August 2026 Staff Support: “WE FIGHT FOR BETHANY BYARS!”
Ministry of Hope is honored to help our WCCW family in raising money for “one of our own,” Bethany Byars…
Bethany Byars, one of Western Correctional Center for Women (WCCW)’s finest officers, has been courageously battling cervical cancer for more than a year.
After exhausting all available treatment options in North Carolina, her family has been given hope through the possibility of receiving a specialized treatment only available in Texas.
Bethany lives in our Swannanoa community, and is a devoted single mother of two beautiful children. Due to the severe pain caused by her illness, she has been unable to work, making it increasingly difficult to keep up with everyday expenses, as well as and providing and caring for her family.
Below are a variety of ways you can support Bethany and her family during this difficult time, thank you for your support!
Here are the ways you can support Bethany and her family:
Together, we can help ease some of the financial burden so Bethany can focus on what matters most – her health and her family. Thank you for your kindness, compassion, and support.
Fundraising Raffle
“Blanket for Bethany (and you!)”
$10/ticket
(drawing on August 14th)
Winner gets a handmade “chunky” blanket, large enough for two – with Bethany receiving matching one as well!
For each $10 donated, you will receive a ticket entered in the drawing. 100% of proceeds raised will go to Bethany Byars!
Financial Donation
Times have been incredibly tough lately for Bethany. Meeting her family’s everyday needs – like groceries, utility bills, and getting the kids ready for the upcoming school year – has become an overwhelming challenge. On top of that, insurance does not cover all of her current treatments or, most importantly, the vital new treatment option available in Texas.
Every single donation will ease this immense burden. Absolutely 100% of all funds raised will go directly to Bethany Byars to support her recovery and her family.
Join the Meal Train!
We have started a “meal train” where friends, coworkers, or community members can schedule and deliver meals to Bethany’s household during this time of treatment. We hope it can help reduce daily stress by providing ease with meal preparation (and delicious food!) – its just one more way to offer support during these difficult times.
Sign up below for the day/time you can drop off a meal (or groceries). You will receive an email confirmation after submission. Address of drop-off location (Bethany’s home) is within the form.