With the help of the Hertfordshire community, we can launch our new Comfort Kits – and give elderly cancer patients the comfort they need at the most difficult time of their lives.
Cancer Support UK is trying to raise £10,000 by 12th August 2021, to help us fund the contents and delivery of 400 new Comfort Kits – a newly-designed, free Kit full of useful, carefully thought-about items for older people undergoing cancer treatment.
The contents of Cancer Support UK’s Comfort Kits have been tailored to support elderly cancer patients, with each kit containing items such as a hot water bottle to keep a person warm and a magnifying glass to help elderly people read medical notes and medical instructions. Each item in the Comfort Kit has been chosen based on real feedback and insights from people who have experienced cancer treatment.
Susan Dumbleton from Lancashire first noticed a dimple in her left breast last year and didn’t think much of it, but when it hadn’t gone away by Christmas, she made sure to get it checked. In February she was diagnosed with breast cancer and in July she starts a second round of chemotherapy. Susan was recently sent a Comfort Kit to help her during this difficult time, and found it really useful and comforting.
“I thought the socks were lovely because I tend to get cold feet. I could see the thought in the Kit, especially with the notepad as I like to write during consultations. It is lovely that someone has put the thought into the items, they are really useful for elder people going through Cancer symptoms.”
Cancer Kits, such as the Comfort Kit that Susan received, are supplied free of charge and include practical items for people receiving cancer treatment. By donating, you can help us reach more people like Susan and give them support during what can be a very lonely time.
The other Cancer Kits provided by us; Cancer Kits, Chemo Kits and Kids’ Kits have already proved really popular, with feedback from cancer patients regularly emphasising what a welcome gift they are during a tough time.
“The biggest thing for me was that I felt that someone, somewhere had cared enough to put together a kit of really thoughtful items. When it arrived I felt like I had been given a virtual hug.”
“It was filled with lots of useful things that really made a difference. It can be quite isolating when you’re diagnosed because suddenly it feels like it’s just you, but knowing there was support out there really helped and made me feel that somebody cared.”
To support our Comfort Kit appeal, please visit: cancersupportuk.org/comfort
