Flashes of Hope Employee Directory
Non-profit OrganizationsOhio, United States11-50 Employees
Flashes of Hope is a program of Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation that provides free, professional portrait sessions for children fighting cancer and their families, preserving memories during hospitalization. It was founded by the parents of a pediatric cancer patient who gathered photographers and stylists to offer a complimentary photo shoot, and the program has grown since 2001 to serve tens of thousands of families. National chapters are led by volunteer Chapter Directors who coordinate monthly shoots at about 120 partner hospitals and special event locations, with volunteers transforming hospital floors into studios and stylists assisting with makeup and grooming to help families look and feel their best. Families receive a no-cost photo package and digital prints, along with Happy Packs designed to provide comfort and distraction during extended hospitalization, capturing a child's life beyond the illness. Based in Chagrin Falls, Ohio, the program operates within the nonprofit sector and relies on staff and volunteers to sustain a nationwide network.