Faye's Light non profit- holistic treatments,spa services for those with cancer

Who We Are

The Faye's Light Story:

My mother, Faye, died of lung, brain, and liver cancer in 1995. During her 13-month journey, I had the privilege of being her primary caretaker. I have never forgotten how much she loved it when I would polish her nails and massage her hands and feet. She was able to relax and feel more attractive, and definitely felt loved. As I observed other patients going through treatment, I found that they (like my mother) experienced feelings of isolation and feeling unattractive. Loved ones and caretakers, often dealing with feelings of fear and confusion themselves, aren’t always able to help alleviate those problems.

Faye’s Light benefits the patient in mind, body, and spirit. A wonderful sense of community is formed among the patients as they wait for their next spa service. They share their journeys, allowing us the opportunity to better understand what they are going through. They benefit from having the opportunity to share their stories with others going through similar experiences. For some, this is their only interaction with people not directly involved with their treatment/disease. The services provided by Faye’s Light professionals allow truly deserving individuals an escape from the fear and anxiety of their disease – if only for an hour or two every week.

Board of Directors:

Vicky Weis – Founder, Executive Director of Faye’s Light
Dr. Sally Allen – Chiropractic Physician
Linda Courts, R.N. – Coordinator, Integrative Therapy Dept., Little Company of Mary Hospital, Evergreen Park, IL
Nancy Kaminski – Special Events
Susan Marcek, R.N. – Breast Health Coordinator, St. James Hospital, Olympia Fields, IL
Christine Okelman – CFO, Faye's Light, Homewood Disposal, Hazel Crest, IL

Advisory Board:

Duane Kaminski - ASC Industries, Hazel Crest, IL
Joan Each-Rowan – Salon Owner, Everything's Relative, Oak Lawn, IL
Tracie Wertz – Director of Sales, Phytomer Corporation

Corporate Sponsors:

Bruce M. Bozich, Esq. – Law Offices of Bruce M. Bozich, Palos Heights, IL
Darlene M. Ferguson – Ferguson Graphics
Duane and Nancy Kaminski – Alloy Sling Chain
Little Company of Mary Hospital, Evergreen Park, IL
The Edmond and Alice Opler Foundation
Rosemary Morris
Sue Simon – Sue Simon & Healthier Heat, Tinley Park, IL

Special Thanks:

Beth Budesheim & Joan Clark - Logo Concept & Design
Linda Horton – Linda Horton Photography, Chicago, IL

Read about the Faye's LIght Dragonfly.

P. O. Box 991
Homewood, Illinois 60430
(708) 431-3643
vickyweis@comcast.net