Humble Bumble Project, Inc.

In 2016 our co-founder, Paige Griffin, was diagnosed with High Grade Stage IV Undifferentiated Pleomorphic Sarcoma at 20 years of age.

Overwhelmed and humbled by the love and support received by family, friends, the community, and even complete strangers, the Humble Bumble Projects, Inc. was formed.

An estimated 2,001,140 new cases of cancer will be diagnosed in the United States each year which means over two million people will hear the words “You have cancer.”

A cancer diagnosis is a very humbling experience.  Humbling to realize just how fragile life is.  Humbling to entrust your child's life to strangers.  Humbling to accept help, financially or otherwise.  Humbling to receive unconditional love and support.  Humbling to discover that no one fights alone.

Many patients and caregivers will struggle at some point with finances during a cancer journey.  At the time of diagnosis, patients and caregivers are not only forced to confront fears, make complex decisions, and cope with tremendous stress; they may suddenly face potential financial hardships.  The additional burden of time and cost exacerbates the stress on families already struggling with cancer's uncertainty.

Finances are strained by lost of income as patients and caregivers may go on unpaid leave, work reduced hours, or even leave/lose their job.  At the same time, there are new out of pocket expenses not covered by health insurance.  Many patients and caregivers soon find it difficult to find enough money for basic and integral needs:  fuel for frequent trips to and from treatments, lodging and food expenses for extended hospital stays or treatments, parking or tolls, groceries for the home, household expenses and utilities, child care for siblings, or even pet boarding expenses for siblings of the four-legged variety.

The mission of the Humble Bumble Project is to alleviate even the slightest amount of financial burden faced by pediatric, adolescent, and adulthood cancer patients so patients and caregivers can focus on family rather than finance.

 Paige lived graciously and courageously with cancer until November 24, 2018.  Paige wanted to change the world for the better and she succeeded.

The Humble Bumble Project, Inc. was incorporated and received 501(c)3 status in 2018.

This organization is Paige's legacy and is dedicated to changing the world on her behalf.

Putting family over finance.

Paige Griffin, Co-founder

“When someone has cancer, the whole family and everyone who loves them does, too.” — Terri Clark