The Brenda & Wesley Charity for Hope and Education, Inc.
Fighting Pancreatic Cancer. Funding Education. Changing Lives.
Founded in honor of Brenda T. Christie and Wesley P. Watson, Sr., The Brenda & Wesley Charity for Hope and Education, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit carrying their legacies forward by investing in education and supporting individuals and families impacted by pancreatic cancer.
Our Purpose
Compassion. Education. Hope.
Our Vision
We envision a future where every child has access to the knowledge and opportunities to thrive, and no one impacted by pancreatic cancer faces their journey without hope, support, and community.
Our Mission
Creating hope and changing lives by expanding educational opportunities, building financial knowledge, and supporting those impacted by pancreatic cancer through awareness, remembrance, and community.
What We Do
We’re fighting pancreatic cancer by honoring lives, raising awareness, and standing with those impacted by the disease.
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Through our pancreatic cancer initiatives, BWC currently supports:
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Remembrance & Recognition — Honoring individuals impacted by pancreatic cancer and helping families keep their loved ones’ names and legacies alive.
Awareness & Education — Sharing information that increases pancreatic cancer awareness and encourages greater understanding of the disease.
Support & Hope — Providing encouragement and developing meaningful resources for patients, survivors, caregivers, and families navigating pancreatic cancer.
And we're just getting started.
We're investing in education today while building opportunities for tomorrow.
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Through our education initiatives, BWC currently supports:
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Financial Literacy — Supporting Bank at School and helping young students develop healthy financial habits.
Educational Investment — Building long-term support for students through our Salesianum endowment.
Scholarships — Providing direct financial support to students pursuing higher education.
And we're just getting started.