Hope For Courage

About Us

Hope for Courage is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting children battling cancer and their families. Founded in honor of Rylie “Hopie” Mogan, whose courage, resilience, and spirit of giving continue to inspire our mission, we provide comfort, creativity, and hope to families navigating the challenges of pediatric cancer.

Through our signature Warrior Package Program, we deliver thoughtfully curated care packages to newly diagnosed pediatric cancer patients at Advocate Children’s Hospital. Each package is tailored to the child’s age, interests, and needs, and includes comfort items, journals, games, blankets, therapeutic creative supplies, and resources designed to bring moments of encouragement during treatment.

Hope for Courage also supports families through caregiver planning journals and survivorship resources that help young warriors navigate life beyond treatment. Our programs are rooted in the belief that creative expression can provide emotional support, reduce anxiety, and help children and teens process their experiences during and after cancer treatment.

Our mission is: “To stand beside young warriors and their families as they face the challenges of childhood cancer, offering comfort, creativity, and hope through the healing power of creative expression. With every thoughtfully curated Warrior Package, we remind each brave child and teen that they are not alone—ensuring no child faces this journey without Hope, support, and compassion.”

By partnering with hospitals, community organizations, businesses, and generous supporters, Hope for Courage works to ensure that every child facing cancer feels seen, supported, and deeply loved.