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Freebies for Fighters

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Freebies for Fighters

Resources for Cancer Patients

Our family has had its share of cancer patients as well as losses due to cancer. I could go on and on and list them all but it doesn’t really matter at this point because cancer sucks no matter whose family it affects. Back in 2012 my sister-in-law Amanda S.’ mom Carmel was diagnosed with  Hodgkins Lymphoma Cancer and we were trying to brighten her day by getting her a few things. She is currently undergoing chemotherapy which has caused her to lose her hair so we are looking for caps, scarves, things that are cute to cover her head. Along the way, we found some freebies that we could request for her but decided that this page needed to be a resource for other cancer patients as well.

Gift Baskets

Environmental Litigation Group is working on cancer care gift packages we will send to you to keep or pass it along to someone you know that has cancer. These packages are free and we send them to anyone that wants to be involved and pass them along to cancer patients. 

Hats and Scarves

Breasts Friends Hat Project offers free hats to women that are in treatment for cancer. Or  email@breastfriends.com

Caps Against Cancer offers free ball caps for patients who have experienced hair loss due to chemotherapy treatments.

No More Knots has all kinds of hats for sale as well.

Breast Cancer Hair Loss

Lots of treatments for Breast Cancer result in Hair Loss and these wig places are great for helping with these types of services.

Crickett’s Answer For Cancer. Wigs and other head fittings as well as salon services for wigs. Free to any woman with breast cancer. CrickettsAnswer@comcast.net; 717-843-7903;

Breast Cancer Freebies

Free tote bag with “goodies” inside from the Lydia Project

Free In-home-delivered meals for income-eligible adults and children. Available in most areas of the country. Some programs also offer other home-related assistance, such as grocery shopping; 703-548-5558;

American Cancer Society has programs available to help cancer patients call 800-ACS-2345 to locate a chapter near you.

Susan G. Komen for the Cure Click the link to find the one closest to you.

Journal/Web blog for your cancer journey found here.

Looking for a breast cancer lanyard?

Looking for a gift for someone with Breast Cancer? Shop my Amazon store or below for great gift ideas.

Freebies for fighters


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  1. These people are so wonderful having such things for people fighting this battle. It means a lot for them to have alittle relief and a smile going thru such a hard time.

  2. I love this post.. So so so many people out there fighting different diseases 🙁 Hope your sister in law is cured soon.

  3. I do not have any type of Cancer, but I noticed that The Lydia project had a page called “needs page” and I am going to send them a donation. I think this is a wonderful and very different addition to your blog, and I have never seen anything like this anywhere else.

  4. What a lot of great groups above that help people who really need their help. I had a brother-in-law die because of cancer. It’s such a terrible disease.

  5. Thank you for the freebies for fighters post. I never knew this was out and will pass it on.

  7. Thank you, thank you, thank you all for compiling and sharing this VERY helpful and useful list that I hope will just continue to grow and grow as more and more people become aware of this vital network of people and organization all contributing in their own ways to aid and bring comfort to those who suffer with this dread disease.

    I am a three time cancer survivor and my Honey/Hubby is still recovering from prostate cancer. We have lost far too many friends and loved one to the cruelty that is cancer. I know many people who feel alone and lost and in need of everything from wigs and headcovering to simple comfort and the need to share.

    I also know many people who long to help others in whatever ways they can – but just don’t know how or where to begin. A listing like this is a good start and I will be emailing it to many friends and associates.

    Again thank you and please pass along our warmest and very best wishes to Carmen and tell her that many of us will be praying for her full recovery. I know she must derive enormous gratification and comfort knowing that you are out there fighting for her and others like her in ways that will reach out to many others.

    Bless you all.

  9. It is nice to see that there are resources that can help people that are going through cancer. Thanks for sharing it.

  10. What an amazing list of resources, I just lost both my parents to cancer, I’m glad to see you and others like you are helping others get the support they need through the terrible times. Thank you!