Founder's Story

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Dr. Nicole Robinson is the founder of the Hatz 4 Hearts Foundation. She credits finding her purpose after being diagnosed with Stage 2 breast cancer. Her journey started with the focus of giving back as a simple gesture of HOPE. 

Breast cancer forced her into a personal identity crisis as she faced hair loss which is one of many side effects of chemotherapy treatment. "Losing your hair as a woman can be one of the most distressing experiences, I struggled with maintaining my identity based on who I was accustomed to seeing in the mirror." Although Nicole's physical appearance changed, her faith, HOPE, and spirit remained resilient in her battle with cancer.  

In April 2014, she began hosting events to collect new hats and headwear for cancer patients affected by chemotherapy. Her desire to defeat cancer transformed her moral compass and led her charge in giving through her cancer journey.  In August 2015, Nicole began celebrating her survivorship through promoting breast health awareness and advocacy fueled by her cancer diagnosis. Nicole was re-diagnosed with stage 4 metastatic breast cancer in 2018. 

Despite overwhelming challenges, she continues to fight with unwavering determination every single day.

Today, Hatz 4 Hearts provides supportive services to cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy, breast cancer awareness, education, and provides "Positively YOU Patient Care Grants." Grants are offered once a year, which are supported through annual fundraiser "Pink Carpet Community Gala." 

The simple gesture of giving provides HOPE, an act of kindness that signals to other cancer patients they're not alone in the fight. She is determined to invoke change through the simple gesture of giving. She acknowledges finding her purpose as a result of her cancer diagnosis.

All donations are considered "gifts of hope" offered FREE to patients and cancer survivors. 

A simple gesture goes a long way…  Give a Hat and warm a Heart!