The 2026 Campaign
I'mStillHere.
365 Stories. 365 Survivors.
One Message of Hope.
Every day someone is fighting a battle nobody sees. Every day someone is wondering if they can make it one more day. Your story could be the reason they do.
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The 2026 Campaign
Dear Life,
You Did NOT
Break Me.
And I'm still here.♡
365 stories. 365 survivors. One message that changes everything. Your story is next.
I survived cancer.
I'm Still Here.
I survived divorce.
I'm Still Here.
I survived dialysis.
I'm Still Here.
I survived depression.
I'm Still Here.
I survived grief.
I'm Still Here.
I survived abuse.
I'm Still Here.
I survived loss.
I'm Still Here.
I survived homelessness.
I'm Still Here.
I survived addiction.
I'm Still Here.
I survived the storm.
I'm Still Here.
I survived betrayal.
I'm Still Here.
I survived fear.
I'm Still Here.
The Movement
People Don't Just Donate.
They Join Something.
By making a gift to The Still Here Fund of $36.50 or more, you fuel support groups, caregiver resources, prayer ministry, community outreach, scholarships, health education, and emergency assistance for people facing life's greatest challenges.
When you give, you can also share your personal "I'm Still Here" story. Together we are building a living testimony — The Still Here Fund powers the movement, and I'm Still Here is the message that unites us.
People join movements
People support causes
People become part of stories
The Fundraising Vehicle
The Still Here Fund
People don't just donate to a slogan — they donate to a mission. The Still Here Fund tells people exactly what their gifts accomplish.
The Umbrella Brand
I'm Still Here
This is the brand. The message. The movement. Everything flows from it.
- Dear Life, You Did Not Break Me
- Still Here Community
- National I'm Still Here Day
- I'm Still Here stories & podcast
- I'm Still Here support groups
The Fundraising Vehicle
The Still Here Fund
Where the money goes. A clear mission people can invest in.
- Support groups & prayer ministry
- Caregiver resources
- Community outreach
- Health education & scholarships
- Emergency assistance
- National I'm Still Here Day
Giving Levels
Every gift fuels the movement. Choose your level of support.
Story Supporter
$36.50
Your gift to The Still Here Fund fuels support groups, outreach, resources, and the annual I'm Still Here celebration.
Help Someone Say I'm Still HereBronze Survivor
$365
Your gift to The Still Here Fund fuels support groups, outreach, resources, and the annual I'm Still Here celebration.
Help Someone Say I'm Still HereSilver Overcomer
$1,000
Your gift to The Still Here Fund fuels support groups, outreach, resources, and the annual I'm Still Here celebration.
Help Someone Say I'm Still HereGold Warrior
$2,500
Your gift to The Still Here Fund fuels support groups, outreach, resources, and the annual I'm Still Here celebration.
Help Someone Say I'm Still HerePlatinum Still Here Champion
$5,000
Your gift to The Still Here Fund fuels support groups, outreach, resources, and the annual I'm Still Here celebration.
Help Someone Say I'm Still HereCrown of Hope Sponsor
$10,000+
Your gift to The Still Here Fund fuels support groups, outreach, resources, and the annual I'm Still Here celebration.
Help Someone Say I'm Still HereGiving Hope. Changing Lives. Because We're Still Here.
National I'm Still Here Day
2027
A National Celebration of Hope, Resilience, and Victory
Powered by The Still Here Fund
October — I'm Still Here Month
October 2, 2027
The First Saturday in October
A Saturday • Every Year
Born from Testimony
Pastor Nicole's birthday is October 1. The entire I'm Still Here movement was born from her testimony of surviving what should have broken her. The first Saturday of October — anchored to her birthday — makes October the official I'm Still Here Month: an entire month of stories, interviews, fundraising, community outreach, and national awareness leading into one unforgettable evening.
"Another year. Another testimony. Another reason to celebrate that we're still here."
Upcoming National I'm Still Here Days
2027
October 2
Saturday
2028
October 7
Saturday
2029
October 6
Saturday
2030
October 5
Saturday
Always the first Saturday in October. Anchored to October 1. A tradition of hope.
One Evening.
One Livestream.
One Movement.
I'M STILL HERE.
Event Theme for 2027
STILL HERE
Celebrating Survivors
Honoring Caregivers
Inspiring Hope
Because every survivor has a story.
And every story deserves to be celebrated.
Across America, millions of people have survived battles they never expected to face.
And yet, despite it all… They're still here.
What to Expect
Why We Celebrate
National I'm Still Here Day exists to remind every person facing a challenge that their diagnosis is NOT their identity, their struggle is NOT their destiny, and their story is NOT over.
The Mission
To celebrate resilience, inspire hope, honor caregivers and survivors, and support life-changing outreach through Nicole Washington Ministries and The Still Here Fund.
The Vision
A world where every survivor knows their life matters, every caregiver knows they are appreciated, and every person facing adversity knows there is still hope.
Join the Movement
Whether you are a survivor, caregiver, healthcare professional, volunteer, advocate, donor, family member, or friend — we invite you to stand with us.
Because every story matters. And every life matters.
NATIONAL I'M STILL HERE DAY
The First Saturday in October — Every Year. A Tradition of Hope.
Anchored to Pastor Nicole's birthday, October 1 — when the testimony that started it all was born.
Celebrating the Strength to Keep Going.
Celebrating the Courage to Keep Believing.
Celebrating the Grace to Keep Standing.
Because We're Still Here.
An entire month of stories, interviews, fundraising, community outreach, and national awareness — all leading to one unforgettable evening.
"Some people see what you've been through. We celebrate the fact that you're still here."
"Dear Life…"
You Did NOT Break Me.
I'm Still Here.
That isn't just a slogan. It's a movement. And movements raise far more than money — they raise hope.