On Wednesday, August 26, the community rallied behind patients with cancer and their families during the annual Day of Hope. We were overwhelmed by the outpouring of compassion shown throughout the Five Cities with 16 teams selling special edition Santa Maria Times newspapers on 22 corners throughout the area. These volunteers helping raise vital funds for patients at Mission Hope Cancer Center - Arroyo Grande.

Event partners, Dignity Health, Mission Hope Cancer Center, and Santa Maria Times, would like to extend their profound appreciation to the dedicated fundraising teams, sponsors, and the entire community; this commitment ensures that local patients and their families continue to receive the care and support they deserve.

One hundred percent of all proceeds raised on Day of Hope stay in the local community, and every dollar makes a difference by supporting:

Patient Outreach: help underserved patients and families struggling financially during rigorous treatment schedules.
Equipment & Technology: to ensure the most advanced medical treatments and technologies are available locally for our family, friends, and neighbors.
Programs & Services: nutritional support, education, counseling, support groups, and more offered at no charge to patients and families.

The fundraising deadline for Day of Hope is September 18, 2026. There is still time to support local patients with cancer and their families. Click the button below to extend your generosity even further!