GIVING BACK
WHERE THE MISSION BEGAN
When Len Forkas’s nine-year-old son, Matt, was diagnosed with leukemia in 2002, everything changed. But it wasn’t just the illness—it was the isolation. Matt couldn’t go back to school. He missed his friends. He felt alone.
Len saw his son’s spirit dim and decided to act. Long before Zoom or FaceTime existed, he set up a webcam in Matt’s playroom and another in his third-grade classroom. The result was transformative. Matt lit up again, smiling, laughing, reconnecting with the world he thought he’d lost. That moment sparked a mission.
Len saw his son’s spirit dim and decided to act. Long before Zoom or FaceTime existed, he set up a webcam in Matt’s playroom and another in his third-grade classroom. The result was transformative. Matt lit up again, smiling, laughing, reconnecting with the world he thought he’d lost. That moment sparked a mission.
FROM ONE CHILD TO THOUSANDS
THE BIRTH OF HOPECAM
Inspired by Matt’s experience, Len founded Hopecam, a nonprofit dedicated to helping children with cancer stay connected to their classrooms, friends, and communities during treatment. What began as a simple idea has become a nationwide effort. We have connected almost 6,000 kids to 100,000 classmates in 50 states with 160+ hospital partners.
Today, Hopecam prioritizes reaching underserved families:
Today, Hopecam prioritizes reaching underserved families:
OVER
70%
of Hopecam kids attend Title I schools
SPEAKING WITH PURPOSE
Speaking honorariums directly
benefit Hopecam children
benefit Hopecam children
FUEL THE MISSION - ONE MILE AT A TIME
Len competed in Race Across America as a solo cyclist racing over 3,000 miles in 11 days TWICE raising $1.4 million for Hopecam.
TURNING STORIES INTO IMPACT
What Spins the Wheel and Cold Hard Truth—have raised $300K and reached thousands, all to fuel Hopecam’s mission.
THIS ISN’T JUST GIVING BACK- IT’S PERSONAL
Every child deserves to feel seen, supported, and connected—especially during the hardest moments of their life.
For Len, this mission started with his son. But today, it's about reaching every child who needs hope.
For Len, this mission started with his son. But today, it's about reaching every child who needs hope.