About US

Meet our Team

The Michelle Lunn HOPE Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit dedicated to transforming the lives of those affected by blood cancer. Founded in 2007 after the loss of our daughter, Michelle Lunn, to Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) at age 22, we became an official tax-exempt organization (EIN #27-0615445) in 2009. Our mission is threefold: to fund critical blood cancer research, provide scholarships to deserving students, and offer financial assistance to patients and families facing a blood cancer diagnosis.

We raise funds through generous donations and a variety of engaging events, including our signature golf outing, as well as Soup Cook-offs. Since our inception, we’ve donated over $592,375 to support our mission, with the majority—$461,000—fueling groundbreaking research at the Van Andel Institute (VAI) and, earlier on, the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS). Additionally, we’ve provided $77,000 in scholarships, $54,375 in financial assistance (including gas cards for treatment travel), and $200 to support a bone marrow drive.

Recognizing the growing need for local support, we’ve expanded our efforts to include patient aid, covering expenses like gas for treatment commutes and costs not met by insurance, alongside our scholarship program. Operated entirely by volunteers with no paid staff and minimal overhead (less than 1%), we ensure that 100% of net proceeds go directly to blood cancer research, patient assistance, and scholarships. At every event, we also educate attendees about blood cancers to raise awareness and inspire action.

Learn more about our work and impact at www.mlhope.org.

Michael and Suzanne Lunn,
President & Executive Director,
Michelle Lunn HOPE Foundation