The idea for Treatment Bag was born as one of our trustees was being treated with chemotherapy in hospital when all the patients in the room were gifted a bag of apples by a fellow patient.

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Our bags don't include any apples (!) but this gesture of care and hope is something that we want all patients to experience.

 

So, in addition to the bags which are sent out in return for a donation via this website, we have formed partnerships with several NHS hospitals and oncology centres in the South West, where we hand out smaller bags (we call them Handbags!) for free. The wonderful nurses ensure that as many new cancer patients as possible receive a bag on their first visit.

 

We also team up regularly with several other small cancer charities and individuals in the cancer community for monthly giveaways, via Social Media.

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All Handbags are paid for via kind donations and fundraising initiatives. It costs us £4,000-£5,000 per hospital per annum, with which we need as much help as possible. We are raising funds for this via a Tea Morning in October. If you think you can help us with this, please click here.

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