When you make these gifts for mastectomy patients you will provide comfort and support to one of the most difficult times of a person’s life. Each of these handmade items is a wonderful way to craft for a cause. These projects are intended for a mastectomy patient post-surgery and require simple materials that are easy …
Did you know you can make a port pillow for exercising? This tiny pillow can be attached to any bra, really, but it is intended to support women who want to exercise with a port. The duo responsible for this lovely “bra bumper” (as they fondly call it) are Sarahh and her mother-in-law Marilyn. And …
A waterproof mastectomy drain bag holder is an essential item for a breast cancer patient after surgery. And I must admit, until recently, I wasn’t familiar with the pre and post-op necessities for someone having a mastectomy. After I connected with people at Bay Area Cancer Connections, I was much more informed. I also came …
If you are already making chemo port pillows for family and friends, why not make some extras to make port pillow donations to organizations in need? If you’re not familiar with port pillows, here is a refresher: A chemo port pillow is a small pillow (approximately 3″ x 6″) with a hook-and-loop closure that a …
If you’ve been going through your stash of crafty supplies and want to use them to give back, this post provides a great way to get started with three creative things you can make to bring comfort to cancer patients. Spring cleaning is in full force in my house and the same appears to be …