Doylestown Borough Recognizes Kin Center As 'Beacon Of Hope'

DOYLESTOWN BOROUGH, Pa. — Keith and Kristina Fenimore were honored this week with a proclamation from Mayor Noni West and the Doylestown Borough Council.

Part of the Fenimore’s story begins with borough resident Corinne Sikora who was battling brain cancer and had a wish for one comprehensive place for those in the cancer community to find emotional and physical support. She envisioned a warm, welcoming, communal wellness and support center as a retreat for people at all stages of their cancer journey.

Before she passed away on Nov. 25, 2020, she asked a friend to talk to the organizers of Pine2Pink, Keith and Kristina, to see if they could make her dream a reality.

Within 10 months, the Fenimore’s had built and opened Kin Wellness and Support Center. That was six months ago. Kin currently supports more than 150 local cancer patients and has 39 practitioners and instructors donating their time and providing services to both cancer patients and caregivers at no charge. Their mantra is, “By the community, for the community.”

Kin is made possible by generous donations from the local community. And its mission is to help people find calm and peace and center themselves in a restorative environment.

In appreciation, Mayor West presented the Fenimore’s with a proclamation “recognizing their creation and opening of the Kin Wellness and Support Center, which provides integrated services, support fitness, therapy and holistic caring for cancer patients at no cost.

“Your dedication honors the vision of Corinne Sikora and it is a beacon of hope for us all,” said West.

As applause filled the council chamber, the Fenimore’s accepted a copy of the proclamation.

“The council has been supportive of us since we launched our first nonprofit, Pine2Pink, five years ago,” said Keith. “You guys actually gave us the green light. From there our world has changed. We got into nonprofits and giving and helping the greater good. It all started right here in Doylestown.”

Pine2Pink, a month long awareness campaign benefiting local cancer patients, has since expanded to Peddler’s Village, New Hope, Carversville, Perkasie, Newtown, and Thompsonville (Thompson’s campus of car dealerships in Doylestown).

“I’m honored to get this as we continue helping as many people as we possibly can,” he said. “This is a fantastic place to live and these are amazing people to support.”