About Us
The Story of Our 3 Betties
Practical support and resource navigation for West Virginia families facing a cancer diagnosis.
Three women. Three cancer journeys. Three lasting legacies.
The 3 Betties Foundation was born from love, loss, and the strength of three extraordinary women. Their courage, determination, and the impact they had on the lives around them inspired us to create this Foundation.
Each ribbon in our logo represents one of our three Betties and the cancer battle she faced. They are why we exist, the inspiration behind our mission, and a reminder that even in the hardest moments, hope can make a difference.
What began as a tribute to three special women has grown into a mission to help families throughout West Virginia.
Their stories inspired us. Their legacies guide us. And their spirit lives on in every family we help.
Turning Help Into Hope!
Chad Beam,
President & Founder
Make a Difference in the Life of a West Virginia Family!
Every West Virginia family facing cancer deserves to know they are not alone. A cancer diagnosis brings challenges that reach far beyond the doctor's office. Everyday expenses, transportation, household needs, and financial uncertainty can quickly become overwhelming.
That's where 3 Betties Foundation wants to make a difference.
Through community support, generous donations, and partnerships with caring individuals and businesses, we work to help families navigate difficult times and connect with resources when they need them most.
Whether you give, volunteer, organize a fundraiser, or spread the word about our mission, you become part of something bigger.
Your kindness can help turn someone's hardest days into days filled with a little more hope. Together, we can make a difference, one West Virginia family at a time.
Here's How You Can Help
There are so many ways to make a difference, and every act of kindness matters.
At the 3 Betties Foundation, we believe it takes a community to support families facing cancer. Whether you have a little time, a little extra to give, or simply a desire to help, you can be part of our mission.
MAKE A DONATION: Your financial contributions help us support West Virginia families facing the challenges of a cancer diagnosis.
BECOME A COMMUNITY PARTNER: Businesses, organizations, and community groups can join us in making a meaningful difference.
HOST A FUNDRAISER: Turn your idea, event, or passion into an opportunity to help families in need.
SPREAD THE WORD: Share our mission with friends, family, coworkers, and your community. Sometimes connecting the right person with the right resource can change everything.
No contribution is too small, and no act of kindness goes unnoticed. Together, we can turn help into Hope.
Make a Difference for a Family Facing Cancer!
Every donation to the 3 Betties Foundation helps us make a difference in the lives of West Virginia families facing a cancer diagnosis.
Your generosity helps provide practical support, connect families with valuable resources, and remind those going through difficult times that their community cares.
Whether it's $5, $25, $50, or whatever you're able to give, every contribution matters. When we come together, small acts of kindness can make a big difference.
Give Hope. Make a difference. Help a family today.
Thank you for being part of the 3 Betties family!
Strong communities stand together when families face their toughest challenges!
A cancer diagnosis brings enough uncertainty without the added worry of everyday bills, financial pressures, and trying to find the resources needed to get through treatment.
The 3 Betties Foundation works to be a beacon of Hope for West Virginia families facing a cancer diagnosis. Through practical assistance and resource navigation, we help families focus more of their energy on what matters most.
We're inviting local businesses, corporations, and community partners to stand with us.
Whether through a financial contribution, event sponsorship, donated goods or services, or an ongoing community partnership, your support helps us reach more families when they need us most.
Your business can be part of the hope.
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Sponsor a Fundraiser: Engage your employees and community in supporting West Virginia families.
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Become a Monthly Partner: Invite your accounting or payroll department to explore recurring corporate contributions.
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Celebrate 15 Years of Hope: Learn about sponsorship opportunities for our upcoming anniversary celebration in 2028.
Interested in partnering with 3 Betties? Contact us to discuss how we can work together to support West Virginia families.
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If you want to be the hope someone needs, we'd love to hear from you! Do you know a West Virginia family facing a cancer diagnosis that could use a helping hand? Let us know.
The 3 Betties Foundation will work to connect families with available resources and provide practical support whenever we can. Have a question, want to partner with us, or know someone who needs help?
Reach out to Chad at Herdfan-1@hotmail.com or send us a message using the form above. Together, we can be a beacon of Hope when families need it most.
How We Help
Fundraising Assistance
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When a family is facing financial hardships because of a cancer diagnosis, we can organize fundraising efforts to help ease some of the financial burden and put them in a better position to manage their everyday expenses and bills.
Resource Research & Navigation
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Sometimes, families simply don't know what's available to them. We research local, regional, and statewide resources that may assist with financial needs, transportation, household expenses, and other challenges associated with a cancer diagnosis.
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We try to help families find resources they may not know exist and connect them with organizations that may be able to assist.
Every Family. Every Situation. Every Opportunity to Help.
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There is no single answer when a family is facing cancer. That's why we take the time to understand their circumstances and explore the options available to them.
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Our goal isn't to add another responsibility to an already overwhelmed family. It's to help lift some of that weight off their shoulders.
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Because families facing cancer have enough to worry about.
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Let us help with the rest, so you can focus on getting healthier.
Fundraising to Help Families
Sometimes the greatest help we can provide is financial support that allows a family to decide what they need most.
Through our 3 Betties merchandise and information stand at community events, we host fundraising efforts to support families facing a cancer diagnosis.
A percentage of the proceeds from designated fundraising efforts goes directly to the family we're supporting. Families can use those funds wherever they're needed most, whether that's household bills, groceries, transportation, medical-related expenses, or other everyday necessities.
We believe families know their needs better than anyone. Our goal is to give them a little breathing room and the freedom to use that support where it makes the biggest difference.
Because sometimes, helping a family means giving them the ability to decide what help looks like.
Resource Research & Navigation. Finding Answers. Connecting Families. Lifting Burdens.
Navigating a cancer diagnosis can be overwhelming. Between appointments, treatments, everyday responsibilities, and financial concerns, families may not have the time or energy to search for assistance.
At the 3 Betties Foundation, we want to help make that process a little easier. As part of our commitment to supporting West Virginia families, we aim to help identify local, regional, and statewide programs and resources that may be available to families facing a cancer diagnosis.
Whether it's financial assistance, transportation resources, household support, or other community services, our goal is to help families discover options they may not know are available.
We believe no family should have to figure everything out alone. Our goal is to take some of the burden off families so they can focus on what matters most: their health, their loved ones, and their journey toward healing.
Need Help?
If you or someone you love is facing a cancer diagnosis in West Virginia, we encourage you to reach out.
You don't have to navigate this journey alone. Let us learn about your situation and see how 3 Betties Foundation may be able to help. Together, we can turn help into Hope!
Meet the 3 Betties Team!
3 Betties Foundation isn't just an organization to us. It's personal.
Everyone connected to our Foundation has been touched by cancer in some way. Whether through our own experiences or those of family members and loved ones, we understand that a cancer diagnosis affects far more than the person receiving it.
We've experienced the uncertainty, the challenges, the emotions, and the overwhelming reality that comes with a cancer journey. This isn't just a job for us. It's a mission driven by compassion, understanding, and a genuine desire to make a difference.
We've been there. We've seen the struggles. And we know how much it means to have someone in your corner. That's why we're committed to helping other West Virginia families feel supported, encouraged, and reminded that they are never alone.
Our mission is personal. Our passion is real. And our commitment comes from the heart!
Chad Beam-
The heart behind the 3 Betties Foundation began with something deeply personal for Chad Beam. After watching three special women in his life face their own battles with cancer, including his mother, Chad witnessed firsthand the strength, courage, and determination required to navigate such a difficult journey.
Those experiences opened his eyes to the challenges families face, particularly in rural West Virginia, where finding assistance and accessing resources can sometimes be difficult.
Rather than simply recognizing those challenges, Chad wanted to do something about them. That desire became the bedrock of 3 Betties. For Chad, this has always been about more than leading an organization. It's about honoring three remarkable women, carrying their legacy forward, and making a difference for families facing the same difficult road. Their battles inspired the mission. Helping others is how their legacy lives on.
Diana Beam-
Diana has always had a special place in her heart for people facing life's challenges, particularly those navigating the world of special needs. Her compassion for others has always been a defining part of who she is, but her own life experiences would give that compassion an even deeper meaning.
In 2007, Diana received a cancer diagnosis while her father and sister-in-law were also battling the disease. Facing cancer alongside two loved ones gave her a firsthand understanding of the fear, uncertainty, and emotional challenges that come with a diagnosis.
Now a cancer survivor of almost 20 years, Diana knows that the journey doesn't end with treatment. The experience can leave an impact, and scars, both visible and invisible, that lasts a lifetime.
Her journey has given her something that cannot be taught: the ability to genuinely understand what another person may be going through. She knows how much encouragement, compassion, and simply having someone who understands can mean during difficult times.
Through her connection with the 3 Betties Foundation, Diana hopes to help other families find that same understanding, support, and reassurance. Sometimes, knowing someone has walked a similar road makes all the difference.
Liz Walker -
Our Very Own "Amazon Queen"
Growing up with a younger brother with special needs helped shape Liz's compassionate nature and her lifelong desire to help others. Caring for people and finding ways to make a difference have always been important parts of who she is.
Affectionately known as our "Amazon Queen," Liz is the person we count on to research, compare, track down resources, and find creative ways to stretch our budget. Whether she's hunting down supplies, preparing for community events, or finding ways to make every dollar go a little further, Liz brings resourcefulness and dedication to everything she does.
Her involvement with the 3 Betties Foundation began when her lifelong best friend became the Foundation's first client. What started as a desire to help someone she loved became an even deeper personal connection when her own mother was diagnosed with breast cancer. Those experiences reinforced what Liz already knew: families facing cancer need people in their corner.
Even from Ohio, Liz remains an important part of the 3 Betties family, bringing her creativity, compassion, and determination to a mission that means so much to her.
Different state, same heart, and always finding another way to make a difference!
Tabitha Adkins-
From Super Volunteer to an Important Part of the 3 Betties Family
Tabitha first became involved with the 3 Betties Foundation by volunteering at various events. It didn't take long for her dedication, enthusiasm, and willingness to jump in wherever needed to earn her the affectionate title of "Super Volunteer."
As a breast cancer survivor herself, Tabitha understands firsthand the uncertainty, emotions, and challenges that come with a cancer diagnosis. Her personal journey gives her a unique perspective and a genuine connection to the families 3 Betties strives to support.
Following the loss of one of the Foundation's longtime team members, Tabitha was invited to become more involved and take on a larger role within the 3 Betties family. She brought with her not only the perspective of a survivor but also a heart for helping others, a willingness to serve, and a commitment to making a difference.
Today, Tabitha continues to bring that same compassion and dedication to the Foundation's mission of supporting West Virginia families facing cancer. Once a Super Volunteer, always a Super Volunteer. We're grateful she chose to make 3 Betties part of her journey.
We've been there. To us, it's not a job… it's PERSONAL!