Eight-year cancer survivor Cheryl Campbell is the new cancer coordinator for the Wyoming Medical Center Foundation and its Angels program.

But it's more than a job to her. The passion exudes with each syllable and her eyes routinely well up as she talks about the people she is able to help daily.

"There is the lady who had no idea we offered prosthetics for free," said Campbell, who started her job in December. "She told me she'd been using one of her husband's socks rolled up in her bra, but she couldn't keep it from slipping. And I said, 'Oh honey, you don't have to use a sock.'"

Wigs, bras with prosthetics and stylish hats, caps and scarves are offered free to cancer patients, no qualifying necessary.

The Angels help with cash for utilities, gas, groceries, whatever. They run errands for cancer patients and their caregivers, when there is no strength left to do so.

"It's such a blessing for me to be able to do this," Campbell said. "I'm just the go-between. I'm just the one who gets them what they need - whether it's cash or an Angel."

Campbell is sure that her new job is a "God-led thing," and said she prayed about it before saying yes.

Previously, she volunteered for the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life, which also helps cancer victims, chiefly in the way of raising awareness and money for research.

"This gives me closer contact with people on a daily basis," she said. "If we can help them be comfortable along the journey, that's what we want to do."

The third annual Designs for Life event, "Looking Clearly to the Future for Hope," is April 3 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at the Nicolaysen Art Museum and will benefit the Angels program. Tickets are $20 each and available at the foundation office, Sadler's Hallmark, Cadillac Cowgirl, Poplar Wine & Spirits, SOL, and at the door.

"We want people to just enjoy themselves and celebrate the hope of new life. We can sure continue to look for ways to make it better and better for them," Campbell said.

The auction items this year primarily are clear glassware items handpainted by crafty, caring souls.

There is delicate crystal stemware, glistening with hand-painted ribbons and doves, perfect for a wedding toast.

A set of dessert dishes, painted in bold, geometric patterns with bright colors, waits for homemade cobbler or pudding.

A donated print of Labradors by Casper artist E. Lynette Franzen hangs out with an old-school fishing creel full of cool, "man" stuff.

Elsie Reed doesn't paint glass, but she handpaints baby dolls, and wanted Campbell to have "Baby Hope," all dressed in pink, for the event.

"Look at these veins on her hands," Campbell said, as she cradled the newborn-size doll. "And she put this hair in her head one piece at a time."

The majority of items will be offered at silent auction, along with beverages and hors d'oeuvres from Armor's Silver Fox.

Four or five live auction items will be available to feed the competitive spirit of those in attendance.

Campbell asks that all painted glassware be returned to her office by Monday.

For more information, call Campbell at 577-2971.

Reach Community News editor Sally Ann Shurmur at (307) 266-0520; sallyann.shurmur@trib.com or see her profile and blog at my.trib.com/Sal/blog