Charity Stories from Night Owl Philanthropy Podcast

In this episode of the Night Owl Philanthropy Podcast – What’s Your Why?, I’m joined by Lorraine Lewis, Co‑Founder and CEO of The Lewis Foundation.

Lorraine shares the story of how a deeply personal family experience led to the creation of a charity that now provides free gift packs to adult cancer patients across multiple hospitals.

She talks about how those early days on the ward shaped the Foundation’s mission, how the charity has grown operationally, and some of the challenges along the way.

We explore the importance of emotional care alongside clinical treatment, the crucial role volunteers and community supporters play, and why visibility and awareness really matter for patients who often feel forgotten. Lorraine also reflects on the recognition the Foundation has  ...