Rick Hoerner Memorial
Honoring Rick’s strength and spirit through support for cancer survivor wellness programs.
The Rick Hoerner Memorial Scholarship Fund
On April 14, 2024, age 63, Rick experienced his first symptom and was soon diagnosed with Glioblastoma, a fast-growing, incurable and cancerous brain tumor. Despite being told multiple times that he only had a few months to live, he continued to embrace each day by traveling and staying active. His unlimited planks became his staple daily activity. Rick spoke of how living with this disease showed him to live life without getting too hung up on little things. Rick’s authentic self was pure, kind, and graced with love that illuminated anyone who came into contact with him. Rick passed away at home May 21, 2025.
Rick was athletic his whole life. His love for an active lifestyle stayed with him his whole life. Knowing this, and understanding that when a person is faced with this illness, the support of a prescribed exercise program along with a range of holistic wellness services for mind and body can make a world of difference in a Cancer Survivors' healing journey, friends and loved ones created the Rick Hoerner Memorial Scholarship Fund in partnership with the Crocus Foundation. This fund will help to minimize the financial burden for survivors participating in a certified Clinical Exercise Program.
Your gift is greatly appreciated.
Our Commitment to Cancer Survivors
Easing Financial Burdens: We provide resources to lessen the costs associated with essential prescribed exercise and holistic services and programs.
Personalized Support: Recognizing that cancer treatment and recovery affect individuals differently, we offer one-on-one personal training, nutritional health coaching, unique group classesand a variety of wellness services to meet each survivor's unique needs.
Inclusive Environment: We welcome all cancer survivors, regardless of cancer type, stage, duration, or age, offering a safe and calming space to enhance quality of life through tailored exercise programs. Enjoy our private fitness center and restorative room for meditation and mindfulness practices.
Collaborative Care: Working closely with healthcare providers, we ensure our physical activities align with medical recommendations, supporting each survivor's journey effectively.
Survivorship Program
Our prescribed exercise program is transforming the lives of cancer patients. You’ll receive personalized coaching from one of our Certified Cancer Care Coaches. Designed with input from your oncology provider, our program ensures the best possible results. The focus is on minimizing treatment side effects, improving mobility, strength, and endurance.
How to Participate: You need a referral from your care provide. Once you have completed the form, you can email it to thecrocusfoundation@gmail.com.
Enhancing Recovery Through Holistic Care
In addition to personalized exercise programs, we offer a range of holistic wellness services to support Cancer Survivors on their healing journey. Optional services include group fitness classes, meditation, massage therapy, yoga, nutrition coaching, chiropractic care, and physical therapy—providing a well-rounded approach to recovery and well-being.
Supportive Scholarships
Who is Eligible
Anyone currently under the care of an oncology medical provider.
Services Covered by Our Scholarships
Approved scholarship funds are applied to a participant's Crocus account as a credit line. Awards may be used for any services available offered by The Crocus Foundation Survivorship Program.
How to Apply
Download the application and return it to thecrocusfoundation@gmail.com
For questions call: 563-239-9493