Supports: The Ashley Lauren Foundation
When you open a bottle of HOPE, you’re doing more than just pouring a beautiful red wine. You’re opening the door to comfort, compassion, and tangible support for children and families fighting one of life’s hardest battles — childhood cancer.
What’s in the Bottle?
HOPE is a bold, full-bodied red blend sourced from the sun-drenched Western Hill of Sicily. This region is known for its volcanic soil, warm days, and coastal winds — the ideal combination for growing grapes with intense color and character. Each sip offers a deep flavor profile of blackberry, ripe plum, and gentle vanilla spice, all balanced by a velvety finish that invites another pour.
But while the wine alone is worth celebrating, it’s the story behind HOPE that makes it unforgettable.
The Mission Behind the Wine
Wines With Causes was built on the belief that a bottle of wine could do more than pair well with a great meal — it could also make the world a little better. That’s why 10% of proceeds from every bottle of HOPE go directly to The Ashley Lauren Foundation, a nonprofit that provides critical support to children battling cancer and their families.
Founded in New Jersey, The Ashley Lauren Foundation was created by Monica Vermeulen to honor her daughter Ashley, who courageously battled cancer at just three years old. Ashley survived, but Denise realized many families weren’t as fortunate — not just medically, but financially and emotionally. This sparked a mission: no family should face cancer alone.
The foundation has helped hundreds of families by covering essential expenses like rent, utilities, and travel to treatment. But they go further — hosting birthday parties, bringing gifts to hospital rooms, and ensuring that children still get to feel like children, even in the midst of unimaginable stress.
What Your Bottle Supports
When you buy HOPE, your contribution could help:
Cover a month of utilities for a family unable to work during treatment
Provide gas cards so parents can drive long distances for chemo
Fund a child’s birthday gift while they’re in the hospital
Supply comfort kits for newly diagnosed children
Create joyful experiences that restore normalcy during the storm
Why It Matters
For families going through pediatric cancer, time stands still — but bills don’t. Treatment regimens are long, intense, and all-consuming. It’s not uncommon for one or both parents to take unpaid leave or lose their jobs altogether. Financial pressure builds while emotional exhaustion takes hold. That’s where The Ashley Lauren Foundation steps in, and by extension, so do you.
Your purchase becomes a lifeline. Not in theory — in practice.
When to Drink HOPE
This wine is perfect for life’s meaningful moments:
A celebration of resilience
A family dinner with conversation flowing
A gift for someone who embodies strength and grace
Or a quiet night of reflection, where you raise a glass to something bigger than yourself
Pair it with rich dishes — grilled steak, mushroom risotto, or roasted vegetables — and let the full-bodied nature of HOPE complement the warmth of your gathering.
Drink with Purpose
When you drink HOPE, you’re not just enjoying great wine — you’re part of a movement. You’re proving that even the smallest gestures, like choosing a wine bottle with a story, can create real impact. And you’re standing in solidarity with families who need more than just awareness — they need action.
HOPE isn’t a marketing gimmick. It’s a promise:
That every sip supports a family.
That every glass helps keep the lights on during dark times.
That every toast sends strength to someone in the fight of their life.
Because sometimes, the simple act of pouring a glass of wine can deliver something far more powerful — HOPE.
