Breast Cancer Warriors Unite: Celebrate Resilience, Volunteer
Your Heart, and Give Comfort and Hope to Breast Cancer Patients and
Survivors
WARWICK,
R.I., April 18, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/
-- United Breast Cancer Foundation (UBCF) is calling on
volunteers and the Warwick, Rhode Island
community to join us for a day dedicated to those battling
breast cancer! The "Gifts of Comfort and Hope" Mattress & Pink
Bag Event on Saturday, April 27th is
being held at the Warwick Mall. The highly anticipated event will
provide vital resources, thoughtful gifts and an uplifting
experience for breast cancer warriors. This very special day is
quickly approaching, so if you are a breast cancer patient or
survivor, we encourage you to apply today and attend the event to
feel the warmth and support blossoming this Spring!
Many people fighting breast cancer struggle
with getting restful sleep due to physical discomforts. The "Gifts
of Comfort and Hope" Event seeks to alleviate such hardships by
providing patients and survivors with queen-sized mattresses to
enhance sleep quality and overall well-being.
In collaboration with fellow breast cancer organization, Gloria
Gemma Breast Cancer Resource Foundation, UBCF aims to provide a
nurturing and restorative day for deserving individuals. Attendees
will receive restorative and therapeutic mattresses and pampering
gifts at no cost, in a supportive environment.
UBCF needs volunteers to help make this event unforgettable and
is seeking passionate individuals to play a vital role in this
impactful event. Here are the opportunities available:
- Personal Shopper: Assist attendees in
selecting their gifts, creating a personalized and caring shopping
experience.
- Traffic Control: Ensure the event runs
smoothly by guiding attendees and managing the event flow.
- Welcoming Committee: Offer a warm
welcome, provide essential information, and answer any questions,
ensuring attendees feel supported from the moment they arrive.
The "Gifts of Comfort and Hope" Mattress and Pink Bag Event is
for people impacted by breast cancer, and joining UBCF as a
supporting community member is a truly rewarding experience. You
will be a part of something incredibly meaningful – offering
comfort, hope, and empowering those affected by breast cancer. An
article on CancerConnect emphasizes that being diagnosed with
cancer can stir up a host of emotions — fear, anger, confusion, and
sadness. It's an emotional roller coaster and hard to ride alone.
By offering emotional support, encouragement and inspiration, the
community becomes a pillar of strength for a challenging
journey.
This event embodies that community spirit, providing an
opportunity for human connection and support that can boost mental
well-being during treatment and recovery. Sharon V., a breast
cancer survivor who attended a previous UBCF Mattress & Pink
Bag Event shared, "It was truly a memorable day filled with warmth,
support, and inspiration. The opportunity to meet and connect with
other breast cancer survivors was truly invaluable. The chance to
share our experiences, hopes, and dreams with others who have
walked a similar path brought us immense comfort and strength. I
made new friends today!"
Many people fighting breast cancer struggle with getting restful
sleep due to physical discomforts. The "Gifts of Comfort and Hope"
Event seeks to alleviate such hardships by providing patients and
survivors with queen-sized mattresses to enhance sleep quality and
overall well-being. Due to overwhelming response, all mattresses
have been accounted for, but more events are in the works - and
Pink Bag "shopping" is still available!
"Chemotherapy has left me with so much bone and joint pain.
Surgery, drains, lymphedema and cording have made sleeping very
difficult and uncomfortable. Having a new mattress may not be a big
deal for other people, but for me? It means the whole world! Just
to think that I am finally going to be able to have a comfortable
mattress and that I will get a good night sleep is going to change
a lot," exclaimed Emma S., another attendee who benefitted from a
previous UBCF Mattress & Pink Bag Event.
But the comfort doesn't stop there. Attendees will enjoy Pink
Bags filled with delightful goodies, offering a moment of self-care
and a reminder that they deserve to be pampered. Kathleen V., Pink
Bag recipient from UBCF's most recent event described her
Princess Day, "I attended this event
and had not smiled so much in a long time. The ladies were such a
joy to work with, made me feel special. I received so many lovely
things; skin care, hair care products, clothing, sneakers,
household items, etc. So many items and surprise gifts!"
Spread the word and show your support! Share this with friends,
family and neighbors and encourage others to join us on
Saturday, April 27th for the "Gifts
of Comfort and Hope" Mattress and Pink Bag Event. This will be a
day of relief, renewal, strength, and inspiration.
Event Details & Registration:
The UBCF Mattress and Pink Bag Event is open to all breast cancer
patients and survivors. Attendees must be present to receive items,
which cannot be stored or shipped. We are still accepting
applications for the Pink Bag Shopping portion of the event. To
learn more about the event and to fill out the Eligibility
Questionnaire for the Pink Bag Shopping experience visit
http://www.ubcf.org/mattress-eligibility-spring-2024/
Volunteer Opportunities: http://www.ubcf.org/volunteer/
About UBCF
The United Breast Cancer Foundation is a non-profit founded in 2000
with a mission to make a positive difference in the lives of those
impacted by breast cancer. UBCF is committed to gifting helpful and
supportive donated items and funding breast health and wellness
services focused on education, screening, treatment, recovery,
overall wellness and beyond. The platinum rated, 4-star charity
offers numerous life-supporting patient and family programs
available to women, men, and families nationwide. Tax-deductible
contributions (consult your tax advisor) may be made towards UBCF's
programs. UBCF accepts contributions through Donor Advised Funds
and vehicle and property donations as well. Combined Federal
Campaign #77934.
About the Gloria Gemma Foundation:
The Gloria Gemma Breast Cancer Resource Foundation is a 501(c)(3)
non-profit organization dedicated to providing free services to
individuals and families touched by breast cancer in local Rhode
Island, southeastern Massachusetts, and eastern Connecticut
communities. The foundation offers a range of support services,
including education, access to wellness resources, and support
programs to all those touched by cancer.
https://www.gloriagemma.org
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