Hope We Care’s Annual Tradition Brings Hope to Others Writer / Sarah Shutt Photography provided
Hope, the doll that is at the center of the We Care tradition, has been a staple of We Care since she was found in a bag of donated items. Hope was originally created in 1965 by Hasbro Inc, with the given title “Little Miss No Name.” Sadly, she wasn’t a big hit and was easily overlooked.
However, the volunteers of We Care thought differently and were moved by her big eyes, out-turned palm, and the tear rolling down her face.
those in need, and want to help those. This is what makes the heartbeat of the organization and pushes us to do more and give back to the community.”
“Hope reminds us that we all need help sometimes and that we should always have hope.” Becky Varnell, president of We Care, says. “Her symbolism drives every volunteer to give to
Each year, starting in November, We Care puts on several different fundraisers—starting with the Christmas Tree Auction, We Care Park, and then finishing with
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the We Care Telethon running the first full week of December. All the money that is raised is donated to several different organizations — The Salvation Army, the Kokomo Rescue Mission, Bona Vista and Goodfellows. To end the We Care fundraisers, Hope is the last thing to be auctioned