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9 The Shakopee Valley News | Breast cancer, hope become city woman ’s passion Page 2 of2 *It's the most wonderful experience," she said, adding that tliroughout her business career she never experienced as much satisfaction or worked as hard as she is now with Hope Chest. •It's definitely my passion for the rest of my working career," Hensley said. She hasnt done ft alone. Businesses have stepped in to help, including an area grocery chain that donated storage space to Hope Chest; Periscope Marketing donated the design and development of brochures; InfoPac Intemationat offered Web site development; law firms stepped in with their services; and Department 56 gave its support, as well. "We love the concept [of Hope Chest] because it involves people on a day-to-day basis," said Susan Engel, chairwoman and CEO of Department 56. Through the sale of five prooircts, the company donated 5 percent of its proceeds to national breast cancer organizations and Hope Chest. Engei noted that this year $50,000 was donated to those groups. Engel said she finds it personally rewarding to be a part of Hope Chest. "I have a great need to feel that I give back to the community," she said, hoping that the entire community will reach out and support the organization which she said is based on a "unique and strong idea." Hope Chest, Engel said, gives "women the power to participate and make their own choices," and she hopes to continue Department 56's support through a specially designed product for Hope Chest. It doesnt surprise Hensley that Hope Chest has received the business support that it has. She said the Twins □ties is a very r:Wl?/'.thropic community. "We believe b '.jking care of our community and people In our community," she said. Hensley believes, too. Even in the middle of the night, her mind is still working on her mission, her passion. The name for the foundation and stores — Hope Chest — came to her one night. "It emblazons and talks about the mission," she said — to provide hope. Hope chests, she noted, are used to plan for the future, to place one's valuables in with the hopes of pulling them out again. For breast cancer patients, Hensley wants them of have a Hope Chest of their own. Additional information is available by calling 402-0645, or by visiting www.hopechestforbreastcancer.org . Content C 2002 Shakopee Valley News Softefara C 1996-2002 lupl Software. AU Rights Riserved i http:/'www.shakopccncws.com'print.asp?ArticIeID=2722&SectionID-2&SubScctionID=2 7/1202