Glen Adnam Cancer Comfort Basket Foundation
In Memory of Glen Adnam
A loving husband, dad, grandpa, and coach whose kindness continues to reach families facing cancer.
Glen’s Life of Quiet Strength and Big Love
Before cancer entered the picture, Glen Adnam was known first for his heart. He was the steady, gentle presence on the sidelines, the dad who always stayed late to help clean up, the grandpa whose eyes lit up when the little ones ran into the room. As a husband, father, grandfather, and coach, Glen poured himself into his family and his community with a warmth that made everyone feel seen.
He loved simple moments most — cheering from the stands, sharing quiet conversations at the kitchen table, and offering a listening ear when life felt heavy for someone he cared about. To know Glen was to feel accepted and encouraged, just as you were.
A Sudden Diagnosis That Changed Everything
In 2019, Glen and his family heard words no one is ever ready to receive: tonsil squamous cell carcinoma. What began as a diagnosis in one part of his body quickly became something far more serious. In time, they learned that the cancer had spread to his bones and liver.
The journey that followed moved far faster than anyone could have imagined. Appointments, scans, treatments, and long days blurred together. Through it all, Glen faced each step with the same quiet strength and humility that had always defined him. He worried more about the people he loved than about himself.
By his side every step of the way was his wife — Kennedy’s mom — holding his hand, asking questions, listening carefully, and making sure he was never alone. Their love, built over years of everyday moments, became an anchor for the whole family in those long and uncertain days.
Held in Love Through a Fast-Moving Journey
As the cancer progressed, Glen’s world grew smaller — from the fields and gym floors where he once coached, to hospital rooms and quiet spaces at home. But even as his body grew weaker, the circle of love around him grew stronger.
Family gathered close. Stories were shared. Hands were held. Tears and laughter often arrived in the very same moment. Kennedy watched her dad walk this difficult road with courage, grace, and a deep concern for the well-being of others on the cancer journey, not just his own.
When Glen passed away after a rapid decline, the pain was sharp and deep. Yet even in their grief, his family knew they wanted his legacy to be about more than cancer. They wanted it to be about comfort, kindness, and helping others feel less alone in the hardest moments of their lives.
How Glen’s Journey Inspired a Legacy of Comfort
Walking through cancer with her dad changed Kennedy Tessier’s life forever. She saw up close how exhausting treatment could be, how overwhelming hospital visits felt, and how much strength it took to get through each day. She also saw how a small gesture — a soft blanket, a handwritten note, a favorite snack — could bring real comfort in the middle of fear and uncertainty.
In the months after Glen passed, Kennedy carried her grief and her love for her dad together. Out of that tender place, an idea began to grow: what if their family could bring that same sense of care and comfort to other people walking through cancer?
The Glen Adnam Cancer Comfort Basket Foundation was born from that hope. It is Kennedy’s way of honoring her dad’s gentle spirit, her mom’s unwavering devotion, and the deep belief that no one should have to face cancer feeling forgotten or alone.
In Glen’s name, each basket is a reminder to slow down, breathe, and feel held for a moment in the middle of a hard day. It is a small, tangible way to say:
“You matter. You are not walking this road alone.”
Comfort Baskets: Glen’s Heart in Every Detail
Each comfort basket is thoughtfully assembled in Glen’s honor, offering practical items and gentle reminders of hope for people undergoing cancer treatment.
What’s Inside
Baskets may include cozy blankets, soft socks, skincare essentials, journals, comforting teas, snacks, and other small items chosen to ease long hours at the hospital or treatment center.
Who They’re For
Comfort baskets are created for cancer patients of all ages and stages, as well as their caregivers. They are a way of wrapping both patients and families in care, just as Glen’s family wrapped him in love.
How They’re Given
Baskets are delivered through referrals, community partners, and direct requests from families. Each one is prepared with care, packaged by hand, and sent out with a quiet prayer for comfort and strength.
Carrying Glen’s Legacy Forward
Every comfort basket given, every family supported, and every moment of relief offered is part of Glen’s story now. It is a story of love that did not end when his life did. Instead, it continues to stretch outward, reaching people he never had the chance to meet.
If Glen’s life and legacy touch your heart, we invite you to join us. Whether you choose to donate, volunteer, or share this mission with someone who needs it, you become part of the circle of comfort that began with one loving dad, grandpa, husband, and coach.