May , 2026 LWML Convention - Zone Committee continues to meet regularly in preparation for convention to be held at the HIlton - Brookfield. Arrangements for voluteers, entertainment, speakers and services are being discussed.

Christ-Centered Hope for Cancer Patients

2025–2027 Mission Grant 6 — $100,000

“Facing Cancer Bravely & Beautifully.”
Linda St. Myers is a faithful supporter of Phil’s Friends. She was one of the first to volunteer at the Crown Point, IN Hope Center when it opened in 2017. Sadly, Linda, 66, is currently dealing with terminal brain cancer. She has a bright and beautiful spirit and loves volunteering when her health allows. “Volunteering at Phil’s Friends has become a passion of mine,” Linda said. “It’s just wonderful being here.” Here she is with Phil Zielke, founder of Phil’s Friends, standing before a wall of boxes she helped to decorate.

The core of Phil’s Friends mission is based on Matthew 25:36, I was sick and you visited me. In the past 18 years, Phil’s Friends has sent nearly 60,000 care packages and more than one million Cards of Hope. This ministry supports anyone with cancer regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, or income level. 

It costs $100 for one year to support a cancer patient. This total includes the care package, 12 Cards of Hope, and postage. The care packages are hand-decorated, and the contents are customized according to the age and gender of the recipient. They are filled with simple, practical comfort items that cancer patients can use during their treatments. Phil’s Friends is 100% donor supported. 

This grant will purchase supplies for care packages and Cards of Hope and will pay for shipping and postage to support 1,000 cancer patients for one year.