"After being diagnosed with cancer, not only are your finances affected but also your motivation, hope, and aspirations. My Hometown Heroes not only helped me go to college and start my post-cancer life but they also gave me the courage to chase my dreams with the comfort of knowing I'm not alone. Nothing will ever be able to surpass that feeling."
Andrea Khoshaba - 2013/14 Recipient
University of Nevada
What We Do
My Hometown Heroes provides life changing scholarships and resources to college bound cancer survivors from across the country. We are an organization that brings people together to celebrate success, which is measured by each life impacted by a college scholarship.
Who We Are
My Hometown Heroes is a national 501(c)3 organization designed to provide scholarships to young adult cancer survivors between the ages of 17 and 39. Our mission is to financially assist and recognize these amazing individuals who are pursuing a college education. Through community outreach, creativity, and collaboration we inspire with stories of hope and progress.
Whether it’s through your time or financial resources, we have plenty of opportunities to get involved. Review and score scholarship applications, create a fundraising campaign, mentor a college-bound cancer survivor or join one of our existing programs.
"The My Hometown Heroes scholarship is helping me reach my goal of graduating with a computer science degree with no student debt and subsequently move forward in life without the burden of paying off loans."
Ty Washburn
University of North Texas
"The My Hometown Heroes scholarship is the cherry on top of the health journey I went through. I wish that I had a cancer survivor to keep in touch with during my treatment."
Sarah Ozturk
The Dental College of Georgia at Augusta University
