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A Letter from Donn | Help Us Provide a Sanctuary for Families in Need
In 1988, my family faced an unimaginable tragedy: we lost our son Brent to cancer. At just thirteen, he was diagnosed with Rhabdomyosarcoma, a rare and aggressive childhood cancer. Despite […]
Mission Moment | Olivia’s Story
In April, Olivia was celebrating her 15th birthday when she noticed a strange rash starting to appear on her leg. She felt fine otherwise, but just to be safe, her […]
Mission Moment | Andrea’s Story
Last December, Andrea experienced difficulty breathing during a holiday-themed fun run. This was highly unusual for someone who had completed a half marathon and a 10K earlier that year. A […]
Meet Our 2024 Board Directors
Brent’s Place is pleased to announce the appointment of Dominic Dezzutti as Board Chairman and Mark Petty as Vice Chairman for a three-year terms, which began January 1, 2024. Formerly […]
Mission Moment | Juliette’s Journey
Juliette's first emergency room visit was in April 2023, when she was just three months old. During her first week in daycare, Juliette caught a virus and began having trouble […]
Growth Report | Welcoming Chef Kevin
Please join us in welcoming our newest team member, Chef Kevin! Kevin spent most of his career working in large-scale catering and banquets and wanted to finish out his career […]
Mission Moment | Cody’s Journey from Paralysis to Possibility
In 2021, Cody faced total paralysis from the waist down. Six months of grueling rehabilitation followed, with one singular goal in mind – to walk again and return to his […]
Mission Moment | Aubrie’s Journey
Last year, Aubrie, a spirited 10-year-old, faced a cascade of medical challenges that upended her family’s life. Prompted by a series of alarming diagnoses, they embarked on a journey to […]
A Home Called Brent’s Place | Author’s Q & A
In 1998, Donn and Linda Eley opened the first Brent’s Place facility, featuring five fully furnished apartments that provided Safe-Clean accommodations designed for patients following bone marrow transplants. Now, 26 […]
ANNOUNCEMENT: Changes to BlockParty and Family Reunion Schedule
In 2022, we saw the return of our fan-favored, pre-pandemic community builder event, Brent’s Place Block Party. After a two-year, COVID-forced hiatus, it was refreshing to see the return of in-person […]
