Help Us Make A Big Difference With Mastectomy Kits
Volunteers at Gilda’s Club translated a love of quilting into a Mastectomy Kit program that has a tremendous impact on women experiencing Canada’s #1 disease amongst women – breast cancer.
We’re working to provide Royal Victoria Hospital (RVH), Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital and Southlake Regional Health Centre with
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Mastectomy Kits every year
What’s Included In The Mastectomy Kit?
- A Heart-Shaped handmade pillow
- A bra foam insert courtesy of Amoena
- A foam stress ball for exercise and circulation
- Length of string for exercises
- Information resources from Gilda’s Club and our free Cancer Support Program
We Need Your Help
Get Screened.
Due to the pandemic, cancer screenings dropped dramatically in 2020. This has led to “stage migration,” where people are diagnosed with Stage 3 and Stage 4 cancers instead of Stage 1 or 2. Connect with your physician to learn about cancer screening.
Simcoe Muskoka Cancer Screening Hotline 1-866-608-6910
Learn your cancer risk & how to take action at www.mycanceriq.ca
Volunteer.
Connect with Cara to see how you can help create these kits.
Donate.
We are being asked to make over 500 Mastectomy kits every year and it's crucial to highlight that our success heavily relies on your support.
By becoming a monthly donor, you play an essential role in providing the necessary materials and supplies for our dedicated volunteers to produce Mastectomy Kits and supporting professionally-led Cancer Support Programs.
With a monthly donation of $10, you can make a significant impact on our mission and ensure that we can continue to help those in need.
We can’t change the trauma of a mastectomy surgery, but we can try and make a big difference with some little things.
You can help us. Give a monetary donation or volunteer your time to ensure no one faces cancer alone.