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NJ Mom of 6 Battling Cancer Receives Special Home Makeover from Love House Foundation

Eyewitness News ABC7NYJanuary 8, 20263 min404 views
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Love House Foundation's Mission

  • 💖 The Love House Foundation, founded by childhood friends Diana Moy and Vanessa Lee, aims to create healing sanctuaries within the homes of families battling cancer.
  • 💡 Their mission is to bring joy and comfort to patients who are going through difficult times.

Jordana Irvine's Story

  • 🎗️ Jordana Irvine, a 36-year-old nurse and single mom of six, was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2017, which later spread to her liver and bone.
  • 😩 Facing weekly chemo treatments, Jordana struggled with fatigue, leading to neglected housework and a messy home environment.
  • 🏠 The foundation stepped in to transform her living space, particularly her master bedroom, into a place of rest and healing.

The Makeover Process

  • 🎨 Diana Moy, an interior designer, and Vanessa Lee, a jewelry maker, use their expertise to personalize each room based on the recipient's favorite colors and what makes them happy.
  • 🌟 They focus on creating spaces that feel zen, homey, and truly personal, turning a house into a sanctuary.
  • 👏 Previous makeovers include a living room for Martha and a Yankees-themed room for 12-year-old Carlos.

Impact and Support

  • 😭 Recipients are often moved to tears by the transformations, finding comfort and peace in their newly created spaces.
  • ✨ The foundation emphasizes that they get to create a home for families going through immense hardship.
  • 🤝 Love House Foundation is actively seeking donations and volunteers, and accepts nominations for deserving recipients through their website, lovehousefoundation.org.
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