Welcome
Brain Tumor Support for Patients and Caregivers
Lifting the Burdens to Focus on the Fight!
Tee Up for Brain Tumors
Thank You for participating in our inaugural Tee Up for Brain Tumors!
Your generous contributions help WINKS advance our mission to enhance the quality of life for brain tumor patients and caregivers
Thanks again and we look forward to seeing you next year!
WINKS Board of Directors
Announcements (Click on Image to learn more)
WINKS Receives Grant Award from Sentara Healthcare
WINKS Receives Grant Award from Sentara Healthcare
WINKS Receives Grant Award from Sentara Healthcare
Sentara Healthcare recently awarded WINKS a $24,350 grant to support the Empathy in Action program.
Terrelle Bradshaw Empathy in Action Grant
WINKS Receives Grant Award from Sentara Healthcare
WINKS Receives Grant Award from Sentara Healthcare
Terrelle "Terri" Bradshaw, a retired Naval Officer, a woman of strength and dignity, and a loving mother was diagnosed with brain cancer in November 2015 and fought the good fight until October 2016.
Contributions made to the nonprofit in tribute to Terri will be awarded to a brain tumor patient or caregiver of a military family in financial need.
Now Accepting Applications
Empathy in Action
WINKS Receives Grant Award from Sentara Healthcare
Empathy in Action
Empathy in Action provides need-based support for ordinary and necessary living expenses, resource connections, and other tangible assistance.
Grants
Now Accepting Applications
Brain Tumor Power Packs
Distributed to Newly Diagnosed Primary Brain Tumor Patients in the Hampton Roads area to provide - Information, Comfort, and Support
Empathy in Action Grant Recipients
April 2022
4th Quarter 2021
4th Quarter 2021
EIA Grant awarded to caregiver of pediatric patient to help with household expenses.
4th Quarter 2021
4th Quarter 2021
4th Quarter 2021
Jude's EIA Grant helped with unexpected expenses after her diagnosis while traveling across country on a once in a lifetime journey.
4th Quarter 2021
4th Quarter 2021
4th Quarter 2021
Michael's EIA Grant helped his family with household expenses.
2nd Quarter 2021
2nd Quarter 2021
4th Quarter 2021
Christopher's EIA Grant helped his family with household utilities.
1st Quarter 2021
2nd Quarter 2021
1st Quarter 2021
Jaspal's EIA Grant helped him with transportation and everyday expenses.
4th Quarter 2020
2nd Quarter 2021
1st Quarter 2021
Karen's EIA Grant helped her family alleviate the burden of juggling treatment and household expenses.
Testimonials
Barbara - Caregiver
Barbara - Caregiver
Barbara - Caregiver
" The Winks from God Brain Tumor Support Group was and continues to be a lifeline for me. "
Johnny - Survivor
Barbara - Caregiver
Barbara - Caregiver
" Many times people say "I know what you are going through. " They really DON'T know!! Winks from GOD not only knows what you are going through, they have been (You). Winks from GOD is a One Stop Shop for Resources."
Cindy - Survivor
Barbara - Caregiver
Cindy - Survivor
I heard about Winks from God 1 1/2 years after being diagnosed. Until then, I never felt more alone, even though I have the support of my boyfriend, family and friends. Since attending meetings, Sam is a VERY important part of my life and I feel like I have purpose again!
Mission
Enhance the quality of life for brain tumor patients and caregivers With INtentional Kindness and Support (WINKS) – no journey is traveled alone!
Building a Nonprofit to Support Our Needs
We are building a nonprofit focused on helping brain tumor patients and caregivers. With the help of volunteers, we can build an organization to meet our needs. We're excited to have you join the team!
To find out more, click below.
Encouraging Nods Support Group
To find out more information about or participate in the Brain Tumor Support Group, click below.
CHESAPEAKE-SUFFOLK, VA 5840 Harbour View Boulevard, Suite 400Suffolk, VA 23435
CHESAPEAKE-GREENBRIER, VA 109 Volvo Pkwy, #9, Chesapeake, VA 23320