Mission & Impact
The Gold Ribbon Collective, Inc. was founded by two families from the Geist area, Amy and Rob Hruskoci and Kelly, Jeremy, and Corbin Johnson, who came together with one shared purpose: to bring light, comfort and hope to children and families facing pediatric cancer. For the Hruskoci family, the mission is deeply personal, born from the loss of a beloved relative to childhood cancer. For the Johnson family, it’s a calling inspired by witnessing that strength and wanting to make a difference. Together, we turned grief and empathy into action, creating spaces filled with warmth, color, and joy. Every project is a testament to the power of community and the healing that comes from love in action.
Community Outreach
Our connection to families begins through relationships with hospital staff, social workers and pediatric oncology teams who introduce us to children in need of extra comfort and encouragement. From there, we meet with each family personally to learn their story: the child’s favorite colors, hobbies and dreams, so every project feels unique and deeply personal. This hands-on approach helps ensure we’re not just decorating a room but creating a space that restores joy and normalcy during a difficult time. Each transformation is built with love from volunteers and supporters right here in the Fishers area, showing how our local community truly rallies around its own.
Programs & Services
At the heart of The Gold Ribbon Collective is our room transformations — personalized spaces designed to bring joy and comfort to children undergoing cancer treatment or those in remission. Each project starts with listening: learning what makes them smile, what colors calm them, and what themes reflect their personality. From there, our volunteers and partners work together to create something truly special: rooms filled with warmth, creativity and hope. Beyond the transformations, we also provide comfort packages and thoughtful touches for families spending long days in treatment. Every project is a reminder that beauty, compassion and community can make the journey a little brighter.
Partnerships & Support
The Gold Ribbon Collective thrives because of the incredible people who choose to be part of our efforts: volunteers, donors and local partnerships who share our heart for families in need. Every project is a true community effort, with individuals and businesses donating time, materials and creativity to help transform each child’s space. We’ve seen carpenters, artists, designers and neighbors come together with tears in their eyes as a family walks into their new room for the first time. Those moments remind us that kindness is contagious, and that when a community like Fishers unites around a purpose, extraordinary things can happen.
Awareness & Advocacy
While our room transformations bring comfort to families directly, we also believe deeply in raising awareness for pediatric cancer and the realities families face beyond the diagnosis. Through social media, community events and other partnerships, we share stories of resilience that inspire empathy and understanding. Our goal is to shine a light on the courage of these children and the strength of their families, while encouraging others to get involved. Advocacy for us isn’t about statistics, it’s about faces, families and the power of hope. The more people who understand, the stronger our community becomes in standing beside them.
Looking Ahead
As we look to the year ahead, our goal is to complete four new room transformations and continue growing the reach and impact of The Gold Ribbon Collective. To make that possible, we’ll be focusing on fundraising and building long-term partnerships within the local community. As a startup nonprofit, we’re seeking support from corporate sponsors, individual donors, and local businesses willing to provide in-kind materials and services. Every contribution, big or small helps us bring light and comfort to another child and family. Together, we can make sure hope continues to shine brightly here in Fishers and beyond.
