the darkest of times in the lives of those battling the disease. Cancer may stop the world around you in its tracks. A cancer diagnosis may feel like the weight of the world on your shoulders. But one thing I know to be certain is that it cannot erase love or memories. Grandmothers are Gods greatest gift to the world and I look forward to the day that I get to embrace my grandmother once more in the realms of heavens gates. Until then, I hope that my efforts through this Gold Award are of value and show my sincerest belief that one day we will find a cure to end a disease that has ended far too many lives.
It brings my heart much joy to know there is someone in the world who will benefit from my efforts to make a difference and leave a lasting impact. I am eternally grateful for your support.
Brooklyn Kelley, a 20-year-old Houston native, is a Gold Award Girl Scout (2023), Dell Scholar, Presidential Leadership Scholar (2022), film producer, and future entertainment industry executive.
Brooklyn is an undergraduate student at The University of Texas at Austin, majoring in radio television & film.
After sustaining a career-ending injury on the volleyball court, she saw fit for a new beginning. As she begins her endeavors as a college student, she aims to participate in service that will benefit all cancer patients while pursuing a degree in film that will help her transform the future of filmmaking. With a passion for helping others, Brooklyn hopes to leave a lasting impact on the world through every avenue of her life.
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