About CHSCF
Support, connection, and hope for young adults facing cancer.
The Cassie Hines Shoes Cancer Foundation helps young adults navigate cancer through meaningful programs, practical resources, and a community that shows up when it matters most.
Our Mission
The Cassie Hines Shoes Cancer Foundation exists to support young adults facing cancer with connection, encouragement, practical resources, and meaningful experiences that help them move forward.
Our Story
A foundation inspired by Cassie’s spirit.
The foundation was created in honor of Cassie Hines, whose courage, spirit, and determination continue to inspire everything we do.
Cassie’s journey shaped the vision for CHSCF: a community where young adults facing cancer can feel seen, supported, and empowered. Her legacy lives on through every program, every relationship, and every life touched by the foundation.
What began as a tribute to Cassie has grown into an organization dedicated to helping young adults through one of the most difficult experiences of their lives — and reminding them that there is still joy, purpose, adventure, and community ahead.
What we do
Support that goes beyond awareness
CHSCF supports young adults through meaningful programs, practical resources, and trusted connections that help meet real needs during and beyond treatment.
Base2Summit
Our flagship program, Base2Summit creates space for adventure, connection, and healing through shared experiences that remind young adults they are not alone.
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Scholarships
We provide scholarship support and share additional opportunities that help young adults keep pursuing their education, goals, and future.
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Travel Assistance
We help reduce the stress of travel by supporting young adults who need help getting to treatment, care, and other essential services.
Learn About Travel Help →
Resources & Partners
We connect young adults to practical resources, trusted partners, and additional support opportunities beyond CHSCF’s own programs.
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Why It Matters
Young adulthood doesn’t stop when cancer begins
Young adulthood is a time when people are building their futures, gaining independence, and discovering who they are. Cancer can interrupt all of that in an instant.
Young adults often face more than treatment alone — including isolation, financial pressure, disrupted plans, uncertainty, and the emotional weight of trying to move forward while life feels paused.
That is why connection matters. That is why practical support matters. That is why shared experiences matter.
- Disrupted plans
- Financial pressure
- Isolation & uncertainty
Leadership
The people guiding the mission
CHSCF is guided by a dedicated board and community of supporters committed to carrying Cassie’s legacy forward and expanding support for young adults facing cancer.
Christopher Hines
President
Karen Hines
Vice President/Executive Director
Jeffrey Priskey
Treasurer
Ashley (Hines) Priskey
Secretary
Whether you need support or want to help provide it, there’s a place for you here.
Every act of support helps us continue showing up for young adults facing cancer.