We Support Women and Their Families, Not Causes.
Meet The Executive Board
My heart belongs to Pink Heals. It is truly my passion in life…and I could talk for days/hours about how much it means to me. I got involved with Pink Heals Joliet Area Chapter when our Chapter was first formed, in January 2013. Since then, we have grown tremendously. The amount of hugs, love, and support we have been able to give to families in our community, is just outstanding! Every time we pull up to a Surprise Home Visit with our lights and sirens, (even after all these years), I get teary-eyed just thinking of the impact we will have on the person we are visiting. We focus on the person, not on their disease. We want them to know that they are not alone! We show up with our Pink Fire Trucks and Pink Police cars to give hugs, love, hope, and support! We have helped hundreds of families over the years..and all of it would not be possible without the AMAZING support from our wonderful community. THANK YOU ALL from the bottom of our hearts for your continued support for Pink Heals!!
I’ve been a volunteer with Pink Heals for several years. After my wife, Tina, lost her battle with breast cancer in 2010 I began doing charity events in her honor. Angie became involved in Pink Heals which was instrumental in me getting involved. I was so honored when Pink Heals named the police car in honor of Tina. After seeing what this organization does, and how its mission is to support the person battling and their families, I had to get involved. Having first-hand experience of how fighting cancer tends to isolate the families battling because of the illness and the weak immune system, One begins to feel like they are fighting alone. Also, the unexpected expenses and loss of income also is another weight these families carry. I had to be a part of helping/treating the families and not the disease.
I found out about Pink Heals after I saw a post on FB for anyone interested in seeing what Pink Heals was all about. I had always been curious about the pink fire trucks. I was hooked after that first meeting. I really can’t say what my favorite thing about Pink Heals is, there are too many to choose from. I very much enjoy spending time with my “pink” family.
I became a volunteer after Pink Heals surprised my mom, Ereen, with a home visit in 2013. I started doing photography for the organization and quickly fell in love with every event that they do. The love and support within this group and the community is overwhelming. I have loved seeing this chapter grow into something spectacular and know we will continue to reach for the stars
My name is Debbie Trimmer. I have been a volunteer with Pink Heals Joliet Area Chapter for over 5 years. Pink Heals came out for my sister who was battling breast cancer. One look at each other and I knew this was the organization we had been looking for. So many good and amazing things we do for our communities. I love our home visits. If I can make you smile and laugh for those few precious moments and you can forget about what you and your family going through my heart is happy.
After witnessing a Pink Heals visit in our neighborhood I became interested in the organization. Then our family became involved when a very special young lady came into our
lives whose mother was battling. During that time we met many people in the organization. We then decided to find out how to become volunteers.
We quickly fell in love with Pink Heals members and now love playing a
part in making these (FIGHTERS) smile.
“ I was blessed with a visit from Pink Heals in 2021 while going through treatment for Breast Cancer. I was familiar with Pink Heals and have always thought what they do for others was amazing, but being on the receiving end of their love and support is an entirely different experience. I truly don’t think I can put into words how I felt that day, but I know I will never forget that feeling in all of my life. I wanted to be a part of bringing the love and support to other families that my family was so blessed by. I began participating in home visits last year along with my husband and our two children. It has been an incredible experience for our entire family. I get goosebumps when the sirens go off as we approach a house for a surprise visit. I will forever be grateful to Pink Heals for supporting me on my journey and I am so honored to be a part of bringing that to others.”
Co-coordinator of Home Visits
I started volunteering for Pink Heals after my good friend, Angie Caldwell, had told me about Pink Heals and how she was involved in this amazing organization that helps those who are battling.
When I went on my 1st home visit, I immediately cried when the sirens went on! It was so moving to know that we were going to help put a smile on someone’s face along with words of encouragement and to give financial help if needed. To this day I still get choked up when those sirens go on and see the look of surprise on the faces of those battling. Nothing is more meaningful than how grateful they are. We touch their lives just as much as they touch ours!
I began volunteering with Pink Heals after my dad and I were surprised by the unveiling of the TINA police car (named in memory of my mom) in 2013.
I couldn’t be more honored to be apart of this organization and see first hand the amazing work that Pink Heals and its volunteers accomplish.
It is truly the most incredible feeling in the world to be able to help those individuals and their families in their fight and show that they aren’t alone in their battle.
The amount of love and energy that goes into an organization like Pink Heals is an amazing thing to witness first hand. After volunteering at a few events and seeing what Pink Heals does for these families, I knew I wanted to be more involved. It is a blessing to be able to be a part of such a great organization. It is important to support to those in need and to come together so others know they are never alone.
Meet The Trustees
I volunteer with Pink Heals in honor of my friend Michelle. She was an incredible inspiration and I hope to #LiveLikeMichelle. Michelle loved Pink Heals, she supported them and was Ringmaster for an annual scavenger hunt fundraiser benefiting Pink Heals. Volunteering is in my blood and it’s an honor to spread some love in our community and support this amazing organization.
I received a visit from Pink Heals in 2016 while battling breast cancer. I was finally brave enough to become a volunteer early 2017. My mother in law revived a visit late 2017. This organization has helped me heal and give back to others more than I ever thought possible. I am thankful to be a small part of this organization and feel blessed that they all came into my life.
I always wanted to volunteer for an organization that gave back to the community and was well respected by the community. I had been following Pink Heals pre-COVID and thought this might be the organization for me. After some family and friends were diagnosed with cancer during COVID I told myself that I really needed to find out more about becoming a volunteer with Pink Heals. My first year I got my feet wet and felt so welcomed by everyone that I wanted to be more involved. When you hear other volunteers say this is a family, it really is.
I was introduced to Pink Heals through a former co-worker turned dear friend. After years of watching from the sidelines, I decided it was time to get more involved. In 2022 I joined the Martinis and Mistletoe committee and had a blast supporting not only our organization but others in the community too. Pink Heals is a group of fun-loving people who share a common interest in bettering the lives of those around us. I look forward to all the years ahead with my Pink Heals family.
First Responder Coordinator: Cindy Wilson "Also known as "Firefighter Cindy" by the Channahon and Minooka communities. I have been the Fire & Life Safety Educator for Minooka Fire Protection District since 2007. I got involved with Pink Heals a little over 2 years ago as one of the drivers for the fire vehicles. Last year, I was tasked to be the liaison between the local fire/police departments and Pink Heals when we schedule home visits. My mom is a breast cancer survivor and had a visit from Pink Heals in 2013"