Dragon Boat Crafters Build Community
January 10, 2025
From testing their physical limits behind the oar in a dragon boat to sitting around a table at Sorrentino’s Compassion...
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Compassion House Foundation Appoints New Executive Director
February 21, 2023
We are pleased to announce that Jacqueline (Jackie) Foord has been appointed Executive Director of Compassion House Foundation. Jackie brings a...
Maria Dulce’s Story
February 10, 2023
Maria Dulce’s cancer journey began in January 2016, when she was doing a breast self-exam. After her sister Maria Teresa...
Leah’s Story
January 26, 2023
In 2014, Leah was diagnosed with breast cancer. “I am one of the lucky ones in my family,” she joked,...
Sundas’ Story
November 21, 2022
When Sundas first arrived at Sorrentino’s Compassion House, she described the feeling as “a breath of fresh air.” “The first night,...
Barbara’s Story
November 21, 2022
When Barbara noticed a lump on her breast in 2015, she decided to make an appointment with her doctor. After...
Allice’s Story
November 1, 2022
November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month. To help raise awareness and empower those who are navigating this challenging diagnosis, we want...
Chandos Construction Gets the House Ready for Fall
October 5, 2022
In September, we were fortunate to have a group of volunteers from Chandos Construction visit Sorrentino’s Compassion House to do...
Timea’s Story
September 26, 2022
Timea’s cancer journey began in December 2013 when she was diagnosed with stage 3 Squamous cell carcinoma in her throat....
Andrea’s Story
September 9, 2022
Andrea was first diagnosed with T-cell lymphoma 16 years ago. At the time, she was living in Cape Breton, Nova...