Hope & Heroes has been selected as an industry expert to be featured on Empowered, hosted by Meg Ryan, an award-winning public television series dedicated to sharing stories of impact, leadership, and hope. Our segment will premiere the week of April 27, 2026, and will be distributed to over 170 public television stations across the United States.
Telling Our Story on a National Stage
Empowered is built on a simple principle: education empowers people. The series, hosted by acclaimed actress and activist Meg Ryan, shines a light on stories that often go untold. Each episode is an opportunity to reach millions of homes with content that genuinely matters and drives change.
As part of their series, “No One Fights Alone,” Hope & Heroes’ feature is dedicated to raising awareness for childhood cancer, offering hope to those affected, and empowering people and communities to make a difference.
“Our feature on Empowered, hosted by Meg Ryan, connects us with millions of people nationwide who may not yet know Hope & Heroes, offering a window into the impact of our work on children and families facing childhood cancer,” says Bob Bomersbach, Executive Director of Hope & Heroes. “For those navigating a diagnosis, it delivers a powerful message: support, community, and hope are essential ingredients of Hope & Heroes’ charitable work.”
Tune In and Help Us Spread the Word
The week of April 27, 2026, our segment will be distributed to over 170 public television stations across the United States. Our broadcast continues for one full year through 2027, so the story of Hope & Heroes will reach viewers nationwide on public television stations for the next twelve months. Check your local public television listings for air dates and times.
Those in New York City and surrounding markets can catch our regional commercial airings starting April 6 through April 30 on CNN, MSNBC, Fox News, CNBC, TLC, Discovery, and Travel Channel during peak morning hours (7:00 a.m. through 11:45 a.m.) and prime time (6:00 p.m. through 11:45 p.m.).
When you watch, share it with your community. Post it on social media. Send it to friends and family. Sharing amplifies what we’re working to accomplish.
If you feel called to do more than watch, please consider making a gift today. Your support helps us continue this vital work and ensure that every child and family we serve receives the care, support, and hope they deserve.
About Hope & Heroes Children’s Cancer Fund
Hope & Heroes is a regional pediatric cancer nonprofit serving the tri-state NY, NJ and CT area. We partner with leading pediatric cancer centers to fund research, clinical care, psychosocial support, integrative medicine programming, and life-enhancing services to children and families facing childhood cancer and blood disorders.
Contact: Bob Bomersbach, Executive Director | r.bomersbach@hopeandheroes.org
