Our mission
Using greeting cards as a vehicle, our mission is to bring peace-of-mind to cancer patients by assisting them with their non-medical needs, provide employment programs that are nurturing and empathetic to their journey, and advocate prevention by building awareness in the communities we serve.
Why we do what we do...Cancer in and of itself is a devastating reality to endure. Enduring this reality while experiencing the anxieties of meeting everyday financial obligations can only add more stress. It’s a known fact that stress is a catalyst for many diseases. If this is true, it’s also safe to say that stress can interfere with the healing process of someone who is fighting for his or her life. We understand there is only so much we can do. We will; however, do all we can to help reduce financially related stress for as many people as possible.
We pray for a cure and believe that a cure will soon be available. But with prayer, and while we are waiting, there is still a responsibility to do all we can to help right now. For us, this opportunity presents itself through greeting cards. It allows us to encourage, make a contribution, and provide a platform for you to do the same.
Founder’s Statement of Inspiration -This project is important to me for the same reason it may be to you. My father succumbed after a lengthy battle with several diseases (stomach cancer being the one that eventually took his life). My mother is a breast cancer survivor. During her battle, it became apparent to me that financial difficulties had also become a part of her fight. She received disability, which provided only a percentage of her usual income. She acquired numerous additional bills as a result of co-pays, medications not covered by her medical insurance, and other unexpected expenses. Finally, when she received a doctor’s release to go back to work, she was terminated. Upon witnessing everything she endured; chemotherapy, followed by radiation treatments, and financial difficulties, my heart was broken for her. It was difficult for me to know how to reach out to her, because I didn’t fully understand her experience. But I did understand that if this was happening to her, there are many others who need help too. That is when God showed me a way to honor and support her, as well as others – National Send A Card Day.
