ABOUT SHOW HOPE

Founded by a group of young professionals with a desire to make a difference, the ShowHope event committee is proud to offer year-round events to raise funds and awareness for American Cancer Society's Hope Lodge, located in midtown Manhattan.

Co-chaired by Kate Kelley and Ian Lane, the ShowHope event committee is comprised of talented, passionate, and creative types from all backgrounds and career paths with one common goal: to raise money and awareness for the only facility in New York City providing free lodging and support services for cancer patients and their caregivers.

We each provide insight and expertise from our respective fields at bi-weekly meetings, and through grassroots efforts we continue to provide ongoing events to support Hope Lodge NYC. To get involved, please e-mail your contact information and a brief bio to showhopenyc@gmail.com.

The ShowHope committee welcomes new additions to assist with organizing our upcoming events.

ABOUT SHOW HOPE

Kate Kelley

Has been volunteering her time for nearly two years at Hope Lodge NYC, and is ecstatic to have gathered such an amazing group of people together for our first ShowHope benefit. A native of Weston, CT, Kate is one of 6 children and when she isn't consulting for her day job at OneSource Visual Marketing Solutions she can be found snowboarding or soaking up the sun on the nearest beach.

Ian Lane

A native of Woodstock, NY but a proud city-dweller for nearly four years, Ian is a part-time graduate student at Columbia University and spends his days with a handful of incredibly talented people at One Source Visual Marketing Solutions. In his 'free' time he can be found studying, playing in a dodgeball league, attending random events around town and throwing some legendary dinner parties in his apartment on the Upper West Side.

Lindsay Edgar

ShowHope's official portal to Hope Lodge NYC, where she serves as the Manager of Guest and Volunteer Programs. The favorite part of her job is getting inspired by the increase of participation in young people (especially busy New Yorkers) who donate their time and energy to organizations like the American Cancer Society. Our staff, volunteers, and guests truly appreciate all of the effort that went into creating ShowHope.

MaryBeth Kelley

Involved with ShowHope purely by default, as she just so happens to be Kate's sister. A graduate of Mount Holyoke College, MaryBeth moved to NYC in June of ‘95 to begin a career in the fashion industry, and has since been lucky enough to work for the likes of Calvin Klein, Victoria's Secret, and currently with Liz Claiborne. She enjoys traveling, cooking, volunteering for ShowHope as well as GMHC, and above all, snowboarding!!

Emily Westfal

Grew up in New Canaan, Connecticut and currently works at New York Presbyterian Hospital/ Columbia University Medical Center as a Heart Transplant Social Worker. She enjoys competing in triathlons and skiing. She is a cancer survivor who is excited to give back to others who are battling cancer.

Madelaine Coyle

Proudly from da burgh (Pittsburgh Pennsylvania). An Account Executive at OneSource Visual Marketing, she is one of 8 children, and loves to be around people at all times...precisely why she moved to the Big Apple only 5 days after graduating college. Words can't express how much she enjoys working with such dedicated people who truly want to try and make a difference.

Tanya Thomas

Joined the ShowHope committee in January 2010. Initially introduced as a sponsor, she had a personal connection to the cause and was immediately inspired by the energetic team. Born and raised in New York, Tanya is a graduate of Fordham University and enjoys cooking, traveling, music and a good salsa session. She spends her days as Public Relations Executive at Truth Be Told specializing in luxury consumer products and fine spirits.

Aaron Venn

Co-founder of New York based creative agency Interactive AA, Aaron joined the committee shortly after being approached to build the ShowHope website. "Working with talented passionate professionals is why I moved to NYC in the first place. It's an honor to be a part of ShowHope and bring awareness to The American Cancer Society's Hope Lodge."

Adriaan Scholvinck

Co-founder of New York based creative agency Interactive AA and University of Chicago alum, Adriaan is honored to be a part of ShowHope's cause.

Cindy Diffenderfer

Co-founder of Innovation Ventures Group, a brand incubation company in NYC. With a stroke of good luck, and encouragement from a dear friend, Cindy was introduced to the Hope Lodge in the summer of 2009. With one visit to New York City’s Hope Lodge she was an admirer of team Hope NYC’s efforts and a committed supporter in their quest to provide an oasis in the city for cancer patients in treatment.