By Nancy Edwards
Most individuals have a difficult time seeing the silver lining with a cancer diagnosis, but Amanda Milner used cancer as a way to help support other victims.
Milner, a survivor of Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, is a founder/executive director of Fair Haven Foundation, a nonprofit Christian organization that provides free, temporary housing for adult cancer patients and their families who are not from the greater Indianapolis area.
“There is such a huge need for housing for patients and their families. My hope for patients served is that they would know that they are loved and cared for and that they are not alone.”
The organization also partners with local churches that check on patients and families, serve them a home-cooked meal and serve as a family support system away from home.
Milner’s children also volunteer for the organization through their church, Bridgeway Community. Milner and her husband, Mike, have four children: Michael, Rachel, Zachary and Caleb. The family has lived in Fishers for the past 12 years and enjoy swimming at the YMCA and spending time at Billericay Park.
“It’s a great way to spend time together,” Milner said.
Milner said she loves living in Fishers, is grateful for the local schools and teachers and called her hometown “a great place to raise a family.”