The Kim Alverson Foundation is a tribute to a remarkable woman—a wife, mother, and friend who fought cancer with unwavering strength, grace, and faith. Kim’s battle lasted nearly two years, and throughout it, her desire to help others remained strong. After she passed, her family created the foundation to honor her memory and fulfill her wish to support cancer caregivers.
The Heart of the Mission
Kim was a deeply compassionate person who inspired everyone around her. Her husband Travis and children, Tyler, Kristen, and Leslie, formed the foundation to reflect her values. The foundation’s mission is clear: to show the love of Christ by supporting caregivers as they care for their loved ones battling cancer. The family’s journey began when they noticed a heartbreaking trend during Kim’s treatments—many cancer patients came to their appointments alone, struggling to manage both their health and daily responsibilities.
As they brainstormed how to help, they realized the critical role caregivers play in the patient’s recovery. The foundation’s focus shifted to providing much-needed support to caregivers who often sacrifice their own well-being to care for a loved one.
Supporting Caregivers in Crisis
Caregivers are vital to a cancer patient’s journey, but they often face financial, emotional, and physical exhaustion. The Kim Alverson Foundation supports caregivers in three ways:
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Financial Support: The foundation helps with daily living expenses like rent, groceries, utilities, and gas, allowing caregivers to focus on supporting their loved one without the constant worry of financial stress.
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Emotional Support: Cancer can be isolating, but the foundation offers counseling and personal connections. Families have access to a listening ear and compassionate support during their toughest times.
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Spiritual Support: For those who seek it, the foundation offers prayer and Bible studies, helping caregivers find peace and strength. While participation is optional, many families embrace the spiritual support offered.
Celebrating Kim’s Spirit
The foundation’s fundraising events are a joyful celebration of Kim’s life and legacy. This year, the family hosted two major events: a benefit dinner featuring music and comedy, and the First Annual Golf Tournament. Both events focused on joy, laughter, and fun—elements that Kim valued deeply. “Kim had the most beautiful laugh and smile,” Travis shares, “She loved to make sure everyone around her had a good time.”
“I wouldn’t want to live anywhere else,” he continues, The outpouring of love from local businesses and individuals has made the foundation’s work possible.
In just over a year, the Kim Alverson Foundation has already made a significant impact. Families like Veronica’s and Ashleigh’s have expressed their gratitude, noting how the foundation not only provided financial relief but emotional and spiritual support as well. Veronica shared, “We didn’t just find a foundation, we found answered prayers, friends, and a family.”
As the foundation grows, its mission remains focused on helping those who need it most. Whether it expands to include paid staff or continues with a small, personal touch, the Alverson family is committed to serving others in Kim’s name.
A Legacy of Service
For the Alversons, continuing Kim’s legacy is deeply meaningful. “We want to show the love of Christ and give God the glory through everything we do,” he says, helping caregivers in Kim’s memory fills their hearts with joy and purpose.
To get involved, the foundation encourages prayers, word-of-mouth support, and donations. By lifting the foundation up in prayer, sharing its mission, and contributing financially, more cancer caregivers can receive the help they desperately need. The Kim Alverson Foundation is more than just a charity—it’s a lasting tribute to a woman whose love for others continues to change lives.
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