The
Healing
Cross
Project
Welcome to The Healing Cross Project
Suffering is a Universal phenomenon, in that every human being experiences the pain accompanying intense loss or struggle at some point in their lives. But the debilitating grief that comes from suffering alone should not be.
The Healing Cross Project’s mission is supporting people who are working toward overcoming the suffering in their lives. We provide financial and emotional support for people of all ages and backgrounds.
We understand the circumstances surrounding everyone’s suffering are their own, but what we choose to do with our suffering has all the impact in our lives, and the lives of others.
About Our Healing Cross Design
The Healing Cross Project wants every person of every background and life situation to know that you are never alone in this journey we call life.
Much like the hope and promise of faith that billions of people take from a form of the Cross in their daily lives, our Healing Cross symbolizes that sincere love between human beings can conquer the grief and hopelessness that come from suffering through life’s struggles alone.
Its design is credited to an anonymous child who left the drawing that would become the metal healing cross we give away today. Please click below to learn more about our Healing Cross.
Healing Cross Stories
Tawnya's Story
Imagine receiving this three-minute call, “Your test results came back positive for cancer, it’s aggressive and you have to act fast.”
At 39 years old, Tawnya’s life changed forever. With no support system, she knew she was in the fight of her life, alone. After a mastectomy, it was determined the cancer had spread to the lymph nodes and attached to the muscle.
In the midst of Tawny experiencing intolerable pain with grueling procedures, surgeries, and chemotherapy, she was forced to leave her job and then non-renewed by her health insurance, therefore, now in an insurmountable amount of medical debt.
With Tawnya’s cancer still present and receiving treatment, she is now a warrior. She says, “I didn't sign up for this, I was drafted.” Even though cancer has beaten her down physically, emotionally, and financially, Tawnya says this battle has taught her that every single day is a gift and everyday is a good day, because she is alive.
Hunter's Story
The Healing Cross Project would like to introduce Hunter, a 2 1/2 month old to our circle of recipients. He has been diagnosed with Bilateral Retinoblastoma, a rare childhood cancer of the eyes. Since there is no Pediatric Optic Oncologist in Arizona to treat Hunter, he and his family were left with no other option but to travel to Children's Wisconsin for immediate eye surgery. At that time, it was determined that Hunter did not have vision in either of his eyes. The day after Hunter's surgery, the family returned to Phoenix to begin his systemic chemotherapy. Due to the nature of Hunter's cancer, he and his family will have to continually travel to and from Wisconsin for treatments. The future of Hunter's vision is unknown, along with the possibility of enucleation, removal of his eyes.
The Healing Cross Project's 5th Annual "Derrick's Night"
Saturday, November 4, 2023
Cocktails & hors d'oeuvres
Live Music, 50/50 Raffle, Live/Silent Auction, Boutique Shopping
Catered Dinner, Open-Bar, Dancing, & A Night to Remember
The Origin of the Healing Cross Project: Derrick's Story
The first Healing Cross ever dedicated, and the one every cross we give away mirrors, was in honor of Derrick Dean Courtney who lost his fight with Myastenia Gravis April of 2017. Derrick was a beloved son, brother, uncle, nephew and friend to many people. He was struck down in the prime of his life by a disease that also devastated those closest to him. Derrick's family chose to honor him by creating The Healing Cross Project to help support others in times of intense suffering.
Our Board of Directors
The Healing Cross Project board of directors conducts our business affairs to reflect faith in God, the importance of family and friendship toward people of all cultures, backgrounds and struggles.
Healing Cross Project Sponsors
