Our Story
Who We Are
The Heal Health Hope Project was founded by Nicole (Nikki) Hylton-Sharma as a response to surviving her own battle with breast cancer, completing her last treatment in 2023. Nikki and her husband Marc realized not only how emotionally devastating breast cancer is, but also how financially and physically devastating the disease is and the couple became inspired to make a difference.
As part of her recovery, Nikki discovered Pilates and turned to it to help her heal from the physical impact of chemo, radiation and surgery, falling in love with the discipline so much that she got her comprehensive Pilates certification, becoming a Pilates Instructor.
It was at this point that Nikki had the idea to combine what she had learned from her cancer journey, with her love of Pilates, and the desire to help others into one non-profit, and The Heal Health Hope Project was born.
Mission
The mission of The Heal Health Hope Project supports people living with breast cancer by helping ease the everyday financial stress that often comes with treatment—and by offering Pilates as a gentle form of healing to breast cancer patients and survivors. Through our partnership with Built by Pilates, we raise funds through Pilates classes and community events, and donate those funds directly to breast cancer patients in financial need. Every class helps create access to care, relief, and support—both on and off the mat.
Our commitment to strengthening and empowering individuals battling and surviving breast cancer is unwavering. Through our initiatives and projects, we aim to provide access to help heal, provide health and hope for all who need it. Join us in our mission to make a lasting impact and bring hope to those in need and health to all.
Classes are open to people suffering from breast cancer, and those that are not.
Our Team
Nicole (Nikki) Hylton - Sharma
Founder, President/CEO
Alyssa Acker - Moffett
Co-Founder, Vice President
Marc Sharma
Co-Founder, CFO