Something Great

Nonprofit organization, Boise's Got Faith, features three families each year who are effected by childhood cancer. Each year, funds are raised and distributed to the families to assist with any cancer related expenses. Support groups for parents, children and public outreach are other avenues the organization has developed. This Fall, Something Great will display and share stories from many of the featured families, organizati...

"I'll never be able to get over her. She was my other half, my soulmate, my reason to be here. But I can move on. I can continue to live my life."

"She brought two beautiful daughters into this world. And I can see so much of Joann in them. She showered this family with love and support. She created happiness wherever she went. And that's a person I'll always love."

"In the beginning, she taught me about love, she taught me...

“I can’t know for sure, but I hope with all my heart that I’ve made her proud. I’d like to think so, but there are so many things she deserves from me. But I’m a work in progress…"

"So now, since she's passed, I've decided to change parts of my life to honor her. She's always taught me that each day is a gift. And because life is so short, I must live it to the fullest."

"Her life has taught me to love unconditionally, never...

“During her battle with cancer, I helped take care of her a lot of the time. It felt great to comfort her and do whatever I can to ease her pain. That’s when I discovered what I want to do with my life.”

“She would endlessly compliment me on the care I gave her. She saw something in me during this whole battle. My desire and ability to help people. I mean, I love helping people. Seeing my mom go through such terrible pain gav...

And of course... The Burns Family. From Left Lori Burns and her husband Rob, Allen and his wife Tami, Chelsea Burns, and Nicole McNerney.

 The two teams. The Fire Department claiming victory once again!

Since the beginning of the foundation, the Joann Burns Memorial Scholarship has raised nearly $25,000. This year alone, the foundation raised nearly $5,000.

After Joann's death, her family founded a memorial scholarship foundation in her name, awarding students who've somehow been affected by cancer, and are pursuing a career in the medical field. 

Each year, for the past five years, family and members of the community have organized a charity basketball game in efforts to raise funds for the scholarship foundation. Named, Guns and Hoses, this basketball game is a competition bet...

“There are many ways to describe my mom. Smart, loving, classy, gracious, beautiful, caring, creative. But another word that really resonates for me is genuine. My mom was, and is, the most genuine person I have ever met, and had more integrity than anyone I know on top of it."

“When she got done receiving her chemotherapy in the cancer center, she would stick around and strike up conversations with other patients that were r...

“My mom was a very humble person. I knew she did so much for our family and the community, but I learned even more about what she did after she passed.”

“At her funeral, I was surprised to see how many people showed up. There were so many. And even more flowers! Many of those people also sent letters telling us how our mom inspired them and made a large impact on their lives.”

“In school, you learn of the six pillars of good...