LANCASTER COUNTY FIELD OF HOPE
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Mission Statement
Lancaster County Field of Hope is a non-profit organization whose mission is to help ease the financial burden of unexpected medical issues or long-term care for families in our community.
About This Cause
There is nothing more challenging for the healthy family members than the heavy financial load they carry when a crippling illness or accident strikes. That’s where Lancaster County Field of Hope, a 501 (c) 3 founded by Carol and Pete Heth, comes in. They provide help and hope to Lancaster County families facing financial hardship due to extraordinary, unexpected medical expenses. A few years ago, Carol and Pete attended a popular extraordinary dining experience on a farm to celebrate the hardworking hands that feed us: farmers, chefs, cheesemakers, vintners, brewers, bakers and more. The money raised was profit for the smart and savvy founder of the event. Carol thought, “Why can’t we do something like this in the field on our farm to help people?” That’s when Lancaster County Field of Hope began. Carol put her vision and natural leadership skills into action. She gathered a team of family and friends and found three local families in need. In less than a year, they organized an exquisite culinary experience for 90 guests at their 1860’s Lancaster County farm. Together, they raised $17,000, and were able to give each family $5,000 to use however they wished. Each year since, the Lancaster County Field of Hope committee selects up to six local beneficiaries. As of September 2019, Carol and her committed volunteers will have given more than $129,000 for 16 families in duress. It takes a community to support the Lancaster County Field of Hope, and Carol’s influence is far- reaching. By sharing her passion with stand owners at Lancaster Central Market, where she’s shopped for years, she has received donations of fresh meats, produce, cheeses, chocolates and desserts. She has inspired businesses to donate marketing, printing and décor. Fine wine and craft beer are donated. Musicians contribute their talents. Philanthropists provide financially. And, approximately, 60 volunteers give their time to execute her vision. Beyond the fall dinner, to raise additional money for the recipients, impact the community and thank her fervent supporters, Carol organizes and leads the Extraordinary Give Party in Columbia. On November 22, under Carol’s direction, seven charities will be participating in this grand celebration held at Garth Gallery, in space donated by artist and owner, Cle Berntheizel. Additionally, on March 28, 2020, Lancaster County Field of Hope is organizing and hosting Hope@22, a silent auction held at Garth Gallery. On May 2, 2020, they will hold their second annual golf outing at Crossgates in Millersville. The fifth annual Field of Hope Fall Gala is planned for September 12, 2020. Proceeds from these events go directly to the recipients. Because of Carol’s bighearted generosity, needy families in Lancaster County are given help and hope. Meet some of our recipients: Joe, who was a custom furniture maker, was diagnosed with bile duct cancer. It metastasized to his liver and several lymph nodes. He began receiving chemotherapy and initially responded well to the treatments. Sadly, Joe lost his fight against cancer. Lancaster County Field of Hope helped his wife settle outstanding medical bills and prepare for a future without him. Elliot, who was 11, complained that his legs hurt after baseball practice. His father took him to the ER. Abnormal test results prompted a referral to Hershey Medical Center. Elliot was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia B Cell, the most common form of childhood cancer. His protocol called for 3.5 years of treatments. Twenty-eight days after beginning them, he was in remission. Two years later, a routine bone marrow biopsy showed he was still in remission. A month later he relapsed. At the time a bone marrow transplant was his best chance of survival. Unfortunately no matches existed. His only option was a new immunotherapy called CAR-T therapy, which was being offered at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. The therapy was unsuccessful. A few months later, good news arrived: a bone marrow unrelated match was available. Elliot underwent the procedure and spent the next 2-1/2 months in the hospital. Since then his bone marrow biopsy shows that his is cancer-free and that his bone marrow is 100% donor. Elliot, whose positive attitude inspires everyone around him, is currently dealing with a very low immune system, but he continues to battle on. Lancaster County Field of Hope helped his family cover the cost of travel to and from Philadelphia. Unrelenting back pain prompted Michelle, a retired 20-plus year United States Navy Chief Petty Officer, to visit her doctor. X-rays showed bulging discs and spinal stenosis. An MRI captured a portion of her liver. The imagery was suspect and a biopsy was ordered. Following a CAT scan, Michelle was diagnosed with Stage IV Pancreatic Cancer. She is being treated at UPenn/Penn Medicine. Michelle is a wife and mother of two teenage boys. Lancaster County Field of Hope helped Michelle's family offset the cost of her medical expenses. David, a self-employed contractor, husband and dad to three boys, one who is severely disabled requiring 24-hour nursing care, fell from a roof, sustaining a severe brain injury. He was not expected to live - but he did. He requires long-term therapies, nursing care, and supervision. David's business is now closed. His wife who is now the sole financial provider has had to take considerable time off work. Lancaster County Field of Hope came along side of David's family and offered help and hope during some of their most difficult days.