“I alone cannot change the world, but I can cast a stone across the waters to create many ripples.”

Welcome! My name is Amy, and I’m the founder/designer of Hāz for Hope note cards. Born and raised in Indianapolis to a graphic designer dad and artist mother, creativity is literally in my blood. I’ve lived in NYC and Chicago, attended the Fashion Institute of Technology and worked in marketing for years. I was diagnosed with breast cancer for the first time in 2005 and went through divorce at the same time while my kids were 1 and 3 years old. I was diagnosed again in 2007, went through two more years of radical treatment and am now proud to say I’m a healthy 2x survivor, my children are grown, and my passion for reaching others through the note cards is stronger than ever. I encourage you to browse the site, purchase some cards for yourself or as a gift, and help make a difference. I’m happy you’re here!

My Background

Sometimes it’s helpful to hear stories from others who have been where you are, or where a loved one is. I share my story here, in hopes it helps someone else. Brace yourself, it’s a doozy…

In March of 2005, while sitting in my attorneys office filing for divorce, I received a call from my doctor and heard the words “you have breast cancer.” Stage II Invasive Ductile Carcinoma. Estrogen, Progesterone and HER2 positive. Five tumors along a duct line.

I spent the next 12 months in cancer treatment, including port placement, chemo infusions, lumpectomy surgery, radiation treatments, Herceptin infusions and more…

My Cancer Journey

In 2005, during the first six weeks of chemotherapy, frustrated by not feeling well, not being productive artistically, and wanting to make a difference for people fighting cancer and their loved ones, I developed the Hāz for Hope note cards.

The lacing of the ribbon into die cut paper is truly unique and hand making the cards gave my journey additional purpose.

The Note Card Story