Offering Comfort, Hope and Connection

Receiving a cancer diagnosis and beginning treatment can be one of the most difficult moments in a person’s life. For many, that first day of treatment is filled with uncertainty, fear, and countless emotions. Our Cancer Care Package Initiative was born from a simple desire — to remind every patient that they are not alone.

Each care package is lovingly assembled by members of our faith-based cancer support group and given freely to patients receiving treatment for the first time at our local cancer center. Inside each package are small, thoughtful items chosen to bring comfort on what may be a daunting first day:

• Lotion and lip balm to soothe sensitive skin

• Tea bags for a warm moment of calm

• A pen and notebook for reminders, reflections or journaling

• Puzzle or game books to help pass the time

• A packet of tissues and a sticker for a little brightness

• And, a card of encouragement signed by members of our group

Together, these simple gifts carry a powerful message — you are seen, you are cared for, and you are not walking this journey alone.