Friends Like Me' Care Packages
You Are NOT Alone!
In 2006, the PBCC shipped 534 Friends Like Me' care
packages to Pennsylvania women newly-diagnosed with breast
cancer. The packages are filled with informational
brochures, books, and donated cosmetics and gift items, and
are provided at absolutely no cost to the woman.
Recently, we surveyed package recipients. One of our
questions was "What did receiving the Friends Like Me' care
package mean to you?" An overwhelming majority of
respondents told us that it was reassuring to know they were
not alone. Gerry of Prospect, PA wrote "Being told I had
breast cancer was terrifying. But when I saw how many people
were there to reach out to me in my hour of need, it was
awesome. The care package put a smile on my face and
everything in it was useful." Raemarie from Erie said, 'It
provided me with information I wasn't aware of. It also
showed me I am definitely not alone in this.'
Help us to show these women that they indeed are not
alone! Your donation to the PBCC allows us to continue
sending Friends Like Me' care packages. Product donations of
cosmetics, books and other gift items are also greatly
appreciated. Some recent donors include:
- Acts of Kindness/Carma Design for inspirational
"Notes to Self" stickers
- Aesthetic Cosmetic and Laser Center for 10 gift
certificates for a free facial
- Aviana, Inc. for 200 4-oz. spray bottles of
Signature Blend Lotion
- Cook Communications Ministries/Cancer Treatment
Centers of America for 200 copies of "A Reason for Hope"
- HarperCollins Publishers for 20 copies of "When A
Parent Has Cancer"
- Principle Pictures for 10 copies of "Breast Cancer
Legacy" DVD
Contact Kim Eubanks at
kim@pabreastcancer.org to donate to this program. To
request a Friends Like Me' care package for a
newly-diagnosed woman living in PA, visit our website at:
www.pabreastcancer.org/friendsbox.html.