Lynn Wilson

When the Lord first placed Ansley’s Rainbows of Hope on my heart, I had no idea where to begin. The next morning, as I researched everything required to start a nonprofit, I quickly became overwhelmed and began to cry.

I called my mom and shared what I felt God was asking me to do. Without hesitation, she said, “I’ve started nonprofits before. I can help you.”

From that moment on, she walked beside me through every step of the process with patience, wisdom, and love. She drafted our bylaws, articles of incorporation, 501(c)(3) paperwork, and helped bring the foundation of Ansley’s Rainbows of Hope to life.

Her support, talents, encouragement, and unwavering belief in this mission have meant more than words can express. She has always been one of my greatest supporters, and I am endlessly grateful for the love and guidance she continues to provide.

John Butin

Attorney John Butin of Taylor, Odachowski, Schmidt & Crossland in St. Simons Island generously donated his time, expertise, and guidance during the formation of Ansley’s Rainbows of Hope.

He walked Nancy and her mother through the nonprofit process and assisted with obtaining tax-exempt status through the IRS. His knowledge, support, and willingness to serve helped lay the foundation for the mission of Ansley’s Rainbows of Hope, and his assistance was truly invaluable.

Valerie Wilson

Valerie Wilson has generously donated countless hours and her incredible talent to help create and maintain the Ansley’s Rainbows of Hope website.

From building our very first website to continually assisting with updates, improvements, and troubleshooting, she has faithfully helped bring the heart of this mission to life online. Her willingness to step in whenever needed has been such a blessing.

As a nurse, website design and technology are far outside Nancy’s area of expertise, and this ministry would not have the same presence and reach without Valerie’s support, creativity, and servant heart.

Judith Alexander

Nancy’s former college professor, Judith Alexander, has lovingly spent countless hours creating handmade afghans for the children and families we serve.

Each blanket is thoughtfully made with care, compassion, and prayer, and features the Ansley’s Rainbows of Hope logo as a reminder that these families are not alone. Her kindness and generosity have brought comfort, warmth, and encouragement to many children during difficult seasons.

Alice Kennedy

Alice Kennedy of Alibeadworks lovingly created these beautiful custom Czech crystal bracelets for Ansley’s Rainbows of Hope.

Each bracelet is one of a kind and carefully handmade by Alice with incredible attention to detail and heart. The bracelets were generously donated to be gifted to mothers of the families we serve and shared with supporters through donations to the organization.

These meaningful gifts have been such a blessing to both the families who receive them and the mission of Ansley’s Rainbows of Hope, serving as a beautiful reminder of hope, love, and compassion.

Stephanie Wagner

Stephanie Wagner, owner of Seabreeze Express, Inc., has faithfully supported Ansley’s Rainbows of Hope through generous donations made over many years.

Beyond her support of the organization, Stephanie is also a dear friend whose kindness, encouragement, and generous heart have been a tremendous blessing. Her continued willingness to give and support families in need has helped Ansley’s Rainbows of Hope continue its mission of bringing hope and compassion to hurting families.

Texas Roadhouse-Pooler

In 2017, the new Texas Roadhouse location in Pooler, Georgia selected Ansley’s Rainbows of Hope as the recipient of a special grant during their soft opening celebration.

The support from our community was overwhelming as friends, family, and supporters packed the restaurant to help support the mission of Ansley’s Rainbows of Hope. The generosity of Texas Roadhouse and the incredible turnout from the community were such a blessing and helped further our mission of bringing hope and assistance to hurting families.

Carrie Rouse

Carrie Rouse first connected with Ansley’s Rainbows of Hope when she performed at one of our events with Vocal Noise.

Since then, she has become a tremendous supporter of the organization through her kindness, encouragement, and generosity. Carrie has graciously allowed our handmade bracelets and Nancy’s Searching for Rainbows book to be featured and sold in her store, BoldSoul Boutique.

Her willingness to support both the mission of Ansley’s Rainbows of Hope and the families we serve has been such a blessing, and we are deeply grateful for her continued friendship and support.

Chris and Michelle Furnari

Michelle Furnari was one of the very first supporters of Ansley’s Rainbows of Hope.

The Gearhart family met Michelle and Chris Furnari on a cruise in 2012, and what began as a chance meeting quickly grew into a lifelong friendship. Michelle’s kindness, encouragement, and support meant so much to Nancy and her family through the years.

After Michelle lost her courageous battle with cancer in 2017, Chris honored her memory with a generous donation to Ansley’s Rainbows of Hope. Their friendship and support have continued to be a meaningful blessing to the organization and the families we serve.

Melissa Hunt

Melissa Hunt has been Nancy’s best friend and one of the earliest and most faithful supporters of Ansley’s Rainbows of Hope.

Throughout the years, Melissa has walked alongside countless families served by the organization, visiting and encouraging them during hospital stays at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. She lovingly delivered gift baskets, spent time with families in crisis, and even took one mother shopping during an especially difficult season.

Melissa’s friendship has been woven through some of the most meaningful and heartbreaking moments of Nancy’s life. She was Nancy’s nurse the day Ansley was born, and she was also by her side the day Ansley went to be with Jesus.

Her compassion, faith, and unwavering love have been a tremendous blessing not only to Nancy and her family, but to so many families touched by Ansley’s Rainbows of Hope. Melissa also shared her heart and perspective through a chapter she wrote in Searching for Rainbows.

Keller Williams

In the summer of 2017, Keller Williams selected Ansley’s Rainbows of Hope as the recipient of a special Facebook fundraising contest tied to the sale of a downtown home.

Through their generosity, Keller Williams donated $250 to support the mission of Ansley’s Rainbows of Hope. Their kindness and willingness to give back helped us continue providing hope and assistance to families walking through difficult seasons.

Jimmy and Gena Rivers

Longtime supporters of Ansley’s Rainbows of Hope whose generosity and encouragement have helped us continue serving families in need.

Brian Adkins

Brian Adkins generously volunteered his time, talent, and expertise to help launch the new Ansley’s Rainbows of Hope website.

Not only did his hard work save the organization valuable resources, but he also created a website that is more user-friendly, easier to navigate, and simpler to maintain and update. His dedication, patience, and willingness to help have been an incredible blessing to the organization.

Nancy is especially grateful for the love and support of her brother-in-law, whose generosity and servant heart helped bring new life to the online presence of Ansley’s Rainbows of Hope.

Jenny Volmer

Jenny Vollmer, a childhood friend of Nancy’s husband, Robert, has faithfully supported Ansley’s Rainbows of Hope with incredible generosity and selfless devotion.

Her heart for the Lord and passion for blessing others have been a continual encouragement to the organization and the families we serve. Through her kindness, support, and servant heart, she has been a true blessing to Ansley’s Rainbows of Hope.

Blue Ocean Dermatology

Nitra and Jason Welch have been unparalleled supporters of both Ansley’s Rainbows of Hope and Searching for Rainbows.

Nitra has been one of Nancy’s closest friends since 1994 and faithfully walked alongside her family through Austin’s surgery, the loss of Ansley, and the many difficult seasons that followed. Her unwavering friendship, compassion, and faith have been a constant source of love and encouragement.

Together, Nitra and Jason have continually supported the mission of Ansley’s Rainbows of Hope with generous hearts and steadfast devotion. Their kindness and friendship have been a true blessing to Nancy, her family, and the organization.