The Wells Family
A Medical Mystery In September 2022, the Wells family had a terrifying experience when their two-and-a-half-year-old son, Austin, lost consciousness. By the time paramedics arrived, he was awake and his vitals were stable, but he went by ambulance to the hospital for tests. At the hospital, the medical team couldn’t find a reason. They suspected […]
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. […]
