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A recent Canadian based study showed that cancer costs the average patient over $2500 a month in out of pocket expenses. In brutal honesty… cancer does cost a fortune. My personal credit cards are spitting hell fire from this past year of survival. Cancer and or many other disabilities can sometimes really interfere with being able to receive all we need or deserve! For our health and wellbeing we need a reminder now and agaIn that shows someone cares, and unfortunately some do not always readily have that support system or enough finances readily available. Within this program I will be setting aside a % of profits in addition to any donated funds… as we get underway and funds become available will take referrals from local social support teams to brighten some spirits and help spread care for those in need a hand up to receive a CARE❤️BAG gift bag that they otherwise might not have had access to. 

This specific outreach project is included amongst our other Gifts of Care initiatives listed below. 

If you care to donate to this specific fund “Bags that Care,“ you can do so from the link at the bottom of this page. Each $50 donated towards this fund will be matched to provide someone special a wonderful bag full of kindness, love, and care!

A portion of CAREBAG profits are directed into Gifts of Care to create “Kindness Kits”. These Kits are a beautiful way to spread some LOVE, care , and positive energy to those who may not have the support system or funds to receive a purchased care package or gift bag or even have the most basic essentials to get through the day, a hospital, or hospice stay comfortably or are facing other life challenges such as food insecurity, poverty, mental health struggles, and/or homelessness. 

Periodically, at the peak times of need; and when either funds or extra donations of materials exist… these kits will be made with love and distributed by CARE❤️BAG that include positive affirmations, gifts of personal essentials, and toiletries to reach out to those in the community who need a gentle hand up the most!

If you are interested in providing extra support for this specific initiative please contact me to donate supplies towards the kits.  

Please also see the “upcoming” blog post titled “Kindness Kits” for the complete list of toiletries we need to collect to get this initiative going strong HERE!

In the works under The Gifts of Care Program umbrella is another exciting project… I will be hosting the first of many appointments hopefully by the beginning of the new year. I have been collecting donations and along with my own large collection of brand new unused and/or very gently used cancer related items will be setting up and hosting space for ladies or gentlemen who are experiencing cancer to get an item(s) they may need AT NO COST for their upcoming surgery or treatments. I am collecting wigs, hats, mastectomy pillows, new thermometers, unused surgical drain belts, button down tops, seatbelt covers, OTC topicals and more. 

If you have items to donate to this project of care please let me know via my email: 

Contact.carebag@gmail.com. 

If you can assist in sewing please also contact me as I have a pattern for mastectomy pillows and  no ability to sew myself… I would however love to share cost of materials and distribute.

Much more to follow on how to participate and a list of whats most needed for those who wish to donate is posted on the Blog titled “Support items for breast and other cancers” ; HERE. 

A brand new group on Facebook is up, please help to spread the word so we can help match items with more York Region residents who need them: https://www.facebook.com/groups/409279335307714/?ref=share_group_link

I’ve experienced and live with cancer, therefore I know “some extra, you wish you didn’t need to know but know” stuff… please see my list of programs and support groups. If you believe your group or organizations name is missing from this LIST please let us know you wish to be added. (Please note: This list is mainly for NO COST SERVICES only). In the future I would love to add more support organizations for mental health and other health related reasons as well in addition to cancer. Let’s help more people!!! 

If you would like your organization or program added to our resources list please CONTACT US!

At CAREBAG we really try to think of everything therefore realize not everyone is on the world wide Webster. We have obtained and ordered some fantastic printed materials from many helpful organizations and will list what we have on hand on this page soon. If you have a loved one who could use materials from the Cancer Society or CAMH I will happily add them inside of your CAREBAG! I believe everyone should have access to resources and information that may make their journey on this rollercoaster ride of life just a touch better. 

ATTENTION CARE FOCUSED ORGANIZATIONS & PROGRAMS: Do you have an organization that assists cancer, mental health, grief, or even our elders in general? We have information from some great organizations that offer assistance to patients included in our cancer and mindfulness related Carebags and would be interested in hearing from others who would like to participate by suppling us some information pamphlets, please email us@ Contact.carebag@gmail.com for our mailing address.💞Thank you 

If you can’t find it, you feel it doesn’t exist… Many have missed out on a premium discounted barbering service for those in active treatments for cancer that my husband Anthony offers. Anthony’s Classic Mobile Barbershop also offers house call haircut and shave services all around central york region including inside Southlake Hospital and also operates a part time studio practically RIGHT NEXT DOOR here in Newmarket! I have added the link to his webpage for more information on the program and all of his mobile services if you or someone you know may be interested.

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