B. Fence

“I know of no other company that can save a family the way this has” For 15 years B. (name redacted for privacy) has been a Keller Williams agent and has been contributing to KW Cares with every closing. He was dedicated to helping his KW family in times of need, and never thought he’d […]

Lindsey Woods

Here at KW Cares we’re blessed to hear the stories of KW family members who have been touched by our grant program. One such recipient is Lindsey Woods, who’s just starting her cancer journey. Below is her story, in her own words. My name is Lindsey Woods I’m a 37-year-old wife to Ben and mom […]

Venkat and Raghu Nikhil Chinni

 KW team member Venkat Chinni has always been close to his older brother, Raghu Nikhil Chinni. In early 2020, Raghu Nikhil and his wife, Harika, traveled to India on a family visit. What was supposed to be a two-week trip turned into two years due to COVID-19. Because of his prolonged absence and mass […]

Esther Ortega

Esther Ortega has been an agent in the Lower Rio Grande Valley Market Center, in far South Texas, for two and a half years. She and her husband are dedicated to their four children: Jose Angel Jr. (18), Nathaniel JC (16), Genesis Anisah (12), and King Nehemiah (3). On March 5th, 2022, Esther’s family got […]

Natural Disaster Response “Angels”

“This is about changing people’s lives.” We have a few special volunteers who step in every time there’s a major disaster. They load our trucks—sometimes working through the night. They mobilize people on the ground. They pitch in with a “no job too small” mentality. We call them our Angels. Three of these wonderful individuals […]

Anthony and Heather Gomes

On June 28, 2022, 48-year-old Anthony was diagnosed with a paraganglioma tumor that was wedged between his internal and external carotid arteries. But it wasn’t any average tumor—it was the size of a baseball and could not be biopsied due to its location. His ENT recommended he get multiple opinions due to the severity of […]

Kristen Oktar

 Kristen Oktar is a dedicated mom and KW agent who’s had a rough year. On November 17, 2022, 40-year-old Kristen went in for a routine colonoscopy. When the results came back, they showed a mass in her colon. A biopsy confirmed she has Stage IIIC colon cancer, which had spread to 15 of her […]

The Classics

 Last summer the Classic family heard the words no one wants to hear: “It’s cancer.” Aaron Classic joined the Hamilton, Ontario, Market Center as an agent in February 2022. His wife, Kim, is a teacher. Together they have two young boys. Fighting the Fight In August 2022, Kim felt a lump on her chest. […]

Dan Swisher

 Dan Swisher is a family man who continues to persevere despite life throwing quite a few curveballs his way. Dan joined the KW Family in 2016 after ten years in the real estate industry. He was drawn to the value system—God first, family, then business—as well as the dedication and impact of KW Cares. […]

Keriann Blumenstock

 On July 5, 2021, KW Agent Keriann Blumenstock woke up unable to function. She couldn’t hear; she couldn’t see; she couldn’t eat. She knew it was time to go to the hospital. Spending 105 Days in the ICU At the hospital, Keriann learned that she was suffering severe complications from a prior gallbladder issue. […]