Care Packs
We call our care packages Hugs-in-a-Bag
Because that’s what they are! Filled with so much more than heart-felt, carefully chosen items…..we have also added LOVE & HOPE & HEALTH & SUPPORT and all the other good stuff!
We gift these to newly-diagnosed patients who are about to embark on one of the biggest journeys of their lives. We want them to know that there are so many cheering them on & that they are not alone!
We know all about the potential side-effects that cancer patients will face, therefore each bag is carefully curated to contain only natural items chosen to aide the healing process and help ease their experience.
Our bags are perfect for chemo days and stays in hospital for men, women and children – each one tailored to the specific needs of that individual.
The Cancer Connection is a NEW charity. We need help raising funds to get all our unique ideas off the ground. We are here to action a much-needed change in the world of cancer care. Pushing boundaries, starting the conversations & approaching the subject in a bold, new way. We are thinking OUTSIDE of the box while hoping YOU can help us put things INSIDE of the box
What’s in the bag
Each hugs-in-a-bag contains the following, with a variety of additional items added to suit individuals specific needs
Beanie, blanket, slippers/socks
Shaker/water bottle & nutrient dense plant protein meal replacement powder
Self-care Journal
Microwaveable heat bag
Tea Tree, Lavender & Peppermint essential oils
The Cancer Connection’s booklet on Top Tips
Beeswax balm for lips and body
Mint or Ginger sweets
Magazines/Puzzlebooks
Watch this space for the launch date coming 2023.
We have BIG plans
to stand out as a unique cancer charity but we need funds to action these plans. We also know that great things, done well, take time. In the meantime, we honour our commitment to helping cancer patients by working with other cancer-related charities. We believe that we build stronger communities, and impact an even greater change, by working together.
Projects that are already in action, and plans for 2023
The Cancer Connection & CANSA East London
We provide the venue & the organising of once-a-month breast checks with CANSA, open to the public. Funds go directly to CANSA.
The Cancer Connection & Pink Trees for Pauline
We plan to cover our city of East London in pink in October 2023. Funds raised will benefit those in need in our own town.
The Cancer Connection & Cupcakes of Hope
We will facilitate a presence in our local shopping malls for National Cupcake Day in aid of Childhood Cancer Awareness in October.
The Cancer Connection & Hospice
We will be gifting frozen meals & ready-made meal food parcels to those battling to care & cook for themselves.
The Cancer Connection, The Joy of Books & CHOC
We help fill the pediatric oncology ward at Frere Hospital with books, storytelling sessions and theatrical entertainment.
The Cancer Connection & Reach 4 Recovery
Ladies from our own support group, The Sista Support Team, will be trained as R4R volunteers. We will also offer our natural healing care packages to ladies newly diagnosed with breast cancer.
The Cancer Connection & Project Famingo
Our own group of volunteers from our Sista Support Team will work with the team of private doctors & nurses who are performing mastectomies in state hospitals.