LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — For Allison Magann, October carries a weight many cannot imagine. The month marks Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and for her it is more than purple ribbons and social media posts. It is a reminder of the violence she survived, the advocacy she built, and now, the battle she faces against stage four cancer.
Magann founded Hope for Hope in December 2023, a nonprofit created to stand beside victims of abuse. As a survivor herself, she knew firsthand the importance of having someone in their corner.
“I just saw all those gaps and I wanted to be a person in their corner,” Magann said. “I wanted to be like—no, I’ve got you. I understand what you’ve been through. I’ve been through it.”
Central Arkansas woman starts nonprofit, turns her story of healing after being victim of domestic violence into hope for others
Her work filled a void for survivors seeking resources, court advocacy, and emotional support. But three weeks ago, her world shifted again. Doctors told Magann the melanoma cancer she had previously beaten had returned. This time, it spread to her lymph nodes, liver, and lungs. She began treatment Thursday…