How It All Started

Lorette Irving serves as the Director of Operations for The Family Cancer Support Network Foundation, where she oversees operational systems, client support services, program administration, quality assurance, and resource coordination. With more than 15 years of experience in healthcare, customer service leadership, training, and operations management, and a Master of Science in Management and Leadership, she brings a strong combination of strategic leadership, operational excellence, and compassion to the Foundation’s mission. Lorette is committed to building effective, measurable, and sustainable programs that help families access critical resources while ensuring every interaction reflects the belief that no family should face cancer alone. Her focus on accountability, process improvement, and client-centered service helps ensure the Foundation delivers meaningful support and measurable outcomes for the families it serves. Inspired by witnessing the impact cancer had on her sister and the challenges it created for her family, Lorette is passionate about helping parents with minor children navigate the emotional, financial, and logistical burdens of cancer so they can focus on what matters most—their health, their children, and their time together.

 Zollani Weatherburn is a results-driven business professional with more than 20 years of experience managing multimillion-dollar client portfolios, building strategic partnerships, and helping organizations achieve sustainable growth and operational success. She brings a strong background in financial management, client relations, and business development, along with a deep passion for supporting individuals and families affected by cancer. Her commitment to this mission is deeply personal, having lost her grandfather to complications related to cancer, an experience that highlighted the challenges of delayed diagnoses, limited treatment options, and the lack of accessible support resources for patients and families. Through her role with The Family Cancer Support Network Foundation, Zollani is dedicated to helping families navigate the financial realities of a cancer diagnosis, including healthcare costs, insurance concerns, caregiving expenses, income protection, and long-term financial planning. She is committed to identifying practical solutions that reduce financial burdens and allow families to focus on what matters most—their health, their loved ones, and their future.

Arika Sampson is a marketing and communications professional with more than 20 years of experience in public relations, branding, and healthcare communications. As Director of Marketing and Communications for The Family Cancer Support Network Foundation, she uses the power of storytelling, community engagement, and strategic outreach to connect families with the resources and support they need. Arika’s passion for this mission is deeply personal, having witnessed several loved ones—including her father, aunt, close friends, and a dear family friend who passed away from cancer—navigate the challenges of the disease. These experiences reinforced her belief that no family should have to battle cancer while also struggling with everyday responsibilities such as childcare, transportation, and financial burdens. Through her leadership, Arika is dedicated to raising awareness, building meaningful connections, and advancing the Foundation’s mission to ensure that families facing cancer receive the support, hope, and compassion they deserve, because no family fights alone.

 Sujen Stephens is a dedicated healthcare leader, nurse practitioner, registered nurse, and social worker with extensive experience serving children, adults, and families across diverse healthcare settings. As Chief Nursing Officer of The Family Cancer Support Network Foundation, she is committed to advancing compassionate, patient-centered care while helping families navigate the challenges of a cancer diagnosis. Her passion for this mission is deeply personal, having supported one of her closest friends throughout a cancer journey and witnessing firsthand the emotional, physical, financial, and practical burdens that cancer places on patients and their loved ones. This experience strengthened her belief that no family should have to face cancer alone. Drawing on her unique background in both nursing and social work, Sujen works to improve health outcomes, reduce barriers to care, and connect families with the resources, education, and support they need. Through her leadership, she helps ensure that families receive not only quality care, but also hope, encouragement, and compassionate guidance during some of life's most difficult moments.