Ben's family had turned their backs on him when he had told them that he was gay. Based on a true story, The Colors of Hope is about a dynamic, successful 37-year-old man who is diagnosed with retinoblastoma, an aggressive cancer of the eye. Now, as Ben prepares alone for the fight of his life against this devastating disease, his partner, Tim, who lives in Michigan, moves to Georgia to share Ben's life. This is the story of how a new family is created with Ben, Tim and their dog, Hope, and the challenges and sacrifices that they courageously face together.