Hope starts with you.
Financial Assistance & Retreat Programs for Women with Gynecological Cancers
700+
Patients Served
30+
Retreats Held
$2M+
Financial Support Raised
OUR MISSION
Casting for Hope attends to the financial, emotional, and spiritual needs of women living with ovarian and other gynecological cancers in North Carolina.
How We Support You
Survivor & Caregiver Retreats
Attendees enjoy a reprieve from their daily cancer journey and form support groups with others while engaging in actives like fly fishing, art workshops, yoga and meditation, communal meals, and reconnecting with nature. Take a deep breath of mountain air and find your peace alongside Little Rock Creek.
Financial Support
Patients with demonstrated financial need are eligible for assistance from Casting for Hope. From gas & grocery cards to help with rent or utilities, let us know your biggest need and we will step in how we can. We’re here to help.
We caught more than fish–we caught your Hope. Words feel inadequate to express my gratitude for you! Any moments that I feel sad, I close my eyes and imagine the warm sun, the sound of the river, your laughter, and your smiles, warm hugs, and yummy food. And especially Taylor’s courage.”
— Denise, Retreat Alumnus
Upcoming Events
Legends Invitational
April - TBD
Bakersville, NC
Spring Retreat
May 1-3
Bakersville, NC
Streams + Greens
May 4
Spruce Pine and Bakersville, NC
Meet the Administrative Team
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Taylor Sharp
CO-FOUNDER & BOARD CHAIR
Taylor serves as Casting for Hope’s longest standing volunteer. While in high school, he co-founded the organization in memory of his mother, who passed away from ovarian cancer in 2010. From grant writing to event planning to managing the board and support staff, he guides the organization’s work to this day. He was recently inducted into the Southern Fly Fishing Hall of Fame for his Humanitarian Impact within the sport.
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Shannon Byrne
DIRECTOR OF PATIENT SERVICES & RETREAT PROGRAMMING
Shannon enthusiastically plans and leads our Survivor and Caregiver retreats and assists patients with daily needs as they navigate a cancer journey. As an ovarian cancer survivor and an alumnus of our financial and emotional assistance programming herself, Shannon is uniquely qualified for this leadership role and has been a wonderful addition to the Casting for Hope team.
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Erica Baxter
EXECUTIVE TEAM ADMINISTRATOR
Erica oversees our Morganton office and assists with all operations of the organization, from fundraising to compliance to donor relations. Erica is also a certified yoga instructor in Morganton and she generously shares that expertise with patients at our retreats during guided meditation and yoga sessions throughout the weekend.
“You can focus on your problems, or you can focus on your purpose.”
Amy Sharp (1959-2010)
“There’s hope out there – You just have to ask.
They’re in it hook, line and sinker to help women who are having to battle cancer.”
Donna Neil
How You Can Help
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Donate
Financial contributions allow us to continue the work we are already doing and helps us broaden our services. As a 501(c)3 nonprofit, your donation is tax deductible to the full extent of the law.
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Volunteer
Our work would not be possible without the incredible support that comes from individuals who so generously donate their time, talents, and expertise to assist our efforts. Join our fleet of volunteers today!
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Become a Sponsor
We could not sustain our Financial Assistance Program or put on our retreats or fundraisers without our Fall & Spring Sponsors. Every dollar that we receive through sponsorships and donations equips us to serve!
Make an impact today
Support our mission by contributing a monthly or one-time donation.