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A 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization supporting stroke & cancer survivors
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Still thinking about such a beautiful day 🤍 Thank you so much Sammy, for having me at the Second Chance Project’s 3rd Annual Fundraiser and allowing me to capture the BTS of such a special event. It was amazing seeing the community come together for such a meaningful cause. I loved meeting so many incredible business owners and entrepreneurs and seeing all the ways they contribute to our community. A special thank you to Brenda for always recommending my business and supporting me, it truly means so much. And I’m incredibly grateful to have been recognized during this event by Los Angeles City Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez and Congresswoman Luz Rivas. Such a special moment I’ll always appreciate. Thank you to everyone who made this day so special. So grateful to have been a part of it. 🪽 Same time next year? ☺️🤍 by @the2ndchanceproject
What happens when one family’s stroke journey turns into a mission to bring an entire community together? We had an incredible conversation with Sammy from The 2nd Chance Candle Co. as she shared her mother’s inspiring story and the heartfelt reason she’s organizing an upcoming community event on August 2nd. This isn’t just about a candle company—it’s about hope, resilience, and creating second chances for survivors and their families. Hear the full story on the YouTube platform or comment “💡” and we’ll send it to you. #hope4strokesurvivors #mentalhealth #community #advocate #disability by @the2ndchanceproject
Just a few weeks after my mom passed away in 2024, an idea came over me. I wanted to honor her by spreading love to others facing some of life’s hardest battles. 🤍 That idea became our very first Rose Distribution at the American Heart Association Heart & Stroke Walk in Anaheim, where we handed out 100 red heart roses to stroke survivors, caregivers, and families. What started as a simple act of kindness quickly grew into one of my favorite initiatives! Over the past two years, we’ve distributed over 800 roses to stroke and cancer survivors, caregivers, and loved ones throughout our community. Each rose serves as a reminder that we believe in their strength. This initiative would not be possible without our incredible florist friends who have sourced, cleaned, prepared, and donated hundreds of roses along the way. Your generosity has helped turn a simple flower into a powerful message of hope and encouragement. @luxefloralstudio @miflorecitaflowershop Thank you to every survivor, caregiver, and family member who has accepted a rose from us. We are grateful to be a small part of your journey. ❤️ Thank you to my friends and family for sticking with me and joining me in handing out these roses! Cold early mornings and road trips all over Southern California are worth it with you guys cheering me on! @fancy__nancy @lichleech @jessicapriscillagonzalez @madamejoe64 @beyou_rosies @jeanie8321 @alice_in_wonderland1121 Want to be part of something special? Join us at our next rose distribution and help us continue to spread love one rose at a time. #The2ndChanceProject #RoseDistribution #SpreadLove #CommunityImpact #ActsOfKindness by @the2ndchanceproject
Thank you Brenda @elev8planning for hosting this wonderful Teamsgiving Brunch at the beautiful @loftandbloomspace You are so thoughtful and intentional in everything you do! Thank you for spoiling us and for your kind heart 🤍 Can’t wait to plan more events in the future with you ✨🫶🏻 So nice seeing vendors who have supported The 2nd Chance Project 🥰 thank you Brenda for introducing me to these amazing women-owned businesses! Thank you @piel_culta for our mini facial tutorials 🧖🏻‍♀️ #Elev8Teamsgiving #The2ndChanceProject #CommunityLove #VendorAppreciation by @the2ndchanceproject
979 days without you 🪽 Feliz Día De Los Muertos 🧡 #The2ndChanceProject #2ndChanceCandleCo #CandlesWithAPurpose #FCancer by @the2ndchanceproject
💗🌹 Sunday’s Rose Distribution Initiative at Sharsheret’s West Coast Dash! @sharsheretofficial We shared beautiful hot pink roses with 75 amazing survivors and supporters 💕 Thank you poppa for helping me prep these babies ✨ A special thank you to Beyond Our Own Initiative @beyondourown_la for providing two wonderful volunteers to help distribute roses, and to Ignite the Light of Hope @ignite_the_light_of_hope for their generous donation that helped us source these roses. Every rose is an opportunity to share my mom’s story and her cancer journey. We’re grateful to continue honoring her by spreading happiness through this small but meaningful gesture. Thank you to my sissy @fancy__nancy for joining me in making these Rose Distribution Initiatives so special. 💗🌹 #The2ndChanceProject #RoseDistributionInitiative #Sharsheret #CancerSurvivors #SpreadingLove by @the2ndchanceproject
🤍 GOOD FOOD, BIG HEARTS, SECOND CHANCES. 🤍 We are beyond grateful to Zarapé Cocina & Cantina @zarapecocinacantina for partnering with The 2nd Chance Project and donating 20% of sales from their Long Beach location on Wednesday November 18th to help us continue supporting cancer and stroke survivors. 🤍 THANK YOU to Chef Stefano and Chef Onesimo for their generosity and for making a difference in our community. Your support means more than you know! 🕊️🤍 ✨ What should you try? ✨ 🥗 Caesar Salad 🔥 Molcajete 🍫 Mole 100% a must-try! We would LOVE to see our community show up, enjoy an amazing meal, and support a cause that touches so many lives. Every meal is an opportunity to give back and help us continue creating meaningful moments for survivors and their families. ❤️ A special thank you to Affluent Hispanic Philanthropies @affluenthispanic @latinorestaurantweeklbc for making this introduction and connecting us with such generous, community-minded organizations. We are so grateful for the connections that make our mission possible! 🙏🏼 📍 Zarapé Cantina — Long Beach Come hungry, bring your friends and family, and help us make a difference, one meal at a time! 🕊️✨ #The2ndChanceProject #ZarapeCantina #LongBeachCA #CancerSurvivors #StrokeSurvivors by @the2ndchanceproject
🤍✨ SAVE THE DATE | NOVEMBER 22, 2026 ✨🤍 This one is especially close to my heart. 🕊️ In honor of Momma’s 1,000th day in Heaven, we’re bringing our community together for a special Community Wellness Event. 🤍 A day dedicated to celebrating cancer and stroke survivors, caregivers, and everyone whose lives have been touched by these journeys. A space for connection, self-care, healing, and a little reminder that none of us have to navigate life alone. 🫶🏼 We’re building something special, and we would LOVE for you to be part of it! ✨ 🤍 We’re looking for: 📸 Photobooth sponsors ☕ Coffee & matcha vendors 💆🏻‍♀️ Massage therapists & estheticians 🌿 Wellness service providers 🎨 Interactive activity vendors 🎁 We’re also collecting wellness bag items to gift to our survivors and caregivers. Every contribution helps us continue offering these events FREE to our community. 📍 Caruso’s Italian Kitchen 10152 N. Balboa Blvd., Granada Hills, CA 91344 🗓️ November 22, 2026 @carusos_granada_hills To our amazing Dovies 🕊️ thank you for continuing to show up, donate, share, and believe in this mission. Because of YOU, we can keep creating spaces filled with love, hope, and second chances. 🤍 If you’re a business owner, wellness professional, or someone who wants to support our mission, we’d love to connect with you! Send us a DM to get involved. Momma, this one’s for you. 🤍🕊️ Thank you to our sponsor @martinezincometax #The2ndChanceProject #CommunityWellness #CancerSurvivors #StrokeSurvivors #CaregiverSupport by @the2ndchanceproject
Ain’t no stopping us now… “On behalf of the City of Los Angeles and the Seventh Council District, we proudly recognize your efforts in founding and leading The 2nd Chance Project and for creating an organization dedicated to providing resources, wellness programs, guidance, and compassionate support to individuals and families navigating the challenges of recovery and survivorship. Through your vision, leadership, and personal commitment to the community, The 2nd Chance Project has become a valuable resource for stroke and cancer survivors, caregivers, and their families. Your dedication has created opportunities for healing, education, connection, and personal growth while reminding those you serve that they are not alone in their journey. Through your continued advocacy and service, you have helped raise awareness of the challenges faced by survivors and caregivers while providing meaningful opportunities for individuals and families to come ogether. We commend your compassion, perseverance, and dedication to serving others and recognize the lasting impact of your work in our community. Your leadership reflects the power of turning personal experiences into a purpose that uplifts others and creates opportunities for healing and renewal. With sincere appreciation, we honor your commitment to making a difference and to building a stronger community where every survivor and family has an opportunity for a second chance.” Thank you @monicarodriguezla @mrodcd7 for this beautiful Certificate of Recognition for The 2nd Chance Project 🥹 So excited to continue serving our community with your office’s support Let’s continue spreading love to the cancer and stroke community 🤍✨ #The2ndChanceProject #CommunitySupport #CancerSurvivors #StrokeAwareness by @the2ndchanceproject
Saturday morning was such a beautiful day celebrating survivorship and honoring loved ones who have passed due to breast cancer. 💕 I had the honor of sharing 75 beautiful roses with 75 beautiful souls affected by this disease thanks to @ignite_the_light_of_hope donation for these gorgeous pink roses 🌹 When I am asked why I share these roses, yes the story is that I do this in honor of my mom but it’s so much more than that. When she was in a coma from the massive stroke she suffered after we found out she had leukemia…that was my rock bottom. That moment brought me to my knees and I screamed out to God to please save my mom. I promised to serve him for the rest of my life. I didn’t know what that was going to look like…and then she woke up 2 weeks later 😭 God blessed our family with 3 beautiful years of having her with us but before she passed she asked me to help others who don’t have a “Sami”…other survivors going through the darkest times of their life who need the same love and support I gave her. ❤️‍🩹 & that’s my why. It’s so much deeper than continuing her legacy, it’s honoring my word to God. I meet so many amazing survivors who are thriving in their 2nd chance and I’m so honored that I get to spend my time listening and learning from them. I also ran into some of our lovely Dovies! Don’t ask how we spotted each other in a crowd of thousands of people 😄 @coachchely Thank you to all you Dovies who support this nonprofit and help us reach so many wonderful people. Thank you to @acseventsla @makingstridesla @citadel_outlets for putting this great event together! Thank you to @somosreyna for bringing the music and vibes 🎶💃🏻 Stay tuned for next month’s free Community Wellness Event for survivors and their caregivers in Granada Hills as well as upcoming fundraisers at some delicious restaurants! #The2ndChanceProject #BreastCancerAwareness #CancerSupport #StrokeSupport by @the2ndchanceproject
✨We had the pleasure of visiting Zarapé Cocina & Cantina in honor of Latino Restaurant Week @latinorestaurantweeklbc hosted by our good friends at Affluent Hispanic Philanthropies @affluenthispanic @exquisitamentetv The food was authentic with an incredible Mexican/Mediterranean fusion of flavors and don’t even get me started on the espresso martini… hands-down the BEST I’ve ever had! ☕🍸 A huge thank you to Chef Stefano and Chef Onésimo for opening your doors and taking the time to hear our story. 🤍 Do yourself a favor and visit their Long Beach or West Hollywood location. You won’t regret it! 👀 Do I sense a partnership coming on? Stay tuned! ✨ #Zarapé #LatinoRestaurantWeek #The2ndChanceProject #CommunityPartnerships #SupportLocal by @the2ndchanceproject
⛳️❤️ 2026 Smiling Hearts WS Charity Golf Tournament What a great time supporting such an amazing organization and an even greater cause! ❤️ @smilinghearts_ws It was a pleasure meeting the founders, Rhonda & Frank, and learning more about the incredible work they’re doing in our community. A special thank you to my bestie Jess @jessicapriscillagonzalez for joining me, and to @martinezincometax for the invitation and introduction to this wonderful organization! We were also grateful for the opportunity to share a little about The 2nd Chance Project at the OddFellows table. @sf_oddfellows We love supporting organizations that bring people together and make a meaningful impact in our community. 🫶🏼 Be sure to check out Smiling Hearts WS and support their mission! ❤️⛳️ #SmilingHeartsWS #CharityGolfTournament #The2ndChanceProject #CommunityImpact #GivingBack by @the2ndchanceproject

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