Who we are
At Ropes of Hope, no woman fights alone. We’re here to lift each other up, one rope at a time
The meaning behind "Ropes of Hope" symbolizes strength, connection, and support. Just as ropes can anchor and guide through difficult terrain, Ropes of Hope represents a lifeline for women facing cancer, offering them a sense of security, solidarity, and encouragement. It reflects the idea that with the support of others, no one has to face the challenges of cancer alone
Aubrey O’Quin
Founder of Ropes of Hope
At 37, I was diagnosed with triple-negative breast cancer—a diagnosis that shattered the world I had built for my family. I was a mother to three small children—a 4-year-old, a 2-year-old, and a 5-month-old—while juggling the demands of a full-time career. Overnight, my life became a whirlwind of doctors' appointments, chemotherapy, and overwhelming fear—not just for myself, but for my children, my husband, and my family.
The hardest part wasn’t just the physical toll of treatment; it was the emotional weight of watching my family struggle alongside me. My children were too young to fully understand what was happening, but they could feel the shift in our home. The exhaustion, the fear in my husband’s eyes, the way our once-normal routine was replaced by uncertainty. Simple things—like making dinner, playing with my kids, or just having the energy to be present—became impossible some days.
We were blessed to have an incredible support system. Friends and family stepped in to help with meals, cleaning, childcare, and emotional support. But I quickly realized that not everyone has that kind of help. Many women are facing their cancer diagnosis alone, trying to hold everything together while their world is falling apart. That realization stuck with me, and I knew I had to do something more.
That’s why I created Ropes of Hope—to provide the kind of support that I was so fortunate to receive, but that so many others go without. Women battling cancer shouldn’t have to worry about how they’ll afford groceries, who will clean their home, or how they’ll explain their diagnosis to their children. They should have the opportunity to live as normal a life as possible with their kids while going through treatment—to still be a mom, a wife, a daughter, a friend, despite the battle they’re fighting.
Through house cleaning, massage therapy, yoga, financial assistance, and support groups, Ropes of Hope is here to lighten the burden. But more than that, we’re here to remind women that they are not alone. Their fight is our fight, and together, we can create a community of hope, strength, and unwavering support.